Year: 2025

REVIEW: Nation of Language’s ‘Dance Called Memory’ navigates sadness through indie pop

(KTLA) — It’s been five years since indie pop band Nation of Language debuted (during the pandemic, no less) with their stellar, “Introduction, Presence.” In that time, the Brooklyn-based outfit has cultivated its own sonic lane by combining a dreamy, somewhat ’80s synthscape with earthy, modern live instrumentation to create Read More

PETA activist crashes ‘Chicken Shop Date’ host’s event dressed as a giant chicken 

Amelia Dimoldenberg, known for hosting the “Chicken Shop Date” miniseries, had an event celebrating the 10th anniversary of her YouTube show disrupted by a person dressed as a giant chicken.  Dimoldenberg’s “Chicken Shop Date” show entails the British media personality interviewing guests in various fried chicken establishments across the U.K. Read More

University celebrates homecoming victory behind big effort by QB Dylan Elmer

University players and cheerleaders celebrate with students after Friday night’s victory over Glenn. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). University’s junior quarterback Dylan Elmer has been having quite a season. Friday night, he took his game to another level, passing for three touchdowns to lead the Trojans to a 34-7 Read More

PHOTOS: Garden Grove defeats Rancho Al in resumption of crosstown rivalry game

Garden Grove Argonauts running back Quentin Pacelli breaks loose for a long gain during the second quarter of Friday night’s rivalry game against Rancho Alamitos at Michael A. Monsoor Memorial Stadium. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). After a six-year interruption to their rivalry, Rancho Alamitos and Garden Read More

The Irvine Police arrested an auto burglary suspect after tracking him down in Hermosa Beach

Earlier this month, a police officer stopped a suspicious vehicle in the area of Jeffrey and Roosevelt because it displayed a damaged temporary license plate, according to the Irvine Police Department. One occupant was found to have broken glass in his pocket and gave a suspicious story about why he Read More

Nexstar lifts preemption of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

Nexstar Media Group has announced that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to its ABC affiliates beginning Friday night, effectively making Kimmel’s show available once again nationwide. “We have had discussions with executives at The Walt Disney Company and appreciate their constructive approach to addressing our concerns,” the company said in Read More

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ returns to Sinclair ABC stations

“Jimmy Kimmel Live” will return to Sinclair Broadcast Group’s ABC affiliates on Friday, the company announced on social media, ending a preemption related to the late-night host’s remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “Over the last week, we have received thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers, and community Read More

Jeezy makes history with live orchestra tour, says Vegas residency is for ‘the West Coast’

Grammy-nominated artist Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins is celebrating a major milestone. His major label debut, “Thug Motivation 101,” is celebrating its 20th anniversary. He’s been on the road celebrating this achievement with a unique experience for fans- performing his hits with a live orchestra! It’s also sold out in every city. Read More