The Latest Breaking News from Los Angeles

Man pleads guilty in rapper Pop Smoke’s death, is sentenced to four years

LOS ANGELES — A 20-year-old charged in the killing of Pop Smoke pleaded guilty in juvenile court Thursday, admitting he entered a Hollywood Hills mansion as a teenager in February 2020 intending to rob the rapper, who was shot to death in a struggle with his assailants.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023

Rapper Coolio's primary cause of death revealed by coroner: fentanyl and other drugs

LOS ANGELES — Rapper Coolio died in September due to the effects of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine, the Los Angeles medical examiner determined Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023

Coolio 'killed by fentanyl' as family confirm cause of death and plan to honour his memory

Coolio's family now plan to honour the musician through a number of TV documentaries and a film as well as continuing his legacy in the industry.

Daily Record · Apr 6, 2023

Actor Lance Reddick reportedly died of coronary artery disease

LOS ANGELES — Lance Reddick reportedly died of ischemic heart disease and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, according to a death certificate obtained by TMZ.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023

Love Island fans worried for Ekin-Su and Davide after 'disrespect' and 'distance' hint

Fans of Love Island winners Ekin-Su and Davide fear the popular showbiz couple could be on the rocks, after the actress hinted at 'disrespect' and 'distance' on Twitter

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023

Conventionality belongs to yesterday: Hit-maker Justin Tranter puts their spin on the new 'Grease' prequel

LOS ANGELES — To capture the sound of the 1950s, the creators of a new "Grease" prequel turned to one of the key figures of 2000s pop.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023

Epic California rains expected to take one more bite: Masses of mosquitoes

LOS ANGELES — After a parade of storms battered the state, Californians are enjoying an extended stretch of sunshine and warmer temperatures.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023

Who's sending mystery Uber Eats orders to LA neighborhoods? The plot thickens

LOS ANGELES — Separated by about 16 miles of traffic-snarled L.A. roads — and an income bracket or two — Westwood Hills and Highland Park may not seem like they have a lot in common.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023

The Clippers Proved They Can Win Without Star Power

LA showed off its wide array of weapons in a big win over the Lakers in front of a sold-out crowd.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 6, 2023

How Sega killed Sonic the Hedgehog, got away with murder and made a surprisingly sincere game

LOS ANGELES — It started as a title that was meant to be an April Fools' joke: "The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog." The team behind the funny idea had a hook, but did they have a game?

Los Angeles Times · Apr 6, 2023