Russell Westbrook’s return can’t save Clippers from another loss
Tyronn Lue’s Clippers have been baffling because they’ve been plagued by inconsistent play despite having such a talented group led by stars Kawhi Leonard and…
The palace, not the public, failed Kate Middleton: analysis
After weeks of often wild speculation about the nature of her planned abdominal surgery and subsequent months-long absence from the public eye, Catherine, Princess of…
Lincoln Riley has a new outlook as USC opens spring practice
He’s the quarterback whisperer. The Heisman maker. The offensive mastermind. But on Tuesday, when USC opened spring practice, Lincoln Riley was the defensive observer. The…
Alan Sieroty dead: California ex-lawmaker helped create Coastal Commission
Former state Sen. Alan G. Sieroty, a Democrat from Beverly Hills who championed disability rights and efforts to protect California’s coast, died Saturday. He was…
Opinion: Apocalypse now, but not in Santa Monica
In December, an atheistic, pro-choice, anti-gun, environmental activist — a.k.a. a resident of Santa Monica — asked me, “So how do you plan to ring…
As with Diana and Meghan, royals’ Kate Middleton crisis is self-made
Turns out not even the Oscars can bump Kate Middleton from the top of the pop-cultural conversation. On Sunday, a photo of Catherine, Princess of…
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…
Oscars review: An upbeat show on the edge of good taste
The Oscars, edition 96, hosted for the fourth time by Jimmy Kimmel, were broadcast over ABC on Sunday evening from the branded Dolby Theatre on…
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…
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…
Appreciation: Richard Lewis, The Prince of Pain, will rule forever
I really thought Richard Lewis had 10 more years left to live. Even after four back surgeries and a Parkinson’s diagnosis, my friend and fellow…
20 years since NHL’s record-setting brawl, fighting continues
Minnesota’s Marcus Foligno took a hit, delivered one of his own to Chicago’s Jarred Tinordi, and the two big guys dropped the gloves. Outdoors in…
What might an MLB owner ask Trevor Bauer? Here are his answers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On a Monday night three years ago, the Dodgers’ Trevor Bauer threw what might have been the last pitch of his major league…
Eric Klinenberg wants you to reexamine 2020: the worst year of our lives
Eric Klinenberg wants you to remember what was, collectively, the worst year of our lives. But he doesn’t just want you to recall 2020 —…
NASCAR Daytona 500 postponed until Monday because of rain
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — NASCAR just can’t catch a break. For the second straight time it had to move its marquee event of the weekend to…
LeBron James’ All-Star longevity? Young NBA stars take note
INDIANAPOLIS — Friday morning before gray skies opened up and pounded downtown Indianapolis with wet snow, NBA commissioner Adam Silver stood on stage with the NBA’s…
Chase Elliott seeks turnaround after winless NASCAR season
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The Elliott name in NASCAR is not just royalty but even better than that, it’s beloved by the people who buy the…
‘Holdovers’ editor Kevin Tent experiments with scenes
Director Alexander Payne regularly coaxes acclaimed performances from his actors. Is he a multiple-takes kind of guy? “Yeah, but not insane,” says editor Kevin Tent.…
Sondheimer: Palos Verdes senior Jacob Yesnick has need for speed
There’s a teenager walking around campus at Palos Verdes High who deserves to be a candidate for the next advertising campaign as “the most interesting…