Studio owners revise plans for $1-billion update of Television City
The owners of Television City have scaled back their plans to enlarge and modernize the landmark Los Angeles studio where CBS began making shows to…
UCLA opens spring football practice with an emphasis on fans
For a moment, it were as if nothing had changed. UCLA athletic director Martin Jarmond walked onto the practice field Tuesday morning and found his…
Houston’s Ronel Blanco throws the first no-hitter of 2024
HOUSTON — Ronel Blanco put a bow on a remarkable week. In a span of seven days, the Houston right-hander welcomed a new daughter, made his…
Granderson: Caitlin Clark is having a moment. She shouldn’t be the only one
I’ve been covering women’s sports on and off for more than 20 years — and not just Venus and Serena. Opinion Columnist LZ Granderson LZ…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Cheech Marin
You’d be hard pressed to find someone with local roots deeper than L.A.-born Cheech Marin, who parlayed a 1970s stoner comedy act (as half of…
A guide to L.A.’s most overlooked design legacy: Streetlights
Did you know that there are more than 223,000 streetlights in Los Angeles? And that those 223,000 lamps come in more than 400 designs? And…
Stephen Colbert walks back his Kate Middleton jokes
Stephen Colbert got serious Monday night on “The Late Show” while reflecting on his recent jokes about Catherine, Princess of Wales, in light of her…
Trump’s running mate may be in the mold of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Now that Donald Trump is officially the presumptive Republican nominee, he’s getting ready for the general election. In just the last couple of weeks, he’s…
Waxahatchee didn’t overthink the ‘Saint Cloud’ follow-up ‘Tigers Blood’
Very often, success is a matter of timing. For Katie Crutchfield, the songwriter and musician who performs as Waxahatchee, that meant releasing the right album…
Jodie Sweetin channels Bob Saget in comedy shows, podcast
The lounge at Hollywood Boulevard’s storied Bourbon Room brimmed with pre-holiday spirit the Thursday before Thanksgiving. Actor Jodie Sweetin’s “Family Dinner” table welcomed comedians Justin…
Q&A: UCLA coach DeShaun Foster details plans to have fun and win
On a recent morning inside DeShaun Foster’s sprawling third-floor office, automatic shades are lowered to block out the harsh sunlight — not to mention an…
Daniel Hudson aims to complete ‘unfinished business’ with Dodgers
SEOUL — A few weeks ago, it was unclear if Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson would even be on this trip. Two years after suffering a torn…
William Shatner on his career and how curiosity drives him
William Shatner is busy. A documentary on his life, “You Can Call Me Bill,” directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (“Lynch/Oz”), is scheduled to roll out…
Lawrence Shankland: Hearts striker has ‘a lot to consider’ on future
Lawrence Shankland scored his 27th club goal of the season against CelticWhere: Cappielow Park, Greenock Date: Monday, 11 March Kick-off: 19:45 GMTCoverage: Watch on BBC…
‘Halo’ Season 2: What it means to see Master Chief without armor
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who’s been wondering why we haven’t seen more of Master Chief’s body armor in “Halo.” As showrunner…
Jamie Foxx says he’ll talk about medical emergency onstage
After plenty of teases, Jamie Foxx says he’s going to finally share the details of his mysterious 2023 medical emergency. But it will be on…
Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Gender Agenda’ pushes progress through punchlines at Netflix
With the arrival of “Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda,” the battle of Gadsby versus Netflix is officially on pause. “The last time Netflix brought this many…
Californians won’t vote. Blame the gamification of elections
For the past month, my mail-in ballot for the upcoming primary election has been sitting on my kitchen counter collecting dust. Every day, I walk…
Norah Jones on parenthood, America and her surprising new album
Twenty-two years ago, Norah Jones blasted into superstardom at age 23 with the release of her instant-smash debut, “Come Away With Me.” An easygoing blend…
Sydney Sweeney hosts ‘SNL,’ and Glen Powell makes a cameo
Sydney Sweeney’s debut as “Saturday Night Live” guest host was a smooth one. The star of “Euphoria” and “The White Lotus” showed in sketch after…