Some are calling the controversy over Olivia Rodrigo’s recent outfit choices babydoll-dress-gate, Olivia Rodrigo calls it “weird.” The dress debacle kicked up in early May when Rodrigo released the music video for “Drop Dead,” in which she runs through the Palace of Versailles wearing a pink-and-blue ruffled babydoll set while singing about the intensity of … Read more
By the 1980s, McDonald’s had already become a well-established fast-food chain with a well-known menu and distinctive branding. Ray Kroc opened the first McDonald’s franchise location in Des Plaines, Illinois, on April 15, 1955. That year, he also founded McDonald’s System, Inc., which would become the McDonald’s Corporation we know today. By 1958, McDonald’s had sold 100 … Read more
It was announced Wednesday that Young MC, the Commodores and Martina McBride were among the music artists slated to play the upcoming Great American State Fair. They swiftly dropped out after discovering the event is part of a larger Trump White House initiative. On Wednesday, Bruce Springsteen also announced an upcoming music event, the Power … Read more
Luka Doncic could be involved in two championship bids this upcoming season. The Lakers superstar and former Dallas Mavericks general manager Donnie Nelson are leading an investor group that acquired a professional basketball team in Italy, it was announced Friday, with hopes that the franchise could become part of the NBA’s new European venture. The … Read more
When I tasted the finished dish, all the mess was worth it. Ramsay’s curry sauce tasted as good as ones I’ve had at Indian restaurants — and I felt proud knowing I’d made it home. Though Ramsay sped through the cooking process in 15 minutes on camera, it took me about an hour to chop … Read more
The daughter and son-in-law of Assemblywoman Karen Bass (D-Los Angeles) were killed over the weekend in a car crash near Los Angeles International Airport, officials said Monday. Emilia and Michael Wright, both 23, were married this year. They met while students at Loyola Marymount University, where Emilia was due to graduate in December. According to … Read more
At this year’s Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker William D. Caballero won the NEXT Special Jury Award for Creative Expression for his intensely personal, multimedia feature debut, “TheyDream.” During his acceptance speech, he made a powerful statement. “In case ICE were ever to harm me or kill me, this film will serve as the truth of … Read more
They watched with alarm as a developer known for building boxy duplexes in South Los Angeles started buying lots on their block in west Altadena. One in March, one in April, one in May. One in September. For Michael and Crystal Nerone, who were weighing the pros and cons of rebuilding their house destroyed in … Read more
I ordered a single scoop of chocolate ice cream — a “Like It” size — for $6.25. According to the website, the size I ordered should’ve given me about 5 ounces of ice cream, an ounce more than what I got at Baskin-Robbins. I asked for it in a cone — which was an additional … Read more
The U.S. Justice Department sued California Secretary of State Shirley Weber on Thursday for failing to hand over the state’s voter rolls, alleging she is unlawfully preventing federal authorities from ensuring state compliance with federal voting regulations and safeguarding federal elections against fraud. The Justice Department also sued Weber’s counterparts in Michigan, Minnesota, New York, … Read more
WASHINGTON — A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington, D.C., ruled that the Kennedy Center board’s March 16 vote to close the facility was “ill-informed and … Read more
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently isn’t amused by a new board game that pokes fun at the Oklahoma City Thunder star’s reputation for garnering foul calls at the hint of contact by an opposing player. Last week, a lawyer representing the two-time reigning NBA MVP sent a cease-and-desist letter to sports prediction market and fantasy sports company … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic brought tough times for both Los Angeles and San Francisco. Crime briefly rose. Rising housing prices — combined with the opportunity to work remotely — led to declines in population. Concerns over blight and quality of life became political issues. But now there are early signs of a post-crisis divergence in fortunes … Read more
Hollywood has been struggling to compete with YouTube for years. Now it’s trying a new strategy: hiring YouTubers. The early results look promising. This weekend, “Backrooms,” a moody horror movie based on an internet meme, looks like it could bring in astonishing $60 million at the box office — which means it will likely beat … Read more
MIAMI — The Trump administration has extended protections shielding about 11,000 Lebanese from deportation, allowing them to stay and work in the United States for another six months. The decision, announced Thursday by the Department of Homeland Security, marked a rare reprieve for people protected by temporary measures which have been harshly criticized by Republicans. The extension … Read more