Mariah Carey debunks Spotify Wrapped video AI speculation
Mariah Carey using artificial intelligence to address her most devoted Spotify fans? The pop diva says that’s just simply fantasy. The “All I Want for…
Kobie Turner has become voice of Rams’ surging defensive line
Kobie Turner’s musical talent is not a mystery.The defensive lineman’s post-sack celebration includes choral- and orchestral-inspired movements that in college earned him the nickname “The…
Newsom touts California efforts on fentanyl. Will it matter to Trump?
Each day, thousands of people drive or walk into the U.S. from Tijuana at Otay Mesa, a port of entry that is one of the…
Chargers’ Ladd McConkey: ‘I feel good enough’ to face Chiefs
Ladd McConkey has not made a decision whether he will be available Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs as he manages knee and shoulder…
Flavor Flav calls Backstreet Boys ‘good people’ after drama
Flavor Flav is offering greater insight into his confrontation with security at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting.On Wednesday, the “Shake Your Booty” hitmaker in…
Olympics leader talks up working with Trump ahead of L.A. Games
GENEVA — Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, outgoing IOC…
Yuval Sharon steps down as artistic director of the Industry
In what could be considered the end of an era, the Industry on Thursday announced that Yuval Sharon will step down as artistic director of…
High school football top performers in the Southland
A look at the top performers from high school football playoff games across the Southland on Friday night.RUSHING• Jordon Davison, Mater Dei: Rushed for 196…
Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut report Thanksgiving bomb threats
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Several Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut have been targeted by bomb threats on their homes, the lawmakers or their offices…
Conservative U.S. influencer Candace Owens barred from New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The conservative U.S. political commentator Candace Owens was refused a visa to enter New Zealand for a speaking engagement because she had…
NFL Week 13 picks: Can Chargers, Rams get back on winning road?
Back from a thumb injury, Aidan O’Connell is expected to start for the Raiders against the Chiefs. Desmond Ridder is the backup option. (David Becker…
Vance takes on visible transition role, trying to boost Trump job picks
WASHINGTON — After several weeks working mostly behind closed doors, Vice President-elect JD Vance returned to Capitol Hill last week in a new, more visible role:…
Chargers-Broncos Week 16 game flexed to ‘Thursday Night Football’
With both teams fighting for playoff position, the Chargers’ Week 16 game against their AFC West rival Denver Broncos was moved into a prime-time TV…
Shohei Ohtani wins his third MVP award, and first with Dodgers
The coronation was nothing new.The narrative that came with it, however, reflected just how much has changed in one year.For the third time in his…
Newsom touts his economic plans in California’s conservative regions
Gov. Gavin Newsom headed to the Central Valley on Thursday to tout his forthcoming jobs plan, saying California’s economic might was “cold comfort” to regions…
Plane crashes at Pomona dragstrip, jolting NHRA championship finals
Two people were critically injured Sunday after a single-engine plane crashed near the track at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, where fans were gathered for…
High school football top performers in the Southland
A look at the top performers from high school football games across the Southland on Thursday and Friday nights.RUSHING• Malachi Roby, Mission Viejo: Rushed for…
Senate will block Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz, predicts Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON — Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy predicted that President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz to be attorney general would be rejected by the Republican…
Trump’s Cabinet picks will test Senate independence.
WASHINGTON — Since he began taking over the Republican Party nearly a decade ago, President-elect Donald Trump has demanded increasing levels of loyalty from lawmakers…
High school girls volleyball: Southern California regional playoff pairings
HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS VOLLEYBALLSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL PLAYOFFS(Matches at 6 p.m. unless noted)Tuesday’s schedule First round DIVISION INo. 16 South Torrance at No. 1 Huntington BeachNo.…