‘No Risk’ If LA Gets 2024 Olympic Games
An International Olympic Committee delegation on Friday lavished praise on Los Angeles's bid for the 2024 Games, stating that there would be "no major risk" if the city was awarded the sporting...
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Venues On Show As Olympic Officials Inspect LA Bid
Iconic venues from across Los Angeles's sporting skyline took center stage on Thursday as a team of International Olympic Committee officials scrutinized the city's bid for the 2024 Olympics. Members...
Miley Cyrus Transforms Anew With Lo-Fi Ballad
Miley Cyrus, whose young career has already undergone marked transformations, on Thursday released a lo-fi rock ballad in a departure from her previous sound. "Malibu," the first single of an album...
Dior To Show Cruise Collection In Los Angeles
The glamour of France's fashion industry hits Los Angeles Thursday as Dior lures a bevy of stars including Charlize Theron and Brie Larson to the Santa Monica mountains for its latest runway show....
Hollywood Stars, Billionaires Meet IOC Delegation
Los Angeles 2024 Olympic bid chiefs rolled out an array of stars from Hollywood, the sports world and big business in a private dinner for International Olympic Committee delegates visiting the city,...
‘Saturday Night Fever’ For LA’s Car Culture
From James Dean and the Beach Boys to "The Fast and the Furious," southern Californian pop culture is all about cars, surfing, movies and year-round sun. Yet the decades-old practice of "lowriding"...
US Women’s Football To Host Japan, Aussies, Brazil In New Event
Reigning Women's World Cup champion United States will host top-10 rivals Australia, Japan and Brazil in a new tournament this year and next, the US Soccer Federation said Wednesday. The first...
Trump Defends Sacking of FBI Chief Comey
Democratic and Republican lawmakers will be “thanking” Donald Trump for firing FBI director James Comey, the president has said. In early morning tweets, Mr Trump defended his shock decision to...
Seventeen Year Old Afia Larry Wins Belinda Baidoo Model Search Africa
Seventeen year old Afia Larry could hold back her tears when her name was mentioned as winner of the maiden edition of The Belinda Baidoo Model Search Africa(BBMSA) yesterday, Sunday, May 7. She beat...
Trump Fires FBI Chief James Comey
President Donald Trump has fired the director of the FBI over his handling of the inquiry into Hillary Clinton’s emails, the administration says. The White House shocked Washington by announcing...
I’m Not Ready For ‘Black Panther’ Fame
Many actors on the verge of the big time like to pretend they have it all worked out, that they know what to expect and are ready. Not Chadwick Boseman. The 40-year-old American actor spent more than...
Battle For 2024 Heats Up As IOC Heads To LA
A team of International Olympic Committee delegates kick off a three-day tour of Los Angeles Wednesday as the city attempts to demonstrate its readiness to stage the 2024 Olympics. With just four...
X Japan Leader, Famed For Intense Drumming, Needs Surgery
Yoshiki, the force behind Japanese rockers X Japan who is known for such intense drumming he sometimes collapses on stage, on Tuesday canceled upcoming shows to undergo urgent surgery. Yoshiki, whose...
Diddy Sued By Ex-Chef Over ‘post-Coital’ Dining
Rap mogul Diddy has been sued by a personal chef who says she worked long hours without extra pay and was made uneasy by serving meals after sex parties. Cindy Rueda sought an unspecified amount in...
Grammys To Move To New York For 60th Edition In 2018
The Grammys will move next year from Los Angeles to New York to mark the 60th edition of the music industry's premier awards, the Recording Academy announced Tuesday. The Grammys will take place on...
Afia Larry Wins Belinda Baidoo Model Search Africa
Seventeen year old Afia Larry could hold back her tears when her name was mentioned as winner of the maiden edition of The Belinda Baidoo Model Search Africa(BBMSA) yesterday, Sunday, May 7. She beat...
Warner Showcases Stunning Trailer For ‘Blade Runner 2049’
Warner Bros. released the official full-length trailer for long-anticipated sci-fi sequel "Blade Runner 2049" on Monday at an event in Los Angeles with stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. Denis...
Sinclair To Buy Tribune Media In $3.9 Bn Broadcast Deal
Sinclair Broadcast Group announced Monday a $3.9 billion deal to buy Tribune Media, in a major consolidation of local television operators in the United States. The deal gives Sinclair some 233...
Salma Mumin Named Ambassador For L.A Based Ph8 Foundation
Ghanaian actress and movie producer Salma Mumin has been signed as the official Ambassador for Los Angeles – based The Ph8 Foundation. An official document signed by Mike Angel (CEO & Founder of...
Vin Diesel Honours Paul Walker In MTV Generation Award Speech
Vin Diesel paid homage to his late friend and co-star Paul Walker as he accepted the Generation Award on behalf of The Fast and Furious franchise at the MTV Movie and TV Awards in Los Angeles Sunday....