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Sunday, May 25, 2025

Kendrick Lamar & SZA from the Bootsy Bellows Suite at SoFi Stadium

Kendrick Lamar & SZA from the Bootsy Bellows Suite at SoFi Stadium
There are concerts… and then there are experiences. Night three of Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour in Los Angeles was one for the books, and we had the ultimate vantage point: the Bootsy Bellows suite at SoFi Stadium, thanks to Rare Nightlife. We booked the standing package, (which was …

Monday, May 12, 2025

Orange You Glad It’s Back? Inside the Festive Olipop Drive Thru Experience in LA

Orange You Glad It’s Back? Inside the Festive Olipop Drive Thru Experience in LA
Summer is officially in session—at least according to Olipop. Earlier today, I had the sweetest start to the season at their Drive Thru pop-up experience in Los Angeles, a vibrant celebration marking the long-awaited return of their Orange Cream flavor. And yes, it’s just as nostalgic and delicious…

Monday, May 12, 2025

Weekend Sip: Chagee’s Grand Opening Pop-Up at Westfield Century City

Weekend Sip: Chagee’s Grand Opening Pop-Up at Westfield Century City
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the grand opening pop-up for Chagee, the modern teahouse that’s been on every LA tea lover’s radar—and let me tell you, it was worth the wait. Set against the stylish backdrop of Westfield Century City, Chagee’s much-anticipated debut drew quite the…

Friday, May 9, 2025

Beyoncé Brought the Rodeo—and I Was There to Ride

Beyoncé Brought the Rodeo—and I Was There to Ride
I knew Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour would be a night to remember—but I didn’t realize just how deeply it would brand itself into my memory. Night four at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles was more than a concert. It was a cultural moment, a masterclass in performance, and an immersive celebration of arti…