Hollywood execs salivate over dealmaking under Trump. Should they?
To much of Hollywood’s decidedly liberal base, Donald Trump is truly the enemy from within, a former reality show host who used the power of…
Kevin de León, of the L.A. racist tape leak, is headed toward defeat
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know to start…
‘When we first sang… I could hear magic,’ says David Rawlings on partnership with Gillian Welch
WHEN Gillian Welch and David Rawlings sing together, it feels as if our hectic world stops turning.Their sublime blend of voice and acoustic guitar belongs…
Cal State University system shifts focus to careers, not just degrees
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday. Don’t forget to switch your devices back an hour for daylight saving time. I’m…
Not going out is ‘new normal’ post-Covid as Brits spend an hour less a day doing activities outside
NOT going out is the new normal as we spend less time on outdoor activities.A study found people are at home nearly an hour longer…
California’s film and TV tax credit boost. What are the pros and cons?
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposal to more than double the size of California’s film and television tax credit program won’t fix all of the Golden State’s…
Scurvy’s back! How to beat ancient Greek disease that causes horrific bleeds and skin rashes
IT sounds like something from the pages of a Dickens novel.But there are worrying signs that scurvy is rearing its head once more.8Scurvy seems to…
LAX’s ’embarrassing misstep’ draws closer to being fixed
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 27. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Pubs face widespread closures if they’re hit in next week’s Budget, industry bosses warn
PUBS face widespread closures if hit in the Budget, an industry boss has warned — as many make just 12p profit per pint.David McDowall has…
Inside the battle to contain diseases in rainforests and cities | Coronavirus pandemic
Can we prevent zoonotic diseases from spreading to humans and protect our cities from major future outbreaks?Seventy-five percent of infectious diseases in humans come from…
How ‘Smile 2’ director Parker Finn created a Hollywood horror franchise
Parker Finn’s filmmaking career blew up in 2022 with the release of “Smile,” a breakout horror hit for Paramount Pictures about a woman plagued by…
Take a break. Here are 11 Southern California staycation ideas
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 20. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Wanda exited Legendary and AMC. But China’s Hollywood legacy endures
Legendary’s deal, announced Monday, to buy out the remaining stake owned by Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group, marks the start of a new era for…
Is streaming a ‘terrible business?’ Not for Netflix
One question this column frequently asks is: Is streaming a good business?The answer depends on whom you ask. Craig Moffett, a prominent Wall Street media…
Los Angeles’ next police chief is former sheriff Jim McDonnell
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 6. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Los Angeles knows how to make a sandwich. Here are our 37 faves
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Sept. 29. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
I’m not sure Covid lockdowns worked during pandemic, admits ex-PM Boris Johnson
BORIS Johnson is “no longer sure” lockdowns worked in tackling Covid.The former PM said he believes the restrictions “had some effect” but did not fundamentally…
Ukraine could have saved Boris Johnson – but he blew it with litany of blunders, says Tory kingmaker
BORIS Johnson may have survived Partygate had he not bungled later on, a Tory powerbroker claims.Lord Graham Brady — who ran the backbench 1922 Committee…
Millions urged to book new jab that prevents killer lung infection today or risk death – are you eligible?
MILLIONS of Brits have been urged to book a lifesaving new jab that offers 86 per cent protection against a killer lung infections, studies show.…
Warning as new ‘more contagious’ Covid variant XEC spreads to 27 countries – and experts say ‘it’s just getting started’
SCIENTISTS are sounding the alarm about a new more contagious Covid variant called XEC, which is spreading across Europe.First detected in Germany in June, XEC…