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WOMAN WHO FIRED SHOTS AT RIHANNA’S HOME FACES LIFE IN PRISON

The legal situation surrounding the shooting at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home has intensified as the suspect, Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, was officially charged on March 10, 2026, with 14 felony counts, including attempted murder and 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Prosecutors revealed that Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, their three young children, and Rihanna’s mother were all on the property when Ortiz allegedly fired approximately 10 shots from an AR-15-style rifle. If convicted on all charges, the 35-year-old Florida woman faces life in a California state prison.

During her initial court appearance, a judge issued a protective order requiring Ortiz to stay away from the family, while her bail was set at $1.8 million. While a motive is still under investigation, authorities are looking into social media posts where Ortiz appeared to have a fixation on the singer. In the wake of the terrifying incident, Rihanna and her family were reportedly spotted leaving Los Angeles via private jet as the case heads toward a formal arraignment scheduled for March 25.

WE’RE THROWING A LEMON DROP PARTY!!!!

BLACC SAM & SCOTTIE SIT DOWN AHEAD OF NIPSEY SQUARE CEREMONY

Blacc Sam pulled up to the Scottie & FRNDS show for a conversation ahead of this big weekend for the Marathon brand! He’s breaking everything down before the grand opening of Marathon LBC and the official Nipsey Hussle Square Ceremony. The full interview drops this Friday morning at 10 AM, so make sure you set your reminders—you definitely don’t want to miss this one.

INTO THE WEEKEND

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COMMUNITY 🫂

Thursday 3/12

1. Table 53: A Night of RnB & Jazz at Mr. T in Hollywood 

2. Food Justice Undone: Dr. Hanna Garth in Conversation with Zaakiyah Brisker at Village Well Books & Coffee in Culver City

Friday 3/13

1. 3/13-3/14: Wyatt Waddell “The Understudy” Debut Album Listening Experience at Harun Coffee in Leimert Park 

2. Saturday AfriCali Dinner Party at Jikoni in Beverly Hills 

3. Friday the 13th Flash Sale at Flo Tats in Leimert Park 

4. KSLA Walk Club: Prep for the Crenshaw Mile at Kindred Space LA Birthing Center in Hyde Park 

5. House Flicks: Screening “Just Wright” at House of Blume in Inglewood 

6. Sweet Dreams: Sound Bath Experience House of Blume in Inglewood 

7. Iftar For A Cause at Flavors From Afar in East Hollywood 🙏🏾💎

8. Trap Karaoke at Hollywood Palladium

9. Late Night Happy Hour: Neo Soul at Joyce Soul & Sea in DTLA 

Saturday 3/14

1. 3/14-4/19: “Fairview” Written by Jackie Sibblies Drury at Rogue Machine Theatre in Fairfax District 

2. Lauren Halsey: Sister Dreamer Sculpture Park Opening in Manchester Square (address on RSVP) 

3. Content & Chill: Plan & Play at 1010 Wine and Events in Inglewood (Comment to RSVP) 

4. Blaque Girls Hike: A Journey of Many Steps at Santiago Oaks Regional Park in Orange 

5. Plant Bingo: Women’s History Edition at The Plant Chica in Leimert Park 

6. Paint & Plant at House of Blume in Inglewood 

7. Docent Tour at California African American Museum in Exposition Park 

8. Ambitious Women of Color x Gathr LA: March’s Mixer at The Narrative LA in Jefferson Park 

9. DREAMBASH: SCREENBASH “ONE PIECE” Watch Party at ARK/8 in Hancock Park 

10. Erotic Storytelling LA: Stripped Down Storytime in Jefferson Park (Location on RSVP) 

Sunday 3/15

1. Tev’s Kitchen 2nd Location Grand Opening in Gardena 

2. RnB Yoga: Summer Walker Rooftop Yoga at The Park Santa Monica 

3. Teagen’s Sunday Funday at Elysian Park in Echo Park 

4. Magnolia Retreat Vibes: Spring Sanctuary in View Park 

5. Scavenger Hunt at the California African American Museum in Exposition Park 

6. Earth Healing x Land Borne Studios: Free Yoga and Art Class (Location on RSVP) 

7. Black Being LA: Rooted in Awareness Traveling Meditation Series at Stoneview Nature Center in Culver City 

8. Black Lives Matter LA: Black Women are Divine Celebration at Norman O. Houston Park in Baldwin Hills 

9. Sippin’ with Intentions: The Power Within Experience at House of Bloom in Inglewood 

10. Group Fit by Ash: Spring into Fitness Fest in DTLA (Location on RSVP) 

Monday 3/16

1. Crenshaw Mile x Nike: Track Nights at Crenshaw High School 

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LIVE MUSIC 🎼

Thursday 3/12

1. 3/12-3/15: Alkemy: An Intimate Evening of Soul and Jazz at Blue Note Jazz Club in Hollywood 

2. Katalyst Collective: Kommunion Honoring Women’s History Month at The Del Monte in Venice Beach 

3. Georgia Anne Muldrow: LP Preview + Listening Party at 2220 Arts + Archives in Historic Filipinotown 

Friday 3/13

1. Trumpet Master Tatiana Tate at The World Stage in Leimert Park 

Saturday 3/14

1. 3/14-3/28: Brassroots District Live Concert & Immersive Theater Experience at Catch One in Arlington Heights 

2. Still Love in LA: A Charity Music Showcase at 101-17 Studios in DTLA 

3. Simon Says: Mez Monty at The Spotlight in Hollywood 

4. Trumpet Player Skyler Tang at The World Stage in Leimert Park 

PARTIES 🎉

Thursday 3/12

1. Nota Alta: After Hours Edition (location on RSVP) 

Friday 3/13

1. Talk Thirty to Me: Isaiah Jaay’s 30th Birthday Bash (Location on RSVP) 

2. Good Work After Party (location on RSVP) 

Saturday 3/14

1. Cape to Cairo 1st Anniversary Party at W Hollywood 

2. Social Set LA: GYALDEM Mixer + Gyal Dem Night (location on RSVP) 

3. Hardly Home at Los Globos in Silver Lake 

4. Body Language RnB Party at The Room in Hollywood 

5. Location: Energy - Session 004 Live DJ Filming (location on RSVP) 

Sunday 3/15

1. Enjoyment Worldwide: Afrobeats Day Party at Sofitel Hotel in Beverly Hills 

2. The LA Hangover: Spring Fling at The Club Lagos in DTLA