The more you catch up with your mum, the longer she’ll live, study finds

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti appeared on ABC's Good Morning AmericaFriday to discuss the unprecedented "Safer at Home" Emergency Order that went into effect for Los Angeles, as well as the entire state of California, after midnightin an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). "I think we all fantasize that our city, our state, our country, has a protective moat.

Dreamville’s LA studio is currently shut down due to California’s statewide “stay-at-home” order in response to the coronavirus pandemic, but the label’s roster has plenty of material stashed away. Last night, Dreamville President Ibrahim Hamad shared a note on Instagram revealing a list of artists who have been keeping busy in the studio, including JID, Ari Lennox, Bas, and Spillage Village.

By Dominic Patten

Forty-six years ago, Lupe Hernandez from Bakersfield, California made a discovery that years later would prove to be life saving to people across the globe. It is reported that this Latina nursing student had the idea for hand sanitizer after realizing that alcohol in gel form could be an effective way to clean hands when in a situation where there was no access to soap and clean water.

Some of our favorite celebrities, from Reese Witherspoon to Kate Hudson, have been spotted breaking a sweat amid the mounting coronavirus panic. It’s still possible to exercise, in order to de-stress and stay healthy, while practicing social distancing.

By Ted Johnson

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Soaring above the drama? Peter Weber‘s brother, Jack Weber, had some strong opinions about runner-up Madison Prewett before The Bachelor couple called it quits.

On March 1, New York became the third state to ban single-use plastic bags, following California and Hawaii. As someone who's lived in the city for over eight years, I can cosign how common it is to spot a plastic bag, drifting through the wind (hi, )—and littering streets or getting caught in trees.

California Gov. Gavin Newsome has recommended the cancellation or delay of gatherings with more than 250 people in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus. The policy, which will be in effect at least through March, extend to concerts, conferences, sporting events and movie premieres.

By Dino-Ray Ramos

Bringing in Southern California’s festival season since 2015, CRSSD Festival has become a staple among four-on-the-floor fans from the region, and with good reason, too.

Just when it seems as if there’s no earth left for Wendy Williams to scorch, she found a fresh target: Nick Minaj.

By Anita Bennett

Destined to be remembered. Stars are continuing to pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna after the pair passed away in a tragic helicopter accident in Calabasas, California alongside seven others.