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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5-Year-Old Piano Prodigy Makes His Debut at Carnegie Hall: 'Such an Amazing Time'
A 5-year-old piano prodigy just made his debut at Carnegie Hall. Alec Van Khajadourian of Los Angeles made his debut during the NY Classical Debut Awards Gala Concert on Sunday, July 20, according to ABC affiliate WABC-TV and NBC affiliate KNBC. He was the youngest person to ever perform at the event, described by Carnegie Hall as "an international competition open to musicians of all ages" in which performers are chosen by a competition jury. Khajadourian is also the youngest person to ever perform at the prestigious New York City concert venue, Pietro Molteni, founder and artistic director for the Gala Concert, told the New York Post. 'I can't wait to get on stage at Carnegie Hall and play for everyone,' Khajadourian told the Post prior to his performance. 'I'm so excited!' Joe Khajadourian and Diana Sanders, Alec's parents, discovered their son's talent when the boy was a toddler, according to KNBC. In about a year, Alec began learning complicated classical music without reading sheet music. Alec has perfect pitch, which only occurs in about 1 of every 100,000 people, according to WABC-TV. "He immediately showed some real promise,' Joe told the outlet, 'and now it's developed real fast." Now 5 years old, Alec has already won first prize in three international musical competitions, according to KNBC. Shortly before his performance at Carnegie Hall, Alec made his debut at L.A.'s Disney Concert Hall, where he met Gustavo Dudamel, director of the L.A. Philharmonic Orchestra. 'I'm so excited and proud of Alec for all his hard work,' Joe told the Post. 'It's such an amazing time for him.' Molteni, the Gala Concert founder, told the Post that the team at Carnegie Hall 'immediately understood the uniqueness of the situation and accommodated it with great professionalism.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Taking the stage at such a prestigious venue allows these young musicians to see themselves as capable of achieving the highest levels of their craft,' Molteni said. He added, 'It's an extraordinary motivational boost for a young artist, who devotes countless hours to studying music in their room and pursuing one of the most demanding careers in the world.' Read the original article on People
NBC News
21-07-2025
- NBC News
Police search for suspect who shot driver who plowed into L.A. crowd
Police are searching for the man who shot a driver accused of plowing his vehicle into a crowd outside an East Hollywood club in Los Angeles early Saturday morning. Fernando Ramirez, 29, was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, force likely to produce great bodily injury, after he allegedly "intentionally" drove his car into a crowd of pedestrians gathered outside a venue at North Vermont Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard around 2 a.m. on Saturday, the Los Angeles Police Department said. At least 37 people were injured as some were hit by the car and others briefly trapped beneath it, officials said. The injuries ranged from minor pain to serious fractures and lacerations. Ramirez had been fighting in the club and was kicked out of the venue, two LAPD sources told KNBC. He allegedly returned to the club and resumed fighting. After he was thrown out by security, he got into his car and drove into the crowd, the sources said. After driving the car into the crowd, Ramirez was pulled from the vehicle by bystanders and assaulted. During the ordeal, a man shot Ramirez in the lower back and then fled. Police have released photos of that shooting suspect and are asking for the public's help in identifying them. The shooting suspect is described as a male Hispanic between 5'6 and 5'7 in height, weighing between 150 and 170 pounds, last seen wearing a blue Dodgers jacket, a light blue jersey with the number "5," and blue jeans. He has gauges in both ears and a goatee as well. After he was beaten and shot, Ramirez was hospitalized and taken into surgery. He was last described as being in stable condition. Ramirez has an extensive criminal history and was on parole at the time of Saturday's crash, KNBC reported. Ramirez was previously convicted of felony battery and was sentenced in January 2020 for attacking a man outside of a Laguna Beach Whole Foods in June 2019, LAPD Captain Ben Fernandes confirmed. He was on parole at the time of the Saturday crash, but it's unclear if it's in connection with the 2019 incident or another case. Ramirez also has a pending DUI case, according to police records. The Orange County District Attorney's Office of California confirmed Ramirez had an extensive criminal history dating back to 2014, including a felony charge for assault with a deadly weapon using force likely to produce greater bodily injury — the same charge he's facing in Saturday's crash.
Boston Globe
21-07-2025
- Boston Globe
Suspect in Los Angeles car-ramming incident has a criminal history and was on parole, police say
Los Angeles police Capt. Ben Fernandes told KNBC-TV on Sunday that Ramirez was sentenced in 2020 for attacking a man outside of a Whole Foods grocery store in June 2019. He was on parole at the time of Saturday's crash, but it's unclear whether it was in connection with the 2019 attack or another case. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Ramirez has had at least 11 criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, KNBC reported. In January 2022, he was charged with felony domestic battery and entered a not guilty plea. That case remains open. Advertisement A line of people — mostly women — were waiting to enter the Vermont Hollywood event venue around 2 a.m. when they were struck by a Nissan Versa that also hit a food vending cart and valet stand, Fire Capt. Adam VanGerpen said Saturday. At least 36 people were treated for injuries including fractures and lacerations, police said Sunday without providing updates on their conditions. Advertisement It was not immediately clear if Ramirez was shot before or after the crash or why he drove into the crowd.
The Independent
21-07-2025
- The Independent
Suspect in Los Angeles car-ramming incident has a criminal history and was on parole, police say
A man suspected of driving his car into a crowd on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, injuring 36 people, has a criminal history that includes a conviction for felony battery, officials said Sunday. The driver, identified by police as 29-year-old Fernando Ramirez, was attacked by bystanders after the crash early Saturday in east Hollywood and paramedics later found that he had been shot. Police were still searching for the suspected shooter, described as a man with a goatee in a blue Dodgers jacket. Ramirez, of San Clemente, California, was recovering and was expected to face a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon. He could not be reached for comment and it wasn't known if he had an attorney. Los Angeles police Capt. Ben Fernandes told KNBC-TV on Sunday that Ramirez was sentenced in 2020 for attacking a man outside of a Whole Foods grocery store in June 2019. He was on parole at the time of Saturday's crash, but it's unclear whether it was in connection with the 2019 attack or another case. Ramirez has had at least 11 criminal cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies, KNBC reported. In January 2022, he was charged with felony domestic battery and entered a not guilty plea. That case remains open. A line of people — mostly women — were waiting to enter the Vermont Hollywood event venue around 2 a.m. when they were struck by a Nissan Versa that also hit a food vending cart and valet stand, Fire Capt. Adam VanGerpen said Saturday. At least 36 people were treated for injuries including fractures and lacerations, police said Sunday without providing updates on their conditions. It was not immediately clear if Ramirez was shot before or after the crash or why he drove into the crowd.
The Irish Sun
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Michael Madsen looks disheveled in his final photo taken just weeks before his sudden death at 67
MICHAEL Madsen was seen looking disheveled as he attended a theater expo in the last photo taken of him before his death. 1 Michael Madsen was last seen publicly at a theater expo Credit: Getty The actor who played Budd in the movie sat and greeted fans of his, signing cards and other memorabilia. "Had a very nice time last night at chiller," one fan wrote on the Chiller Expo Facebook page. "Highlight was meeting Michael happy with the cards I got signed." Attached to the post is a photo of Under the post, fans were commenting on Madsen's noticeably unkempt appearance. "I saw he didn't look good," one fan commented. Madsen, 67, was found by police officers in his Malibu home Thursday morning after deputies responded to a 911 call. Most read in Entertainment The poet and frequent Tarantino star is believed to have died from natural causes, "In the last two years Michael Madsen has been doing some incredible work with independent film including upcoming feature films Resurrection Road, Concessions, and Cookbook for Southern Housewives, and was really looking forward to this next chapter in his life," managers Susan Ferris and Ron Smith, and publicist Liz Rodriguez told KNBC. "Michael Madsen was one of Hollywood's most iconic actors, who will be missed by many.' More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
