Sheriff-elect Luna on 'fractured relationships' and challenges ahead post-Villanueva LOS ANGELES — Robert Luna has wasted no time since he was elected sheriff of the largest department in the country. Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022
‘Emancipation’ producer called out for showing off photo of enslaved man at premiere LOS ANGELES — Joey McFarland, a producer on Antoine Fuqua’s “Emancipation,” apparently did not think through the ramifications of showing off the original 1863 “scourged back” photo of an enslaved man at the film’s L.A. premiere Wednesday. Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022
From FRANCE 24 to Hollywood: Former presenter Angela Yeoh on her role in 'She Said' Angela Yeoh is on the road to stardom with her role in the #MeToo film "She Said", about the investigation into Harvey Weinstein. The former FRANCE 24 presenter plays Rowena Chiu, the Hollywood producer's former assistant, in the movie directed by Maria Shrader. Carey Mulligan and Zoe Kazan play the… France 24 · Dec 2, 2022
The more pandemic precautions fall away, the more COVID risk is concentrated on this one group LOS ANGELES — For Giancarlo Santos, holiday parties are typically a free-for-all of revelry, with friends and family spilling into every corner of the house, and Christmas decorations twinkling everywhere. Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022
Billy the elephant is ailing from 30 years at LA Zoo and should be moved, City Council panel says LOS ANGELES — Billy, an Asian elephant who has lived at the Los Angeles Zoo for more than three decades, is suffering from his time in captivity and should be moved to an elephant sanctuary, an L.A. City Council committee recommends. Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022
Weinstein trial ends with final jabs at 'a predator' and his accusers LOS ANGELES — In summing up the case against Harvey Weinstein for jurors this week, Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Marlene Martinez didn't hold back. Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022
All the new films and TV shows coming to Netflix UK this month Some 80s and 90s classics will be available on Netflix UK from the start of December Liverpool Echo · Dec 2, 2022
House Republicans plan to probe Biden's climate agenda, and the left might like some of it Republicans have questions that progressive environmentalists want answered. Axios · Dec 2, 2022
Hollywood writers promote abortion rights with fundraisers, TV shows LOS ANGELES — About 40 TV and film writers gathered recently at the Encino home of showrunners Marc Guggenheim and Tara Butters to hear Dr. Julia Walsh, a health professor at UC Berkeley School of Public Health, share stories of treating women who suffered injuries during illegal abortions in the… Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022
After the Slap, can Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ get Oscar love? LOS ANGELES — When Will Smith took the stage Wednesday night at Westwood’s Village Theatre to introduce his new slavery thriller “Emancipation,” the nearly full house cheered and took out their phones to capture the moment. The actor had just finished striding the premiere’s red carpet, flashing his thousand-megawatt smile… Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022
My worst moment: A sweaty ‘Daily Show’ audition for John Ross Bowie John Ross Bowie is known for everything from “The Big Bang Theory,” where he played Sheldon’s nemesis Barry Kripke, to the harried dad on “Speechless,” to numerous guest roles on “The Neighborhood” and “Veep” and “Grace and Frankie” and “The Rookie.” He’s also the author of a new memoir titled… Chicago Tribune · Dec 2, 2022
White Lung: Premonition review – a blazing farewell of love and anger The punk band go full pelt for their final album, a set livid with worldly disgust and bitter humour The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2022
UCF vs Tulane American Athletic Conference Championship Prediction Game Preview UCF vs Tulane American Athletic Conference Championship game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Championship Week game on Saturday, December 3 USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2022
World Cup headlines as Gary Neville slams Aaron Ramsey's 'coward's tackle' and Gareth Bale contract clause revealed The latest news from the 2022 World Cup Wales Online · Dec 2, 2022
The Orange County Register · Dec 2, 2022 Anze Kopitar scores twice as Kings rally to beat Coyotes LOS ANGELES — After a day of reckoning on Wednesday, it was a night of resilience on Thursday, when the Los Angeles Kings surmounted a two-goal deficit and some poor puck luck to upend the Arizona Coyotes, 5-3, at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022 A loss to Utah inspired USC. Now a win over the Utes would make the Trojans champions. LOS ANGELES — The moment it dawned on Justin Dedich that this USC season was destined to be special came seven weeks ago in Salt Lake City, amid the devastation of its first and only defeat.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022 LA Mayor-elect Karen Bass' inauguration ceremony to be held Dec. 11 outside City Hall LOS ANGELES — Mayor-elect Karen Bass will hold a public inauguration on Dec. 11 outside Los Angeles City Hall, one day before she officially takes office as the first woman elected to serve in the city's top job, her campaign said Thursday.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022 LA County COVID surge raises prospect of return to indoor masking order LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus case and hospitalization rates have risen dramatically in Los Angeles County, which on Thursday reentered the medium COVID-19 community level for the first time since the end of the summer omicron wave.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 2, 2022 Anthony Davis: Lakers want to go above .500 on upcoming road trip According to Anthony Davis, the Lakers are aiming for excellence on their upcoming six-game road trip.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022 J. Brady McCollough: Inside the Rose Bowl’s tricky road to College Football Playoff expansion approval LOS ANGELES — As of Wednesday, the College Football Playoff did not have its answer after months of waiting. The Rose Bowl was still on the clock, and, accordingly, Pasadena attorney Laura Farber, the chairman of the game’s management committee, warned her opposing counsel that she would be taking lots…
Los Angeles Times · Dec 2, 2022 California set for another year of brown lawns, tight water restrictions LOS ANGELES — Californians should brace for another year of brown lawns, tight water restrictions and increased calls for conservation as state water managers Thursday warned that severely reduced allocations are once again likely in 2023.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022 Weinstein lawyer in closing: 'Tears do not make truth' An attorney for Harvey Weinstein at his Los Angeles sexual assault trial told jurors that the prosecution's case relies entirely on asking them to trust accusers who have proved they were untrustworthy
Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022 Jockey Frankie Dettori admits "new challenge" is needed as he races on in America Frankie Dettori, who turns 52 this month, will compete at Santa Anita in Los Angeles from Boxing Day, returning to the track where he first rode 35 years ago. The move was prompted by top jockey’s agent Ron Anderson
Bangkok Post · Dec 1, 2022 Kanye West kicked off Twitter for swastika post LOS ANGELES: Elon Musk kicked Kanye West off Twitter on Friday “for incitement to violence”, after the rapper posted a picture that appeared to show a swastika interlaced with a Star of David.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 1, 2022 Indie film/game studio Annapurna to launch animation division LOS ANGELES — Annapurna, the boutique film studio behind this year's "She Said," as well as acclaimed works including "Booksmart" and "If Beale Street Could Talk," is expanding with an animation division to be headed by Blue Sky Studios and Walt Disney Animation veterans Robert Baird and Andrew Millstein.