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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Daughter Shiloh Takes Out Ad in L.A. Newspaper to Publicly Announce She's Dropping Dad's Last Name
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh is wasting no time.Around two months after the famous offspring legally filed a request to drop her dad's name from her hyphenated "Jolie-Pitt" surname, she took out an ad in the Los Angeles Times to announce her decision publicly.According to reports, this is a standard practice when it comes to name changes, so Shiloh is required to do so before her request is officially approved.If anyone objects to her filing, they have to appear in court by a certain date. If there are no issues, the teenager will soon go by "Shiloh Nouvel...
Shakespeare in the Park's free themed nights cast a sweet spell
"Shakespeare in the Park 2024" presented by the Independent Shakespeare Co. Free; "As You Like It" frolics, on select nights, through Sept. 1. Several special audience events, including a pre-show family workshop July 21, festoon the schedule. "All the world's a stage" are, without quibble, some of the most famous...
Dudamel names four more fellows
Welcome to the most successful springboard to a conducting career:. The four conductors selected by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil as 2024/25 Dudamel Fellows are Holly Hyun Choe, born in South Korea and raised in Los Angeles, and principal conductor of the chamber orchestra Ensemble Reflektor, Artiste Associé for L’Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, former assistant conductor of the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich under Paavo Järvi, selected for the German Music Council’s Grant Forum Dirigieren (2018), Solti Foundation Career Assistance Award recipient, Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship scholarship recipient, and participant in the Peter Eötvös Foundation Mentoring Programme; Dayner Tafur-Díaz, born in Peru, who won the German Conducting Award (October 2023), First Prize in the second edition of the International Opera Conducting Competition of the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège (Belgium, August 2022) and Second Prize in the conducting competition of the University of Almería (Spain, November 2022) and was selected as one of 20 finalists in the 2023 Mahler Competition; Luis Castillo-Briceño (pictured), born in Costa Rica, who is the Conducting Fellow of the London Philharmonic Orchestra for the 2023/24 season, an Equilibrium Young Artist mentored by Barbara Hannigan, and a designated winner in the Rotterdam International Conducting Competition 2025.; and Molly Turner, a Chinese-born conductor and composer from Tacoma, Washington, who is the Conducting Fellow with the New World Symphony and studied under the guidance of Esa-Pekka Salonen as a Salonen Fellow at the Colburn School’s Conservatory of Music. Please click here for more information about the Dudamel Fellows.
Drivers out up to $82k after selling cars to dealership & never getting paid – all locations closed & no one’s answering
CUSTOMERS fear they've fallen victim to a car buying scam after a company issues checks that bounce - some haven't been paid at all. One customer was issued a check for nearly $82,000, but it bounced - he hasn't heard from the company since. Los Angeles residents are raising the...
Big Ten vs PAC-12: Baseball Teams’ Prospects in Southern-Dominated College World Series
The Big Ten has welcomed new baseball teams with storied histories, aiming to shine in a sport dominated by Southern schools. Oregon and USC bring strong performances, with Oregon making NCAA regionals for the fourth consecutive year and USC showcasing potent pitching despite offensive struggles. Washington's season faltered towards the end, leading to a coaching change, while UCLA faced challenges offensively, highlighting a need for rebuilding.
Symphonic Jazz Orchestra “What is Jazz?”
The Symphonic Jazz Orchestra’s “Music in the Schools” program is wrapping up its month-long summer school classes marking a successful partnership with five LAUSD middle schools across Los Angeles. The SJO developed a tailored curriculum for the summer school program based on our “Music of the World” residency.
Former Alabama QB, current ESPN football analyst believes in USC
Former Alabama quarterback and national champion Greg McElroy said this week on the “Always College Football” podcast that USC’s month of October will be the most important in the Trojans’ upcoming college football season. McElroy broke down USC’s schedule this fall during a recent episode of...
FOCO Selling Shohei Ohtani Dodgers City Connect Bobblehead & Freddie Freeman Dubblz Collection
FOCO has several Los Angeles Dodgers bobbleheads available, with products tied to the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, and additional versions for the likes of Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani. The latest Ohtani bobblehead has him in the new Dodgers City Connect uniform that was unveiled for the 2024 season. Ohtani...
Ben Affleck Told Daughter Violet to Be ‘Realistic’ and Not ‘Waste’ All of Her Time With Mask Campaign, Source Claims
Ben Affleck told his daughter, Violet Affleck, to not 'waste' all of her time on her mask campaign, a source alleged. Here's what the source claimed.
Loni Willison's Heartbreaking Decline: See What Went Wrong in 6 Slides
Inside Loni Willison's Early Beginnings As one of the rising models in the 2000s, Loni Willison found herself posing for magazines like Iron Man, Flavour and Glam Fit.Aside from her blooming career, she also enjoyed her love life with Jeremy Jackson, and their sweet moments were often caught on camera.Loni Willison Enjoyed the Day With Her FiancéIn December 2012, Willison was spotted shopping with Jackson at The Grove in Beverly Hills. The pair officially tied the knot on December 12 of the same year.Her Life Started to Fall ApartOK! obtained the latest photos of the former model, showing her smoking...
Justyn Martin on College Football 25, Subpar Game Speed, Teammate Ratings
We got the chance to talk to quarterback Justyn Martin at the UCLA/EA Sports College Football 25 event, hosted by the Men of Westwood collective, as he talked about the gameplay, questioned his speed rating, his teammate ratings, and the excitement of being in a modern video game.
Remembering Elisabeth Brown, a visionary in Orange County land conservation
Elisabeth ‘Liz’ Brown, biologist and inspirational Orange County advocate for open space and wildlife habitat protection, died peacefully on July 6 at the age of 81. A beloved figure in the Southern California environmental community, she served as president of Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. from 1985 to 2019. During that time, she played invaluable roles in collaborative efforts and legal battles protecting wilderness around Laguna Beach, establishing organizations to manage those lands, and creating programs for public access.
Temps as high as 110 to Southern California and Northern California Inching to Record Numbers
Oppressive heat is headed to Southern California. The National Weather Service says the high temperatures will pick up today and Saturday. Anywhere inland of Downtown Los Angeles will experience warming, with 93 to 103 degrees common for highs. Excessive heat warnings are in place for the Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys through Wednesday, where the mercury is expected to hit 110 degrees.
Man accused of assaulting new mom Brentwood released on bond
A man who was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman who was walking with a newborn baby earlier this week has been released on bond. On Thursday, police confirmed that a suspect, later identified as 26-year-old Abraham Shily, was arrested in connection with the attack, which happened Tuesday on the 900 block of South Gretna Green Way in Brentwood.
U.S. Coast Guard halts 2 illegal charter vessels
The U.S. Coast Guard halted two illegal vessels near Newport Beach and San Pedro earlier this week, officials said Friday. A Los Angeles-Long Beach Coast Guard crew responded to a 76-foot craft operating as an illegal charter in Newport Beach Monday.
Call for Applications: Azrieli Research Fellowship for Graduate Students, Spring/ Summer 2025
The Division of Academic Programs at the USC Shoah Foundation invites applications for its inaugural Azrieli Research Fellowship for graduate students who are pursuing an Master’s degree (M.A., M.Ed., MMSt., MI, or other recognized Master’s-level program) or PhD during the spring or summer 2025 term. One applicant will...
Pacific Northwest Highlighted at the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival
United Creatives, the parent 501c3 behind the Seattle Film Summit, is bringing more than 100 local creatives to represent the region at the 2024 HollyShorts Film Festival in Los Angeles. HollyShorts will be held Aug. 8-18 at the TCL Chinese Theatre. This year, the festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
7PM TONIGHT: Bboy Summit West Coast Funk & Soul Theatre Dance Performance
Tonight, Plummer Park will host the Bboy Summit West Coast Funk & Soul Theatre Dance Performance from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event will highlight West Coast street and club dance history, narrated through the perspective of a young girl in Los Angeles, inspired by shows like “Soul Train” and artists such as the Jacksons and New Edition.
Los Angeles Prepares for 2028 Olympics with $80M Boost for Greener Buses, Showcased by Mayor Bass and Secretary Buttigieg
Los Angeles is gearing up for the 2028 Olympics with major strides in public transportation, as Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg showcased a near $80 million federal boost for greener buses. The investment, aimed at electrifying the city's bus fleet, is part of a larger plan to overhaul the local transit system and improve air quality. As reported by the Los Angeles Mayor's Office, both officials demonstrated their commitment by taking a ride on Metro's E Line to examine the strides being made at the Metro Division 13 bus maintenance facility.
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