How Dan Ardell’s life came to be much more than his brief Angels career
The second in an occasional series of profiles on Southern California athletes who have flourished in their post-playing careers.The expansion Los Angeles Angels were just…
‘Together’ review: Dave Franco and Alison Brie urge to merge
Michael Shanks’ “Together” is the only romance you’ll see this year that’s infatuated by John Carpenter and Plato. A fusion of body horror and couples…
Alex Warren on ‘Ordinary,’ Christianity and his past as an influencer
Of all the pop hits vying to become the song of the summer, Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” might be the most improbable: A stark and brooding…
President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let U.S. goods into the country duty-free
WASHINGTON — President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam on Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free. Vietnamese exports to the United…
’28 Years Later’ review: This reboot is half-genius, half-monster
Zombies were dormant when screenwriter Alex Garland convinced director Danny Boyle to resurrect the undead — and make them run. The galloping ghouls in their…
4 more dystopian TV shows to watch after ‘The Last of Us’
“Dystopian” TV may seem ubiquitous, but not all dystopias look the same. We asked the creatives behind several series — totalitarian, postapocalyptic or both —…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani inspires awe and confidence
They don’t know what their rotation will look like in October, and they don’t know how worn down their bullpen will look like.What the Dodgers…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Felix Mallard
What Felix Mallard has grown to appreciate about living in L.A. is that there’s a pocket of town to match every vibe — even if…
‘Harry Potter’ HBO show finds Harry, Hermione and Ron: Meet the actors
After an extensive search, HBO has officially found young wizards Harry, Ron and Hermione for its upcoming “Harry Potter” series.Newcomers Dominic McLaughlin, Alastair Stout and…
Ricky Gervais can offend you to death. He knows you’ll still laugh
Ricky Gervais is living his best life right now. Even when he’s busy talking about death. On Saturday his new tour, Mortality, arrives at the…
The 10 best movies we saw at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Josh O’Connor in the movie “The Mastermind.” (Festival de Cannes) Leave it to Kelly Reichardt, who turned Michelle Williams into a seething sculptor…
Cannes 2025: Lynne Ramsay on her fiery return with ‘Die, My Love’
CANNES, France — You see and hear the films of Scottish-born Lynne Ramsay long after you first take them in. They have a way of burning into…
NHL rewards SoCal teacher who used hockey to connect his students
Nareg Dekermenjian had Mother’s Day brunch with the Stanley Cup, which caused more than a little anxiety since no one was sure what hockey’s championship…
U.S. swimmer gets new Olympic medals after losing 10 in Palisades fire
Gary Hall Jr. won 10 Olympic medals with the U.S. swimming team from 1996-2004, then lost them all in January when the house he was…
Did ‘Star Wars’ teach us the wrong ideas about rebellion?
I’m always struck by how many extras it takes to wage a rebellion. In an early cut of 1977’s “Star Wars,” George Lucas included a…
Police blame arson in fire that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and family fled
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Police said Sunday that officers evacuated Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family from his official residence after someone set fire to the building.No…
Kings’ top scoring line worthy of nickname, but what should it be?
What’s in a name? Sometimes a lot.No one, after all, has ever given a nickname to a bunch of guys who hit .225 or a…
Trump's ever-widening sadism will undermine his movement
Americans are famously tolerant of other people’s suffering, but they have an extremely low tolerance for their own. And more and more Americans are feeling…
Columnists debate Gavin Newsom’s controversial podcast
SACRAMENTO — Gavin Newsom has a new political podcast, in case you hadn’t heard, and he’s not the only one who’s talking.California’s gallivanting governor has made national…
The heroes of the resistance are stepping up
“I’m a veteran and you don’t give a f— about me! … You don’t get to take away our rights. You don’t get to do…