Movies
Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and Stephen Fry condemn media attention on Kevin Spacey, who has been exiled from Hollywood since sexual assault allegations in 2017.
May 16, 2024
The political setting of 1970s Ireland may be new, but the Neeson formula is by now familiar — and satisfyingly so — as the quiet man becomes an action hero.
March 30, 2024
He’s made a cottage industry out of his late-career action movies, but if you go in loving the gimmick, there’s fun to be had with every grumble and scowl.
Aug. 25, 2023
Liam Neeson and Ewan McGregor were told by George Lucas to stop making lightsaber noises while filming ‘Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace.’
Sept. 6, 2023
The star’s new action movie hits Netflix the same day that husband Ben Affleck’s ‘Air’ lands on Prime Video. The French supernatural drama ‘The Five Devils’ brings a different maternal dynamic on Mubi.
May 12, 2023
Housing & Homelessness
A lawsuit alleges that Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Traci Park and City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto are stalling a low-income housing plan in Venice.
July 12, 2024
Music
Liam Payne admitted to speeding in London last February. Now the former One Direction singer is facing a six-month ban on his driving privilege.
Oct. 18, 2023
California
A train struck a pedestrian at the Hollywood/Highland Metro station Friday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The pedestrian suffered serious lower body injuries.
July 5, 2024
A 12-year-old girl was ejected from a vehicle and killed, and nine others were injured in a three-car crash in South L.A. Friday, authorities said.
After a failed bid downtown a decade ago, developer Leo Pustilnikov is on the verge of a massive real estate deal in Skid Row, adding to his large portfolio across Southern California.
July 11, 2024