Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are world travelers.
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Lily Moayeri Gorillaz used their tour stop in Los Angeles not only to play a packed show at the city’s Kia Forum but also to hold a special advance listening session for their new album, the provocatively titled “Cracker Island,” set for release on February 24, 2023. Gorillaz albums are always filled with guests, and the Damon Albarn-helmed group reeled in a grip of musical stars to join them on stage at the Forum on Friday night: Namely Beck, Tame Impala and Thundercat, who are among the features on “Cracker Island” — along with Stevie Nicks and Bad Bunny, both of whom were on tour elsewhere (more about the latter shortly). Beck, dressed like the best man at a wedding circa 1977, turned up once for “The Valley of the Pagans” from his 2020 collaboration with the group, and again for the first-ever unveiling of his song from “Cracker Island,” “Possession Island.” Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker sang alongside Albarn on the already-released single, “New Gold,” accompanied by Bootie Brown, and Thundercat smoothly slid on stage for their rendition of the album’s title track.
It wasn’t just about “Cracker Island,” however, as De La Soul bounced in for “Feel Good Inc.,” Fatoumata Diawara graced the stage for “Désolé” and Schoolboy Q showed up for “Pac-Man,” a first-time appearance for the rapper with Gorillaz. Two nights prior, Del Tha Funky Homosapien joined the group in San Francisco for “Rock the House.” This appearance was particularly momentous as Del sustained serious injuries in 2018 while performing “Clint Eastwood” during the Gorillaz’s set at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival. That accident fractured his rib which punctured a lung, and he has not performed since. For the Kia Forum show, Del performed “Rock the House” and the
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are world travelers.
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in the beating death of a Los Angeles liquor store clerk and authorities seeking three other suspects. Steven Reyes, 68, was killed on Oct. 6 following a robbery outside Tony’s Market in the Highland Park neighborhood.
President Biden will attend a big-ticket fundraiser for House Democrats Thursday evening alongside Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., in Los Angeles. Tickets for the high-profile Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee event start at $5,000, with the top-spending attendees shelling out a whopping $50,000 per head, according to a Deadline report. Though the hosts of the event remain unknown, the fundraiser will be held in Brentwood, one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Los Angeles and home to some of Hollywood’s biggest names including Gwyneth Paltrow, Lebron James and Tom Brady. The fundraiser is part of Biden’s four-day-long western U.S.
UPDATED with sentencing: Eric Kay, the Los Angeles Angels communication director who earlier this year was convicted of distributing a controlled substance that caused the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs in 2019, was sentenced to 22 years in federal prison Tuesday.
Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin called on fellow council members Nury Martinez and Kevin de Leon to resign after the revelation of a leaked audio in which Martinez makes racist remarks about Bonin’s son.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are back in Los Angeles.
Kim Kardashian is enjoying a football game with her son Saint West!
Sasha Urban editor Supporters turned out in droves for the 2022 Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles Gala on Saturday night. Celebrities from Chris Pine to Jimmy Kimmel showed up to honor the hospital’s lifesaving work, dance the night away and, of course, enjoy a one-night-only performance from Justin Timberlake. Held at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica and hosted by Pine and his father Robert Pine, the celebration was the hospital’s first in-person gala since 2018, after the 2020 event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. CHLA CEO Paul S. Viviano told reporters on the red carpet that it was the biggest night the hospital has ever had. “It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to have it,” Viviano said of the annual celebration. “Here we are back in full force and this will be biggest crowd that we’ve ever had and we’ll raise more money tonight than we ever have.”
her incredible fashion style! The Hollywood actress was recently spotted attending a star-studded Lacoste event in Los Angeles, also attended by Natalia Bryant, and it seems this was the perfect opportunity for her to get creative with her looks.The 24-year-old star was photographed with a see-through red lace bralette, paired with a mid-rise mini skirt in a similar shade of red. Paris wore red leather combat boots and accessorized the look with an orange leather backpack, a long trench coat in orange tied around her hips, and a number of golden earrings, bracelets and rings.Her hair and makeup absolutely complimented the look, with red double-winged red liner, and an orange-toned blush.
The body of a woman was found Thursday inside a clothing donation box near Los Angeles, authorities said. The unidentified woman climbed into the box in Santa Clarita and was reported around 10 a.m. near the intersection of Orchard Village Road and Lyons Avenue., the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said, Fox Los Angeles reported.
Cardi B shared a special moment with fellow artist Bad Bunny during his latest concert in Los Angeles, after the singer decided to bring Cardi to the stage for a surprise performance, making the crowd go wild, as she sang her hit song ‘Bodak Yellow’ and ‘I Like It’ featuring Bad Bunny.Cardi praised the singer for his success following the show. “I was just at this stadium for the super bowl not long ago,” she tweeted.
Thania Garcia With only one more show left on the docket, Bad Bunny has just about finished the North American leg of his “World’s Hottest Tour.” That title has certainly lived up to its promise, as the Puerto Rican phenom achieved the top-grossing tour of August with this trek, consisting of several stops in the country’s biggest venues. Last night, he pulled out all the stops for the first of two back-to-back shows at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. He brought out several guests — including the reggaeton pioneer Ivy Queen, who played a medley of her hottest hits — and declared his love for L.A., inciting cheers throughout the night with: “¡Los Latinos in L.A., que se sienta!”
For the Los Angeles Angels, 2023 will bring one more year of “Sho-Time.”
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Actors’ Equity has endorsed Karen Bass for mayor of Los Angeles, marking the first time the union’s National Council has ever voted to endorse an L.A. mayoral candidate. The 51,000-member union has more than 7,000 living in Los Angeles. If elected, Bass would be the city’s first female mayor. Polls show her leading real estate developer Rick Caruso.
NME about the challenges they faced as they brought the Mediterranean festival statesideAlfonso Lanza, co-director of Primavera Sound, has spoken with NME about bringing the Barcelona music festival stateside, the biggest challenges they faced coordinating the festival in the US, and what he’s most excited about for Primavera’s first Los Angeles edition.Primavera first announced they’d be bringing the festival from Spain to the US back in 2019. However, both the 2020 and 2021 festivals were cancelled due to coronavirus-enforced restrictions.
A California vibe. There are many reasons why MAMA Shelter has become one of the hottest rooftops in Los Angeles. It’s colorful, a cool hangout spot day and night, and it’s got one of the best views of the city.
Eric Christian Olsen is soaking up the sun this weekend!