Lakers will deal Russell Westbrook to Utah in 3-team trade Los Angeles is reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach dead: Legendary composer dies aged 94 Bacharach died of natural causes on Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles according to his publicist Tina Brausam. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023
SI:AM | The Nets Blew It All Up Welp, it’s the end of an era in Brooklyn. Sports Illustrated · Feb 9, 2023
It’s been so long since Kevin Durant has played LeBron James. The Suns trade could change that You won't believe how long it's been since KD and Bron have faced off. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023
‘He took everything away’: inside a depraved and devastating sex cult Docuseries Stolen Youth takes us behind the Sarah Lawrence college cult and Lawrence Ray’s manipulation of several college students The Guardian - US · Feb 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach, master of pop songwriting, dies aged 94 Singer and performer, who wrote Walk on By and What the World Needs Now Is Love, died at home in Los Angeles of natural causes The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023
Man renovating 90-year-old building discovers hidden safe beneath floorboards The builder posted a picture of the mysterious safe on social media kicking off a flurry of speculation about what could be inside and why it was boarded up in the first place in Los Angeles, US Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023
Jim Carrey’s Los Angeles home of 30 years for sale for £23.9m — with framed costumes and awards on display Carrey’s home is decorated with some of his own artwork, previous costumes and awards. Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023
Why Wednesday’s trade is a big win for the Lakers and Rob Pelinka After 18 months of mediocrity and pain, the Lakers have taken a big step toward respectability with Wednesday's Russell Westbrook trade. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023
Madonna's feud with Piers Morgan - which started with him throwing bread roll at her Piers Morgan has a personal vendetta against Madonna - branding her 'pathetic', 'embarrassing' and 'an irritant in my life' - and has been slammed for his nasty remarks about her Grammy's appearance Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023
Everything That Happened at the NBA Trade Deadline Suns deal for Kevin Durant, Lakers make more moves and the Warriors reunite with Gary Payton II. Sports Illustrated · Feb 9, 2023
After the Riseborough flap, who will win the lead actress Oscar? LOS ANGELES — An hour after film academy CEO Bill Kramer issued a statement saying Andrea Riseborough would be allowed to keep her lead actress nomination for "To Leslie" following an academy investigation that found her team did not violate any Oscar campaign rules, a voter called me to vent.… Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023
Michelle Williams' 'Fabelmans'-esque origin story? It starts with PTA and Björk LOS ANGELES — Michelle Williams has been talking about artistic journeys — her own and the one at the heart of "The Fabelmans," the film that just earned her a fifth Oscar nomination — and she pulls out her phone to show me a photo of her 17-year-old daughter, Matilda,… Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023
My worst moment: Alison Brie’s attempt to belt out Pat Benatar for an audition In the romantic comedy “Somebody I Used to Know” (streaming on Prime Video), Alison Brie stars as a reality TV producer whose career hits the skids and she heads back to her hometown, where she reunites with an ex played by Jay Ellis. The spark between them is still there,… Chicago Tribune · Feb 9, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023 Commentary: LeBron James, Gustavo Dudamel, LA's world-famous hometown heroes On the day that conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who opened a pathway to classical music for so many who had been alienated by it, announced he was leaving the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Lakers’ LeBron James became the highest scorer in NBA history, cementing his legacy in basketball and in Los…
Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023 Meghan Markle's devastating question to pal after sad realisation about royal life Meghan Markle called a friend once news of her relationship with Prince Harry hit the headlines, knowing her life as an American actress was about to change forever
Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023 Editorial: Cars, poisons are killing California’s cougars. Time for stronger protections For those wondering how many mountain lions have been slaughtered on California’s roads recently, a new study has an answer: more than 500 in the last eight years. And those are just the vehicle strikes that were reported and confirmed. Others, like Los Angeles’ recently departed P-22, may have been…
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 9, 2023 The legend of Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Paul Pierce’s bag of tricks One of the most clutch NBA players in the history of the league, the Los Angeles native had it all when he needed it.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 ‘Where’s all the style?’ Crocs connoisseur David Hockney criticises modern men’s fashion British artist made headlines last year after delighting King Charles with his choice of footwear at a Buckingham Palace event
Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023 Kyrie Irving delivers glimpses of dominance in dress rehearsal as Mavs power past Clippers LOS ANGELES — This, supposedly, merely was the precursor. The teaser. The prequel to the blockbuster.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 9, 2023 You season four review – Penn Badgley’s frothy thriller is awful (and hugely entertaining) This series, the murder drama tries to become a whodunnit that satirises the British class system. It’s no longer worth asking if it’s good or bad – just enjoy the rollercoaster
Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023 New deputy 'gang' forming in LA County Sheriff's Department, lawsuit alleges LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies are forming a new "gang" in the agency's East L.A. station, according to a deputy who alleges in a lawsuit he was abused when he refused to join the group.
The Independent UK · Feb 9, 2023 AP source: Lakers trading Westbrook to Utah in 3-team swap The Los Angeles Lakers are trading Russell Westbrook to Utah and reacquiring guard D’Angelo Russell from Minnesota in a three-team, eight-player deal, a person with knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press
The Times of India · Feb 9, 2023 LeBron James makes me love the game again, says Kareem Abdul-Jabbar After LeBron James broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's NBA scoring record on Wednesday, the latter walked up to the centre court to embrace a fellow legend who had gone past his record of 38,387 career regular-season points during LA Lakers' game against Oklahoma City in Los Angeles.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 9, 2023 NBA Trade Grades: Lakers Finally Move Westbrook Los Angeles was able to address its need for shooting, but is it enough for a playoff push?