LAUSD Launches Online But With Massive Testing, Tracing Push To Speed Return To Classrooms

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterAs the coronavirus pandemic forces more audiences into socially-distant gatherings, a new drive-in series in Los Angeles is launching to support local businesses and showcase diverse content.Dubbed Cinemauto, the event series will be held in L.A.’s Chinatown district.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerA Los Angeles federal court judge has decided that two songwriters who claim their lyrics were pilfered by Taylor Swift for her massive 2014 hit Shake It Off may have a case. US District Judge Michael Fitzgerald that songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler “have sufficiently alleged a protectable selection and arrangement or a sequence of creative expression” and Swift’s “use as alleged is similar enough” to survive the motion to dismiss.Hall and Butler filed

Amber Heard appears to be in a good mood while out and about with a friend in Los Angeles on Tuesday (September 1).

upcoming pop-up testing events and locations — offered in partnership with Curative and CORE — and links to where you can pre-register:September 2September 3September 4September 5September 12September 19September 26As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread, even the Hollywood community has been affected.

Greg Evans Associate Editor/Broadway CriticThe recently formed Costume Industry Coalition has launched a pandemic emergency relief campaign for New York City’s pattern makers, cutters, stitchers, tailors, milliners, hand finishers and other artisans who have seen their incomes vanish since the onset of COVID-19.The Coalition, which includes members from more than 50 New York City-area costume businesses and artisans from stage, dance, television, film, opera, cruise ships, and concerts, has set

nearly 90 minutes before calling for medical assistance.The Bronx District Attorney’s Office declined to press charges in Polanco’s death, further angering her family, who argued her death could have been prevented.According to The City, the settlement of $5.9 million is a record for the death of an inmate in custody.“This settlement will allow Layleen’s family to move forward without enduring years of protracted litigation and reliving their trauma,” David Shanies, the lawyer for Polanco’s

Winners of the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, held Sunday night at various locations throughout New York City.— Video of the year: The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights"— Artist of the year: Lady Gaga— Song of the year: Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, “Rain on Me”— Push best new artist: Doja Cat— Best collaboration: Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, “Rain on Me"— Best group: BTS— Best quarantine performance: CNCO, “MTV Unplugged at Home"— Best music video from home: Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, “Stuck with U"—

MTV might not have been able to host a big event in the Barclays Center as planned, but the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards still took place on Sunday (August 30) and we have the full winners list here!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is almost over, and one of Meghan Markle’s favorite jewelry lines is still on sale!The Duchess of Sussex is a big fan of Monica Vinader’s jewelry and wore the line’s popular rose gold Engravable Linear Friendship Bracelet during an emotional graduation speech to graduates of her high school alma mater, Immaculate Heart High School and Middle School, in June.

did happen outside at iconic locations around New York City, and they were so fun.) Below, see the complete list of 2020 MTV Video Music Awards winners: Billie Eilish – “Everything I Wanted” – Darkroom / Interscope RecordsEminem ft. Juice WRLD – “Godzilla” – Shady / Aftermath / Interscope RecordsFuture ft.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterThe 2020 MTV Video Music Awards are kicking off on Sunday, looking a little different than usual amid the coronavirus pandemic.Instead of taking place at a packed Barclays Center, artists are taking the stage in audience-less locations around New York City to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Those performers include BTS, The Black Eyed Peas, DaBaby, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Maluma with CNCO and Lady Gaga with Ariana Grande.

coronavirus decimated the 2020 music festival season, so consider Sunday’s MTV VMAs the hottest virtual concert of the year.The annual Video Music Award extravaganza is just about the closest thing to a live music event we’ll see this year — even if stars might be accepting their Moon Person trophies on the August 30th show from their homes.Previously slated to be held at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, the awards show will now be comprised of outdoor performances around New York City without big

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and one of Meghan Markle’s favorite jewelry lines is still on sale!The Duchess of Sussex is a big fan of Monica Vinader’s jewelry and wore the line’s popular rose gold Engravable Linear Friendship Bracelet during an emotional graduation speech to graduates of her high school alma mater, Immaculate Heart High School and Middle School, in June.

The Blast, the "Stand By Me" star alleged that he was exploited on the reality TV show for ratings and it has caused him "severe emotional trauma."In the lawsuit, which was filed in Los Angeles against We Tv and Think Factory Media, Corey said he was painted as a "liar" on the show. For years, Corey has spoken about being a victim of sexual abuse, and he said producers took advantage of that.

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorA Los Angeles federal judge has rejected Charter Communications’ effort to dismiss a $10 billion racial discrimination lawsuit filed against the cable giant by Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios.Judge George Wu of California’s Central District issued a ruling Friday denying Charter’s motion to dismiss.

Gigi Hadid is due to give birth to her first baby with her boyfriend Zayn Malik in September, just days away. And E! got an extensive update from a source about how the couple are spending the last stretch of her pregnancy.

Tyler Posey is speaking out after trans YouTube personality Eden the Doll and some friends were the victims of a brutal hate-crime attack in Hollywood earlier this month.