The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

Vanity Fair Oscar Party: When does the red-carpet livestream start and who’s hosting?

Vanity Fair will host its 32nd annual Oscars afterparty at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Independent UK · Mar 7

East London Labour councillor barred from standing for re-election accuses party of 'institutional racism' as she defects to Greens

An East London Labour councillor barred from standing for re-election has defected to the Green Party, accusing her former party of institutional racism.

Evening Standard · Mar 7

Water polo player at elite LA school sues after years of alleged harassment

Aidan Romain, 18, says he endured sexual, physical and racist abuse at famed California private school

The Guardian - US · Mar 7

Kennedy Center exodus continues as National Symphony director Jean Davidson heads to the Wallis

National Symphony Orchestra director Jean Davidson has left the Kennedy Center to lead the Wallis Annenberg Center in Los Angeles, as turmoil grows under President Donald Trump’s control

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Kristi Noem's Lies About DHS Shootings Don't Seem To Have Figured in Trump's Decision To Fire Her

The president himself portrayed Renée Good and Alex Pretti as would-be murderers, and he did not seem troubled by the homeland security secretary's slander of them.

Reason · Mar 6

Starseeds, government plots and an alien mantis: Inside New Age spirituality's new age

UFO discussions have long been part of the milieu at the Conscious Life Expo, which convenes thousands of New Age spiritual seekers in Los Angeles each year

The Independent UK · Mar 6

Nick Reiner Held Under Strict Jail Conditions With No Visitors and 'Sick Sex Talk'

Nick Reiner, accused of double murder, is being held in mental health housing at Los Angeles' Twin Towers jail with constant checks and no family visits.

International Business Times UK · Mar 6

"The LAPD chased down some of the miscreants and beat them to the ground with their nightsticks." How one of the worst riots in the history of music got a legendary metal band banned from a major Hollywood venue

Slayer were used to controversy, but when they rocked up to play the Hollywood Palladium in 1988, they didn't expect this.

Metal Hammer · Mar 6

Bianca Censori Appears Composed in Court Supporting Kanye, Making Lawyers Nervous, Observer Says

Bianca Censori testified all day for Kanye West in $1m Malibu mansion lawsuit, arriving in modest all-black after judge's dress code warning.

International Business Times UK · Mar 6

Post your questions for Kim Gordon

The Sonic Youth musician will answer your queries ahead of the release of her third solo album Play Me

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6