‘LA is not film friendly’: how Hollywood’s woes became a political cudgel in mayoral race Troubled Baywatch reboot production echoes film-making woes in a city best known for its movie and TV industry The Guardian - US · May 21
Trump Insists Jesus Christ Counting Ballots Would Prove He Defeated Democrats in California Election President Trump claims only divine intervention could have secured him a win in California, criticising the state's electoral system despite certified results showing no evidence of fraud. International Business Times UK · May 20
WATCH: Trump Says He Would Have Won California if 'Jesus Christ Had Come Down' to Count Votes "Very hard to win, because the elections are very dishonest. If we had Jesus Christ come down and count the votes, I would have won California, because I do great with Hispanics. But it's a rigged vote," Trump said. Latin Times · May 20
In the Race to Represent L.A., Black Views Matter The discussion missing from the primary campaign is how — and whether — Mayor Karen Bass has benefited L.A.’s Black community. Capital & Main · May 19
Spencer Pratt threatens to leave Los Angeles, but why? TV star Spencer Pratt has warned that he could soon leave Los Angeles. BANG Premier · May 19
Critics Slam Donald Trump Over 'Most Corrupt Scheme of His Presidency' After Secret $1.8 Billion DOJ Settlement A $1.8 billion settlement involving Trump and the DOJ has sparked criticism, with opponents claiming it misuses taxpayer funds, benefits his allies International Business Times UK · May 19
Spencer Pratt fires back after reporter questions his Los Angeles residency IN FULL The Independent UK · May 18
LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt loses it after journalist points out he lives in Santa Barbara ‘This is why you only have goblins running everything,’ said the former ‘The Hills’ star The Independent UK · May 18
MAGA's return to reality TV is bad sign Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt are chasing cameras to bypass scrutiny Salon · May 18
Reality Star Turned LA Mayoral Candidate Spencer Pratt Reveals 2012 $10M Apocalypse Spending Panic Spencer Pratt's extravagant spending during the 2012 apocalypse scare resurfaces as he campaigns for Los Angeles mayor, sparking public interest International Business Times UK · May 18
Spencer Pratt Blasted for LA's Mayoral Race Over Violent AI Campaigns, Reality TV Electoral and Physical Abuse Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral campaign is marked by celebrity feuds, AI-generated attack ads, and personal controversies, raising concerns about the spectacle overshadowing serious political discourse. International Business Times UK · May 18
Chelsea Handler, Spencer Pratt Feud: The Hills Star Exposes Comedian's Epstein Past After She Slams His LA Mayoral Campaign Chelsea Handler criticises Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral bid, citing his lack of experience. Pratt responds by highlighting Handler's past connection to Jeffrey Epstein, intensifying their public feud. International Business Times UK · May 17
Spencer Pratt was a noughties reality TV villain. Can he convince Los Angeles to make him mayor? The Hills’ antagonist is running on a platform decrying ‘drug zombies’ and the city’s response to the 2025 wildfires The Guardian - US · May 16
MAGA-endorsed LA mayoral candidate built his campaign around living in a trailer after the fires. A hotel bill just blew the whole thing up The optics just got a lot worse. We Got This Covered · May 15
The Guardian - US · May 15 A billionaire, a taco, reality TV: the top 4 attack lines in California’s elections With the primary election less than three weeks away, the gubernatorial and mayoral races have taken a fiery turn
International Business Times UK · May 15 Spencer Pratt Will Make LA Mayoral Race a Reality Show, Sources Say 'The Cameras Will Keep Filming' Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign will be filmed as a reality show, continuing even if he wins. This blurs the line between governance and entertainment, reflecting a shift in media culture.
BANG Premier · May 15 Spencer Pratt denies Mayoral bid reality show report Spencer Pratt, the former star of The Hills, is in the running for the position of Mayor of Los Angeles alongside current Mayor Karen Bass and Councilwoman Nithya Raman.
The Independent UK · May 13 LA mayoral hopeful and reality star Spencer Pratt claimed he was living in a trailer after wildfires. He was actually at the Hotel Bel-Air Pratt later confirmed he spent time at the hotel, but said he doesn’t consider himself to ‘live anywhere’ until his Palisades home is rebuilt
The Independent UK · May 13 Spencer Pratt’s unlikely journey from reality villain to Republican LA mayor hopeful Pratt's goal is to turn the chatter into a ticket to a November runoff against Bass
International Business Times UK · May 12 Is Spencer Pratt Republican or a Democrat? Former 'The Hills' Star Runs for Mayor of LA Spencer Pratt, ex-reality star, counters 'MAGA Republican' label in his Los Angeles mayoral campaign, emphasising his non-partisan approach and local focus.
Reason · May 11 Gavin Newsom's Free Diaper Disaster Plus: AOC attacks billionaires, Trump heads into Xi talks weakened by the Iran conflict, and redistricting battles escalate nationwide
Axios · May 8 California dysfunction puts backlash on the ballot Years of visible dysfunction have hollowed out Democrats' case for competent leadership.
The Independent UK · May 8 Federal drug raid near downtown Los Angeles spotlights public safety concerns during mayor's race A major federal raid around a park near downtown Los Angeles known for homeless encampments and out-in-the-open drug use came just as voters began selecting their next mayor
The Mary Sue · May 7 Why Is Spencer Pratt (Yes, That Spencer Pratt) Running for Office in Los Angeles? Spencer Pratt is running for Mayor of Los Angeles for one reason only, to help entrench regressive policy in one of the biggest cities in America. The former star of The Hills has become a big talking point for people outside of California as his mayoral campaign has brought eyeballs.…
The Guardian - US · May 7 LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt reposts scathing AI-generated ad Viral video launches a day before Pratt is set to debate mayor Karen Bass and city council member Nithya Raman