Harvey Mason Jr. had a singular when he became a dues-paying member of the Recording Academy, under whose auspices the Grammy Awards are presented. “I joined because I really wanted to win a Grammy, and I wanted to vote for myself!” the veteran songwri…
Padres’ Nick Martinez a ‘different pitcher’ as he returns to MLB
PEORIA, Ariz. — Miles Mikolas has parlayed his three-year stay with Yomiuri in Nippon Professional Baseball into more than $49 million guaranteed. Merrill Kelly, Chris Flexen and Pierce Johnson, too, are among the arms who’ve breathed new life into the…
Q&A: Verbal harassment against Asian Americans and people of color is harmful, but not currently criminal
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and a year after the fatal spa shootings in Atlanta that targeted and killed people of Asian descent, reports of anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander violence and bigotry have increased. Stop AAPI Hate, an orga…
Grammys intrigue and surprises? Expect plenty at the 2022 awards, the first Las Vegas edition ever
Place your bets! Olivia Rodrigo or Billie Eilish? Taylor Swift or Jon Batiste? Doja Cat or H.E.R.? And what about Justin Bieber? The above seven artists are the field-leading 2022 Grammy Awards nominees. On a list dominated primarily by young newcomers…
Diane Bell: 100 skydivers to link up in record-breaking formation
SAN DIEGO — Imagine jumping from a plane at 1,800 feet and linking up with 100 people in a giant snowflake formation, then scooting away from traffic to open your parachute in time to land safely. That is what 100 to 110 senior skydivers are planning …
Karla Peterson: With the new ‘Pachinko,’ Apple TV+ gives you a world of epic entertainment
It is one of the most delightful movies of this still-young year. It’s got Sandra Oh in the cast and songs by hit-making siblings Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell on the soundtrack. And there’s a boy band! And a giant red panda! So what’s not to lov…
WonderFront festival sets 2022 San Diego bayside return with Gwen Stefani, Zac Brown Band, Kings of Leon
SAN DIEGO — Gwen Stefani, the Zac Brown Band, Kings of Leon, Lauren Daigle and Thundercat are among the first batch of artists confirmed to appear Nov. 18-20 at the 2022 edition of the WonderFront Music & Arts Festival. To be held downtown alongside Sa…
Ha-seong Kim more at home heading into second year with Padres
PEORIA, Ariz. — Because some things transcend cultural divides, Ha-seong Kim relaxed a bit when he discovered his palate agreed with Phil’s baby back ribs. Not that the San Diego County barbecue chain truly compares to his mother’s kimchi stew or anyth…
Padres acquire Luke Voit from Yankees, hoping he adds thump to lineup
PEORIA, Ariz. — The Padres made a move Friday to get some much-needed punch in their lineup. Luke Voit looks the part and, when healthy, has been among the better power hitters in the major leagues, and the Padres filled one of their most pressing need…
Karla Peterson: Honoring Women’s History Month with a basketball queen, crusading lawyers and a DayGlo punk
There are less than two consciousness-raising weeks left until this year’s Women’s History Month is, well, history. To help you make the most of this female-centric time, here are some pop-culture offerings that amplify women’s voices, celebrate the ma…