Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series “The Wire” and “Veep” and in the films of Spike Lee, died Tuesday.
Movie star behind $60K in rent facing eviction from California home
Famous for his tough-guy persona onscreen, 73-year-old actor Mickey Rourke is nearly $60,000 behind on rent and facing eviction, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court Monday. Rourke, whose real name is Philip Andre Rourke Jr., was served a notice on Dec. 18 giving him three days Read More
KTLA brings you Coast-to-Coast Countdown to 2026 live on New Year’s Eve
Sip some “Red Red Wine” and “Come Sail Away” into 2026 as KTLA 5 brings you the ultimate New Year’s Eve celebration. Coast-to-Coast Countdown to 2026 airs live from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. PT on KTLA 5, KTLA+, and KTLA.com, uniting viewers nationwide for an unforgettable night of music, Read More
Actor Ian Ziering sued over Hollywood Boulevard brawl with bikers
Video above: KTLA coverage of the incident from early 2024. “Beverly Hills 90210” actor Ian Ziering is facing a lawsuit over a brawl he had with a group of motorbike riders on New Year’s Eve in 2023. The suit stems from an incident that occurred in Hollywood on Dec. 31, Read More
Watch the Rose Parade Band Cam streaming live
KTLA is pleased to once again offer viewers an exclusive live view of the marching bands during the 137th Rose Parade presented by Honda on Jan. 1, 2026. The Band Cam provides an unedited, unnarrated stream of the bands with synchronized audio as they make their way down the 5.5-mile Read More
Beyoncé hits a new high note as she officially becomes a billionaire
Beyoncé now becomes the fifth musician to hold that title, joining husband Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift.
Reports: D4vd ‘likely’ to be indicted for murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
According to TMZ, D4vd will “likely” be indicted in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered remains were found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the singer in September. The news was reported by TMZ on Monday morning. The outlet cited sources familiar with the matter Read More
Beloved Los Angeles-area movie theater closes for good
Sunday marked the final act for a once-thriving movie theater that will soon be demolished as part of a major redevelopment plan for the upscale Calabasas Commons shopping center. “It has been our pride and pleasure to serve the Calabasas community,” management shared on social media, announcing its last day Read More
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65.