‘SNL’ recap: Jake Gyllenhaal sings his way through Season 49 finale
On his third go-round as guest host of “Saturday Night Live,” Jake Gyllenhaal presided over the 49th season finale with everything going for him. His…
‘Gasoline Rainbow’ review: Kids hit the road while they can
The New Orleans-based filmmaking brothers Bill and Turner Ross have made a name for themselves over the past 15 years with their lyrical, poetic documentaries.…
Raccoon who stopped MLS game gets own Topps trading card
An MLS star was born Wednesday night. He spent less than 3 minutes on the field during the New York City FC’s 2-1 win over…
Iain Armitage says goodbye to his role on ‘Young Sheldon’
If this story began with a narrator, it would go something like this: Seven years ago, just a few weeks from making his debut as…
A guide to stargazing adventures in Los Angeles and beyond
I’ll never forget my first stargazing experience in Southern California. It was during a spring camping trip to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, not long after…
An Orange County banker runs for Wisconsin Senate seat
Eric Hovde has, from the looks of it, a pretty swell life. The banking executive is a millionaire many times over. He owns an ocean-view…
Tom Brady regrets his Netflix roast because jokes ‘affected my kids’
Why it took Tom Brady by surprise that his divorce with Gisele Bündchen, her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente and other parts of their…
A California governor’s race sheds light on Trump-Biden matchup
It was a choice few relished, in a dismal election season. The incumbent was deeply unpopular, spending his entire campaign on the defensive as he…
Chargers’ Brenden Rice says Jerry Rice wants some draft revenge
An NFL prospect finding motivation from where he was drafted is hardly a new story. But, for Chargers wide receiver Brenden Rice, the tale comes…
Luis Arraez and Padres defeat Dodgers in a dramatic walk-off win
SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers’ loss to the San Diego Padres on Friday might not have been decided until the bottom of the ninth inning, when…
‘Power’ filmmaker Yance Ford presents police as ‘armies’
Charting the history of policing in America, the new documentary “Power” is rooted in questions: Who exactly are the police meant to serve? And whose…
These are the absolute best trails for hiking alone in L.A.
Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. Currently, that voice belongs to Laura Randall, a…
Sondheimer: Look for a changing of the guard in City Section football
With spring football under way and the weather beginning to heat up, there’s a growing feeling that change is in the air when it comes…
What ever happened to the Republican war on ‘woke’?
This isn’t going to be more musing about whether America has reached “peak woke.” But that is part of the story. So let’s start there.…
Strapping in with director George Miller, back with ‘Furiosa’
For as long as he can remember, George Miller has been living large inside his head. “At the time I was young, people used to…
The 5 best Bravo reality deep cuts to stream on Peacock
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who prefers to time-travel through the vehicle of reality TV. That’s because the aughts are now just…
‘The Phantom Menace’ built the way forward, but it took time
May 19, 1999, in a galaxy not so far away ... Excitement for “Star Wars” is at an all-time high. The first new film in…
Dua Lipa is a pop star with no lore on ‘Radical Optimism’
Dua Lipa’s “Radical Optimism” has a hilarious album cover, two songs about illusionists and what may end up the year’s most succulent bass playing. What…
3 hassle-free L.A. hikes with easy (and free) parking
Editor’s note: The Wild is all about featuring a variety of exciting voices from SoCal’s outdoors scene. Starting this week, that voice belongs to Laura…
F1 and oil funds: Saudi Arabia steamrolls onto sports’ hallowed grounds
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — To understand the scope of Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in the sporting landscape, don’t look just to this spring’s Formula One race in…