‘MaXXXine’ review: Flimsy thriller doesn’t deserve Mia Goth
Say hello to Maxine Minx (Mia Goth), the antihero of Ti West’s “MaXXXine,” the third installment in his hastily dispatched “X” trilogy. Last we saw…
Gabriella Charter Schools bring dance classes to K-8 students
The Angelus Temple megachurch in Echo Park was the unlikely venue (and largest to date) for the Gabriella Charter Schools’ year-end dance recitals. Friends and…
Lakers drafting Bronny James is a costly move toward chaos
It’s historical, it’s heartwarming, it’s the brightest of headlines for a franchise desperately in need of some good news. But it’s not very smart. And,…
Aaron Frazer shares the L.A. haunts that inspired ‘Into the Blue’
“I flew into LAX with a dream and my cardigan,” Aaron Frazer says with a laugh. The singer and multi-instrumentalist has called Los Angeles home…
LAFC’s Tomás Ángel hopes to continue following his father’s path
It’s an accomplishment born more of chance than a plan. It’s more serendipity than statistic and so trivial that even Tomás Ángel didn’t know he…
How the Hollywood Bowl rideshare lot works
Being at the Hollywood Bowl to see a show is a magical experience. Getting there? Not so much, thanks to streets that get so clogged…
Column: Baseball legend Willie Mays instrumental in California fight against housing discrimination
SACRAMENTO — As a ballplayer, Willie Mays was arguably the greatest of all time — baseball’s GOAT. But he also starred in another endeavor — as…
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…