DJ Mustard says he ‘never’ heard ‘Not Like Us’ until release
DJ Mustard, like most Kendrick Lamar fans, was in disbelief when he first heard the rapper’s “Not Like Us” — even though he provided the…
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…
Travel experts’ eight golden rules for travelling abroad this summer that’ll save you a lot of stress and money
HOLIDAYMAKERS have been given eight rules to follow to make sure their trips aren't ruined this summer. A lot can go wrong when heading abroad,…
U.S. cricket team hopes to build on surprise run at T20 World Cup
Three months before the start of the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, USA Cricket drastically shifted the program’s direction ahead of the most important…
Magic Johnson’s sports empire began in L.A. Now it’s national
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Dec. 7. In a moment of reflection last summer, Earvin “Magic” Johnson…
LAFC is back in the MLS Cup conversation amid winning streak
Eleven games into this MLS season, LAFC had lost as many games as it had won and had scored as many goals as it had…
How and when Trump, Biden mention their fathers majorly differs
To the long list of traits dividing the two leading candidates for president of the United States, add this: what they’ve said — or not…
Real-world Indigenous portrayals is key for Kali Reis
Kali Reis hits hard. That’s true whether she’s co-starring opposite Jodie Foster in the fourth season of HBO’s “True Detective” as a troubled state trooper…
‘3 Body Problem’ showrunners look ahead to Seasons 3 and 4
After signing a $200-million deal with Netflix, “Game of Thrones” showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss could have made just about any series they wanted.…
Mystery NHL fan who flashed boobs at hockey game breaks silence and reveals answer to question ‘a lot of people had’
THE mystery hockey supporter who flashed her boobs at a game has been unmasked. In Canada, the Edmonton Oilers took the Dallas Stars in game…
Column: Sacramento’s tax rebate giveaway is coming home to roost
SACRAMENTO — It’s budget season in Sacramento and there are bound to be screwups. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic legislators are paying now for a huge…
As a union boss, Fran Drescher turned the tables on Hollywood’s suits
Fran Drescher may have been “The Nanny” in another life. But as the president of SAG-AFTRA, she turned the tables on Hollywood’s power crowd. Drescher…
Angelica Garcia unpacks ‘strange cultural tug of war’ behind ‘Gemelo’
Angélica Garcia has been busy finding herself. Or, rather, her selves. The Los Angeles pop singer’s new record, “Gemelo” — twin in Spanish — is…
Odesza takes an L.A. victory lap for ‘Last Goodbye Finale’ tour
Odesza will close the curtain on its latest cycle when “The Last Goodbye Finale” tour kicks off with two shows, Friday and Saturday, at L.A.’s…
Kelsey Grammer runs quality control on ‘Frasier’ 2.0
Reviving “Frasier” was a no-brainer. But it took a lot of thought to bring back the vaunted sitcom — which in 11 seasons on NBC…
Instrumental L.A. band La Lom to open for Vampire Weekend
Dating back to 1927, the historic Roosevelt Hotel still maintains its old Hollywood charm. An antique-looking chandelier hangs from the patterned ceiling of the lobby,…
Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne lean into the laughs with ‘Platonic’
Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne don’t remember the exact date or location of their first introduction more than a decade ago — it was either…
Join the L.A. Times on a hike along the Lower Arroyo Seco Trail
Hi! I’m Deborah Vankin and I’m a wellness writer for the L.A. Times. We just finished putting together a massive guide to fantastic hikes in…
Honoring Skid Row’s other side — a home to artists, activists, community
Hundreds of artists are set to parade through the streets of Skid Row on Saturday, a brass band booming behind them, in a biennial celebration…
Caitlin Clark marketing boom sparks questions about race, equity
Women’s basketball has never seen anything like Caitlin Clark, the sweet-shooting rookie guard for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. She’s Taylor Swift with a jump shot,…