Comedian Stavros Halkias breaks out with ‘Let’s Start a Cult’
Baltimore-born comedian, writer and podcaster Stavros Halkias was destined for the spotlight. He commanded a mic at age 3. Now he delivers authentic, unfiltered comedy…
Girl Ultra talks ‘Blush,’ touring and being genre-less
As tourists celebrate the high-end vintage shops, the evocative street art and chic eateries of Roma Norte, one of Mexico City’s trendiest neighborhoods, Mariana de…
Sum 41’s Deryck Whibley claims his memoir is ‘100%’ true
Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley is doubling down on his claims that he was sexually abused by his band’s former manager.Whibley claims in his memoir,…
Shaikin: Don’t blame big payrolls for the success of Dodgers, Yankees and Mets
It’s a cyclical thing, and the cycle has come back around to the tired lazy narrative. The teams with the three largest payrolls are three…
Feminist artists cast a skeptical eye in new PST Art show
“Life on Earth: Art & Ecofeminism” is a somewhat difficult exhibition to grab hold of, but that’s mostly because its important subject is so much…
Navigating a world-record corn maze tests the human psyche
DIXON, Calif. — Deep inside one of the world’s largest corn mazes, where the tri-tip sandwiches and soft-serve ice cream purchased at the concession stand have…
The cartoonist’s way — Adrian Tomine draws insights on the creative process
Book Review Q & A By Adrian TomineDrawn and Quarterly: 168 pages, $16.95 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn…
Jack Antonoff on Taylor, Sabrina and playing with Bleachers
“You know who I miss right now?” Jack Antonoff asks. “Nancy Meyers. I feel like she’s been on a bit of a break.”The Grammy-winning producer,…
USC’s playoff hopes fade in overtime loss to No. 4 Penn State
The chances had been there all afternoon for USC as it tried to put No. 4 Penn State away. But once again Lincoln Riley’s Trojans…
A power broker takes on a quick study in 'The Apprentice,' a window onto Trump's rise
Girded by powerhouse performances from Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, the Donald Trump biopic is better than the former president would like you to believe.…
3 Mount Wilson hikes to learn about L.A.’s space exploration history
I grew up in a rural place with minimal light pollution. When I looked up to the night sky, I could see layers of stars…
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2024 with these L.A. happenings
Instead of turning to a typical medicine cabinet, Chelly Xicali, owner of wellness brand Xicali products, encourages people to embrace the natural remedies of Indigenous…
Election fraud sentence in Colorado sends a welcome message
Chances are you’ve never heard of Tina Peters. It’s worth taking a moment to get to know her.Peters used to be the elections chief in…
Measure A homeless sales tax edges closer to the 50% majority needed for passage
A measure on the November ballot that would double the county’s quarter-percent homeless sales tax is edging closer to the majority it would need to…
Opinion: Trump is already starring in the sequel to his 2020 disaster: ‘The Jan. 6 Insurrection II’
The unsealing last week of the government’s case against Donald Trump for trying to overturn his 2020 election loss was a gift to 2024 voters,…
Obama will campaign with Vice President Harris in key swing states
WASHINGTON — Former President Obama is planning to hit key swing states to boost Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for the White House, starting Thursday in…
Big Santa Anita Canyon is open. Here’s how to hike the L.A. oasis
Four years after the Bobcat fire and subsequent floods tore through Angeles National Forest, the pristine mountain wonderland of Big Santa Anita Canyon near Sierra…
Princess Zelda is the year’s most butt-kicking childless cat lady
About 15 hours into “The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom,” I came across a character expressing concern for Princess Zelda: “Is she overextending herself…
Kris Kristofferson, country music singer-songwriter, dies at 88
He disliked being called a poet and thought, more or less accurately, that he sang like a barking bullfrog, but Kris Kristofferson did more to…
6 helpful nature apps that will enhance every hike
I used to believe that the last thing I wanted to do on a hike was pull out my phone. That’s one of the reasons…