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Sherman Library and Gardens in Corona del Mar Unveils Community Mural Installation

Sherman Library & Gardens is known for its artistic and rich variety of flowers and plants. Now, thanks to the generosity of Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, City of Newport Beach and Mayor Pro Tem Lauren Kleiman, art has bloomed beyond Sherman’s garden walls. It was a rain or shine Read More

Remembering Jim Self and Ted Smith: Pacific Symphony Loses Two of Its Brightest Lights

Pacific Symphony has lost two of its brightest lights: tubist Jim Self and ardent supporter Ted Smith. According to Pacific Symphony President and CEO John Forsyte, longtime principal tubist and composer Jim Self has died. “Jim’s artistry and big heart defined Pacific Symphony for close to four decades,” said Forsyte. Read More

Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Coast to Transform into St. Regis Estate in 2027

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts has unveiled St. Regis Estates, an ultra-exclusive brand expression reserved for legacy-rich, leisure-led estates—rarified hotels defined by significant history, expansive grounds, and extraordinary amenities. Born from a rising desire for privacy, authenticity, and a deeper emotional connection to place, St. Regis Estates brings the House Read More

White House uses Sabrina Carpenter ‘SNL’ clip after she objects to ICE song use

The White House on Friday posted a video of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests spliced with an altered clip of pop musician Sabrina Carpenter on “Saturday Night Live,” days after using one of her songs in a similar video. The video, pulled from her Oct. 18 appearance on SNL, Read More

What Netflix’s $82.7B Warner Bros. deal means for HBO, theaters and streaming

A day after Netflix agreed to buy Warner Bros. in a blockbuster deal valued at $82.7 billion, widespread concerns from unions, analysts and lawmakers continue to raise questions about whether the merger could reshape Hollywood, increase consumer prices and face significant antitrust pushback. The Los Angeles Times reports that the Read More

Stanley Simmons: Sons of ‘Kiss’ rockers continue dads’ legacy

They call themselves “Stanley Simmons.” It’s a combination of their names, from their rockstar fathers Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. But their debut single proves they’re carrying on the family legacy far more than what’s in a name. We caught up with Nick Simmons and Evan Stanley for an exclusive Read More

Hilary Duff announces Valentine’s weekend Las Vegas residency

Hilary Duff is trading the red carpet for the Strip this upcoming Valentine’s weekend. The pop star and actress announced she’ll take over Voltaire at The Venetian Resort for three intimate nights, Feb. 13 through Feb. 15, capping off her 2026 “Small Rooms, Big Nerves” mini tour.  On Instagram, she Read More

Altadena’s Christmas Tree Lane lights up again this weekend after a year of recovery

Altadena is preparing to welcome the community back to Christmas Tree Lane this weekend, marking the full return of the century-old tradition nearly a year after January’s wildfires scorched parts of the foothill community. Organizers announced the comeback in an Instagram post earlier this year, inviting residents to the December Read More