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Sony Pictures Studios Tour

Take the Sony Pictures Studios Tour and step back into a legendary time. Located on one of the world's most famous studio lots, our walking tour gives you a rare glimpse of old Hollywood's glory days and an insider's view of a state-of-the-art motion picture studio.

Not only is this the studio where the Yellow Brick Road once wound through Munchkin Land, it is also the place where the agents from "Men In Black" battled aliens from outer space and Spider-Man catapulted from skyscraper to skyscraper. Our dynamic studio tour guides will shed light on the film and television production process by taking you to various soundstages and by sharing tales of days gone by. You may even have the chance to visit the sets of the hit game shows "Jeopardy!" or "Wheel of Fortune."

Filled with movie, television and commercial productions on any given day, you never know what- or who- will be just around the corner!

For more information or to make reservations, please call 310-244-TOUR (8687) or purchase tickets online at: http://www.sonypicturesstudiostours.com .

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Back in the early days of movie-making, MGM Studios made its home in Culver City, producing legendary films like The Wizard of Oz , National Velvet and Singin' in the Rain . They produced as many as 52 films a year on two lots near Jefferson Avenue and Overland.

Over the years, the studio had many owners, but the most recent act of the old film giant's Culver City studio began in 1989 when Sony bought Columbia Pictures and formed Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Sony poured hundreds of millions into renovating the buildings and facilities, eventually naming their venture Sony Pictures Studios. Today, the studio mostly records television shows, but you can still visit the lot for a dose of movie history.

Sony Studios has a fascinating history and you may enjoy the real working studio atmosphere better than the theme park-style studio tour at Universal. However, their tour goes to fewer parts of the studio than Warner Bros or Paramount, and it involves a lot of walking.

Tips for Enjoying the Sony Pictures Studios Tour

Have the right expectations so that you won't be disappointed. You probably won't see a big-name movie star. In fact, you'll be lucky to see a minor one. And you definitely won't get to watch a movie being made. What you will see is the inside of a working film studio, your experience based on the day's activities.

If you're a big fan of the Wizard of Oz , don't expect to see much. While the film was done on no less than six stages, none of them contains a shred of the old sets and even if you get inside, it will look more or less like a large warehouse.

To improve the chances of having a great tour, avoid the summer and end-of-year holidays when many shows are not working.
If you're visiting several Hollywood attractions on the same day, you can save money on the Sony Tour if you buy a GoCard online in advance. You can also use the card to tour Warner Bros. Studios.
You'll walk 1.5 to 2 miles on your tour, much of it outdoors. You'll also climb a few steps to get into the game show sets.
Dress for the weather and be aware that a cloudy morning in Culver City often becomes a very hot, sunny day a few hours later.
If you have small children under the age of 12, this is not the tour for them and children aged 12- 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sony checks ID for anyone who's old enough to have one, so everyone should bring theirs.
Sony says on their website that no cell phones, video or sound recording is allowed during the tour - and they mean it. But don't leave your camera at home because of it. You can take pictures in the lobby and at selected spots if allowed by your tour guide.
They ask you to arrive at least thirty minutes before your tour time, which will give you just enough time to look around the mini-museum in the lobby before your tour starts.

Sony Pictures Studio Tour Options

Sony gives several tours daily, Monday through Friday only ( check current hours ). They also give twilight tours on summer Thursdays. However, the studio doesn't work on weekends and they don't give tours, either. Reservations are required. You can buy your tickets online .

If you're willing to pay the price, you can try their VIP Lunch Tour, a three-hour tour that avoids the walking. Instead, you travel by golf cart, eat a meal at the Commissary and get into the Sony museum

Tour offerings change frequently. Check the Sony Studio Tour website for current information.

What Happens on the Sony Pictures Studio Tour

The tour leaves from the Sony Pictures Productions office building. While you're waiting, someone will take your photo in front of a green screen to create a souvenir photo you'll pick up at the end. The tour starts with a 15-minute film montage about the studio history.

Highlights of the tour:

The studio's Oscars collection is on display in the headquarters lobby.
Depending on production schedules, you may visit the sets for Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. One of these is almost always open, and sometimes both are.
You'll also visit a few sound stages. Which ones depend on what's going on and what your tour guide can get you into.
Near the end of the tour, you'll get a chance to visit the gift shop. If you're in the market for mugs, t-shirts, hats and the like, you'll find some here that you can't get anywhere else.

About the Game Shows

The long-running game shows "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune" are both produced at Sony Studios. When they're making new episodes, they shoot six of them per day, three in the morning and three in the afternoon. When they are shooting, the studio tour can't get inside their set. However, the two shows work on alternating schedules, so one set is usually open on every tour.

If you have your heart set on visiting a specific show's set, take a tour on a day when they're not working. Do your homework to find out when that is. Check the Jeopardy website and the Wheel of Fortune website for their schedule by beginning the process of getting tickets to be in their studio audience.

If you want to see how the game show is done from end to end, choose a day when they are working and use these tips to get tickets to be in their studio audience . It's also possible to make a day of it at Sony, being in the audience for half a day and touring the studio, too.

Getting There

10202 West Washington Blvd Culver City, CA Sony Pictures Studio Tour website

In the past, guests met at the headquarters at Sony Pictures Plaza, but now you should enter the Overland gate on Overland Ave between Culver and Washington Blvd instead. Valet parking is free.

Sony Studios is in Culver City, southeast of the intersection of Washington and Culver. Visit the Sony website to see a map and get directions.

As is common in the travel industry, the writer was provided with a complimentary tour for the purpose of reviewing the Sony Studio Tour. While it has not influenced this review, Tripsavvy.com believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest.

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Located on one of the world’s most famous studio lots, this walking tour gives you a rare glimpse of Hollywood’s glory days and an insider’s view of a state-of-the-art motion picture studio.

Step back into a legendary time on the Sony Pictures Studio tour! This 2-hour guided walking tour will give guests a behind-the-scenes look at a working studio, where movie magic has been made for almost a century.

Tours will swing by historic stages where Dorothy followed the Yellow Brick Road and where Spider-Man battled bad guys. Tours may also visit the homes of smash-hit games shows, “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune,” and only on the Sony tour will you walk under a soaring 94-foot tall rainbow!

TOUR DETAILS:

Tours run Monday through Friday
Standard times are 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Additional tour times are added during peak seasons
Reservations are recommended
Children age 12 and up are welcome
Guests under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult on the tour
Free parking beneath Sony Pictures Plaza

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While we were in California for vacation, we toured Sony, Warner Bros. and Universal Studios. All three were different experiences, but I thoroughly enjoyed our Sony tour. As opposed to the other two, Sony is a complete walking tour, which I liked because you could stop and look in the individual studios rather than riding by on a tram. Our guide, Keith "Coogan" Mitchell was excellent. I wished I'd realized who he was before we left because I liked his movies back in the '80s (Adventures in Babysitting, Toy Soldiers, Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead). Obviously he knew a lot about the industry and was very informative. My favorite part of the tour was visiting the set of The Goldberg's. We love that show and it was so cool to actually walk through their "home" where it's filmed. We had the LA Go Card to visit a variety of places around L.A. and we had no issues using it for this tour. We even called ahead and scheduled our visit, which I suggest doing. Great studio tour and I highly recommend it to anyone. Full Review

When I visited LA, I bought the LA Go Pass which allowed me to go to a bunch of LA tourist things, including this studio tour and the WB Studio tour. It may have included another one, but I didn't get to it. I enjoyed this studio tour the best, because it was extremely laid back. I went on a weekday morning in January, and it was just me, my husband, another guy, and our tour guide. Full Review

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Sony Pictures Studios / MGM Studios

Sony Pictures (aka Columbia Tristar) has created an excellent website as a celebration of it’s history and a resource to find out more about Sony / Columbia / MGM history, and the movie business in general.

Check out the Sony Pictures Museum at http://www.sonypicturesmuseum.com/

Address: 10202 West Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232

There are some companies resident on the Sony lot;

J.C. Backings make highly detailed scenic backings (to be positioned outside set windows on soundstages to make it look like a real building)
Happy Madison is the production company owned and run by Adam Sandler. He drives a Cadillac Escalade golf cart around the lot. As well as production offices, there’s also a Happy Madison Baseball Court on the lot for relaxation. The company is named after two of Sandler’s successes Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison.

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The Sony tour is entirely on foot, and takes you from the Sony Pictures Plaza building through the gates of the former MGM Culver City lot, past the Thalberg building and in amongst the soundstages. Unfortunately photography is limited once you get into the bulk of the studio, but there’s still lots to see, and very informative and enthusiastic guides. Although many MGM and Columbia movies are mentioned, the emphasis is very much on the current owners of the studio and their recent redevelopment of the studio. Columbia and MGM history is of course mentioned, but there’s so much to get through, a 2 hour tour can barely scratch the surface. Where possible, guests are taken into the studios where game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are taped, along with at least one other soundstage visit. Other visits may include a New York Street backlot set behind Stage 12, a Foley Stage and the Barbra Streisand Scoring Stage, when there is no production work taking place in those areas.

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Sony Pictures Studios, located in Culver City, Los Angeles County, is a filming studio dedicated to both film and television productions. It is managed by Sony Pictures Entertainment and serves as the production hub for Columbia Pictures and TriStar Pictures studios. This studio has been the birthplace of numerous shows and series, making it a significant part of the entertainment industry.

The Founding of Sony Pictures Studios

The history of Sony Pictures Studios dates back to 1915 when it was founded by director Thomas H. Ince. Harry Culver, the founder of Culver City, persuaded Ince to establish his studio in the city. This marked the beginning of the studio's long-standing relationship with Culver City and its contribution to the city's cultural and economic development.

The Filming Stages at Sony Pictures Studios

Sony Pictures Studios boasts 28 filming stages, some of which are of considerable size. Notably, Stage 15 was once the second largest in the world, and Stage 27 housed the Munchkinland set from the iconic film, The Wizard of Oz (1939). These stages have been the backdrop for countless memorable scenes in film and television history.

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Sony Pictures Studio Tour

The Sony Pictures Studio Tour is a must-see experience for movie buffs and anybody interested in Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes magic. The tour, located in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, takes tourists through the renowned studio, which has created some of the most memorable films and TV shows in history.

Address: 3990 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 90232, USA

The trip includes:

One of the tour’s highlights is the opportunity to see the famed Sony Pictures movie lot, where some of the biggest blockbusters in history were shot. Visitors can also learn about the various steps of film production, from script to screen, and witness firsthand how Hollywood magic is made. The guides, enthusiastic and informed about the studio’s history, share entertaining tales and behind-the-scenes stories that give guests a view into filmmaking.

Traveling around soundstages.
Seeing the sets of major TV shows.
Studying the award-winning movie props and costumes.

Concerning The Sony Pictures Studios Tour

Sony Pictures Studios offers visitors a daily two-hour tour of its studios and grounds. A competent guide leads the four daily weekday tours. The Sony tour takes tourists over 12 to the legendary arenas where films like The Wizard of Oz and Men in Black were conceived visually and in post-production.

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Each tour includes a look at soundstages and post-production facilities, illuminating how our favorite television series and films are created. Furthermore, as an active recording venue, guests will likely meet staff in front and behind the camera while making their circuits.

Why is a Visit to the Sony Pictures Studios a Must?

There are numerous benefits to taking the Sony Pictures Studios Tour instead of or in addition to other Hollywood studio tours. First, the legend of the Sony stages and lots cannot be duplicated since the frequent change of hands mirrored the evolution of Hollywood itself. Second, because Sony is an active television recording facility, visitors can watch production at a different pace than movie studios.

This, along with the California sun and expert guides, provides visitors to southern California with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to learn directly about the acts and talent they enjoy from this and previous eras.

Schedule & Tickets for the Sony Pictures Studios Tour

The Sony Pictures Studios Daily Tour lasts two hours and is available Monday through Friday. They begin at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with additional excursions available during peak season. Reservations are necessary and can be obtained via the website. You must be at least 12 years old to participate in the tour. The tour costs $50 and includes a guided tour and parking at the Overland Parking Garage.

VIP Lunch Tours take three hours and begin at 11:00 a.m. every day from Monday to Friday. The maximum number of visitors allowed per group is five. The tour costs $175 and includes admission to the Sony Museum, a Virtual Reality experience inside the museum, and a three-course lunch with the guide, who will tell you intriguing facts and tales about the film studios, actors, and films created. There is also parking at the Overland Parking Garage, a souvenir photo, and a discount at the Sony Studios store.

Directions And Location

Sony Pictures Studios can be found at 10202 West Washington Boulevard in Culver City, California. As is typically the case in Los Angeles, driving to the movie studios is the most convenient option. You can park at the Overland Parking Garage, which is located on Overland Avenue right after the Overland Gate entry.

Exit the 405 Freeway south at Washington/Culver Boulevard, turn left onto Sawtelle Boulevard, go into Culver Boulevard, and finally leave onto Overland Avenue. Enter Overland Gate by turning right. Exit the 405 Freeway north at Culver Boulevard and turn right, left onto Overland Avenue, and right at the Overland Gate. If you’re driving south on I-10 from Santa Monica, exit at Overland Avenue and turn left. Continue south on Overland until you reach Washington Boulevard. Enter the Overland Gate on the left.

You can also take public transit as follows:

You can take Bus 733 or 33 from Santa Monica or Venice to the Venice/Overland stop. Sony Pictures Studios is only a 10-minute walk away. You can also take the Metro Expo Line to the Palms Station. Please remember that you will need to walk for at least 25 minutes.

Go on the Metro Expo Line from the heart of Los Angeles and get off at Palms Station.

Tips for Getting the Most Out of the Sony Pictures Studios Tour

Set realistic expectations to avoid disappointment. You’re unlikely to witness a big-name movie celebrity. You’ll be lucky to see even a minor one. And you won’t be able to see a movie being made. You will see the inside of a working film studio, with your experience tailored to the day’s events.
Only expect to see a little if you’re a big admirer of the Wizard of Oz. While the film was shot on six different stages, none contain any remnants of the previous sets, and even if you go inside, it will look like a vast warehouse.
To increase your chances of having a successful tour, avoid the summer and end-of-year holidays, when many shows are closed.
Suppose you’re visiting many Hollywood attractions on the same day. In that case, you can save money on the Sony Tour by purchasing a GoCard in advance online. The card can also be used to tour Warner Bros. Studios.
Your tour will last 1.5 to 2 miles, most of it spent outside. You’ll also have to climb a few steps to reach the game show sets.
Remember that even a cloudy day in Culver City can suddenly become hot; therefore, dress accordingly.
This tour is unsuitable for tiny children under 12, and an adult must accompany children between 12 and 17.
Sony checks ID for anyone of legal drinking age, so everyone should bring theirs.

Sony states on their website that cell phones, video, or sound recording are not permitted throughout the tour – and they mean it. However, don’t leave your camera at home as a result. If your tour leader allows it, you may photograph in the lobby and at specific locations. They ask that you arrive at least thirty minutes before your tour appointment, giving you enough time to stroll around the foyer mini-museum before your tour begins.

What Happens During the Studio Tour at Sony Pictures?

The tour begins at the Sony Pictures Productions office. While you wait, someone will photograph you in front of a green screen to make a souvenir snapshot you will receive at the end. The tour begins with a 15-minute film montage about the studio’s history.

Tour highlights include:

The Oscars collection of the studio is on exhibit in the lobby.
You can visit the Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune sets depending on the production schedule. One of these is almost always open, and both are on occasion.
You’ll also get to see a few sound stages. Which ones you choose are determined by what’s going on and what your tour guide can get you into.
You’ll have the opportunity to explore the gift shop near the end of the trip. If you’re looking for mugs, t-shirts, or hats, you’ll find things here that you won’t find anywhere else.

FAQs About Sony Pictures Studio Tour In Los Angeles

1.) what exactly is a sony pictures studio tour.

The Sony Pictures Studio Tour is a guided walking tour of Culver City’s historic Sony Pictures Studios site. The time brings tourists behind the scenes of their favorite movies and television shows.

2.) How long will the tour last?

The tour lasts about two hours.

3.) What is the price?

The trip now costs $55 per person for adults, $45 for seniors (65 and up), and $40 for children (ages 12 and under).

4.) When is the tour going to be available?

The tour is available Monday through Friday, with different tour times depending on the season.

5.) Am I permitted to take photographs or videos during the tour?

While photography and video recording are prohibited during the tour, there are authorized photo stops.

6.) Can persons with impairments participate in the tour?

The tour is wheelchair-accessible, and people with disabilities can request additional accommodations. It is best to contact the trip operator before making any necessary arrangements.

7.) Are food and beverages permitted on the tour?

Food and beverages are not permitted on the tour. However there is a cafe on the grounds where guests can buy snacks and refreshments.

8.) Am I permitted to see specific sets or sound stages?

Specific sets and sound stages are subject to availability. However, the tour frequently includes stops at numerous noteworthy spots on the property.

9.) Is there an age restriction for the tour?

Although there is no minimum age restriction, the tour is intended for those aged 12 and over.

10.) Do you offer any discounts?

Discounts for groups of 15 or more individuals may be available. For further information, it is best to contact the tour operator.

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Experience the Sony Pictures Studio Tour

Eager to explore Sony Pictures Studio Tour ? Fantastic choice! This iconic experience is a top attraction for any Los Angeles visit. There are a number of exciting tours available, each offering a unique and unforgettable experience. The only problem is that you might have difficulty deciding which tour you should take. This guide is designed to help you select the one that is tailored best to your group's interests—not to mention your busy schedule. Let's take a look.

Daily Tours

Offered on Mondays through Fridays, this 2-hour guided walking tour should be easy to fit into your timetable. Even young children who tend to get bored on longer tours should be sufficiently impressed by this one.

As soon as you step through the legendary gates, you'll feel like you've entered another world. With the help of your expert guide, you can explore the soundstages where classic flicks such as "The Wizard of Oz," "Spider-Man," and "Men in Black" were filmed. Modern long-running game shows like "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" also take place on-set.

Since this is a working soundstage, something exciting is always taking place. You might bump into one of your favorite celebrities while taking in the atmosphere.

Before you go, check out a map of the area to get your bearings. If you're driving to the studio, note that parking is available off of Overland in the Overland Parking structure.

VIP Coffee Tour

Java junkies will relish this opportunity to visit one of the busiest studios on the planet and the famous Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Your immersive experience begins when you enter the studio and leave the real world behind—while traveling via a golf cart!

Start your adventure in the Visitor's Center, where your guide will greet you. Then move on to the Sony Museum, where you can inspect artifacts and real props from numerous iconic films. You'll even be able to get your picture taken with a real Emmy—or even an Oscar®.

This intimate tour lasts 2 hours (departing at 3 pm daily) and can accommodate a maximum of 5 guests. A free souvenir photo is included in the tour price.

VIP Lunch Tour

Looking for something a little more high-class? On the VIP Lunch Tour, you'll get personalized attention from a knowledgeable guide and a delectable 3-course meal in the Sony Commissary Dining Room. Famed chef Wolfgang Puck will curate your menu, and your guide will be happy to share personal stories and tales from behind the scenes while you relax over lunch.

After your exclusive Sony Pictures Studio Tour, you'll receive a souvenir photo and an employee discount on merchandise at the studio store. This experience is well worth the cost for film buffs and foodies alike.

Twilight Tour

If you'd prefer to visit the studios later in the day, the Twilight Tour will be right up your alley. Note that this option is offered only on Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm, so make sure you'll be available during this time if you want to try it out.

When you wander through the sets of some of your favorite films, you'll feel like you've stepped right into the action. Taking the tour in the evening will only add to the romance and glamour of the experience.

In Conclusion

We hope our Sony Pictures Studio Tour guide has helped you decide which you like most. If you’re a movie buff and haven't had your fill of Hollywood yet, check out the Warner Bros Studio Tour while you're in the area.

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Oh, Sony's new guided tour is respectable. It has its interesting moments. But it doesn't even begin to live up to its potential. Compared to other available studio tours, I'd have to say that it ranks below both the Paramount tour and the Warner Bros tour .

[ Warning: It's been several years since I last took the Sony tour, so my review of it, below, is out of date. With luck, they may have improved it since then. I'll try to update it soon. ]

This is a guided walking tour - no trams here. It lasts about two hours, and is a realistic look at the inner workings of a modern movie studio (no snapping sharks here, folks.) But they charge less than Paramount's $35 per person for the privilege.

And, alas, like Paramount, they also manage to take what should be a fascinating subject and manage to make it seem pretty mundane.

You can spend this time looking at the mini-museum Sony has erected on the east side of the atrium, hosting a small number of exhibits from their current and past films. On my visit this included props and sets from “ Stuart Little ”, and costumes from movies like “ Bugsy ”. (Other exhibits have included items from " Charlie's Angels " and " The Patriot .") There’s also a fast food area and some tables, if you want a snack.

Eventually, your guide for the tour (in our case, a friendly young woman) will emerge to escort the tour group across the street and past the studio gates.

Which brings up one not-so-small problem.

Since Sony now owns the studio (which is now home to their Columbia & TriStar Pictures), I suppose it is to be expected that the emphasis might be on Columbia, rather than on M-G-M. And it is.

Yet although many of the buildings on the lot are named after former M-G-M greats, M-G-M itself gets only an occasional nod during the tour - a mention or two of boss Louis B. Mayer (often anecdotes about him being a penny-pinching slave-driver), or a passing reference to a classroom where Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney went to school as kids on the lot.

Far more attention is paid to Columbia’s recent productions, such as “ Party of Five ” and “ Jeopardy! ”, than to the 60 years when this lot was the crown jewel of Hollywood, with “more stars then there are in heaven.” Since Sony is running the tour, that is not surprising - but it is disappointing.

Another drawback to this, and other studio tours, is the absence of permanent outdoor sets.

In Hollywood’s Golden Age, when shooting on location was almost impossible, most major studio lots were filled with large outdoor sets: New York brownstones, European neighborhoods, and Western towns where most of the movies’ outdoor scenes were shot. Studios then were a virtual world of their own.

MGM was no exception. Take a look at the DVD of " That's Entertainment ," which includes an informal tour of this studio's back lots filmed back in 1974, for a glimpse at what MGM used to look like. But don't expect to see the residential neighborhood where Mickey Rooney spent 20 years playing 'Andy Hardy', or the city street where Gene Kelly danced in " Singing in the Rain ," or the train station where Fred Astaire filmed " Band Wagon ."

Alas, those back lot sets are a thing of the past. While Paramount has retained its giant New York set, and both Warner Bros. and Universal have huge back lots, it appears that not a single outdoor set remains on the Sony lot. They were demolished long ago, and the land they used to sit on (on the studio’s west side) was sold to developers who put up rows of tract homes.

From the Thalberg building, the tour heads west, under an impressive bridge displaying giant posters from “ Lawrence of Arabia ” and “ Lost Horizon ”, emerging on a street lined with faux storefronts. This new Main Street is the product of the recent $100 million restoration effort mounted by Sony, which has given the old studio a much brighter, more colorful look. The facelift, with its landscaping and fresh paint, has softened that usual industrial edge that plagues studios, lending more of a campus-like feel to a good portion of the studio lot. As such, it’s just a more pleasant place to spend time.

(To see what the studio lot looked like before Sony restored it, check out these photos .)

Our guide told us that after Clark Gable ’s wife, Carole Lombard , died in a plane crash, the stars of M-G-M gave Gable a standing ovation when he returned to the couple’s regular table at this commissary. Unfortunately, they didn’t let us go inside - the guide said that it was being used...

And that is a continuing problem on this tour - and other studio tours around town. Many times we had to pass by interesting sites without going inside because they were being used...

The “ Donny & Marie ” set? Sorry, we couldn’t see it because it was being used.

There is far too much “walking past” and not enough “going in” to suit me...

From there, we followed the north wall west, past a two-story apartment building of sorts that our guide said was once used as a kind of dormitory for performers, complete with matrons who stood guard to prevent fraternization between male & female employees.

Passing a former schoolhouse for child performers and a rehearsal hall where Astaire used to practice his dance moves, we finally went inside for one of the more interesting stops on the tour: the scoring studio, where they record the background music for movies (and other things.)

First they showed us the modern, glassed-in control room, full of electronic keyboards; then we stepped back in time a bit, as we entered the actual recording studio, a bare-wood-walled room where they say the acoustics are so outstanding that they haven’t painted it in decades - for fear of disturbing the audio magic. According to our guide, the room is booked for years in advance, and Whitney Houston refused to record anywhere else.

(My friend says that on his earlier tour they skipped this scoring studio because it was being used...)

Then it was out for an extensive journey through the “industrial” portion of the studio - strolling down alleys past one giant, barn-like sound stage after another.

This is the dreary but authentic reality of the modern-day movie studio, where most business consists of renting sound stage space for interior shooting by production companies.

As we strolled past historic Stage 27, where “ The Wizard of Oz ” was filmed, our guide blithely noted that one could still see some of the original “Yellow Brick Road” inside - but only if they took up the floor! We didn’t even get a peek inside...

But we did go inside a few of the sound stages.

We walked through the sound stage which normally houses “ Wheel of Fortune ”, but on our visit (as luck would have it) the set had been broken down and packaged in crates for hitting the road on one of the game show’s national tours.

We had better luck on the more permanent set of “Jeopardy” , where we sat in the seats overlooking the well-known game board and contestant podiums while our guide gave us a few details about the show and host Alec Trebek. (As you might expect, the familiar set looks considerably different when it is dark.)

We also got a peek inside a dim sound stage with a movable ceiling, and stepped into another where the “flying monkeys” in “ The Wizard of Oz ” were originally filmed as the actors hung from the high ceiling.

(Speaking of sound stages, Sony Studios is home to the largest sound stage in the Western Hemisphere, Stage 15. It is approximately 42,296 square feet, and about 40 feet high. They filmed " Spider-Man ", " Air Force One " and " Hollow Man " in Stage 15.).

As we headed back towards the gate, we were passed by an extra who looked like he had just been in a bad traffic accident - half of his head and shoulders covered in bloody, gory makeup. He smiled as he passed by - and I wondered if he was a shill. So I asked my friend who had taken the tour earlier if he had also seen “bloody guy” on his tour. He hadn’t. So, it was apparently just one of those spontaneous encounters.

The bottom line about this tour is that it’s reasonably priced, and if you have never seen the inside of a Hollywood movie studio before, it’s well worth a visit. But if you’re expecting something special because this was once the historic M-G-M Studios, or if you’ve already been on the Paramount or Warner Bros. tour, save your money - there’s nothing particularly unique to see here.

But experiences and opinions differ, of course. A fan of Seeing-Stars writes to tell me that the Sony tour was his favorite studio tour. He reports that his tour group was small (just six people), and that when their tour guide spotted Will Smith on the lot, filming " Men In Black II ", she took the them over to meet him, and that Will spoke with the group. They also got within feet of Dabney Coleman and Simon Baker of " The Guardian ". They also enjoyed going on the set of " Jeopardy! " and felt that the tour seemed "less restrictive and less commercial," and that they "really felt like we got behind the scenes."

In September of 2004, Sony announced that it had bought MGM (the company) for $5 billion. There's a touch of irony in this, since Sony has occupied the old MGM studios for years. Sony acquired MGM mainly in order to get the company's library of films, which is believed to be its most valuable asset. It constituted the biggest library of color movies in the world, including franchises such as "James Bond", "The Pink Panther" and "Rocky". Word is that MGM will continue to operate as a private company (which the Sony will own), and will continue to put out several films a year. But now that they own the MGM name, perhaps the Sony studio tour will focus more on the MGM heritage on the lot.

Update: as of 2010, I'm told they have added an outdoor scenic backlot of a New York brownstone (which was recently used for " Burlesque ", a film starring Cher and Christina Aguilera.)

Price : $33 per person. You pay for the tickets at the Sony Plaza building across Madison Street from (east of) the main gate. Make reservations in advance, by phoning (323) 520-TOUR. Or, you can now buy your tour tickets online by going to this link .

Hours : Monday through Friday, at 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Reservations are strongly encouraged. The tour lasts approximately two hours. Minimum age: 12.

Parking : an underground garage beneath the same Sony Pictures Plaza atrium - free with the tour.

[For more information on this subject, you can access Sony's official website at: http://www.sonypicturesstudiostours.com .]

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Visit Tv Show Sets On The Sony Studio Tour Los Angeles

One of my favorite things to do in Los Angeles is visit movie studios. Most of the major studios have a tour that anyone can purchase a ticket for which gives you the chance to see the studio. Sony Pictures Studio is located in Culver City on the old MGM lot so there is a lot of Hollywood History here. I did the Sony Studio Tour in 2013 and would love to do this tour again to see how it has changed. Currently, Sony is offering a few different types of tours including a VIP tour and an evening tour.

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There are currently four different tours that you can choose from to tour Sony Studios. Tours are offered Monday through Friday. Reservations are required. Children age 12 and up are welcome. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Free parking is provided in the Overland Parking Structure.

As far as I understand all of the tours are similar in that they do try to show you as much as they are able to which can vary since it is a working studio. That could mean getting to see the sets of tv shows, a scoring stage, and the Sony Museum as well as a lot of exterior things to see on the lot.

$50 per person
2-hour walking tour

Twilight Tour

A time frame was not mentioned on the website but my guess would be a two-hour tour. It starts at 6 pm.

VIP Coffee Tour

$150 per person
2-hour tour on a cart
Includes a coffee

VIP Lunch Tour

$200 per person
3-hour tour
Includes a 3-course meal in the studio commissary dining room.

You can purchase the studio tour tickets here .

Sony Pictures Studio Tour

This tour can be extra exciting for you if you are a fan of the following productions:

Breaking Bad
Wheel of Fortune
Ghostbusters
The Goldbergs

It was very special to me to get to walk around what was once the MGM lot. I remember that inside the Wheel of Fortune Stage, my tour guide mentioned that it was where the tornado scenes in The Wizard of Oz were filmed.

When you check in you will receive a Sony tour card to hang around your neck which is a nice souvenir. You might also get to take a picture in front of a green screen which will be given to you for free at the end of the tour and the green screen will be replaced with the set from Wheel of Fortune or something else.

One of my favorite things that I saw when I took the tour was the lobby of the Columbia Pictures building. The day that I was there for the tour it was actually dressed to play a location for the tv series Ray Donovan. Inside the lobby, they have all the Oscars that the studio has won on display. I’m not sure if this has changed or not but at the time that I was there you were not allowed to take pictures inside.

After looking at the vehicles we were taken into an area where we were not allowed to take pictures. We went inside a scoring stage that has been at Sony for a very long time. It is the studio where Judy Garland recorded Somewhere Over the Rainbow and where orchestras are brought in to provide the music for movies. The room looks very plain and old which our guide said is due to the fact that the room is well known for being wonderful to record in and they are afraid if they change anything it will ruin the sound.

There were some fun things to see inside the room like framed Hawaiian shirts that belong to John Lasseter who you may know for his Pixar movies. Since the music for Pixar movies is always recorded in the studio John sends them a Hawaiian shirt that he wore during production and most of the time the shirt he wears to premieres. Another fun thing we saw in the room was a bicycle hanging from the roof. The story is that a man kept showing up late for work with the excuse that he could not find his bicycle. Finally, his coworkers hung it from the roof so he would always know where it was.

From there we were taken to a building where young stars like Elizabeth Taylor and Mickey Rooney went to school but we did not get to go inside. Next, we went outside of the Happy Madison offices where Adam Sandler does work for his production company. From there we went inside a soundstage and walked around the house used on The Goldbergs , we were not able to take pictures since it is still a working set on air but it was cool to see.

We went inside the soundstage that they use for Wheel of Fortune and saw their hallways which are loaded with pictures of the show throughout the years. I had no idea when I took this years ago that I would later go on to be a contestant on Wheel of Fortune which you can read about here . You are able to take pictures in the hallway if you want but not inside the set.

After we left the Wheel of Fortune set we headed over to check out the set of another popular game show Jeopardy! For Jeopardy! they have three podiums set up for you to take pictures which I really enjoyed. I picked the podium in the middle to get my picture with because it had the highest amount of money so I stood behind it holding the buzzer. The hallways at Jeopardy! were impressive since it had all the Emmys that the show has won over the years.

We went and sat in the studio audience which was nice because nothing was covered up but we could not take pictures of that part. Our guide went on to talk about how difficult it is to make it on Jeopardy! He said that only about sixteen percent of people who take the required quiz to be considered for the show will pass it.

You will get a chance, of course, to stop inside their gift shop which has decent options for merchandise from Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, and Breaking Bad.

I have also taken the Paramount Studio Tour and Warner Bros Studio Tour if you would like to read about my experiences on those tours.

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Out of the Loop: A look at Sony Pictures Studios Twilight Tour

There are weekday tours of Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif. However, in summer months, additional tours are scheduled in the evening hours. This gives guests an opportunity to see some areas that are not available during working hours, as well as an opportunity to see the studio lot at night. Let’s take a look.

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Get Ready For Fool In Love Fest With This Soulful Playlist: Hits & B-Sides From Chaka Khan, Thee Sacred Souls, Smokey Robinson & More

A new, single-day festival in Los Angeles promises to bring generations of soul and R&B fans together for a stacked lineup of legends and fast-rising groups. Ahead of the Aug. 31 event at SoFi Stadium, press play on 25 songs from Fool In Love's lineup.

When organizers of the inaugural Fool In Love festival first announced the event's lineup this spring, soul and R&B heads across the internet went nuts.

The reaction was to be expected: There hadn't been such an ambitious mix of GRAMMY-winning legends and young, popular soul acts on a shared bill in recent memory. And certainly not in a single-day event.

The Aug. 31 event will highlight six decades of soul, R&B and funk — proof that those sounds are anything but oldies. The sounds of the 1960s through the '80s and beyond will be well represented by headliners Diana Ross and Lionel Richie , as well as Smokey Robinson and a recently reunited Nile Rodgers and Chic. Sets by Dionne Warwick , 2024 Special Merit Award honoree Gladys Knight , and sweet soul legend Brenton Wood promise to turn up the heat, sweet and memories.

A cadre of up-and-coming soul acts — many of whom call Southern California home — also appear high up on the lineup, highlighting a younger generation's decade-long revival of interest in soul sounds.

"I never want people to hear my records and wonder if it's new or not," GRAMMY nominee Mayer Hawthorne told GRAMMY.com in 2023. "I’ll never do classic '70s Philly soul better than the Delfonics . Plenty of artists do regurgitation of something old, but I’m all about putting my new spin on it."

In addition to Hawthorne, Fool In Love's lineup includes L.A.-based singer Trish Toledo, San Diego sweet soul phenoms Thee Sacred Souls , singer/drummer Aaron Frazer and singer Durand Jones , who will appear solo and together as Durand Jones and the Indications.

While some of the older acts may be missing original members ( Kool and the Gang's George Brown , for example, passed in 2023; Henry Fambrough , the last original Spinner died in early 2024; Ruth Pointer is the only living Pointer Sister) or have feuding families, the legendary acts playing across Fool In Love's four stages are not to be missed.

Ahead of the Labor Day weekend show, cruise over to your favorite streaming service and enjoy this playlist of Fool In Love performers.

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After a successful first year, Afro Nation Detroit returns to Bedrock's Douglass Site on Aug. 17 and 18. Get to know some of performers who are sure to be weekend highlights, from Uncle Waffles to Scorpion Kings.

Since its inception in 2019, Afro Nation has brought together the world's best and brightest entertainers in Afrobeats, amapiano, R&B, and hip-hop to perform on stages across the world. For the second year in a row, the festival takes over Bedrock's Douglass Site in Detroit — promising to continue its tradition of highlighting the best in Black music.

With its unique Detroit location, the festival bridges the gap between African music, global Black music, and the rich musical traditions that came out of Motown. In fact, the festival's site was once home to the first federally funded housing project for Black citizens in the city; Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson were among its residents.

Afro Nation Detroit offers as much history as it does global appeal, as its lineup is filled with buzzy rising stars and beloved veteran acts. Among those on the star-studded roster are Nigerian sensations Omah Lay , Rema and Asake , amapiano stars Kelvin Momo and TxC, and hitmakers Lil Wayne and PartyNextDoor .

Of course, it wouldn't be a Detroit event without native rapper Kash Doll, who performs on Saturday. And she won't be the only Detroiter performing over the weekend: genre-bending soul singer Charity and DJ Donavan Glover will also be repping their city amid sounds from around the globe.

That's just a taste of the exciting performances scheduled to showcase the diversity of Black music in one of its influential cities. Below, get to know eight acts who you won't want to miss at the second edition of Afro Nation Detroit.

Sat., Aug. 17 (Lit Stage)

At the age of 22, Ayra Starr is already making history. In February, The Beninese-Nigerian singer was the youngest nominee in the inaugural Best African Music Performance Category at the 2024 GRAMMYs ; and in June, her debut album, The Year I Turned 21 helped her become the first female Nigerian artist to debut on the Billboard 200 album chart.

Just before her Afro Nation appearance, Starr added another first to her resume: she became the first Afrobeats singer to be part of Amazon Music's Breakthrough Artist program. The honor aligned with the release of her Amazon Music documentary, Dare to Dream , which chronicles her rise to global fame. There's no doubt that Ayra Starr will offer a showstopping performance that proves why she's such an acclaimed artist to watch.

Uncle Waffles

Sat., Aug. 17 (Piano People Stage)

Often regarded as the "princess of amapiano," Uncle Waffles is one of the genre's most forward-facing talents. In less than five years, the internationally recognized DJ/producer has been listed on TikTok's inaugural Visionary Voices Africa List, been nominated at the BET Awards and MOBO Awards; this year, she became the first amapiano artist to perform at Coachella.

Her talents have also earned Uncle Waffles co-sign from Beyoncé — whose Renaissance World Tour homage to Uncle Waffles' "Tanzania" nearly brought the star to tears — Drake, Ciara, and Missy Elliott. Needless to say, Uncle Waffles is an act that you won't want to miss at AfroNation Detroit.

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Think Daft Punk , but amapiano. Masked South African DJ duo 2woBunnies decided on the concept of anonymity as a way to create intrigue about their unique take on the genre, and let their music do the rest.

Though it has only been two years since their debut, they have done just that, from garnering more than 1 million likes on TikTok to performing sets everywhere from Dubai to Australia. Following first-time performances in major cities like Paris and Toronto, they'll make their Detroit debut next — and you don't want to miss the excitement they'll bring to Afro Nation.

Kizz Daniel

Since releasing his breakout single, "Woju," in 2015, Kizz Daniel has been a trailblazer in bringing Afrobeats to the world. And nearly 10 years in, he's continuing to deliver songs that resonate — including a hit remix of "Twe Twe" with fellow Nigerian star Davido .

Kizz Daniel's Afro Nation performance comes on the heels of another fiery remix, as he recently hopped on Nigerian artist Kaestyle's "My Dealer." He'll have plenty of new songs from his own catalog to bring to his set, too, including his latest single, "Double,” and EP TZA . Whether new or old, Kizz Daniel will be ready to give his crowd a lesson in Afrobeats.

Sun., Aug. 18 (Lit Stage)

In May, Shenseea released her sophomore studio album, Never Gets Late Here , which solidified the GRAMMY nominee as one of Jamaica's most promising rising stars. "Hit & Run", the album's single, was warmly received throughout the Caribbean, reaching No. 1 on several charts across Antigua and Barbuda, Turks and Caicos, Bermuda, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and many other countries in the region.

Fittingly, Shenseea first brought Never Gets Late Here to life on stages across the Caribbean, where her onstage energy matched the hyped crowds. She stops by Afro Nation Detroit just after kicking off her Never Gets Late Here North American Tour in Chicago on Aug. 16, so she'll surely be ready to show festgoers why she's so beloved in her home country and beyond.

To say Amaarae is in demand would be an understatement. Sabrina Carpenter personally requested the Ghanaian American artist as an opening act for her forthcoming tour; Childish Gambino featured her on his new album, Bando Stone & the New World , and its accompanying tour; and she recently made history as the first Ghanaian artist to perform on NPR's Tiny Desk.

Her latest release, roses are red, tears are blue — A Fountain Baby Extended Play , are equal parts Afropop and alté, a fusion genre that originated in West Africa and combines hip-hop, R&B and Afrobeats. Her sweet, alluring nature signifies her place as one of the most exciting new talents to take over pop. Don't miss the opportunity to see a new global pop girl take center stage.

Scorpion Kings

Sun., Aug. 18 (Piano People Stage)

DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small — often referred to as the "godfathers" of amapiano — are the men behind Scorpion Kings. Already established in their own right and respected in South Africa's dance scene, the two have been inextricably linked to the global rise of the genre, and the celebration of South African and African music across the globe.

Last month, the pair performed alongside the who's who in amapiano — Kelvin Momo, Oskido, DJ Tunez, DJ Moma, Aquite, and the Descendants — in Central Park, making history as the first amapiano performance in the famed New York landmark. The duo is sure to keep the party going with their signature flair in Detroit.

There is a good chance that you know of DJ Moma. In addition to being one of the founding members of Everyday People, the Sudanese American DJ has been playing African music in venues throughout the country and world for over a decade.

His blend of African and Diasporic music, and incorporation of soca, amapiano, and dancehall are a celebration of everything that is global Black music. It is more than music to him, but a way to bring Diasporic musical traditions to the forefront, in an effort to connect and unify People of the African Diaspora across the globe. His mission will make for an Afro Nation Detroit moment that is as meaningful as it is joyful — a combination that's exactly what the fest is all about.

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Held 30 years ago Aug. 12-14, Woodstock '94 featured an eclectic (and muddy) lineup that launched Nine Inch Nails, Green Day and others into the limelight.

Woodstock '94 is no middle child music festival. While not as groundbreaking as Woodstock '69 or as infamous as Woodstock '99, Woodstock '94 boasts a unique legacy that deserves recognition.

Held Aug. 12-14 in the Hudson Valley town of Saugerties, New York, Woodstock '94 was set to commemorate the silver anniversary of the original Woodstock festival in 1969. Nodding to its origins in '69, Woodstock '94 was billed as "2 More Days of Peace and Music" (a third day of the festival was eventually added).

Woodstock '94 featured a wide range of acts that both reflected the nostalgia of Woodstock '69 and highlighted a myriad of new groups. Original Woodstock performers such as Crosby, Stills & Nash (minus Neil Young) and Santana topped the bill, and now-household names including Green Day and Red Hot Chili Peppers performed some of their earliest festival sets.

Even Bob Dylan , who initially declined an appearance at Woodstock '69 despite living near the festival at the time, had a change of heart and agreed to play at Woodstock '94.

It seemed that everyone wanted to capture a sliver of the magic from the original Woodstock. Although roughly 164,000 tickets were sold, the actual number of attendees exceeded 350,000 (surpassing even Coachella 2024's attendance rates).

Spirits were high as the festival opened on Friday with dry, sunny skies highlighting performances from Sheryl Crow , Collective Soul, and others. By the weekend, the weather took a turn and transformed the festival grounds at Winston Farm in Saugerties into a giant muddy puddle. Although Woodstock '69 was also rainy and mud-filled, the madness that ensued at Woodstock '94 led it to be dubbed " Mudstock ."

As Primus performed "My Name Is Mud" on Saturday, festival-goers seized the opportunity to fling the wet dirt at the band on stage.

"Once I started singing the words to "My Name Is Mud," all of a sudden huge chunks of sod started flying my way and it was pretty frightening," Primus' lead singer told Billboard 20 years later. "I still have those [speaker] cabinets to this day, and those cabinets still have mud in them."

With high energy from Friday's acts and some mud-induced chaos, attendees were buzzing with anticipation and excitement for the rest of the weekend. The party atmosphere continued throughout day two — and not solely because Blind Melon lead vocalist Shannon Hoon strolled on stage tripping on acid, wearing his girlfriend's dress.

Aerosmith may have been day two headliners, but Nine Inch Nails ' 15-song set remains a highlight of Woodstock '94. The band drew the biggest crowd of the festival, and were catapulted into wider mainstream visibility. Taking advantage of the unpredictable weather, then-bassist Danny Lohner pushed lead vocalist Trent Reznor into the mud, prompting Reznor to retaliate. The other members of the band soon joined in on the fun, strutting onto the stage covered in mud.

Opening with Pretty Hate Machine 's "Terrible Lie," NIN turned the massive audience into a giant mosh pit and maintained that high energy until the end of the set. While the band faced technological difficulties onstage, it only seemed to enhance their raw, gritty image.

The set was so celebrated that it is forever memorialized in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame , with art installations featuring a life-sized mannequin replica of Reznor singing into the microphone and his keyboard, both covered in mud.

By day three, Woodstock '94 was clearly becoming an iconic music festival that would be discussed for years to come. If Saturday's mud-slinging electric performances weren't enough, the final day of the festival featured performances from Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan, Santana, and others.

When Green Day — fresh off the success of their third studio album Dookie — took the stage, all hell broke loose. While the band was and continues to be known for their rowdy live sets, their performance at Woodstock '94 remains unmatched.

By the time Green Day started performing, the fairgrounds had turned into a full-blown mud fight. The band tried to push through the performance and embrace the chaos, but the set came to an abrupt stop when lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong told the crowd, "Everybody say shut the f— up and we’ll stop playing." When the crowd shouted the phrase back, Armstrong said goodbye on behalf of the band, and the rest of the group fled the stage.

By the end of the performance, lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong had lost his pants and the band had to be escorted out of the festival grounds by a helicopter. On their way off the stage, security confused mud-covered bassist Mike Dirnt for a crazed fan and tackled him, leaving him with five fewer teeth than he started the set with.

"He actually sheared my teeth, and I blew like five teeth. Only one of them died. I fixed the rest of them, but he all sheared up the back of my teeth," Dirnt confessed to The Aquarian in 2013. "It was horrible. But the great thing about it is that I was able to get out of there, and I'd do it again tomorrow if I had to."

Peter Gabriel closed out the weekend by remaining true to the original mission of the festival, offering fans peace filled with good vibes. Gabriel's music, though deeply contrasting with the hard rock and punk acts that dominated the festival, provided a flawless end to the chaos that had unfolded over the past three days.

While the 1994 installment of Woodstock hasn't basked in the same spotlight as its 1969 and 1999 siblings — the latter of which has been the subject of two documentaries in as many years — it remains far from forgotten.

Woodstock '94 stands as one of the legendary music festivals of all time. Although the rain may have soaked the grounds, turning it into a muddy catastrophe, it also nourished the roots of some of the most iconic musical acts and sent them into the mainstream media. The festival was more than just a series of performances, but rather a unique cultural event.

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With Her 'Winter's Diary' Return, Tink Is Ready To Rep For "The Girls Going Through It"

On her latest album, 'Winter's Diary 5,' R&B songstress Tink perfects the soul-baring storytelling that put her on the map — and further leans into her purpose.

The first time Tink's name was on a lineup with Jhené Aiko , they were at Sacramento's R&B festival Sol Blume in 2022. Two years later, they're billed together again — this time, as tourmates.

Tink is one of four opening acts for Aiko's Magic Hour Tour, which also features Coi Leray , UMI and Kiana Ledé . As the 27-date trek begins winding down with its final stretch of shows (wrapping in Columbus, Ohio, on Aug. 22), Tink can't help but think about how "full-circle" the tour has felt.

"That was just a real manifestation," Tink tells GRAMMY.com, explaining that she's been "praying" for the opportunity since meeting Aiko at Sol Blume. "There's so many R&B girls that could have been in this position. The fact that she brought me on this tour speaks volumes."

Her slot on the sold-out tour signals Tink's growing appeal, and the all-female lineup is no coincidence for the singer. Tink's matter-of-fact storytelling and no-holds-barred approach is what made listeners gravitate toward her, especially women. Fans and critics alike praise Tink for her unwillingness to sugarcoat her emotions, particularly on her Thanks 4 Nothing album, and she continued it with her latest release, Winter's Diary 5 , out now.

A long-awaited new installment of her Winter's Diary mixtape series, the project (which, this time, is a studio album) digs deep into her ongoing journey toward self-acceptance in the face of heartbreak and betrayal. From the fed-up lyrics of "Huh," to the sexually charged "Bless Me Don't Stress Me," to the deeply personal "Lows & Highs," Winter's Diary 5 sees Tink holding herself accountable for the failed relationships she sings so honestly about.

"The past few years have been a lot of isolation, and I've had days where I had to lock myself in my room and kind of recoup and get myself right," Tink says. "This album is definitely for those moments when you have nothing to do but face your own thoughts and your reality."

Tink's music has always mirrored her own life, but the Winter's Diary narratives involve more introspection, bringing another level of rawness and vulnerability — as she said in a teaser for WD5 , "things only a diary knows." As a result, the Winter's Diary series has largely been the reason for Tink's cult following.

Tink was just 16 when she made her debut with 2012's Winter's Diary , releasing iterations 2, 3 and 4 in 2014, 2015 and 2016, respectively. In between, the Chicago native made a name for herself as a rapper in the drill scene with mixtapes Alter Ego , Blunts & Ballads and Boss Up in 2012 and 2013. Early singles like "Finger's Up" and "Bad Girl" showcased her grit, while her viral hit "Treat Me Like Somebody" revealed her angelic singing voice and vulnerability.

The string of acclaimed mixtapes earned a then 19-year-old Tink a deal with Timbaland 's Mosley Music Group/Epic Records as well as a coveted spot in XXL's 2015 Freshman Class . That same year, her song "Million" (which samples Aaliyah 's "One in a Million") whet fans' appetite for her debut album, Think Tink . The much-awaited project was slated for a July 2015 release before ultimately being shelved due to label issues.

By the end of 2017, Tink took matters into her own hands and reclaimed her narrative. She launched her own label — appropriately called Winter's Diary — in 2019 and hasn't looked back.

Working independently has brought her greater success, pointing to her resilience, work ethic and prowess as an artist who stops at nothing to get what she wants. It has also sparked quite the creative streak: in those five years, Tink has released five studio albums, one EP and a mixtape.

"I was just really trying to make up for lost time — I want to make sure that I'm keeping my name in the streets and that my fans are fed," Tink says. "As an independent artist, I don't have to adhere to anyone but myself, and that's what's making [the music] feel authentic. What I'm trusting works for me, so the songs I enjoy and feel proud of, I get to push those out. That's the difference."

Now 29, she brings a level of maturity and wisdom with Winter's Diary 5 that can only be learned through trial and error. But even after navigating toxic relationships in the Summer Walker -featuring "Songs About U" and acknowledging her battle scars on "Insane," she ends the album with "Pretty Girls," a powerful self-worth anthem that confidently reminds, "Pretty girls don't beg/ Pretty girls bounce back/ Pretty girls don't trip/ Pretty girls run game/ Pretty girls don't slip."

Whether or not she keeps adding to the Winter's Diary series, Tink is eager to continue growing her fan base and manifesting more big-name team-ups (she has her eye on Brent Faiyaz , SZA , and Drake next). Wherever her career goes from here, she'll always keep one thing on her mind: those who find the same solace in her music as she does.

"So many women and girls who listen to my music really need these lyrics… that's my reason and my purpose," Tink says. "I know my lane is for the girls going through it. I'm telling women's stories."

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Behind Ne-Yo's Biggest Hits: How Jay-Z, A Wardrobe Malfunction & Stargate Influenced "So Sick," "Closer" & More

As Ne-Yo takes his hit-filled catalog to the Las Vegas Strip, he shares hilarious stories about some of his most popular songs, from a three-minute writing session to a Wembley Stadium moment with Pitbull.

Aug. 7, 2024 was not just another Wednesday in Las Vegas. It was Ne-Yo Day.

No, really: Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman proclaimed that Aug. 7, 2024 was officially "Ne-Yo Day" in the city, presenting Ne-Yo with a Key to the City during his first night of his three-show Human Love Rebellion residency at the Encore Theatre at Wynn Las Vegas.

It had already been a full-circle day for the R&B hitmaker, who grew up in Sin City and got his start in the entertainment business as an understudy in the David Cassidy -starring show "EFX." As a hometown boy, Ne-Yo knew there'd be at least a few familiar faces in the crowd — and that makes his Key to the City even more special.

"I've run into a lot of girls that were not interested in me in high school and, yes, it's a totally different story now," Ne-Yo tells GRAMMY.com with a smile. "There's a part of me that wants to be petty, but I can't do that. [But] when I run into those that were mean in high school, those are always fulfilling moments."

Ne-Yo 's career has been full of fulfilling moments — beginning with his 2005 chart-topping smash "So Sick," and followed by two No. 1 albums, 12 Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, and three GRAMMY Awards. He celebrates it all with his 100-minute show , which features other favorites like "Because of You" and the diamond-certified Pitbull collab "Give Me Everything."

In June, he began his journey as an independent artist after nearly 20 years with Motown and Def Jam Records, releasing the confessional single "2 Million Secrets" alongside a "CSI"-inspired video he directed himself. With a fresh start, Ne-Yo says he rarely feels like he's already two decades into his career.

"The only time it feels like it's been 20 years is right after a show where my back and my knees are bothering me," he says with a laugh. "If you don't see the age out here, I'm feeling it on the inside!"

Ahead of his Las Vegas residency, Ne-Yo sat down with GRAMMY.com to share his most memorable moments with some of his most beloved hits, from a hilarious wardrobe malfunction with "Because of You" to how Jay-Z helped save "Closer."

"So Sick," 'In My Own Words' (2006)

What instantly comes to mind with "So Sick" is my initial introduction to Stargate . I was at Sony Studios in New York City working with [another] group of producers. [I pass] Stargate's manager — his name is Tim, I met him before briefly. He said, "Hey, are you busy right now? I would love you to come in for a second and meet my producers."

So I walk with him over to the studio — mind you, he says they do R&B, they do hip-hop, they do a little bit of everything. And Tim is Black, so I'm expecting to walk in the room and see two Black guys. I walk in the room and they are absolutely not Black. They are two tall, lanky, white guys with accents. They're from Norway. And I'm like, These guys are gonna do some R&B music for me, huh?

The very first track they played was the music that we now know as "So Sick." I listened to it for like, 10 seconds, and I'm like, "Run it back." So they played it again, and by the time the song finished playing the second time, the song was written. I wrote that song in maybe 3 minutes.

It was a song that needed to be written for a long time. It just hadn't found the right backing music for it yet.

"Sexy Love," 'In My Own Words' (2006)

Here's the first time I realized that Stargate was producing around what I was writing. I wrote "Sexy Love" to the skeletal track they gave me, and then about a week later, I go to the studio and they're like, "You got to hear this." A beat comes on, and it's vaguely what I'd recalled, but completely different. They basically changed the whole beat based around [what] I wrote. So the "Sexy Love" we now know, that was not the original track.

I'm like, "I don't mind, because it sounds great, but why did y'all do that?" And they were like, "We just felt like this direction complemented the song more." They're the only producers that I've ever worked with that do that.

Nowadays, the producer is kind of a celebrity too. Everybody has a tag, and you hear the producer's name before the song starts. You'll never hear that from Stargate. They're like, "You're gonna listen to this song, and you're gonna love it so much that you're gonna ask who did it."

"Because of You," 'Because of You' (2007)

The part in the video where I don't have any shoes on — the performance piece — that was not by design. I don't remember who styled that video, but all the shoes they brought were too big. [They] were 11 1/2, I'm a size 10. But I couldn't do it barefoot, so I'm like, "Alright, let's just do it."

So I'm dancing, and then whoop ! There goes one shoe. I look at the director, and he's like, "Just keep going!" So I kicked the other one off, and just continued doing what I was doing.

I've danced barefoot and in socks in the kitchen, you know, trying to moonwalk and all of that countless times as a kid. But I'd never done it as an adult. It was a bucket-list moment, scratched it off: performed with no shoes.

"Closer," 'Year of the Gentleman' (2008)

I wrote it with the intent of selling it to somebody who would make more sense with that style. We stayed overseas for damn near two years, just touring around. While I was over there, I started listening to a lot of house, techno, EDM. With a lot of those songs, there might be two words in the whole song just repeated over and over. But I'm paying more attention to what the music is doing to the people that are listening… Everybody goes nuts. These people are getting this kind of response with no words!

So I'm like, imagine if somebody took that energy and wrote a song over it that actually means something — it'd be double the effect, right?

Me and Stargate get in the studio. They start putting together the track, I write the song, it's done. We're listening back, and I'm like, "Yeah, we will be able to sell this easy." And they're like, "Sell it? No, no, this is yours." And I'm like, "Nah, I don't think my fan base is gonna understand that."

I let my management hear it, and they're like, "Yeah, this is yours." I let Jay-Z hear it, [and he's like] "Bro, this is the one!" I'm like, "What are y'all hearing? Because I don't get it."

I did not expect the song to do well. And for the first three, four months, it didn't. Here in the States, nobody was feeling it, to the point where we walked into the label one day with the total intention of telling L.A. Reid we should switch to another single. As we're walking to L.A. Reid's office, Jay-Z stops me and goes, "I know you about to tell him that you want to get off that record. Do not get off that record." And I'm like "Bro, it's been four months!"

That same year, we did the BET Awards. I performed "Closer," and the Jabbawockeez was a part of the show. After that performance, that song took off. My manager hits me with the "I told you so" every single time we think of "Closer."

"Miss Independent," 'Year of the Gentleman' (2008)

"Miss Independent" was the first time I ever won a GRAMMY. I learned through winning a GRAMMY for that song that there are GRAMMY wins that are not televised.

I'm walking the red carpet, just soaking it all in, taking pictures, doing interviews, and as I'm talking to some interviewer, this girl blows by me and goes, "Congratulations, you just want a GRAMMY," and keeps walking.

So I go to my manager, I'm like, "Yo, um, did we win?" And he's like, "F—, who told you?" And I'm like, "I don't got my speech!" He's like, "You don't need a speech. You won for a category that's not televised, so you're not gonna get on stage."

It was kind of bittersweet, because I've been dreaming of a GRAMMY since childhood. I have my acceptance speech written already. I was gonna get up on stage and thank my mom, and do the whole thing, like, "Oh wow, this thing's heavy!"

I've won three GRAMMYs, and I've yet to walk across the GRAMMY stage and thank my mom. I might just do a Kanye . I might just walk up on stage when somebody else is accepting their GRAMMY and go, "Hey, congratulations, but while I'm here — um, yeah, never got to do this before, so" and just have somebody bring mine out and do it right then. I think that'd be a moment! And then I'd instantly get arrested and kicked out of the GRAMMYs and banned forever. [ Laughs .]

"Give Me Everything," Pitbull's 'Planet Pit' (2011)

We were in the U.K., Wembley Stadium, 80,000 people, me and Pitbull [for Capital FM's Summertime Ball in 2015]. Right at the part where it says, [ sings ] "Grab somebody sexy tell 'em hey," 80,000 people [are] jumping up and down at the same time. The whole place was shaking. It felt like electricity shooting through you, there was just so much energy coming at the stage. I literally felt sparks.

Pitbull felt it too. After the show, he was like, "Yo, right at the part where we went—" and I was like, "YO I know right! You felt it too?"

Me and Pitbull are actually really good friends. I met him before he became Mr. Worldwide and started wearing the suits and the whole nine. We've actually done a bunch of music together that the world has never heard.

Pitbull is not your typical celebrity. From a guy who's having the success that he's having, you would expect an ego, a big, huge entourage, and a whole bunch of commotion around him. He doesn't club. He does the most amazing party music ever, and he doesn't go to regular clubs. Pitbull's definition of a club? He has his own island, and he'll just invite you to the island.

"2 Million Secrets" (2024)

The song is about owning your s—. No one is perfect, no one is above making a mistake. But no one is beneath redemption, either. I absolutely made some mistakes in my previous marriage. And, you know, one thing that music has always been for me is therapy. If I have things that I couldn't say out of my mouth, I could write it in a song.

It took a little bit of growing up, maturing, for me to even write that song. For whatever reason, when you do something wrong and you know that you're wrong, my first instance was to place blame on anybody but myself. I quickly realized that that's not the way to heal, that's not the way to move on, that's not the way to receive redemption for what you have done. You have to own your mistakes… and then pray for redemption and acceptance of your apology from the people that you've wronged.

Writing the song was very much therapeutic for me. I don't even call it a song. It's more of a confessional — it's me confessing to the wrongs that I did, and realizing that the best way to go about it is to get it out and then figure out how to move on. And that's exactly what me and my ex-wife have done. We moved on. We're in a great place now.

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