Chris Evert says Naomi Osaka may be ‘too happy’ at U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka’s comeback season has been pocked by fits and starts as she reacquaints herself with her athleticism and competitive fire. She hasn’t played especially…
‘Romulus’ director re-created Ian Holm ‘with a lot of respect’
(Spoiler alert: If you haven’t seen “Alien: Romulus” — or, for that matter, the original 1979 “Alien” — consider holding off on this one.)A familiar…
It’s official: Miller Moss is USC’s starting quarterback
He’d finally waited long enough.After three seasons biding his time as a backup and a lifetime spent dreaming of being USC’s No. 1 quarterback, Miller…
JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births
MIAMI — Five summers ago, Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance — then a 34-year-old memoirist and father of a 2-year-old boy — took the stage…
Wild Gathering of the Juggalos festival sees $6 face slaps, insane ‘queen of cheeks’ contest and a lot of G-Strings
THOUSANDS of scantily clad, horror-obsessed fans have come together for the 24th annual Gathering of the Juggalos Festival which has something for everyone from wet…
Mariska Hargitay helped get over 11,000 rape kits tested
Mariska Hargitay’s crime-solving efforts have gone off-screen.In NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU,” the actor plays Olivia Benson, a detective investigating sex-related crimes in Manhattan. But…
Outside Land’s creators double down on music fests to help revitalize San Francisco
Last weekend marked the 16th year of Outside Lands, the San Francisco music and arts festival-turned-cultural beacon. This year, world-class artists from a multitude of…
A guide to West Adams: Best things to see, eat and do
With Victorian mansions and Craftsman bungalows tucked off its boulevard, driving down West Adams can feel like you’re traveling back in time. Many of the…
Valentina crowned Princess of SELA at the Downey Pride Festival
Los Angeles is a place Valentina once ran from. In her search for a more authentic identity, she tried to perfect her Spanish and turned…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Awkwafina
In Awkwafina’s new movie “Jackpot!” (co-starring John Cena and Simu Liu and directed by Paul Feig; it’s now streaming on Prime Video), the rapper and…
Janet Jackson lists Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman as cousins
Janet Jackson is unveiling the lesser-known branches of her star-studded family tree.In addition to her crew of musical siblings, the “That’s the Way Love Goes”…
High school football: City Section preseason top 10 rankings
With 42 consecutive victories against City Section opponents and four consecutive City Section Open Division championships, Birmingham has been the dominant team in City football.…
How ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ gave Maya Erskine a superpower
Maya Erskine had never done strength training before being offered the role of a lethal international spy on “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” But for an…
Dodgers rookie pitcher River Ryan will miss the rest of the season
Dodgers rookie pitcher River Ryan will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury, Dave Roberts announced Sunday, a day after Ryan exited…
Chargers struggle through preseason opener without Justin Herbert
How much longer until Chargers starting quarterback Justin Herbert returns? With backup Easton Stick commanding the offense, the Chargers’ starters struggled to move the ball…
Nina Dobrev is ‘ahead of schedule’ recovering from accident
Nina Dobrev is sinking her teeth into her recovery following a May dirt bike accident that left her with severe knee injuries.The “Vampire Diaries” alum…
Olympics: U.S. water polo team beset by tragedies absorbs loss
NANTERRE, France — Maddie Musselman lost a water polo game Thursday.Not just any game, mind you. It was a semifinal of the Paris Olympics and her…
Are the Dodgers back to asking a lot of Clayton Kershaw?
The game was only Clayton Kershaw’s third of the season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stressed that point on Tuesday night when revisiting his decision to…
Best fish tacos and seafood tacos to try in Los Angeles
In my mind, the debates over the status of the Baja California-style fish taco in Los Angeles might come down to simple geography. Fish tacos…
Cornerback Tre’Davious White inspires remodeled Rams secondary
Cornerback Tre’Davious White did not need much convincing that the Rams were the right team to sign with last spring.Former Buffalo Bills teammates Von Miller,…