"I'm a situational/observational comedian,"
said Marc Yaffee when I asked. "Now, I do link with the audience, like if they come in late. I like
audience material, it's organic. Sometimes you get push-back (on it). But I tend to stick with the material."
Marc, named Entertainer of the Year by the National Indian Gaming Association,
had just left performing on a cruise ship, one of many venues he performs at all year long, when we talked.
"You get seasoned...write material," said the East Los Angeles
native.
"Yes, I do...I tour a lot," Marc
said when I asked. "I started in 1999, been touring since 2009. With years of experiences...you get enough recognition."
Marc Yaffee, a Native American of Mexican and Navajo decent,
was also named the Funniest Person by Ventura Comedy Festival. He is recognized as one of 25 Indigenous comedians to watch
by... <Read the full November 4, 2025 column here...>
The Pulse of Entertainment: Six-Time #1 Billboard
Hit-Maker Jazz Keyboardist Kayla Waters to Release New Album ‘Anew' on Shanachie Entertainment November 7, 2025
"Purity...it's about new beginnings,"
said Jazz keyboardist Kayla Waters-Medley (Kim Waters) about the title of her new album "Anew"
(Shanachie Entertainment), featuring Kim Waters, to be released November 7, 2025. "I'll be 35 next month, I
just got married...the fresh terrain of life...as a wife. It illustrates that new territory. My husband shot the cover."
The Maryland native's husband is Zo Medley.
"Me and my husband met in 2018. His father
is a minister, and I played at his dad's church...four years later...," she said about their marriage when I asked.
Kayla continued that he reached out to her on social media and within
three weeks their parents were meeting.
Rapper Lil Hyste, The Most Sought-After Artist/Producer
in Hip-Hop, to Perform at the 26th Los Angeles ‘ULMII' Entertainment Conference Saturday November 8, 2025
(Los Angeles, CA) - Rapper Lil Hyste, whose single
"Up" announced the coming out on the field of the Los Angeles Lakers and other teams across the coutnry, will not
only be one of the ten entertainment industry panelists at the 26th annual Los Angeles "Uplifting
Minds II" Entertainment Conference Saturday November 8, 2025 but he will close the conference with one
of hus explosive performances. The Los Angeles ULMII Entertainment Conference offers a Profeassional Panel Q&A session,
a Professional Showcase of artists signed to indie record labels, management conpanies or talent agencies, and an International
Talent Competition where the top three acts win over $20,000 in products, services and cash - along with the 2025 ULMII
Best Act Award. Lil Hyste, who was formerly signed to Empire Records, has performed on BET's "Wild Out Wednesdays,"
as well as performed as opening act for Lil Flip, Trina, Kurupt and Juicy J.
Other panlists that will be available to speak to include a Broadway performer; publisher
of the popular digital magazine; a multi #1 Billboard chart-topping musician; a talk show host; an FM radio station owner,
successful artists and artist managers, and several record label owners. The conference is free virtually just log onto www.Upliftingminds2.com/upliftingmindsiientertainmentconference.html for access.
Miguel Releases New Album 'Caos,' Announces Massive
'Caos Tour' in North America and Europe
(Los
Angeles, CA) - Following the birthday release of his new album "Caos" on October 23, 2025 Grammy Award winning artist
and visionary Miguel has announced he will embark on a tour next year across North America, Europe and the
United Kingdom. Promoted by Live Nation, the 41-date Caos Tour with special guest Jean Dawson kicks off February
10 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, making stops in major cities including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more before
wrapping the North American leg March 21 at Houston's 713 Music Hall. The tour then heads overseas for a spring run across
the UK and Europe, with performances in London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Madrid, and more. The tour includes a special Los Angeles
hometown performance at the Kia Forum with support from Channel Tres. Full routing and ticketing information can be found
below.
Miguel recently performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC to launch his new albm and tour.
With
a career defined by innovation and soul, Miguel continues to captivate audiences around the world. Since winning the GRAMMY
Award for Best R&B Song with his chart-topping hit "Adorn" in 2013, he's remained one of the most forward-thinking
and genre-defying artists. From the triple-platinum rise of "Sure Thing" to its viral rebirth more than a decade
later, Miguel's music has continued to transcend generations.
"Uplifting Minds II" Entertainment Conference - (562)-424-3836
(Nashville, Tenn) - One of the most iconic
rock guitarists of our generation, Kirk Hammett-legendary guitarist of the multi-platinum-selling, nine-time
Grammy Award-winning band Metallica-continues his long-standing partnership with Gibson. The iconic instrument
brand proudly unveils its latest collaboration: a bold new acoustic from Gibson Custom. Kirk Hammett teamed up with the master
luthiers at Gibson Custom in Bozeman, Montana, to create the Gibson Custom Kirk Hammett Raven, a majestic
counterpart to the legendary Gibson HummingbirdTM. The Kirk Hammett Raven is limited to only 100 guitars worldwide-and
available at authorized Gibson dealers, Gibson Garage locations, and on www.gibson.com.
While it shares the Hummingbird's square-shoulder silhouette, Kirk Hammett's Raven
distinguishes itself with a dark, artistic twist on the Hummingbird aesthetic. Crafted with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany
back and sides, and supported by traditional scalloped Advanced X-bracing, it delivers the timeless acoustic tone that has
captivated musicians and audiences for generations. Its mahogany neck features a comfortable Round profile and is topped with
a bound ebony fretboard, complete with 20 frets and mother-of-pearl star inlays. A 16" radius makes it ideal for fast,
expressive playing. Grover® Rotomatic® tuners ensure reliable tuning, while TUSQ® components-including the nut,
saddle, and bridge pins-enhance tonal consistency and tuning stability. The headstock showcases the Gibson logo alongside
a striking mother-of-pearl raven skull inlay, reinforcing the instrument's bold identity.
This limited-edition model also pays homage to Gibson's tradition of wildlife-inspired
designs, featuring intricately crafted double pickguards and a raven-themed tailpiece accent. It's a visual and sonic statement
piece. Equipped with an L.R. BaggsTM Element VTC +4 system, the Raven is ready for both stage and studio. The discreet
soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls offer easy access without disrupting the guitar's aesthetics, and the additional
4 dB of output provides extra headroom when needed. Each Raven ships in a black Gibson Custom hardshell guitar case adorned
with a matching raven skull graphic and includes a certificate of authenticity and a custom raven-themed strap. Limited to
only 100 guitars, each handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and personally signed by Kirk Hammett on the soundhole label, this
Ebony-finished acoustic is destined to become a collector's treasure. Availability is extremely limited-secure yours before
they vanish into the night.
One of the most influential
metal guitarists of all time, Kirk Hammett is the lead guitarist and contributing songwriter in the trailblazing band Metallica.
Kirk grew up in California and formed the group Exodus during the birth of the Bay Area thrash metal movement. In 1983, he
began his now 40-year career as the lead guitarist in Metallica, selling over 125 million albums and winning multiple GRAMMY®
Awards. Kirk's first Gibson was the legendary 1979 Flying V he used on Metallica's groundbreaking early studio albums. These
days, his number one guitar is "Greeny," the 1959 Les Paul Standard formerly owned by Peter Green and Gary Moore.
Both instruments have been painstakingly recreated by Gibson for a range of tribute models.
