‘Death by Lightning’ review: A surprising story about President Garfield
“Death By Lightning,” premiering Thursday on Netflix, introduces itself as “a story about two men the world forgot,” and while it is undoubtedly true that few in 2025 will recognize…
Longtime Hollywood performance venue to close next year, reopen on Sunset Blvd. in 2027
A prominent Hollywood music venue is closing early next year, though the owners indicate they plan to return in a new location in 2027. The Hotel Café is ending its…
Magic Johnson talks power of music, possible Dodgers three-peat
The name Earvin “Magic” Johnson is synonymous with excellence. He now has 18 championship rings, thanks to the Los Angeles Dodgers winning another World Series. Johnson is part-owner of the…
Keith Browner dead: Former USC captain, NFL linebacker was 63
Former USC and NFL linebacker Keith Browner died Tuesday morning in San Leandro, the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Bureau confirmed Wednesday. He was 63. Keith Browner Jr. told TMZ…
Federal prosecutors subpoena L.A. firefighter text messages
A federal grand jury subpoena has been served on the Los Angeles Fire Department for firefighters’ text messages and other communications about smoke or hot spots in the area of…
Woman gets 15 years to life for silicone injection that killed Hollywood actress
A Southern California woman who was convicted of killing a Hollywood actress with a botched silicone injection into her buttocks was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on…
‘The Heart Sellers’ review: The loneliness of immigrants
The issue of immigration has been front and center on our stages this fall. Playwrights are responding not to the headlines (drama plays the long game) but to the human…
The little-known story behind one of Disneyland’s most recognizable ride songs
When Xavier “X” Atencio was plucked by Walt Disney in 1965 to be one of his early theme park designers, he was slotted on a number of projects that placed…
Mountain lion sightings prompt closure of Orange County park
An Orange County park was temporarily shut down Tuesday after two people reported mountain lion sightings the day before. In one of the incidents, a pair of cyclists filmed a…
Netflix’s ad ambitions grow as low-cost plan surges
Netflix on Wednesday touted a surge in popularity for its low-cost streaming plan with ads as it looks to tap into the lucrative world of brands. The streaming giant said…