In ‘MobLand,’ Pierce Brosnan finds joy in playing a brute
Playing a gangster suits Pierce Brosnan. The actor, 71, is often best remembered for heroic characters like James Bond, but ruthless crime boss Conrad Harrigan…
Ukraine risks ‘too high’ and jobless ‘won’t work for under 40k’
The UK is likely to abandon plans to send thousands of troops to Ukraine as the risks are "too high", the Times reports. The newspaper…
Armenia’s High-Stakes Gamble: Could Association with India, Russia, and Iran Work?
Armenia’s exploring an associated-state model with India, Russia, and Iran — akin to Andorra’s relationship with Spain and France or Palau’s Compact of Free Association…
Pianist Alessandro Martire, famed for Lake Como shows, plays L.A.
Pianist Alessandro Martire spent years convincing local officials to let him play while floating on the glittering blue waters of Lake Como in northern Italy,…
Clippers guard Norman Powell trusts his work in taking big shots
At no point, Clippers guard Norman Powell maintained, did he waver in his belief in himself. At no point was he going to shy away…
Coronation Street fans ‘work out’ Mick’s downfall – and it’s not Chesney or Gemma
Coronation Street's Chesney Brown was horrified to learn villain Mick Michaelis had threatened his wife Gemma Winter after his attack on Sean Tully on the…
Man Utd ‘to work on £92.5million double transfer swoop for Cunha and Delap NOW to conclude deal in first summer window’
MANCHESTER UNITED are eager to finalise deals to sign Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap, according to reports.Ruben Amorim wants to revamp his attacking options this…
The threat to PBS and the arts: L.A. arts and culture this week
A week ago, President Trump’s Office of Communications issued a news release titled “The NPR, PBS Grift Has Ripped Us Off for Too Long.” The…
‘Art for Everybody’ review: Exposing ‘Painter of Light’ Kinkade’s dark side
If you think you’ve never seen a painting by Thomas Kinkade, think again. The late artist, who is said to have sold more canvases than…
Stevie Nicks is ‘not pulling any punches’ on her new album
Stevie Nicks is at work on a new album filled with “memories of mine of fantastic men.”“I have seven songs, and they are autobiographical real…
Art Spiegelman, Janinah Burnett: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
“Art Spiegelman is one of the most important cartoonists in the world working today. He tackled a subject that was enormous, and he established the…
Everything you need to know about Disneyland’s 70th celebration
The Disneyland Resort is turning 70 in July, and it has never missed an opportunity to throw a party — especially one rooted in nostalgia.…
Masters tie break rules: How does playoff format work?
THE fight for this year's Masters crown and the famous Green Jacket is reaching fever pitch.Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose are battling it out in…
Contributor: If Trump were one of the rogues from Homer’s ‘Iliad,’ which would he be?
Among the books I have returned to again and again throughout my life, seeking solace, wisdom, joy or self-understanding, Homer’s “Iliad” ranks very high. As…
The Handmaid’s Tale fans ‘work out’ how June is killed after spotting chilling clue
The Handmaid's Tale fans are convinced they know how the series will end after spotting a chilling execution clueThe Handmaid's Tale enthusiasts are on edge…
Soboroff bows out as L.A. fire recovery czar, with some parting shots
In his last week as L.A.’s fire recovery czar, Steve Soboroff said he was shut out of high-level planning almost from the start, raising questions…
Texas company fined $18 million for oil work on California coast
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — In an action cheered by state environmentalists, the California Coastal Commission has voted to fine a Texas-based oil firm $18 million for failing…
Steven Spielberg honors the late Marvin Levy: ‘One of a kind’
Steven Spielberg is paying tribute to his longtime publicist and advisor Marvin Levy, the only marketing professional to earn an Oscar for his work. Levy…
Luka Doncic drew inspiration from Tim Marovt’s harrowing story
Luka Doncic heard the story and barely could believe it.Tim Marovt also was once a prodigy, identified early as one of the best athletes in…
What are tariffs, how do they work and why is Trump using them?
Watch: What is a tariff? The BBC's Adam Fleming explainsUS President Donald Trump's latest sweeping tariffs against America's trading partners have taken effect.Goods imported from…