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Former USC basketball star lands deal with Western Conference playoff team
A former USC Trojan is following Bronny James to the Pacific Division. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Saturday that guard Boogie Ellis has landed a deal with the Sacramento Kings. Ellis will be getting a chance to compete for an open roster spot during Sacramento’s training camp, Charania adds. The 23-year-old Ellis is... The post Former USC basketball star lands deal with Western Conference playoff team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Man found dead inside Metro tunnel near Studio City
A man was found dead inside of a Metro Red Line tunnel near Studio City on Saturday. Officers were called to the 5300 block of Lankershim Boulevard at around 2:50 p.m. after learning of the man who was not conscious or breathing, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The victim, only identified as a 30-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. "Unfortunately, the patient is beyond medical help and determined dead on scene," said Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics in a statement. Though the cause of death remains unclear, investigators say that it does not appear he was struck by one of...
Thoughts for Pennies: “Positive Energy”
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MOCA announces $1 million gift from The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation
LOS ANGELES, CA.- The Museum of Contemporary Art today announced an extraordinary $1 million gift from The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation (TCLFF) to support the museum’s nationally-renowned and longest-standing Los Angeles school–based learning initiative, Contemporary Art Start (CAS). Additionally, MOCA is partnering with TCLFF to expand the reach...
L.A. Gardens Are the New Summer Night Oasis
From full moon walks, activities during sunset and twilight strolls, this roundup of L.A. garden events showcases all of the ways you and your family can take advantage of summer nights. Sunset Series at South Coast Botanic Garden. June 20-Aug. 29, 5:30 p.m. 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Roam...
Facts of Life star Lisa Whelchel, 61, hasn’t aged a day 36 years since last episode as show’s revival is halted
FACTS of Life actress Lisa Whelchel has defied age as fans got bad news about the show's revival. In 2021, a reboot of the beloved American sitcom was announced, but there was some drama behind the scenes. Despite the news, Lisa, 61, was all smiles during an outing in Los...
Wack 100 Thinks Diddy Will End Up Behind Bars
Wack 100 expects Diddy to cooperate with the authorities. Wack 100 discussed the possible legal trouble Diddy could be facing during a recent interview with VladTV. In doing so, he theorized that the Bad Boy mogul will end up behind bars if he faces federal charges. Homeland Security previously searched his homes in Los Angeles and Miami on March 25. According to CNN, the case stems from various sexual assault allegations Diddy is facing in civil court.
Lithium-ion fire strands drivers on California-Las Vegas freeway
Drivers report being stranded for hours on the 15 Freeway - which snakes from Los Angeles to Las Vegas - after a truck hauling industrial lithium-ion batteries caught fire.Officials shut down northbound lanes after the fire was first reported by the county's fire department near Baker around 6 a.m. Friday. Firefighters said they struggled to contain the truck's fire because of its lithium-ion batteries and were unable to contain the harmful chemicals and fumes. "Due to the lithium-ion, water cannot be added to the fire, the batteries must burn out on their own," the San Bernardino County Fire Department said. "Lithium-ion...
Dodgers Sign Rare Undrafted Free Agent out of High School
The Dodgers have signed undrafted free agent Christian Oliveira, a 6-foot-4, 18-year-old pitcher out of Somerville, Massachusetts, sources told Dodgers Nation’s J.P. Hoornstra on Saturday. Oliveira had been committed to the University of Massachusetts but will forgo that commitment in favor of the Dodgers’ $150,000 signing bonus. Oliveira...
LA campus of American Academy of Dramatic Arts to close next year
The Los Angeles campus of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts is set to close at the end of the next school year, but some people aren't letting it happen without a fight.The announcement was made in April via email, with the official notice noting that "enrollments are down across the country and national birthrate calculations and other key data show that colleges, especially smaller institutions, must adapt to changing conditions.""It was heartbreaking to watch mostly the students absorb this news," said adjunct faculty member Erin Coleman. "There were a lot of tears."A group of faculty members, students and alumni...
Freddie Freeman placed on family emergency list by Los Angeles Dodgers
HOUSTON (AP) — All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was placed on the family emergency list by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Freeman was scratched from starting lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Houstob Astros and returned to Los Angeles. “He’s on the family emergency list, and...
Attempted Car Jacker Shot By Victim
LAPD SW officers responded to a report of a shooting. Officers were advised that a male attempted to rob three males and one of the robbery victims opened fire on the suspect. At least one male has been found shot multiple times, and he is believed to be the suspect.
Pasadena Water and Power unveils Clean Energy Tracker
Pasadena Water and Power has launched an online tracker to provide information on clean energy targets and milestones, the city announced Thursday. The Clean Energy Tracker is available at PWPweb.com/CleanEnergyTracker. According to PWP, the tracker is part of the effort to attain the City Council’s goal established last year of...
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Forms Entertainment Industry Council to Guide Hollywood's Post-Pandemic Recovery
In a move characterized by proactive municipal engagement with one of its leading economic sectors, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass last week initiated the Entertainment Industry Council, a collective of heavyweight influencers from the film, television, and immersive entertainment sectors whose acumen is expected to provide a compass for navigating the industry's post-pandemic recovery efforts.
Ava DuVernay’s Array Unveils Bill Duke Tribute, Patricia Cardoso & Ed Zwick Screenings Starting Next Week
EXCLUSIVE: There’ s going to be some glory, curves and rage over at Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY this summer, in all the best ways.Double Emmy Nominee Salli Richardson-Whitfield Makes History In Drama Directing, Talks 'Winning Time' Cancellation & 'The Gilded Age' Season 3 Back for its fifth year, the ARRAY 360 conversation and screening series will feature films and more from directors Patricia Cardoso, Bill Duke Ed Zwick over the next two months. Starting on August 3, Cardoso will be kicking off the 2024 program at ARRAY’s Creative Campus in LA’s Historic Filipinotown with a screening of her Sundance award winning 2002 film...
USC football's all-time head-to-head history with each 2024 opponent
A look at USC's head-to-head record with its 2024 opponents. The 2024 USC football season is rapidly approaching, the Trojans set to not only play their first season in the Big Ten conference but also take on one of the toughest schedules in the nation this fall. In anticipation for...
Watch OFF! Play Their Farewell Show In LA
Earlier this year, OFF! announced farewell shows. On Friday, the psychedelic punk supergroup played their final gig in Los Angeles at the Belasco. After New York punks Surfbort opened the evening, the band performed a 26-track set. Next week, there will be one last screening of their film Free LSD at Los Angeles’ Nuart Theatre, which accompanies their 2022 album of the same title. Watch footage from the show below.
Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas Named 3 Players as Dave Roberts’ Clubhouse Conduits
In an interview with Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain, shortstop Miguel Rojas said manager Dave Roberts is the most vocal person in the clubhouse. But, he went on to identify three veterans as conduits he uses to reach out to players. “I think the main vocal guy is Dave Roberts. We have our manager that is …
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