Comedian Stavros Halkias breaks out with ‘Let’s Start a Cult’
Baltimore-born comedian, writer and podcaster Stavros Halkias was destined for the spotlight. He commanded a mic at age 3. Now he delivers authentic, unfiltered comedy…
Opinion: Menopausal women have a lot at stake in this election
Perhaps you’ve heard: Menopause is having a moment. Celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Drew Barrymore have begun speaking out about coping with symptoms and…
Alan Menken updates ‘Newsies’ songs to be all about voting
Now is the time to seize the day — and vote.Such is the message of a timely and galvanizing “Newsies” short film from Broadway Votes,…
The Times of Troy: What was Lincoln Riley thinking at the end of USC’s loss to Penn State?
Hi, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, back again for another edition of the Times of Troy newsletter, in…
Jack Antonoff on Taylor, Sabrina and playing with Bleachers
“You know who I miss right now?” Jack Antonoff asks. “Nancy Meyers. I feel like she’s been on a bit of a break.”The Grammy-winning producer,…
LeBron, Savannah James relive Bronny’s cardiac arrest on Netflix doc
LeBron James wasn’t on the court for one of the most significant games for him last season.It wasn’t a Lakers game or even an NBA…
UK home to world’s shortest flight that takes a lot less time than making a Pot Noodle
The world's shortest flight, lasting just a minute and a half, can be found in a remote but stunningly beautiful part of the UK, offering…
Ryan Garcia vandalism charge from Beverly Hills hotel incident dismissed
Mercurial boxer Ryan Garcia caught a break Tuesday when a judge dismissed a misdemeanor vandalism charge against him over the objections of the Los Angeles…
Lakers coach JJ Redick noticed Austin Reaves’ defensive acumen
As coach JJ Redick began to extol the virtues of Austin Reaves’ game and how the Lakers have asked for a little more out of…
For migrants who commit murder, ‘It’s in their genes,’ Trump says
NEW YORK — Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday suggested that migrants who are in the U.S. and have committed murder did so because “it’s…
The Times of Troy: Here are some questions Lincoln Riley should be asking himself
Hi, everyone, and welcome back for another week of the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer and humble guide on…
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman is going to play through his ankle pain
Freddie Freeman prides himself on his durability, the Dodgers first baseman having played all 162 games twice and 157 games or more six other times,…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Charlie Puth
When pop singer-songwriter Charlie Puth first began visiting Los Angeles in the early 2010s, he remembers landing at a house near Mount Olympus with an…
Luke Bryan talks Beyoncé’s CMA Awards snub, ‘Cowboy Carter’
Luke Bryan is venturing a guess at why Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” was snubbed by the Country Music Assn. Awards.Despite the album debuting at No. 1…
The Sports Report: Lakers coach JJ Redick learns a lot on the first day of training camp
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
LeBron James rides momentum of ‘great summer’ into new season
LeBron James was staring at his basketball mortality in the face.His team had been swept in the Western Conference finals the prior spring and his…
The Times of Troy: The big difference so far this season: D’Anton Lynn
Hello, everyone! I’m Ryan Kartje, your USC beat writer at the L.A. Times, still reeling hours later from the whiplash of Saturday’s second half, as…
Angels’ season ends with shutout loss to the Rangers
Nathan Eovaldi pitched seven scoreless innings, Dustin Harris had a homer and two-run double in his second MLB game and the defending champion Texas Rangers…
Trump’s rhetorical walkabouts: sign of ‘genius’ or cognitive decline?
Is he rambling? Indifferent to his audience? Exhibiting symptoms of cognitive decline? Or, instead, could former President Trump’s extended discourses demonstrate his genius — an…
How Rep. Barbara Lee tried to save the Oakland Athletics
After 57 years, the Athletics’ time in Oakland is down to three days. The final home series starts Tuesday.The A’s are moving: to Sacramento for…