{"id":2371291,"date":"2026-04-13T15:21:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2371291"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:21:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:21:26","slug":"rock-stars-to-car-culture-showcase-highlight-grand-prix-of-long-beach-entertainment-press-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/rock-stars-to-car-culture-showcase-highlight-grand-prix-of-long-beach-entertainment-press-telegram\/","title":{"rendered":"Rock stars to car culture showcase highlight Grand Prix of Long Beach entertainment \u2013 Press Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>While the cars hit the track during the Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend, Grammy Award-winning artists and hitmakers will hit the event\u2019s main stage on Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s not all the entertainment the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will have in store, since it will also feature the usual Lifestyle Expo, family-friendly events and a Southern California car culture showcase.<\/p>\n<p>But as for the music, the Friday night concert will kick things off, which Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco taking the stage at the Terrace Theater plaza. The show will begin at 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Fiasco has many hits, including \u201cKick, Push,\u201d \u201cSuperstar,\u201d \u201cThe Show Goes On\u201d and \u201cBattle Scars.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve always been a fan of racing and car culture,\u201d Fiasco said in a statement, \u201cso I\u2019m happy to be a part of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jim Liaw, the new president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach, said in a statement that \u201cwe\u2019re thrilled\u201d about Fiasco performing at the Grand Prix.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s an extraordinary artist with a dynamic stage presence,\u201d Liaw said, \u201cand this performance will be an exciting way for fans to finish off a great day of racing, entertainment and the Long Beach lifestyle.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-slideshow\" id=\"mng-gallery-501f0be17e7fc928e6bc7e407d176f54\"><button class=\"icon-close mng-gallery-fullscreen-close\" aria-label=\"Close fullscreen slideshow\"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"mng-gallery-initialized mng-gallery-slider\"><button id=\"mng-gallery-prev\" class=\"mng-gallery-prev mng-gallery-arrow\" aria-label=\"Previous\" type=\"button\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mng-gallery-list draggable\">\n<div class=\"mng-gallery-track\">\n<li data-index=\"1\" class=\"mng-ge mng-gallery-active\" id=\"mng-ge-0\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<p>The Kings of Chaos will hit the stage at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Pictured is drummer Matt Sorum who founded the all-star band. The Grand Prix takes place April 17 to 19. (photo courtesy of Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"2\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Lupe Fiasco will hit the stage at the Acura Grand...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-3.jpg?w=620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-3.jpg?w=620 620w,https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-3.jpg?w=780 780w,https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-3.jpg?w=810 810w,https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-3.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-3.jpg?w=1500 1860w\" bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-3.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lupe Fiasco will hit the stage at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Friday, April 17, 2026. The Grand Prix takes place April 17 to 19. (photo courtesy of Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li data-index=\"3\" class=\"mng-ge\" id=\"mng-ge-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The AAA Travel Lifestyle Expo takes place at the Acura...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data-sizes=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-1-1.jpg?w=620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-1-1.jpg?w=620 620w,https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-1-1.jpg?w=780 780w,https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-1-1.jpg?w=810 810w,https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-1-1.jpg?w=1280 1280w,https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-1-1.jpg?w=1860 1860w\" bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.presstelegram.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LPT-L-GPLB-CONCERT-ADV-0413-1-1.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The AAA Travel Lifestyle Expo takes place at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 17-19, 2026. Pictured is a digital racing experience that took place at the Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Grand Prix.  (Photo by Dean Musgrove, Los Angeles Daily News\/SCNG)\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button id=\"mng-gallery-next\" class=\"mng-gallery-next mng-gallery-arrow\" aria-label=\"Next\" type=\"button\"\/><\/ul>\n<div class=\"caption mng-gallery-information-container\"><button class=\"caption-expand mng-gallery-caption-expand\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Show caption\">Show Caption<\/button><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"current mng-gallery-current-image-number-display\">1<\/span> of <span class=\"total\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Kings of Chaos will hit the stage at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Pictured is drummer Matt Sorum who founded the all-star band. The Grand Prix takes place April 17 to 19. (photo courtesy of Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach)\n<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\"><span>Expand<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Kings of Chaos, an all-star band of rockers, will then hit the stage outside the Terrace Theater beginning at 6:30 p.m. Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The band was founded by Guns N\u2019 Roses drummer Matt Sorum, and features guest singers Ed Kowalczyk of Live, Nick Hexum of 311 and Aloe Blacc, as well as guitarist Orianthi, Megadeth bassist James LoMenzo and Extreme guitarist Nuno Bettencourt.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m honored to play the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach with Kings of Chaos \u2013 where speed meets rock &amp; roll,\u201d Sorum said in a written statement.<\/p>\n<p>Taking place all weekend, meanwhile, will be the popular Lifestyle Expo, which will feature more than 100 displays of the \u201clatest in automotive, home, recreation, travel and entertainment products and services,\u201d according the Grand Prix\u2019s website. The displays will be houses in 270,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Long Beach Convention &amp; Entertainment Center.<\/p>\n<p>The expo will feature a \u201cGreen Technology\u201d exhibit and a \u201cFamily Fun Zone,\u201d among other experiences.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday,  the Mornings CARnival will \u201cfeature a full paddock with a curated lineup of vehicles selected to reflect quality, design, and overall presence,\u201d according to a Grand Prix press release.<\/p>\n<p>Produced and operated by Morning Car Club, the CARnival was founded in 2021 in Frogtown, in Los Angeles, and is a \u201ccurated automotive platform rooted in coffee culture and community.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"related left\"\/>\n<p>\u201cEmerging from early gatherings at Mornings Coffee along the L.A. River, the brand has evolved into a tastemaker within the automotive space \u2013 blending design, lifestyle, and a refined selection of vehicles,\u201d the press release said. \u201cKnown for its intentional approach and elevated atmosphere, Mornings produces experiences that move beyond the traditional car meet, shaping a new standard for how automotive culture is presented and experienced.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Aldo Lihiang, who organizes Mornings events, said in a statement, \u201cMornings has always been about curating an experience \u2013 not just a car meet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing part of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach allows us to bring that vision to a larger stage,\u201d Lihiang said in the press release, \u201cwith a carefully selected lineup that represents the best of automotive culture and community.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.presstelegram.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the cars hit the track during the Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend, Grammy Award-winning artists and hitmakers will hit the event\u2019s main stage on Friday and Saturday. 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