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With Chanel West Coast gone, ‘Ridiculousness’ plans a starry slew of guest hosts

The lineup of stars who will temporarily fill Chanel West Coast’s shoes alongside “Ridiculousness” hosts Rob Dyrdek and Steelo Brim just dropped, and it includes swimsuit model Nina Agdal and retired wrestler Brie Bella.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Rosie Perez on Latino representation — or lack of it — in Hollywood: 'Just not enough'

As a Latina whose critically acclaimed acting career has spanned more than three decades, Rosie Perez knows she is in rare company.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Longtime LA politician Mark Ridley-Thomas found guilty in corruption case

LOS ANGELES — Mark Ridley-Thomas, one of Los Angeles County’s most prominent politicians, was found guilty Thursday of federal corruption charges related to special benefits his son received at the University of Southern California.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Jennifer Aniston says the 'world needs humor' as younger set find 'Friends' offensive

Jennifer Aniston says "Friends" has become foe to a younger generation's sensibilities.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Keanu Reeves saying 'my honey' and customizing tees gives us more reasons to love him

Keanu Reeves offered a rare glimpse into his personal life this week when he shared his last moment of bliss.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Human milk is essential, yet scientists know little about it. UCSD plans to change that

It is one of the few foods that nearly everyone on the planet has consumed at some point. It's linked to a host of health benefits, from reducing the risk of asthma and Type 1 diabetes to fighting off infections.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

A trove of Basquiat's little-seen work arrives in LA — a city pivotal to his artistic life

LOS ANGELES — In the fall of 1982, Jean-Michel Basquiat was living at art dealer Larry Gagosian's Venice Beach home, making swarms of new paintings in his private wing of the house. Gagosian had been "electrified" by the 21-year-old artist's work at New York's Annina Nosei Gallery about a year…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Are Hollywood movies backsliding on diversity? What the latest numbers say

LOS ANGELES — Despite efforts made by Hollywood movie studios to diversify talent following George Floyd's murder three years ago, people of color remain underrepresented in films, going by the latest numbers.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

Metallica, Guns N' Roses, AC/DC to headline Power Trip concert at Empire Polo Club

LOS ANGELES — The lineup for October's Power Trip metal festival just got twice as heavy.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023

California lawmakers tell Army Corps of Engineers to speed up Pajaro levee repairs

LOS ANGELES — It took a major disaster and the prolonged displacement of hundreds of farmworkers, but the small Monterey County community of Pajaro is finally getting the help and attention of federal, state and local lawmakers its residents have sought for decades.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2023