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Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs dies in Los Angeles after illness at age 87

Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs has died, at the age of 87

The Independent UK · Aug 22

California's Economy Runs on Latino Labor. Its Paychecks Still Don't Reflect That

UCLA's LPPI finds Latinos are 39% of California's workforce but earn the least of any group, with Los Angeles County hit hardest on pay and housing.

Latin Times · Aug 22

MacKenzie Scott donated two Beverly Hills homes she bought with ex-husband Jeff Bezos; the $55 million gift helped fund affordable housing in Los Angeles

In a remarkable act of philanthropy, billionaire MacKenzie Scott donated two luxurious Beverly Hills residences worth $55 million to the California Community Foundation in 2022. The foundation intends to sell these homes and allocate the proceeds towards affordable housing projects, particularly benefiting Los Angeles County. Additionally, some funds will support…

The Economic Times · Aug 21

Add to playlist: the righteous jangle and snaking melodies of Jawdropped and the week’s best new tracks

The LA-based powerpop project’s triumphant debut is a celebration of low-stakes creativity in the slacker-skater tradition

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

“She was a bit nervous at first. She just sat down and she sang. I directed her. I wanted her to improvise”: How Lana Del Rey collaborated with movie maker Baz Luhrmann to create one of her most hauntingly beautiful songs

The director said her song was perfect – although his first choice had been Prince

MusicRadar · Aug 21

Strangers in their own land: Mexicans deported from Trump’s America find refuge in ‘Little LA’

With plentiful jobs and community support, one Mexico City neighbourhood has become a haven for those who have lived much of their lives in the US

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Lil Durk Trial Begins: Rapper Faces Life in Prison in Explosive Case Prosecutors Say Involves Alleged Hit Plot

Rapper Lil Durk's federal trial for an alleged murder-for-hire plot against Quando Rondo has begun in Los Angeles. Prosecutors claim the attack was retaliation for King Von's death.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

H Is for Hawk to Doctor Strange: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Claire Foy finds a winged companion in an incredibly moving drama, plus Benedict Cumberbatch’s magical psychedelic spectacle from Marvel

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21

Second polling firm admits to fabricating data after fake survey rocks LA mayor’s race

Pollster TPSI admits it changed responses from voters supporting Jay Collins to indicate greater support for James Fishback

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Why La La Land Was Actually ‘One Of The Worst Pitches’ Its Producer Ever Heard

Here's to the fools who dream!

Cinemablend · Aug 20