How the Times’ top 25 high school football teams fared
A look at how the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland fared this week.Rk.; School; This week; Next game1. MATER DEI (1-0);…
Lauren Greenfield’s latest documentary about teens will terrify you
Documentary filmmaker Lauren Greenfield had spent her day with a group of high school students when a startling revelation came up that compelled her to…
Aubrey Plaza hasn’t seen ‘White Lotus,’ forgot her Max password
Stars, they’re just like us (sort of).In a Tuesday interview with the Wall Street Journal, Aubrey Plaza shared her all-too-relatable experience of forgetting the password…
‘Love Is Blind’ reunion: How U.K. version revitalized Netflix hit
Love may be blind — but does it care about your accent?That’s one of the many questions confronted by contestants on “Love Is Blind: U.K.,”…
The Times’ top 25 high school football rankings
A look at the top 25 high school football teams in the Southland.Rk.; School; Last week; Next game; Previous rank1; MATER DEI (1-0); def. Corona…
Decision to get rid of Jason Heyward cuts deep for Dodgers
Dave Roberts has had dozens, if not hundreds of conversations like the one he had with Jason Heyward on Wednesday night, when the Dodgers manager…
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly on verge of dropping presidential bid
CHICAGO — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears on the verge of dropping his bid for the presidency, a long-shot candidacy that became even more difficult to…
Chris Evert says Naomi Osaka may be ‘too happy’ at U.S. Open
Naomi Osaka’s comeback season has been pocked by fits and starts as she reacquaints herself with her athleticism and competitive fire. She hasn’t played especially…
‘Romulus’ director re-created Ian Holm ‘with a lot of respect’
(Spoiler alert: If you haven’t seen “Alien: Romulus” — or, for that matter, the original 1979 “Alien” — consider holding off on this one.)A familiar…
It’s official: Miller Moss is USC’s starting quarterback
He’d finally waited long enough.After three seasons biding his time as a backup and a lifetime spent dreaming of being USC’s No. 1 quarterback, Miller…
JD Vance has long been on a quest to encourage more births
MIAMI — Five summers ago, Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance — then a 34-year-old memoirist and father of a 2-year-old boy — took the stage…
Wild Gathering of the Juggalos festival sees $6 face slaps, insane ‘queen of cheeks’ contest and a lot of G-Strings
THOUSANDS of scantily clad, horror-obsessed fans have come together for the 24th annual Gathering of the Juggalos Festival which has something for everyone from wet…
Mariska Hargitay helped get over 11,000 rape kits tested
Mariska Hargitay’s crime-solving efforts have gone off-screen.In NBC’s “Law & Order: SVU,” the actor plays Olivia Benson, a detective investigating sex-related crimes in Manhattan. But…
Outside Land’s creators double down on music fests to help revitalize San Francisco
Last weekend marked the 16th year of Outside Lands, the San Francisco music and arts festival-turned-cultural beacon. This year, world-class artists from a multitude of…
A guide to West Adams: Best things to see, eat and do
With Victorian mansions and Craftsman bungalows tucked off its boulevard, driving down West Adams can feel like you’re traveling back in time. Many of the…
Valentina crowned Princess of SELA at the Downey Pride Festival
Los Angeles is a place Valentina once ran from. In her search for a more authentic identity, she tried to perfect her Spanish and turned…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Awkwafina
In Awkwafina’s new movie “Jackpot!” (co-starring John Cena and Simu Liu and directed by Paul Feig; it’s now streaming on Prime Video), the rapper and…
Janet Jackson lists Stevie Wonder, Tracy Chapman as cousins
Janet Jackson is unveiling the lesser-known branches of her star-studded family tree.In addition to her crew of musical siblings, the “That’s the Way Love Goes”…
High school football: City Section preseason top 10 rankings
With 42 consecutive victories against City Section opponents and four consecutive City Section Open Division championships, Birmingham has been the dominant team in City football.…
How ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ gave Maya Erskine a superpower
Maya Erskine had never done strength training before being offered the role of a lethal international spy on “Mr. & Mrs. Smith.” But for an…