In this retrospective, we journey through Prince’s evolution up to Purple Rain, peek behind the scenes of the film’s creation, and explore the Los Angeles places and people that helped shape his purple reign. Along the way, we revisit the creative alchemy that produced an Oscar-winning rock drama, the flamboyant style that challenged norms, and the community of artists and outsiders who found freedom in Prince’s example. It’s a story of how a shy kid from Minneapolis conquered Hollywood on his o

In the kaleidoscope of Los Angeles’ cultural calendar, few moments shine brighter—or louder—than Pride Month. From the iconic streets of West Hollywood to the historic rooftops of Hollywood, an incredible array of organizations and communities come together each June to produce events that celebrate, uplift, and reflect the full spectrum of LGBTQIA+ life.

Before becoming a pop-culture icon with his candy-coated dark comedy Jawbreaker in 1999, Darren Stein was just a movie-obsessed kid growing up in the Valley. Surrounded by the neon glow of the Sherman Oaks Galleria and the gritty glamour of Hollywood, his love for cinema was shaped by local theaters and the pastel-clad Valley Girls who would later inspire the characters in his own work.