Rihanna filming new music video at Los Angeles hotel – report

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Weeknd literally lit up Los Angeles with his American Music Awards performance, setting a new standard for the how-to-get-creative-with-social-distancing-during-an-awards show.Playing a pyro-loaded medley of “Your Eyes” and “Save Your Tears,” the performance started off with a solo from superstar saxist Kenny G — who performs on the song’s remix — before cutting to The Weeknd, dressed as the red-suited, busted-nose character featured in the artwork, videos and

Los Angeles recorded its 300th homicide for the year — a milestone last reached a decade ago. This year’s spike in violence in Los Angeles — including a 32% increase in shootings — comes as other major cities also grapple with similar rises in crime during the coronavirus pandemic.

Bobby Brown Jr., a son of singer Bobby Brown and a stepson of the late Whitney Houston, has been found dead in Los Angeles, Fox News has confirmed. He was 28.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“The situation in L.A. is more concerning than it’s ever been,” said Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti on Monday.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsWith 3,780 new reported cases of COVID-19, Los Angeles County breaks its own record for the highest cases in one day since the summer surge in mid-July.The Los Angeles Department of Public Health confirmed Saturday the thousands of new coronavirus cases, marking a new, grim high for the county. The latest report from the health officials also show 20 new deaths caused by COVID-19.

Los Angeles City Council members have requested that the city look into transforming the Los Angeles Convention Center into a homeless shelter, according to a report on Wednesday.  Councilman Curren Price, who introduced the motion, said the coronavirus pandemic had worsened problems for the city's homeless and elected officials needed to act, according to the Los Angeles Times.  “We’re in a panic situation along with a pandemic situation.

The Weeknd is hard at work on his new music project!

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsLos Angeles Public Health confirmed on Saturday 15 new deaths tied to the coronavirus and announced 2,418 new positive cases. The latest update from the Los Angeles county officials continues to see the upward trend in cases, marking the third consecutive day of new cases over 2,000.Saturday’s numbers see an increase from Friday’s reports where Public Health confirmed 2,065 cases.

Erik Pedersen Managing EditorNithya Raman, the former executive director Time’s Up Entertainment, has been elected to the Los Angeles City Council. Her opponent for the District 4 seat, incumbent David Ryu, conceded the race today.As of late Friday, Raman had 52.4% of the vote, beating Ryu by about 6,000 votes.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorNithya Raman has won a fiercely contested race for Los Angeles City Council, beating incumbent council member David Ryu.“The voters of district four have spoken, and I respect the outcome of this election,” Ryu said in a statement Friday.Raman won 52.5% of the vote in contrast to Ryu’s 47.5%, according to the L.A.

Video shows a wild chase in which police pursued a man in an SUV onto the runway of a Los Angeles airport as planes were preparing to take off and land nearby. It happened Friday morning at busy Van Nuys Airport.The motorist was taken into custody.

Gorillaz have shared a new music video for ‘The Valley of the Pagans’ featuring Beck for the eighth episode of season one of their audiovisual project ‘Song Machine’.The clip sees the animated gang of 2D, Murdoc, Noodle and Russel drive a souped-up lowrider “Pagan” car around a fictionalised Los Angeles, dubbed Vinewood.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorLos Angeles County’s chief science officer, Dr. Paul Simon, said that the county will report a daily coronavirus case number that tops 2,000 on Thursday, reaching a level not seen since early July.

A videographer accused Los Angeles police of targeting him and another person who were filming as unrest unfolded in the California city on Wednesday night, according to a report. Vishal Singh and Sean Beckner-Carmitchel were recording a demonstration in downtown Los Angeles, when officers from the Los Angeles Police Department took them into custody, according to the Los Angeles Times.

A 20-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department who was reported missing in August while in Mexico was killed by kidnappers, Mexican officials announced Wednesday. The LAFD said that human remains found in Mexico have been identified as 48-year-old veteran firefighter and paramedic Francisco Aguilar.  "This is a tragic outcome to a case we were hoping would end differently," Los Angeles Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas said in a statement.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorAs county health officials warned of a new rise in coronavirus cases, the Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to allow business owners to refuse service to patrons who do not wear masks or face coverings while on their premises.“Small business owners and their employees are risking their lives to stay afloat in the midst of this economic and public health crisis,” said Councilman Herb Wesson, who authored the proposed requirement in July.“Wearing a mask