Music
R.E.M.’s original members reunite for their first performance together since 1997, rocking the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame with ‘Losing My Religion.’
June 13, 2024
On his 26th album, out May 31, Swamp Dogg’s combo of cheeky soulful songs with Americana is another example of a career built on breaking new ground.
May 31, 2024
California
A sex-trafficking case that put singer R. Kelly behind bars is being built in much the same way against Sean “Diddy” Combs, Kelly’s prosecutor says.
April 15, 2024
Usher and TLC singer Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas’ romance in the early aughts could have ended in marriage. But her rejection left the ‘Yeah!’ singer in a ‘great deal of pain.’
Feb. 15, 2024
Henry Fambrough, the last original member of the Spinners, has died. The R&B group’s songs include ‘The Rubberband Man’ and ‘Could It Be I’m Falling in Love.’
Feb. 9, 2024
Sports
Nov. 20, 2023
Business
Settling a lawsuit by the L.A. city attorney’s office, H&R Block agrees to pay up to $1.6 million to taxpayers who allegedly were steered into paid services.
Feb. 5, 2024
The Songwriters Hall of Fame will also celebrate the careers of 2024 inductees Hillary Lindsey and Dean Pitchford during its New York City ceremony in June.
Jan. 17, 2024
Shaunzi, a 53-year-old Asian elephant at the L.A. Zoo, was euthanized Wednesday. The death coincides with a planned vigil by activists for elephants who have died in captivity.
Jan. 5, 2024
Letters to the Editor
The death of Shaunzi brings one reader ‘a mixture of sadness and relief’ — because elephants are meant to roam freely in herds, not live confined at the L.A. Zoo.
Jan. 9, 2024