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Story by Teresa Leyva Photos by Lynn Levitt   While he was going to school and waiting tables at a local restaurant, Kevin Weaver never expected to become the executive vice president of the iconic label Atlantic Records. His fairy tale story  brings his passion to life. While working one day, a good friend of Weaver’s asked him if he would be interested...

Story by Natalee Ayala Photos by Lynn Levitt   "Batman", “Iron Man,” “Minority Report,” “Tron” and “Transformers” can all be identified instantly by one feature: their vehicles. These films, as well as others, have iconic vehicles that are recognized by many people, even by those who have never seen the films. However, the man behind the designs and concepts remains behind the scenes. Harald Belker,...

Story and Photos by: Genna Gold Sitcom Star Impersonator Keeps A Legacy Alive Every morning she lines her lips bright ruby red, pins her  corkscrew fiery wig, and puts on a vintage blue and white polka-dot cotton dress that blows in the breeze. Perfect white pearls adorn her ears and neck while antique black-rimmed sunglasses cover her ever-wandering eyes. A brilliant...

Story by: Gabriela Rodriguez Photos by: Lynn Levitt Comic Book Geek is Surrounded by his Favorite Things Batman. Cat Woman. Spiderman. Wonder Woman. Red Lantern. Tank Girl. Mega Man. These are only a few of the hundreds of comic books that decorate the shelves of Collector’s Paradise in Winnetka like a never-ending superhero wallpaper. “It’s the best experience I’ve ever had,” says Joseph...

Story by: Danielle Meegan Photos by: Todd Rosenblatt Aspiring Rapper Realizes the Difficulties of Making it in L.A. A chubby, baby-faced Midwestern man, Chester Lovegren stepped up to the microphone, dressed in a wardrobe inspired by ‘90s hip-hop. The black T-shirt reads “Captain Morgan” in light, gold cursive letters. A pair of black gym shorts with gray stripes extends past his knees. Black...

Story by: William Yeromian Photos by: Jorge Alvarado Fear factor, fun factor “Before I arrive to the theme park, I feel nervous,” said high school student Veronica Palafox as she neared the haunted mazes at Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights (HHN). Haunting music mingled with screams echoed in the background as she entered. “It takes a lot of courage to step in...

Story by: Michaia Hernandez Photo by: Lynn Levitt Illustration by : Lauren Vellve Dream tending is a new trend is psychoanalysis It all started when he was about 12 years old. Stephen Aizenstat was at Zuma Beach in Malibu when he wandered away from his family and found himself on the less populated area of the shore. Lost in his thoughts, he sat on...

Story by: Pamela Wells Photo Illustration by: Jorge Alvarado Former abuser reflects on his bullying He felt like a dog backed into a corner. He did not want to attack but he also did not want to be conquered. Torrey Drake looked around for his target, or as he calls him, the victim. His victim was bigger than him and could have easily...

Story and Photos by: Todd Rosenblatt   Driving a BMW Z4 is a middle-aged woman with blonde hair who appears the same as any other Angeleno. The difference is that L.J. Blackwell lives in her car. At first glance, her two-door convertible with custom pink decals doesn’t look like it could be somebody’s home. Only a large, nearly-transparent plastic box filled with toiletries...

Story by: Natalee Ayala Photo Illustrations by: Lynn Levitt, Todd Rosenblatt, Jose Romero, UD Balancing student life and exotic dancing Inside a Sepulveda Boulevard club, a purple light beams toward a revolving disco ball, glittering the long catwalk with a rainbow of colors. Seated at the end of the stage, a man sporting a thick, black ponytail slouches in his armchair...