Actor Rolf Saxon is back in action for an unexpected second ‘Mission’
If you are only going to be in one part of a movie, it’s best if it’s the most memorable part. For example, a thrilling…
Column: The ‘USA’ brand was 250 years in the making. It took just 100 days to trash it
Ken Griffin, one of Republicans’ billionaire donors who’d convinced themselves that President Trump wouldn’t do some things he campaigned to do, finally got it right…
Contributor: Trump’s clash with Harvard puts higher ed on notice
One of the most important insights of public policy is the understanding that most laws are predicated upon a (stated or unstated) quid pro quo.Take,…
SoCal vintage motels come back to life with new purposes
There were no vacancies beneath the old neon Farm House Motel sign last Saturday — no guest rooms at all, in fact. But the 1950s…
Michael Hurley dead: Singer-songwriter was ‘Godfather of freak folk’
Michael Hurley, the eccentric singer and songwriter who pioneered the “freak-folk” movement and inspired generations of artists, has died. He was 83.“It is with a…
A Trump bid for a third term could set off legal battles in states nationwide
WASHINGTON — In a private meeting at a global summit in Buenos Aires in 2018, China’s president, Xi Jinping, turned to President Trump and said it was…
Rebecca Black talks new record ‘Salvation’ and viral pop classic ‘Friday’
Rebecca Black has lived the majority of her life online.Her name is one that’s hardly escaped the internet’s consciousness since she was 13 — or…
Column: Why the Rock Hall Needs to Induct Maná
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is breaking new ground with this year’s nominees for induction — and the señoras and rockeros among us…
Grammys 2025: Inside the star-studded ‘I Love L.A.’ opener
The last three and a half weeks have convinced Griffin Goldsmith that he might, as he puts it, be “living in a simulation.”On Jan. 8,…
Timothée Chalamet hosts ‘SNL’ and puts on his Bob Dylan impression
In his third outing as “Saturday Night Live” host, Timothée Chalamet proved again he’s game for anything that “SNL” throws at him … sometimes to…
Down but not out in ‘Hollywoodski’ with writer Lou Mathews
Lou Mathews is unequivocal in his devotion to Los Angeles and its environs. “I love it — and I don’t understand people who don’t,” says…
Denis Villeneuve is not at peace. And he’s OK with that
Denis Villeneuve just ordered a short espresso, enough to reinvigorate his mind but not interfere with the nap he wants to take in a couple…
Newsom reads the election returns and heads to red California
For a good deal of this election cycle, Gavin Newsom acted very much like a person wanting to be president.He traveled the country and ran…
UCLA and DeShaun Foster endure a rough early signing day
As DeShaun Foster spoke with reporters about his first recruiting class, the UCLA coach’s efforts to restock his roster were becoming more complicated.Quarterback Madden Iamaleava…
USC rediscovers its best self while dazzling late against UCLA
As the clock ticked down on a long cold Pasadena night, a small but sturdy cheer rose from the shivering Rose Bowl masses.“We Are ……
UCLA basketball mulls going with taller lineup against New Mexico
Having revealed his small-ball starting lineup, UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin soon will have a decision to make when he wants to go big.Does he…
The cartoonist’s way — Adrian Tomine draws insights on the creative process
Book Review Q & A By Adrian TomineDrawn and Quarterly: 168 pages, $16.95 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn…
Adele confirms plan for musical break after Vegas residency
Adele says she’s making good on a promise to take a break from music after she completes her residency in Las Vegas. The “Hello” and…
MLB legend Rod Carew achieves his dream to be an American citizen
Rod Carew raised his right hand and recited the Oath of Allegiance to the United States on Friday, and with that, the Hall-of-Fame first baseman…
Ashanti and Nelly are parents. Musicians welcome a baby boy
Looks as if Ashanti has a new baby to sing about: her first child, with rapper Nelly. The “Baby” singer announced Monday that she and…