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Kanye West apologizes for antisemitic, racist remarks in WSJ ad: ‘I said and did things I deeply regret’

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, has issued a full-page ad in the Wall Street Journal apologizing for antisemitic and racist remarks he’s made in recent years. The ad appeared in the publication and is titled, “To Those I’ve Hurt.” In the lengthy message, the Grammy-award-winning artist cited Read More

Eric Dane honored at ALS gala, misses ceremony ‘due to the physical realities’ of disease

Actor Eric Dane was set to appear in person at the ALS Network’s Champions for Cures and Care gala in Pasadena on Saturday night to receive the Advocate of the Year Award. However, hours before the event, organizers revealed, “due to the physical realities of ALS, he is not well Read More

Free Tax Preparation Services Available for Irvine Residents Beginning February 3

Thursday, January 22, 2026 The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $69,000 in 2025. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified Read More

Bay Area Folk-Rock Duo, Cosmic Spin offer single ‘Messenger’ carrying hopeful message for 2026

ALAMEDA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The alternative folk-rock duo Cosmic Spin has released “Messenger,” an original song, newly re-mastered on the Pentacle Records label. The track features Bara Waters and Robert Cassard’s lush vocal harmonies, with atmospheric layers of guitars and other effects. “Messenger” is available to stream now on Read More