Jennifer Esposito says Harvey Weinstein-type blacklisted her
Twenty-five years ago, Jennifer Esposito says, a producer nearly ended her career. Now she’s channeling her anger into her directorial debut. The “Blue Bloods” star…
A California marijuana crackdown could hurt CBD patients
You may have heard the extraordinary story of Charlotte Figi, the little Colorado girl who was dying from unrelenting, violent seizures until her parents decided…
Great playgrounds in and around Los Angeles near coffee shops
In this area of Santa Monica, convenient curbside parking is rarely available. But the intention of coming here is not so much ease as it…
Bernard Kamungo shows what a kid from a refugee camp can accomplish
The global refugee population topped 16.1 million in 2015, the highest number in more than two decades and larger than the populations of 120 countries,…
Nick Cannon gets $10-million testicles. Let the jokes begin
Nick Cannon, television host and polarizing procreator, has secured a $10-million insurance policy for his testicles. The father of 12 — who notably welcomed five…
The Mavericks’ Luka Doncic realizes dream of playing in NBA Finals
BOSTON — Luka Doncic didn’t stay up all night to watch NBA Finals games as a kid. They usually started at something like 3 a.m. in…
Jesus Trejo goes behind the laugh on new PBS series ‘Roots of Comedy’
Comedian Jesus Trejo knows a thing or two about crafting comedy out of personal experiences. His journey as an only child and family caretaker has…
I quit work as I’d only earn £5 a day after nursery fees for my kid – but cruel trolls say I’m a ‘worthless chav’
WITH bills going up and up, few of us can afford to take time to spend with our loved ones. Having watched childcare costs spiral…
In Cannes 2024 hits ‘Armand’ and ‘Bird,’ adults are the problem
CANNES, France — Though set entirely inside the confines of a rambling Norwegian elementary school building on the eve of the summer holidays, and primarily concerning…
Raul Lara’s debut at Mater Dei leads to passing tourney title
Wearing a gray Mater Dei T-shirt and white hat, Raul Lara is reminded constantly how strange he looks in Monarchs football gear by his acquaintances…
‘Gasoline Rainbow’ review: Kids hit the road while they can
The New Orleans-based filmmaking brothers Bill and Turner Ross have made a name for themselves over the past 15 years with their lyrical, poetic documentaries.…
‘IF’ review: Film about imaginary friends can’t sell premise
There’s an existential question at the heart of “A Quiet Place” director John Krasinski’s new kid-friendly semi-animated movie “IF.” It’s a simple one, but it…
Tom Brady regrets his Netflix roast because jokes ‘affected my kids’
Why it took Tom Brady by surprise that his divorce with Gisele Bündchen, her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente and other parts of their…
Harry Potter at an HBCU? LaDarrion Williams on his YA fantasy book
On the Shelf Blood at the Root By LaDarrion WilliamsLabyrinth Road: 432 pages, $21 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may…
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ review: ’90s kids stranded in glum gaze
“I Saw the TV Glow” is a claustrophobic mood piece that taps into the hollowness of growing up hypnotized by the screen. In 1996, a…
Column: Jim Ozella set example of how to coach in age of uncertainty
It takes a special talent these days to be a high school coach and not get fired if your team doesn’t win a championship. Seriously,…
How 14-year-old ‘killer kid’ went from choking gran to death on her FALSE TEETH to ‘scary Sarah’ prisoner before release
A 14-YEAR-old "killer kid" who choked a gran to death has been released from prison - despite lags calling her "scary Sarah". Twisted Sarah Davey…
In defense of helicopter parents: Why we’re right to be anxious
This column is the latest in a series on parenting children in the final years of high school, “Emptying the Nest.” Read the previous installment,…
How Larry Ellison’s son went from trust fund kid to media mogul
When David Ellison, the mega-rich aerobatic pilot and Ferrari-driving son of multibillionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison landed in Hollywood, he was viewed as yet another…
Giancarlo Esposito once considered plotting his own murder
Giancarlo Esposito knows — people think everyone who is on TV or in the movies is rich, and will always stay that way. But it’s…