‘Despicable Me 4,’ ‘Longlegs’ top strong box office
Family-oriented animation and extreme horror continued to be the secret sauce behind the midsummer box office renaissance as Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” topped the chart…
Ruth Westheimer, who as Dr. Ruth offered frank and funny sex advice, has died
Ruth Westheimer, the German-Jewish psychologist who enlightened and entertained radio, television and newspaper audiences for more than two decades with her frank, funny and warm…
Bill Viola dead: Pioneer video artist explored human consciousness
Artist Bill Viola, whose pioneering work with video since the 1970s opened the door to what would become a major artform internationally, died Friday at…
Will Trump’s conviction be undone by the Supreme Court?
It was only hours after the Supreme Court issued its staggering term-ending opinion on presidential immunity when Donald Trump invoked it in an attempt to…
Judge says Rudolph Giuliani bankruptcy case likely to be dismissed
NEW YORK — A judge said Wednesday he was leaning toward throwing out Rudolph W. Giuliani ‘s bankruptcy case after lawyers for the cash-strapped former New…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with ninth sexual assault lawsuit
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal woes are far from over. The embattled rap mogul and alcohol entrepreneur faces fresh accusations of sexual assault and sex trafficking…
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…
Princess Diana’s iconic gowns, letters bring in $1.5 million
Twenty-six years after the death of Princess Diana, her spirit — and style — are as influential as ever. That much was proved true Thursday…
What Jamaal Bowman’s loss in N.Y. means for the future of ‘the Squad’
WASHINGTON — When Jamaal Bowman first ran for Congress, he chastised his opponent — a 16-term Democratic congressman who chaired a powerful House committee — as…
Justin Timberlake addresses DWI arrest at Chicago tour stop
Justin Timberlake knows he’s “hard to love” sometimes but thanked his fans in the Windy City on Friday for doing so anyway, addressing his recent…
Shorthanded Sparks again lose to Liberty in New York
NEW YORK — Breanna Stewart had 33 points, seven assists and six blocked shots to help the New York Liberty beat the Los Angeles Sparks 98-88…
N.Y. prosecutors urge judge to keep gag order against Trump
NEW YORK — Prosecutors on Friday urged the judge overseeing Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case to uphold provisions of a gag order that bar him…
Justin Timberlake apologized to ‘shocked’ crew on call hours after DWI arrest as they feared tour date cancelations
JUSTIN Timberlake said sorry following his shock Sag Harbor arrest and told his behind-the-scenes team: The show must go on. The U.S. Sun has spoken…
Alex Ross Perry trades neurotic New Yorkers for metal’s Ghost
It’s been nearly 20 years since the world was first graced by Ghost, the theatrical Swedish metal act with a seemingly satanist bent. A far…
N.Y. court declines to hear Trump gag order appeal in hush money case
NEW YORK — New York’s top court declined Tuesday to hear Donald Trump’s gag order appeal, leaving the restrictions in place following his felony conviction last…
Chase Sapphire lounge at LAX: What cardholders should know
While a swanky airport lounge can’t alleviate Los Angeles International Airport’s infamous curbside gridlock, it can make it become a more distant memory. The latest…
Dodgers series vs. Yankees a showcase of talent and imperfections
NEW YORK — On paper, the Dodgers’ series win over the New York Yankees this weekend won’t change much in the grand scheme of their…
What time does 2024 Belmont Stakes start? What TV channel?
The final race of the Triple Crown — the Belmont Stakes — is upon us and you probably figure you’ve got the start time down…
Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testifies on his behalf in federal trial
WILMINGTON, Del. — Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testified Friday in his federal gun trial about visiting her father at a California rehab center and said he…
How the ‘anti-grit’ ‘Elsbeth’ handed CBS a hit TV show
In this week’s episode of The Envelope video podcast, “Lessons in Chemistry” star Aja Naomi King opens up about overcoming her fears about launching a…