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The knockout phase of the 2026 FIFA World Cup began in Los Angeles, where co-hosts Canada defeated South Africa 1-0 in a matchup of two teams reaching the knockout rounds for the first time. Canada, managed by American-born coach Jesse Marsch, advanced as Group B runners-up behind Switzerland. South Africa, known as Bafana Bafana, made […]
The Roots Picnic Experience, billed as “A Great Night in Hip Hop,” brought The Roots and Nas to the Hollywood Bowl Arena on Saturday night, closing out the BETX FanFest programming ahead of Sunday’s BET Awards ceremony. The event is part of BET Experience’s annual Culture’s Biggest Week in Los Angeles, which included a celebrity […]
BET Experience FanFest opened on Thursday, June 25, at the Beehive in Los Angeles, kicking off three days of immersive fan programming at the heart of Culture’s Biggest Week. The Celebrity Basketball Game launched the festivities at USC Galen Center, with FanFest continuing Friday and Saturday at the Beehive featuring live performances, celebrity panels, interactive […]
Uber is piloting a “Women’s Preferences” feature in LA, San Francisco, and Detroit, letting women riders and drivers choose same-gender matches. Aimed at boosting safety and comfort, the feature builds on similar efforts in 40+ countries. Women must verify their gender to use it. Uber announces Womens Preferences in US cities for female rider safety
Federal authorities have charged seven individuals in what is believed to be the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history—stealing $100 million in gems and luxury items from an armored truck in July 2022. The suspects allegedly tailed the truck 300 miles from a San Francisco-area jewelry show to a rest stop north of Los Angeles, […]
Eugene “Big U” Henley, a known hip-hop industry figure and alleged leader of the Rollin’ 60s Crips, has been indicted in a sweeping RICO case. Federal prosecutors accuse him of running a criminal enterprise involved in murder, fraud, extortion, and racketeering. The 107-page indictment alleges Henley extorted athletes and celebrities like Draymond Green and Shaquille […]
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated Black talent with historic wins and unforgettable performances. While few Oscars were awarded to Black entertainers, stars like Cynthia Erivo, Doja Cat, and Queen Latifah made a lasting impact on stage. Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for his work on Wicked, […]
Vanessa Bryant, founder of the Mamba & Mambacita Sports Foundation, stepped up to support Los Angeles residents impacted by recent devastating wildfires. During the LA Strong Essentials Distribution on January 17 at BMO Stadium, Bryant donated 8,000 pieces of clothing and sneakers to families who had to evacuate their homes. In an Instagram post, Bryant […]
Avise Parsons, actress in Haus of Vicious, recounts her traumatic experience escaping the 2025 Eaton Fire, which ravaged Altadena, California. The fire, one of the most destructive wildfires in California’s history, burned over 14,000 acres, claimed 16 lives, and caused an estimated $10 billion in damages. Parsons evacuated with only her birth certificate and a […]
An intruder broke into rapper Kid Cudi’s Los Angeles home on January 15, indulging in a bizarre spree that included using the bathroom, taking a shower, and raiding the kitchen for food. The suspect, believed to be homeless, was caught on the home’s security cameras and discovered shirtless in the kitchen around 5 p.m. Authorities […]
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