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Ex-Playmate says Hugh Hefner made her drug mule and 'sucked the life out of girls'

Sondra Theordore, a former Playboy Playmate who dated Hugh Hefner from 1976 to 1981, said he would continuously sleep with other women during their relationship

Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2022

Adele continues her winning streak at the Brit Awards

The LA-based star praised female artists during an impassioned speech.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer won’t face criminal charges

Prosecutors were unable to prove a San Diego woman’s accusations of physical and sexual abuse beyond a reasonable doubt, according to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 8, 2022

Look: Bengals arrive in Los Angeles for Super Bowl LVI

The Bengals have arrived at the Super Bowl.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2022

Super Bowl halftime dancers' $15-an-hour contract is 'a disappointment,' advocates say

LOS ANGELES — Four hundred volunteers working for up to 72 hours as "field cast participants" during this weekend's Super Bowl LVI halftime show will be paid $15 per hour, according to a deal memorandum obtained Sunday by the Los Angeles Times. Treatment of these volunteers — who include aspiring…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2022

Cannabis Co. Shryne Group And UFCW Sign Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement For 1,200+ Workers

The Shryne Group Inc., a Los Angeles-based cannabis holding company  covering the breadth of California and the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) have entered into an historic collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for more than 1,200 cannabis retail workers at Shryne G

Benzinga · Feb 8, 2022

Reports: Boston’s Josh Richardson a Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves trade target

Could J-Rich be on the move despite his excellent play of late?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 8, 2022

Oscars 2022: Netflix leads nominations in another streaming-heavy year

LOS ANGELES — "Don't Look Up" and "The Power of the Dog" powered Netflix to 27 Oscar nominations Tuesday morning, the most of any studio, reflecting a year when streaming was again the dominant force in Hollywood.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2022

As mask mandates ease, should California schools be next?

LOS ANGELES — Educators and families are bracing for another round of pandemic policy shifts as California officials weigh when to lift mask mandates for schools — with some eagerly calling for students and staff to unmask and others urging caution.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2022

Key takeaways from Oscar nominations, as ‘Power of the Dog’ leads the pack

LOS ANGELES — Battered and weary after navigating two years of a punishing pandemic, Hollywood soldiered on with one of its most hallowed traditions Tuesday morning, unveiling nominations for the 94th Academy Awards.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 8, 2022