Taylor Swift fans waited in line for hours to visit her Los Angeles pop-up installation, looking for clues about her upcoming album ... Show more
Quick Glance: Courtney Love criticizes Taylor Swift and other artists
- Courtney Love described Taylor Swift as 'not important' and 'uninteresting'.
- She also criticized the music of Lana Del Rey and Beyoncé.
- Love expressed negativity towards the similarity of successful female musicians in the industry.
- She also condemned Beyoncé's music despite praising the concept of her new album.
Asna Tabassum, a Muslim valedictorian from the University of Southern California, is pushing her school to reverse their decision to cancel her commencement ... Show more www.reuters.com/world/us/university-southern-california-cancels-muslim-valedictorians-speech-citing-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: USC Valedictorian Criticizes School For Cancelling Her Speech
- USC announced Asna Tabassum as the Class of 2024 valedictorian, but the school canceled her speech.
- The cancellation was due to security concerns related to social media and the conflict in the Middle East.
- Tabassum criticized the university for the decision and felt disappointed.
- The school will not select a replacement for Tabassum at the main graduation ceremony.
‘Lord of the Rings’ star Sean Astin will be UCLA’s 2024 graduation speaker: The actor is a UCLA alum, graduating in 1997 with degrees in American literature and ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/16/lord-of-the-rings-star-sean-astin-will-be-uclas-2024-graduation-speaker/
Did you know @VanLathan was an intramural pool champion at Louisiana Tech University?
Neither did we until he told @SeanFennessey this story on @TheBigPic 's mega 1999 movie ... Show more
USC valedictorian’s grad speech is canceled: ‘The university has betrayed me’: Asna Tabassum was selected as USC valedictorian and offered a slot to speak at ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/usc-valedictorian-banned-graduation-speech
Stephen A. Smith on the GOAT debate:
"If LeBron James beats Denver and marches forward to ultimately win another chip ... Show more @FirstTake
Nikola Jokic hosted his teammates at his house to drink and watch the Lakers-Pelicans play-in game, per @HarrisonWind .
Wholesome.
NHL playoffs bracket 2024: What are the first round series in Stanley Cup playoffs?
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2024/04/19/nhl-playoffs-bracket-2024-first-round-series/73308280007/
Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
nypost.com/2024/04/11/business/in-n-out-president-lynsi-snyder-went-toe-to-toe-to-keep-menu-prices-down/
The US was getting too expensive. So this California artist relocated to France for a slower-paced life
mercurynews.com/2024/04/16/the-us-was-getting-too-expensive-so-this-california-artist-relocated-to-france-for-a-slower-paced-life/
Ye investigated for punching man he says sexually assaulted Bianca Censori: Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, is being investigated by the Los Angeles ...
nydailynews.com/2024/04/18/ye-investigated-battery-sexual-assault-bianca-censori/
Quick Glance: Noticeable Detail in New Video of Kanye's Wife
- Bianca Censori accompanied Kanye West barefoot to Disneyland this week.
- It is advised to avoid wearing shoes in public places as it may lead to injuries.
- Censori is often criticized for her unconventional clothing choices attributed to West.
- West and insiders claim that Censori's attire represents a form of 'performance art.'
Endangered California condor chicks hatched in LA: The endangered birds are part of a recovery program that aims to release them into the wild.
bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-68822316
Jontay Porter banned from NBA after gambling probe: The NBA has banned Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter after a league probe found he disclosed confidential ...
apnews.com/article/nba-jontay-porter-banned-265ad5cb703d9483347037762ee90a8f
Quick Glance: NBA Bans Jontay Porter of Raptors for Gambling Violations
- Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors was banned from the league for disclosing confidential information to bettors, limiting his participation in at least one game with the Raptors, and betting on NBA games in the G-League.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver stressed the importance of protecting the integrity of NBA competition for fans, teams, and all associated with the sport when announcing the ban.
- The investigation into Porter began in late March after sportsbooks noticed unusual betting on the reserve center's statistics in two Raptors' games, where Porter exited early in each game.
- Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games through an associate's online betting account, totaling $54,094. The total payout from these bets amounted to $76,059, resulting in a net winnings of $21,965.
Who's in 2024 NHL playoffs? Tracking standings, playoff bracket, tiebreakers, scenarios
usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2024/04/15/nhl-standings-playoff-bracket-race-tiebreakers/73326257007/
“We swept them last year. We swept them this year. They come in playing really well and hungry. They want to flip that script. Our players understand that ... Show more @HarrisonWind
NHL breaks single-season attendance mark with three days remaining: The National Hockey League single-season attendance record was broken Monday with 18 games to ...
reuters.com/sports/nhl-breaks-single-season-attendance-mark-with-three-days-remaining-2024-04-16/
Quick Glance: Record Attendance Achieved in NHL Season 2024
- The National Hockey League announced on Monday that the single-season attendance record has been broken. A total of 22,560,634 fans have watched games in the regular season through Monday, filling arenas at 97 percent capacity, surpassing the previous record of 22,436,532 from the 2022-23 season.
- For three seasons now, the league has consisted of 32 teams, including the Seattle Kraken. Games this season have been played in the 32 home arenas as well as in various stadiums worldwide, including Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Avicii Arena in Stockholm, Sweden, T-Mobile Park in Seattle, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
- A highlight was the game on February 18, where 79,690 spectators were present - the third-largest audience in NHL history, as the New York Rangers defeated the New York Islanders at MetLife Stadium 6-5 in overtime.
- The schedule still includes eight games on Tuesday, four on Wednesday, and six on Thursday to conclude the regular season.
LeBron’s Newest Teammate Isn’t an All-Star. He’s a Podcaster.: JJ Redick was a role player during his NBA career. But in the new age of sports media ...
wsj.com/sports/basketball/lebron-james-jj-redick-podcast-mind-the-game-08918bda
A leaked video of the Knicks’ recruiting pitch to LeBron James during free agency in 2010
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No charges for Los Angeles officer who shot and killed teen in dressing room: LOS ANGELES — The California Attorney General declined to file criminal charges ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/no-charges-los-angeles-officer-shot-killed-teen-dressing-room-rcna148298
Los Angeles police officer who killed girl, 14, in department store will not face charges
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/17/lapd-officer-no-charges-valentina-orellana-peralta-killing
Lakers head coach Darvin Ham had quite the response to people who said his team should intentionally lose to avoid the Denver Nuggets in the first round 😅
Via ... Show more @jovanbuha
In a partner look: Bill Gates and Paula Hurd celebrate couple premiere: Everyone can and should now see their love. Bill Gates and his new girlfriend Paula Hurd ...
n-tv.de/leute/Bill-Gates-und-Paula-Hurd-feiern-Paar-Premiere-article24874069.html
After 100 Years, Lake Tahoe Is Seeing An Old Friend: The Sandhill Crane: Sandhill cranes are returning to the Lake Tahoe basin after a century long hiatus in ...
laist.com/news/climate-environment/lake-tahoe-sandhill-cranes-return
Los Angeles officer who fatally shot 14-year-old girl in 2021 will not be charged - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/18/LAPD-officer-no-charges-Valentina-Orellana-Peralta/3311713417332/
Los Angeles Lakers at New Orleans Pelicans odds, picks and predictions: The New Orleans Pelicans welcome the Los Angeles Lakers to Smoothie King Center Tuesday ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/sports-betting/2024/04/16/los-angeles-lakers-at-new-orleans-pelicans-odds-picks-and-predictions-5/73338170007/
Did USC go too far in cancelling valedictorian speech over safety threats?: Campus administrators nationwide struggle to uphold principles of free expression ...
latimes.com/world-nation/story/2024-04-18/usc-stopped-a-valedictorian-from-speaking-due-to-safety-concerns-has-the-focus-on-campus-safety-gone-too-far
Tom strikes with attack in Emmerdale - but also 'seals' his downfall: A furious and paranoid Tom left another villager for dead.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/tom-strikes-attack-emmerdale-also-seals-downfall-20672086/
LAPD officer will not face criminal charges in killing of 14-year-old girl at store during police confrontation with suspect
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/valentina-orellana-peralta-teen-killed-no-charges/
A California retail task force uncovered a $300,000 Lego heist: Various items were stolen from popular retailers like Target and Lowe’s, but the Legos were said ...
qz.com/lego-retail-theft-ring-300k-california-arrests-made-1851409361
LeBron James — at 39 — finished the regular season averaging 25+ PTS, 8+ AST and 7+ REB per game.
Among other qualified players* ... Show more @OptaSTATS
Closure of troubled California prison won't happen before each inmate's status is reviewed
apnews.com/article/fci-dublin-california-bureau-of-prisons-1446d6fac522edeaaf0f5694f5930ccc
Blake Griffin retires after a high-flying 14-year NBA career: Blake Griffin has announced his retirement after a 14-year career that included six All-Star ...
apnews.com/article/blake-griffin-retires-lob-city-56b79eb4909e77ecc9e11edc38cd0555
Boban Marjanovic misses free throw to give Clippers fans free chicken: Rockets center Boban Marjanovic intentionally missed a free throw so Clippers fans at ...
latimes.com/sports/story/2024-04-15/boban-marjanovic-free-chickfila-missed-free-throw-clippers-fans
Swanson: No, Lakers won’t throw play-in game to avoid Nuggets: Some pundits suggest the Lakers should lose their first play-in game against New Orleans to avoid ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/15/swanson-lakers-are-not-going-to-play-stupid-games-with-the-play-in/
LAPD officer who killed teen bystander with stray bullet while she was Christmas shopping will not be charged
abcnews.go.com/US/lapd-officer-killed-teen-bystander-stray-bullet-christmas/story
Darvin Ham responds to talk about how Lakers should’ve thrown the Pelicans game to avoid playing the Nuggets:
“Just someone that got out of the insane asylum ... Show more @khobi_price
2024 NBA playoffs preview: Play-in predictions, first-round series guide: John Hollinger makes his play-in picks and previews a potentially wild first round of ...
theathletic.com/5415524/2024/04/15/nba-playoffs-preview-predictions/
Tax debt shadows Steve Garvey as he runs for Senate : Garvey, the Republican Senate hopeful and former baseball star, has amassed dozens of tax liens totaling ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/tax-debt-shadows-steve-garvey-as-he-runs-for-senate-00152699
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce seen dancing together during Bleachers’ Coachella set
independent.co.uk/life-style/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-coachella-b2528529.html
Quick Glance: Travis Kelce Surprised with Graduation at 'New Heights' Live Show After Long Study Journey
- Travis Kelce finally experienced his ceremonial graduation moment.
- During the 'New Heights' live show, the NFL player and his brother were surprised with a University of Cincinnati graduation ceremony.
- Kelce attended the university from 2008 to 2012 and obtained his degree in interdisciplinary studies in 2022.
- While Taylor Swift was not present, the athletes' parents, Donna and Ed Kelce, proudly showed their support.
Filmmaker and Coppola family matriarch Eleanor Coppola dies at 87: The documentarian was known for chronicling the movie-making process of family members Francis ...
npr.org/2024/04/13/1244620503/eleanor-coppola-dead
Quick Glance: Eleanor Coppola, Hearts of Darkness Director and Wife of Francis Ford Coppola, Dies at 87
- Eleanor Coppola, wife of Francis Ford Coppola, has passed away at the age of 87. She is best known for Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse, the groundbreaking 1991 documentary that chronicled the making of Apocalypse Now, the iconic 1979 film.
- Eleanor first met her future husband on the set of Dementia 13, Francis' feature directorial debut. Eleanor was the assistant art director on the film, and the couple soon began dating before getting married in 1963. Their children Gian-Carlo, Roman, and Sofia all entered the movie business after growing up on film sets, with Gian-Carlo tragically passing away in 1986 at the age of 22.
Judge finds L.A. officials doctored records in homeless camp cleanups: A federal judge has found that Los Angeles city officials altered evidence in a case ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-16/a-federal-judge-has-found-that-l-a-city-officials-doctored-evidence-in-a-case-over-homeless-camp-cleanups
Kawhi Leonard will get the 12th and final roster spot on Team USA for the 2024 Olympics, sources told @wojespn .
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy celebrates Earth Day with volunteer, film events
dailybreeze.com/2024/04/16/palos-verdes-peninsula-land-conservancy-celebrates-earth-day-with-volunteer-film-events/
Ohtani’s dizzying three weeks end in exoneration by authorities: At times, baseball’s biggest star seemed in danger of being tainted by a gambling scandal ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/13/business/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-details.html
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
Mike Greenberg says the Lakers should rest LeBron James and Anthony Davis tomorrow and tank vs the Pelicans 😳
(🎥 @GetUpESPN )
“Bronny’s his own man. He’s going to make his own decision and as a family, we are going to support any decision he decides to make.”
Report: NBA executive pegs Knicks as perfect trade destination for Anthony Davis: An anonymous general manager mentioned the New York Knicks as an ideal trade ...
ahnfiredigital.com/nba/lakers/report-nba-executive-pegs-knicks-as-perfect-trade-destination-for-anthony-davis/
FINAL Western Conference 1-10 standings:
1.) OKC
2.) Nuggets
3.) Wolves
4.) Clippers
5.) Mavs
6.) Suns
7.) Pelicans
8.) Lakers
9.) Kings
10.) GSW
Mayor Karen Bass urges business, philanthropic leaders to help fund homeless housing
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-15/state-of-the-city-mayor-karen-bass
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Relationship Timeline: A comprehensive timeline to all the details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship ...
thecut.com/article/taylor-swift-dating-travis-kelce.html
Austin Crute’s Rules of Karaoke Etiquette: The Greatest Hits star Austin Crute laid down the rules for karaoke. Don’t pick a sad song ...
vulture.com/article/austin-crute-karaoke-etiquette.html
O.J. Simpson's murder trial lost him the American dream: For a long time, O.J. Simpson had it all. He lived the American dream as a sports legend, movie actor ...
apnews.com/article/oj-simpson-dead-cancer-football-murder-trial-782a2c38373a695a9b12e4371ece9cf8
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Emmerdale's Tom King executes cunning plot to get rid of Vinny Dingle: Tom King (James Chase) senses Vinny is still a threat to his relationship with Belle (Eden ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/emmerdales-tom-king-executes-cunning-plot-get-rid-vinny-dingle-20648172/
NBA Play-In Game Preview: West games on Tuesday. East games on Wednesday. Eliminations on Friday
apnews.com/article/nba-playin-games-playoffs-d7db2fa1f9fae6a7302e41b47161a6eb
California offers free mental health services for kids and families with new apps. Here’s how
sacbee.com/news/california/article287519905.html
When Los Angeles voters approved an extra tax last year on home sales over $5 million, officials projected annual revenue of $700 million to help alleviate the ... Show more yhoo.it/3Q7yEbj
Why the Dodgers traded Michael Busch — and how their loss is again the Cubs' gain
foxsports.com/stories/mlb/why-the-dodgers-traded-michael-busch-and-how-their-loss-is-again-the-cubs-gain
Aspiring builders try their hand at Lego ships in San Pedro: An array of Lego pieces inspired ship builders, young and old, at a San Pedro museum on Saturday ...
dailybreeze.com/2024/04/13/aspiring-builders-try-their-hand-at-lego-ships-in-san-pedro/
Pregnant goats and newborns stolen from California dairy farm. ‘I want to give up’
sacbee.com/news/california/article287781885.html
Tyler Glasnow Says Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers Teammates Never Doubted His Innocence: Ohtani's teammates didn't doubt his innocence.
si.com/2024/04/15/tyler-glasnow-shohei-ohtani-dodgers-teammates-innocence
Splitting my year between the US and Greece, biggest differences: I spend half of every year living in sunny Los Angeles and the other half in my childhood town ...
businessinsider.com/living-in-los-angeles-us-and-athens-greece-biggest-differences-2024-4
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Cal State Fullerton alums make some moves around the MLB: Of the seven Titans on major-league Opening Day rosters, five are playing on new teams.
ocregister.com/2024/04/18/cal-state-fullerton-alums-make-some-moves-around-the-mlb/
Serena Williams 'super interested' in investing in WNBA team: The tennis legend has already invested in multiple sports ventures in Los Angeles.
sports.yahoo.com/serena-williams-super-interested-in-investing-in-wnba-team-210401493.html
O.J. Simpson's trial cast a shadow on LAPD but brought few changes: Simpson's death at age 76 has revived memories of how his case roiled the police department ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-13/oj-simpsons-trial-cast-long-shadow-on-lapd-but-brought-few-changes
Seth Jarvis leads Hurricanes past Blackhawks 4-2 for 5th straight win: Seth Jarvis scored two power-play goals in the third period, and the Carolina Hurricanes ...
apnews.com/article/hurricanes-blackhawks-score-6a92fa227e49342cd9d75be3a84450cd
I tried the $600 massage gun used by top NBA players, elite athletes—and can't imagine going back to my old routine
cnbc.com/2024/04/13/i-tried-the-600-massage-gun-used-by-top-nba-players.html
Andy Pages -- MLB Pipeline Top 100 and Dodgers No. 3 prospect -- will hit 7th and play center field in his Major League debut!
How Shohei Ohtani has handled the gambling saga: 'He's unflappable': Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers career couldn't have gotten off to a stranger start ...
foxsports.com/stories/mlb/how-shohei-ohtani-has-handled-the-gambling-saga-hes-unflappable
I tried the $600 massage gun used by top NBA players, elite athletes—and can't imagine going back to my old routine
cnbc.com/2024/04/13/i-tried-the-600-massage-gun-used-by-top-nba-players.html
Review: 'Monsters of the American Cinema' confronts grief: Christian St. Croix's 'Monsters of the American Cinema' has its Los Angeles premiere at the Matrix ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-16/review-theater-monsters-of-the-american-cinema-rogue-machine-christian-st-croix-horror
LeBron James has won both Play-In games he has played in 👑
He leads the (8) Lakers against the (7) Pelicans on Tuesday.
James Arthur Enlists Kelly Clarkson for a Soulful Duet of ‘From the Jump’: On Friday, James Arthur released a duet version of 'From the Jump' featuring ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/james-arthur-kelly-clarkson-duet-from-the-jump-1235006897/
How the O.J. Simpson trial changed public perception of criminal prosecutions: Criminal defense attorneys do not help clients get away with murder ...
oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/04/16/oj-simpson-trial-snl-weekend-update-how-criminal-prosecution-perception-changed/73335365007/
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