Zac Efron to host a special interview with Denis Hayes on Earth Day

Oakland, California, in recent years has been the setting of a number of bold, stylistically distinctive takes on race, African American identity and social conditioning, from the searing tragedy of Fruitvale Station through the hip-hop swagger of Blindspotting to the gonzo satire of Sorry to Bother You. That makes Black Panther co-writer Joe Robert Cole's reflection on the vicious cycle of gang culture and its toll on families an earnest but unrewarding disappointment.

Ashton Sanders, from "Moonlight," proves again that he's a lyrical actor of disenfranchised despair in the unusually authentic tale of an aspiring rapper in Oakland who gets caught up in the thug life.

The Terminator star and former governor of California appeared onscreen with the two animals as he fed them carrots and oatmeal cookies.

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced during his daily COVID-19 press conference Thursday, that he had signed an executive order that severely limits debt collectors the ability to garnish stimulus checks. However, the he said that his order does not apply to those who owe child support or alimony. The Governor also noted that that 21 out of the state’s 24 largest loan servicers will offer a 90-day forbearance on student loan debt, which will impact over 1.1 million Californians.

To mark Earth Day, former President  Barack Obama  shared a beautiful picture of a throwback hike with daughter  Malia  during the family visit to Yosemite Park in 2016. In the stunning picture we can see father and daughter framed by the most incredible scenery. Malia and  Sasha ’s dad smiles at his eldest daughter as the pair chat on the top of a mountain in the middle of the nature haven in California’s Sierra Nevada.

Ryan Seacrest is putting a piece of history to good use! The 45-year-old longtime host took to Instagram on Wednesday to reveal that he'll be using the show's original judges' desk during its upcoming at-home, live episodes, which he'll host from California.

Ryan Seacrest is putting a piece of history to good use! The 45-year-old longtime host took to Instagram on Wednesday to reveal that he'll be using the show's original judges' desk during its upcoming at-home, live episodes, which he'll host from California.

Kate Beckinsale has hit back at a troll who accused her of getting Botox.

For a third straight day, L.A. County has reported a record number of deaths from COVID-19.

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By David Robb

Every spring for the past three years, investors have flocked to NeueHouse in Los Angeles for an early glimpse of the 10 startups that the Techstars Music accelerator program is betting on to disrupt the music industry.But this year, with such gatherings on hold in California as the world works to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, Techstars Music is partnering with Billboard to host its invite-only “demo day” online instead.Billboard will broadcast the 90-minute event May 5 at 1 p.m.

By David Robb

By David Robb

Although Travis Scott works with a wide array of producers, he maintains a much smaller circle of collaborators whose hands touch nearly every track. Alongside Mike Dean is 32-year-old CA$HPASSION, aka Jimmy Cash. The California native has been Travis' go-to recording engineer since the Owl Pharaoh days, and has seen the Houston rapper grow from an exciting upstart to one of hip-hop’s biggest names.