Red Hot Chili Peppers and John Frusciante perform at Andrew Burkle memorial concert

Is it wrong to invoke a John Sebastian solo tune — “Welcome Back” — to welcome back the Lovin’ Spoonful this weekend, at a Los Angeles show, for the first time in decades? It is wrong, in Sebastian’s mind, to think of it as a reunion show, with one of the key members long since deceased, and a rotation of 40 other singers and musicians on stage at Saturday night’s Spoonful tribute show at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.

Burden director Andrew Heckler sneaks up behind Gerard Butler and wraps his hands around the actor’s chest at a screening of the movie on Thursday (February 27) in Los Angeles.

Reggie Watts and John Tejada first crossed paths in a dark Los Angeles warehouse, where Tejada was playing the variety of techno that has made him an L.A. icon of the genre, and where Watts was dancing to it.

Jhené Aiko has announced an extensive tour kicking off May 1 in Boston. The Magic Hour tour will hit Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, and more before wrapping up at St. Kitts music festival on June 27. Check out Aiko’s full itinerary below, and get tickets here. (Pitchfork may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.)

It was a heartbreaking day for Vanessa Bryant, but those around her made sure to offer their support. 

The late Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa Bryant was teary-eyed as she paid a heartfelt tribute to her husband and 13-year-old daughter Gianna. Vanessa Bryant for the first time post her husband and daughter's tragic death spoke in public at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

The "Celebration of Life for Kobe and Gianna Bryant" service has begun.

In partnership with Artists Den, Billboard is delving into memorable concerts put on by the live show series, as they explore the history of the venues the shows are held at and learn more about the artists themselves. In the latest installment, take a look back at Hozier’s 2016 show at Los Angeles’ The Theater at Ace Hotel, where the Irish singer and songwriter performed hits including “Take Me To Church,” “From Eden,” “Sedated,” and “Cherry Wine” – you can check out the latter above.

James Blake is set to perform with the Los Angeles Philharmonic this summer. The show, conducted by Thomas Wilkins, takes place on Saturday, August 22 at the Hollywood Bowl. Check out the event poster below.

By Ted Johnson

After what seemed like a marathon of awards shows, red carpets, luncheons, and after-parties, Charlize Theron probably wanted to put her feet up, not slip into another pair of sky-high heels for an event.

Still going strong! Lili Reinhart and Cole Sprouse were seen together at an Oscars celebration in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 9, amid split rumors.

Jane Fonda promoted sustainable fashion at the 2020 Academy Awards on Sunday night by slipping into a dress she’d previously worn six years ago.

Guitarist John Frusciante has played his first gig since reuniting with Red Hot Chili Peppers. Frusciante last performed with the band in 2007. He joined Anthony Kiedis and Flea for a three-song set at a memorial concert for Andrew Burkle put on by the Tony Hawk Foundation. Jane’s Addiction’s Stephen Perkins filled in on drums for Chad Smith as the Chili Peppers played “Give It Away,” Gang of Four’s “Not Great Men” and The Stooges’ “I Wanna Be Your Dog.” Check it out below.