A Clayton Kershaw biography and more baseball book recommendations
Good morning and welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m novelist and punk historian Jim Ruland, and this week we’re celebrating America’s pastime.…
‘Beautiful’ woman, 30, found dead as family pay tribute to ‘loving daughter’ and cops arrest man in murder probe
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder folowing the death of a "beautiful" mother in Wales.The heartbroken family of Sophie Evans, aged 30,…
Alice Munro’s daughter reveals sexual abuse by stepfather
Canadian author Alice Munro established a celebrated and award-winning career with her short stories. However, more than a month after Munro’s death, her estranged daughter…
Kris Jenner is the mother of Kardashians
Kris Jenner, photographed in Calabasas on Jan. 15. (Evan Mulling / For The Times) You could make the case that any one of Kris Jenner’s…
The daughter of Cameroon’s president comes out as LGBTQ+
Brenda Biya, the daughter of Cameroon President Paul Biya, has seemingly come out as LGBTQIA+. On 30 June – the last day of Pride Month…
Meet the writer translating Alejandro Zambra, José Donoso and more
Good morning and welcome to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m Jim Ruland, a novelist and punk historian, and although I’m currently on vacation…
Martin Mull, comic actor, ‘Roseanne’ star and painter, dies at 80
Martin Mull, the comedic actor best known for his roles in “Clue,” “Roseanne,” “Arrested Development” and “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” died Thursday. He was 80.…
Jenni Rivera gets posthumous star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The late regional Mexican singer Jenni Rivera became the recipient of the 2,783rd star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, as her…
Christina Applegate’s daughter reveals POTS diagnosis
It seems Christina Applegate isn’t alone in her family when it comes to dealing with health issues. The actor’s teenage daughter publicly revealed this week…
John Force remains hospitalized a day after 300-mph NHRA crash
RICHMOND, Va. — NHRA great John Force remained hospitalized in intensive care Monday, one day after a fiery, 300-mph crash in the Virginia Nationals at Virginia…
I’m a gypsy and I don’t see why my daughter should go to secondary school – it’s pointless, I’ve got no GCSEs & I’m fine
A GYPSY woman has shared her honest thoughts on secondary school, leaving many open-mouthed. Suzy, a content creator known online as ‘Cuzin Suzy’, explained that…
James Arthur ‘splits from girlfriend for the third time’ just months after welcoming baby daughter
JAMES Arthur has 'split from his girlfriend for the third time' just months after welcoming their baby daughter into the world. The singer, 36, and…
Tananarive Due talks ‘The Reformatory’ and Gracetown’s importance
Welcome back to the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m Jim Ruland, a novelist and punk historian, and in today’s newsletter I’m going to take…
‘Why upstage your daughter?’ yell people as mother-of-the-bride sparks fierce controversy with her very flamboyant gown
A MOTHER-OF-THE-BRIDE has left social media users totally divided after arriving at the ceremony with a jaw-dropping gown. A clip taken at the romantic event…
Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testifies on his behalf in federal trial
WILMINGTON, Del. — Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testified Friday in his federal gun trial about visiting her father at a California rehab center and said he…
‘It’s bullying now’ mum rages as her daughter makes 4 big changes to fit school uniform rules but STILL gets detention
A MUM has accused her daughter's school of "bullying" her after months of rows. Tink regularly posts on her social media pages about daughter Ruby's…
A homeless Angeleno broke into her old, vacant home and wants to stay
Every few months after she left the narrow white cottage on Poplar Boulevard, Maria Merritt would slink back to the tree-lined street in El Sereno,…
StokerCon guest of honor Paul Tremblay discusses the appeal of horror
Good morning and thanks for reading the L.A. Times Book Club newsletter. I’m Jim Ruland, a novelist and punk historian, and today we’re going to…
Rose launches sickening plot against daughter Dawn Taylor in Emmerdale
DAWN Taylor's long-lost mum Rose Jackson hatches a plan in Emmerdale. Next week on the ITV soap, Rose (Christine Tremarco) sinks to a new low…
13-year-old soccer prodigy Mckenna Whitham aiming to make NWSL
There aren’t many things Mckenna Whitham can’t do on a soccer field. She’s fast. She can shoot. She can dribble. She can pass. “She has…