Your front row seat to entertainment. No fluff. Faith-forward.
Our mission is to keep readers informed about current happenings in both Hollywood, CA and real life. Think of us as your front row seat to entertainment.
Hollywood Beat magazine is an online publication based in Los Angeles, California.
Our goal, since our establishment, has been to give readers stories that will inspire, inform, and entertain them in all facets of their lives.
What we Value
By being honest, responsible, passionate, humble, straightforward, having a positive mindset, and goal-oriented, we recognize that we are stronger together than we are alone.
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Our Team at HollywoodBeatmagazine.com
Our team of editors, writers, and contributors is passionate about producing content that appeals to readers’ diverse interests while also inspiring, informing, and entertaining them.
ANGELA REDDING
FOUNDER and EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Angela Redding is HB | Hollywood Beat magazine’s EDITOR-IN-CHIEF and Senior Content Director. She focuses on covering entertainment news, trends, and features. She started her career in the entertainment industry as a media photographer for Premier Photo International in Los Angeles, California, covering movie premieres, award shows, and special events. She found the potential narratives for her photographs to be fascinating. She made the leap and began writing; she sent in photos, articles, and interviews, and she began to get published in local and national publications.
Charmiane Wilson
Contributing Editorial Assistant
Charmiane is a Contributing Editorial Assistant for Hollywoodbeatmagazine.com, where she edits and assigns stories. She is a skilled and mindful storyteller who excels at finding appealing features.
DIANA CASTRO
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
When Diana was a senior in high school, she fell in love with photography. Her passion for the art of photography inspired her to pursue a profession as a celebrity media photographer. Diana has covered a variety of high-profile events, including movie premieres, professional sporting events, the Grammy Awards, MTV Music Awards, Billboard Awards, and NAACP Awards. She currently serves as the magazine’s Senior Photographer and Photo Editor, covering a variety of events.
CONTRIBUTORS
FOOD WRITER
Erica Gamboa is a passionate home cook, wife, and mother of three. Cooking since she was 13 years old she has acquired over 30 years of self-taught experience and an affinity for all things culinary. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Erica has been influenced by a melting pot of cuisines from all over the world.
Natalie Mercado
Intern Photographer
Photojournalism & Event Photography
As an photojournalist/event photographer, Natalie is learning to capture the essence and emotions of various occasions, such as fan events, concerts, parades, and other celebrations.
The goal is to create a visual narrative that tells the unique story of each event, focusing on candid moments and the interactions between participants while paying close attention to lighting, composition, and details, ensuring that every shot reflects the atmosphere and significance of the moment, day, or event.