Valerie Lee
- Premium Content Manager, Twitch Music, Twitch
Los Angeles
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Joy Harmon, the Woman Who Washed the Car in ‘Cool Hand Luke,’ Dies at 87 Original
Joy Harmon Courtesy Everett Collection Joy Harmon, forever known for her brief turn in the Paul Newman classic Cool Hand Luke as the young woman who provocatively washes a car with lots of soapy water as overheated prisoners in the chain gang look on, has died. She was 87. Harmon died Tuesday at her home in Los Angeles, her family announced.
What Happened in the 1990s: A Decade of Cultural and Technological Shifts
The 1990s marked a decade of major changes and progress. It was a time of peace and economic growth for many countries. The end of the Cold War brought new hope for global unity. The rise of the Internet changed how people lived, worked, and talked to each other. New tech and gadgets became part of daily life. Cell phones, email, and web browsers opened up new ways to connect. Pop culture boomed in the ’90s. Music, movies, and TV shows from this era are still loved today.
Can In My Elements, a Contained Dance Festival, Succeed Amidst COVID-19?
COVID-19 has dealt catastrophic blows to the live industry, and especially the live electronic events realm, as shows and festivals are primary economic and cultural drivers of the scene. But a group of New York event promoters are going against all odds for an open-air music retreat taking place this weekend.
Behold the Micrashell, a Wild Hazmat Suit Designed for Clubbing During COVID-19
Designed by the Los Angeles-based team behind tours for artists including Skrillex, the suit might make it possible for clubbers to safely drink, dance, vape and even have sex. In response to nearly all live events and large-scale gatherings being canceled for the foreseeable future, the music industry and its artists have largely pivoted to live streams and virtual experiences, causing a surge of options from Instagram Live to Twitch to Fortnite and beyond.
10 of the Hottest Photographers In Dance Music Share Their Advice on Making It in the Scene
'This isn't a normal 9-5 job, but the people who hire you will remember if you acted professional or not.' Dance music, across all its multifarious subgenres and styles, has brought music and parties to nearly every corner of the globe, creating extraordinary experiences and memories for all of us in laser-drenched nightclubs and breathtaking outdoor venues.
Ellen Allien: How the Fall of the Berlin Will Inspired Her 30-Year Techno Career
Ellen Allien is refreshingly upbeat as she takes control of the decks in Stellar Remnant, an intimate downtown Los Angeles record shop known for its top-tier techno and electronic selections. Today, the shop is home to Allien’s globe-trotting Vinylism event series, for which the venerable techno producer invites a small crowd to join her and a few hand-selected DJs at local record shops for intimate sets made up of records taken straight from the bins at the shop.
The Best Moments of Insomniac's Secret Project 2019 Festival in Los Angeles
The second years of Insomniac's house and techno event once more proved that the underground is massive. Equipped with a lineup that could easily be plucked straight from London or Berlin, Secret Project has returned to Los Angeles for its second year. With 12,000 people in attendance, the two-day event was warmly welcomed back as the city’s sole music festival dedicated to house and techno on Oct.
That’s Amore! Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria Unveils New Upstairs Dining at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
A beautiful new dining space is now open in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort! As part of a larger phased renovation, Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria is pleased to unveil an upstairs restaurant with a quaint walkout patio. Twinkling chandeliers give the celestial atmosphere a warm and inviting glow. Inside, guests are welcome to comfortably lounge in plush booth seating while looking on as their meals are being expertly prepared in the open concept kitchen.
Five Frightfully Fun Ways to Enjoy Halloween Time at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort
Spooky fun and full of delight, the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort have terrifyingly tasty treats, amazing displays and ghostly entertainment, all sure-fire ways to extend the Halloween Time experience, before, during or after a great day at the parks. Enjoy the Spook-tacular Seasonal Decor: In the lobby of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is a “spook-tacular” edible display of Halloween pumpkins.
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