Al Jolson News

Al Jolson was an American singer, comedian and actor. In his heyday, he was dubbed "The World's Greatest Entertainer". He was born in Russia and immigrated to America at the age of five with his Jewish parents.

Two things to note here. First, "Memory is a flawed reference" , and Art Hoppe's admonition: "Never let facts screw up a good story." Or something like that.

Breed Street Shul at 247 N. Breed St. in Boyle Heights survived earthquake and vandalism, as well as rain, wind and pigeon abuse.

Eddie Van Halen arrived on stage at the First Niagara Center on Friday night with a huge grin plastered to his face.

In the late 1920s, talkies started taking the silver screen by storm - audible thunder included.