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Spencer Pratt announces bid for L.A. mayor on anniversary of Palisades fire
Former reality television personality Spencer Pratt, who lost his home in the Palisades fire, announced Wednesday that he is running for mayor of Los Angeles. The former star of “The Hills” has become a sharp critic of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom for their handling of Read More
Cary Elwes reveals Rob Reiner’s advice in ‘The Princess Bride,’ talks Palisades fire and new movie
“The Princess Bride” is close to 40 years old, but actor Cary Elwes can remember one of the first notes his director, Rob Reiner, gave him during filming. “Right before each take, he would say, ‘Remember to have fun,’” Elwes revealed to KTLA 5’s Melvin Robert. “I carry that with Read More
Mike Jones still has that viral phone number
It’s been over 20 years since rapper Mike Jones famously included his phone number in the lyrics of his song “Back Then.” Ask any millennial or hip-hop fan what Mike Jones (Who?) Mike Jones’ phone number is, and they will effortlessly rattle off (281) 330-8004. Those 10 digits became a Read More
Nick Reiner due in court Wednesday morning
Nick Reiner, who is charged with the murder of his parents Rob and Michelle Reiner, will be arraigned Wednesday morning. Reiner was arrested on Dec. 15 – roughly five hours after his father, a famed actor-director, and his mother, a Hollywood photographer and producer, were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home. On Dec. 16, he Read More
Megan Thee Stallion opens 1st Popeyes restaurant
Megan Thee Stallion is now Thee Entrepreneur. The Grammy-winning rapper opened up her first Popeyes franchise in Miami, Florida. To make sure customers know, a neon sign of an outline of a stallion is hung up in the restaurant’s dining area. “Prepping Thee Hot Staff before THEE OFFICIAL FIRST EVER Read More
Glancy Wine Education Foundation Announces Brandon Ford as New Fundraising Chair for 2026 Growth Strategy
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is pleased to announce Brandon Ford as the organization’s new Fundraising Chair. Having joined the GWEF Board in July 2025, just as the organization marked their 5th year anniversary, Ford steps into a dedicated role focused on expanding Read More
Mickey Rourke slams GoFundMe to fight eviction: ‘I wouldn’t ask for no f—ing charity’
Actor Mickey Rourke is slamming a GoFundMe set up to help him stay in his home after it was reported that the actor was at risk of facing eviction. On Monday, he posted a video on Instagram with his dog, Lucky, in his lap to reject the help he’s received. Read More
Studio break-in inspires SoCal producer’s freestyle ‘Crow Bars’
Just days into 2026, masked thieves broke into producer Hit-Boy’s studio. The Fontana native, whose real name is Chauncey Alexander Hollis Jr., said it happened in the wee hours on Jan. 4. “This morning, around 4 a.m., some idiots broke into my office / studio and went thru [sic] a Read More
Raging fire destroys historic Hollywood hotel: ‘120-year story ends here’
A large fire destroyed a Hollywood hotel that was over 100 years old this weekend. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a rubbish fire was reported in the 6700 block of Sunset Boulevard at 4:30 on Sunday morning. The location was the site of the Hollywood Center Motel, built Read More