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Fred Ward, rugged character actor from ‘The Right Stuff’ and ‘Tremors,’ dies at 79

Fred Ward, the rough-hewn character actor known for his work in “The Right Stuff” and “Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins,” died Sunday at age 79.

Los Angeles Times · May 13, 2022

Golden Globes member alleges he was victim of racism, abuse at Hollywood Foreign Press Association

LOS ANGELES — Husam “Sam” Asi, a longstanding member the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, is suing the organization over a battery of claims, including sexual harassment, discrimination and breach of contract.

Los Angeles Times · May 12, 2022

Atlanta, a hip-hop mecca, reels as a favorite son faces sweeping criminal charges

For today’s generation of hip-hop fans, Young Thug is as influential and visionary as OutKast was to previous eras of rappers. His oft-imitated style — melancholy and machine-tweaked, yet melodic and flamboyant — places him right beside Future as the defining act of contemporary Southern rap. His reach goes beyond…

Los Angeles Times · May 11, 2022

In brazen attack on press, Sheriff Alex Villanueva investigates LA Times reporter who revealed cover-up

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced Tuesday his department is targeting an L.A. Times journalist in a criminal leak investigation for her reporting on the department's cover-up of an incident in which a deputy kneeled on the head of a handcuffed inmate for three minutes.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022

Biden official says US will likely see an uptick in asylum requests and immigration

LOS ANGELES — Democracy in Central America appears to be on the downslide.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2022

Harassment scandal roils Garcetti’s India bid. Here’s what we know

LOS ANGELES — For months, the sexual harassment allegations against a former top aide to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti have seeped into public view by fits and starts.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2022

Bruce Willis is not alone: Other celebrities diagnosed with aphasia

The family of Bruce Willis announced Wednesday that the actor has been diagnosed with aphasia, a neurological condition that affects a person's ability to understand and communicate with others.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022

Concerns about Bruce Willis’ declining cognitive state swirled around sets in recent years

LOS ANGELES — Just days before Bruce Willis was scheduled to turn up on the set of one of his latest action films, the director of the project sent out an urgent request: Make the movie star’s part smaller.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022

Expert predictions for the wide-open, COVID-delayed, gone-to-Vegas 2022 Grammy Awards

Well, you can bet that oddsmakers are pondering some new scenarios now.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 31, 2022

How to handle Will Smith’s slap is just one of many crises facing academy after Oscars

LOS ANGELES — If it’s true — as Denzel Washington told Will Smith moments after Smith strode onstage at the 94th Oscars and slapped Chris Rock across the face — that the devil comes for you at your highest moment, then motion picture academy officials must be wondering what Satan…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 30, 2022