Barbie is launching its first doll with Down syndrome in an effort to help more children find a toy that represents themselves. The doll is a part of this year’s Barbie Fashionistas lineup. To ensure accuracy, Barbie worked closely with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). The organization helped the Read More
Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor, and activist has died at 96 years old at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Belafonte’s longtime spokesman, Ken Sunshine told The New York Times that the cause of death was congestive heart failure. Dubbed the King of Calypso, Belafonte was Read More
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE in association with Gare St. Lazare Ireland and the Rubicon Theatre Company present the Rolling Southern California Premiere of FALINE ENGLAND, SORCHA FOX, CONOR LOVETT & JOE SPANO starring in THE REALISTIC JONESES Written by Will Eno Directed by Judy Hegarty-Lovett LIMITED ENGAGEMENT BEGINS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Read More
For 20 years, Gregg Donovan, aka. the “Hollywood Ambassador,” has been greeting tourists on the Walk of Fame in front of the famous theaters, museums, shops and restaurants. Lately, however, he says business has slowed because people are fearful for their safety. “It’s gone from bad to worse,” Donovan told Read More
About a month remains before the California Coastal Commission closes the window for middle school and high school students to participate in the state agency’s latest edition of the Climate Video Challenge. The Coastal Commission is calling on California’s student filmmakers to make a short video that answers the question Read More
The life of boxing legend George Foreman hits the big screen this week. The two-time heavyweight champion had to pull back the layers to let fans into his personal life, something he never really did before. “I had my big walls around my home, tinted glass in new cars, sunglasses. Read More
Over the weekend, Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies held a blockbuster auction called “Hollywood Classy and Contemporary.” The two-day event auctioned over 1,400 artifacts from some of the greatest films of the Silent Era, the Golden Age of Hollywood and some newer films. The genres span from Sci-Fi, action, Read More
Monday, April 24, 2023 The City of Irvine is hosting two Memorial Day events to honor and remember the sacrifice of fallen American service members: the Northwood Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Colonel Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park on Read More
Monday, April 24, 2023 The University of California, Irvine is partnering with the City of Irvine to host City of Irvine Day at Anteater Ballpark on May 6. Residents are invited to watch the UCI baseball team take on the University of Hawaii while celebrating the relationship between the City Read More
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U2 is familiar with rocking out in major sporting arenas and stadiums, but the legendary band will soon hit the stage to create a new immersive concert experience inside a high-tech, globe-shaped venue in Las Vegas. Live Nation and Sphere Entertainment announced Monday the dates for Read More
