Photos: America Ferrera, Megan Fox at the People’s Choice Awards
The people have spoken: Taylor Swift, America Ferrera, Rachel Zegler and the movie “Barbie” are awarded top categories at this years People’s Choice Awards, held…
Child-free couple says they can go on 10 holidays a year and still save money
Hannah Bird and her husband Charlie Camper enjoy going on holiday as much as possible and have visited 34 countries together, including India, Singapore, Japan…
‘True Detective: Night Country’: Issa López explains the finale
This story contains spoilers from the the season finale of “True Detective: Night Country.” The darkness has lifted, “True Detective: Night Country” has come to…
2024 BAFTA Awards: Full list of winners, best moments
LONDON — The 77th annual British Academy Film Awards have confirmed what pundits already know: “Oppenheimer” is the film to beat this year at the Oscars.…
Year of the Dragon: China faces critical moment in push to revive economy | Business and Economy
China last year narrowly beat its economic growth target of 5 percent, one of its lowest benchmarks in decades. Looking ahead, analysts expect the economy…
Experts rank Biden among the best presidents. Trump? Not so much
Presidents Day occurs at a crucial moment this year, with the presidency on the cusp of crisis as we inexorably shuffle toward a rematch between…
The high-stakes primaries this year have nothing to do with Trump and Biden.
And the outcomes of these primaries won’t just chart the trajectory of the two parties — they’ll also be central to determining which party controls…
Tech giants sign accord to combat AI-generated ‘deep fake’ election year info
A coalition of 20 of the world's leading technology companies, including OpenAI, have committed to fighting AI-generated "deep fakes" during the 2024 election year. File…
Stephen Curry tops Sabrina Ionescu in 3-point All-Star showdown
INDIANAPOLIS — Stephen Curry was on a roll — and it was barely enough to beat Sabrina Ionescu. And fittingly, he won by three. The Golden…
How did cultural practices over Lunar New Year come about and what do they symbolise?
The new year is all about having a renewed outlook filled with fresh hopes for all the positives — good luck, good health, prosperity, and…
Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at ‘Sneaker Con,’ a day after a $355-million ruling against him
PHILADELPHIA — As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Trump made a highly unusual stop Saturday, hawking new Trump-branded sneakers at “Sneaker…
Brian Wilson has dementia; family, reps want conservatorship
Brian Wilson‘s longtime business partners are seeking to become the Beach Boys singer’s co-conservators, weeks after the death of his wife, Melinda Wilson. In a…
The restaurant impeached Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas loves
Garlic and nostalgia. Service fee confusion. And a guide to Chinese scallion “big pie.” I’m Laurie Ochoa, general manager of L.A. Times Food, with this…
Frankie Beverly announces retirement and farewell tour with Maze
Frankie Beverly, lead vocalist for the soul band Maze, has announced his retirement and a final tour to commemorate his 50-year music career. The I…
‘Selena & Yolanda: Secrets Between Them’ is the latest exploitation of Selena’s memory
Earlier this month, the Oxygen network announced “Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them,” a two-part docuseries airing Saturday that promises to shed new light…
14 GOP-led states reject federal money to feed low-income kids
Lower-income families with school-age kids can get help from the federal government paying for groceries this summer, unless they live in one of the 14…
Christian Horry, son of Robert Horry, will join UCLA as walk-on
College basketball in L.A. on the verge of welcoming another celebrity son. USC has Bronny James, whose father, LeBron, won a title with the Lakers…
Dodgers are hopeful Tyler Glasnow can stay healthy and be an ace
PHOENIX — For a pitcher who just signed a nine-figure contract extension, who has been mentioned as one of the best natural talents in baseball, and…
Will Democrats move to the middle on immigration in 2024?
That’s an unsettling prospect for some California Democrats, who face the difficult task of reassuring voters concerned about chaos at the border without alienating voters…
Lawmakers introduce California retail theft Reduction Act
SACRAMENTO — Two top Democrats in the California Legislature on Thursday announced a multi-pronged plan to tackle the recent rash of organized thefts that has blighted…