Opinion: Why Kamala Harris’ rhetoric isn’t sparking political violence
Another unwell person sought to kill Donald Trump, according to the FBI and other officials. We should all be grateful that no one was hurt,…
Frankie Beverly, soul singer and Maze frontman, dead at 77
Soul singer Frankie Beverly, the lead vocalist and co-founder of the soul-funk band Maze, has died. He was 77. Beverly’s family announced his death Wednesday…
‘The Front Room’ review: Brandy’s return to horror is stolen
“Are you f— kidding me?” a character whispers to herself, disbelievingly, in “The Front Room” (she’s played by singer-actor Brandy Norwood, returning to horror movies…
New ‘Megalopolis’ trailer drops after fake-quotes scandal
“Megalopolis” has received a do-over trailer after a previous iteration was recalled for a mega faux pas.Lionsgate last month released the first official trailer for…
Trump’s use of pop music has angered a long list of artists
As someone who has covered way too many presidential campaign rallies, I can attest that popular music at political gatherings is a powerful mood enhancer.I…
Simone Biles won’t do Yurchenko double pike vault anymore
Simone Biles may compete again. Or she may not.Either way, the 11-time Olympic medalist will not be performing her most iconic vault — one of…
Rested Dodgers win big series vs. Arizona to extend NL West lead
PHOENIX — It’s probably safe to put the T-shirts in production.Because barring an epic September collapse, the Dodgers now seem to be on a glide path…
Trump statement from veteran families defends Arlington Cemetery visit
ATLANTA — Donald Trump’s campaign issued a statement Sunday from the Gold Star military families who invited him to Arlington National Cemetery as they defended the…
Why some fans might not get a Shohei Ohtani and Decoy bobblehead
The Dodgers are giving away a second Shohei Ohtani bobblehead doll on Wednesday, this one with Ohtani holding his dog Decoy. In May, when the…
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…
Cate Blanchett: ‘No one got paid’ to do ‘Lord of the Rings’
Cate Blanchett has revealed that she and fellow cast members of one of the highest-grossing film series, “The Lord of the Rings,” weren’t paid nearly…
How HBO special ‘Bigger & Blacker’ secured Chris Rock’s legacy
School shootings, presidential sex scandals, taxes, racism and the big piece of chicken.Despite all the ways that the world has changed since Chris Rock stepped…
Granderson: One pillar of American racism is also propping up Fox News
I swear, every time I hear Newt Gingrich spout off, I think of the brilliant 2020 book by Isabel Wilkerson, about the eight core beliefs…
Gracey Van Der Mark, Huntington Beach’s Latina MAGA mayor, speaks out
Critics of Huntington Beach Mayor Gracey Van Der Mark have called her many things during her short but chaotic political career. She has been accused…
Rebecca Ferguson leans into her ‘Silo’ vulnerabilities
Rebecca Ferguson sits across from me before her photo shoot with The Envelope. Her sandy blond hair is loosely tied back and she’s wearing an…
Former Times columnist T.J. Simers, known for a confrontational style, dies
Acerbic and sarcastic, T.J. Simers was a staple of the Times sports section for two decades. He later sued the paper, claiming discrimination. Source link
HBO’s ‘Ren Faire’: Rewarding doc about small-town power struggle
I haven’t been to a Renaissance faire since — well, not quite since the Renaissance, but a really long time. I know from the billboards,…
The best Los Angeles fabric stores to find deals for your next project
One of the last remaining big box craft stores, Jo-Ann’s has been in business since 1943 and operates more than 800 stores across 49 states,…
Billie Eilish’s senses are alive on ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’
Billie Eilish has been singing about looking — and being looked at — for nearly half her life. Now 22, she broke out at 13…
Single-payer healthcare meets its fate again in the face of California’s massive budget deficit
SACRAMENTO — The latest attempt to bring a single-payer healthcare system to California failed in the state Legislature on Thursday, undercut by its steep price tag…