'EDD' rapper faces federal charges for unemployment insurance fraud

An up and coming rapper who boasted in a YouTube music video for his song "EDD", which is about getting rich from committing unemployment benefits fraud was arrested Friday in Los Angeles on federal charges of carrying out that very scheme

John Cena marries Shay Shariatzadeh in Tampa

John Cena is officially off the market, tying the knot with his bride, Shay Shariatzadeh, in Tampa.

Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee plans to leave US if Trump wins re-election

“Dude, I swear to god if that happens then I’m coming over to visit the U.K. I’m out of here," Lee said. "I’ll go back to my motherland, go back to go Greece and get a house on one of the islands."

Film industry, movie theaters in LA struggle during pandemic

The local film industry has a long road to recovery following closures and restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet Madison Baez
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Rising star and LA native Madison Baez scored a role in the upcoming Netflix series about Selena.

Netflix ends free 30-day trial period in U.S.

Netflix has made a major change. The streaming juggernaut has ended its 30-day free trial in the US.

‘The Simpsons’ spoofs 2020 presidential election in upcoming Halloween episode

A clip from the upcoming Halloween episode of “The Simpsons” shows Homer inside a voting booth, trying to decide which candidate deserves his support.

Rapper Tory Lanez ordered to stay away from Megan Thee Stallion

Tory Lanez, who allegedly fired shots that wounded fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion, was ordered Tuesday to stay away from her while he awaits arraignment next month on felony assault and gun charges.

2020 L.A. Comic Con canceled due to coronavirus pandemic

L.A. Comic Con was officially canceled for 2020 on Tuesday, as organizers finally gave in to the realities of the coronavirus pandemic.

Rapper, social activist Killer Mike to be honored at Billboard Music Awards

Rapper and social activist Killer Mike of hip hop duo Run the Jewels will be the recipient of the inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards later this week, it was announced Monday.

Kim Kardashian West donates $1 million to the Armenia Fund

One of the world's most famous Armenian-Americans, Kim Kardashian West, announced on Instagram she has pledged $1 million to the Armenia Fund on Saturday 

'Listen. Act. Unite': 'Sesame Street' tackles racism in Zoom-like TV special

“Sesame Street” has always pressed for inclusion. Now in the wake of the national reckoning on race, it’s going further — teaching children to stand up against racism. Sesame Workshop — the nonprofit, educational organization behind “Sesame Street” — will air the half-hour anti-racist special “The Power of We” and hopes families will watch together.

Broadway shutdown extended until May 30

Fans of Broadway will have to wait a little longer for shows to resume — until at least late May.

'Doc' Antle of 'Tiger King' indicted on animal cruelty charges

A wild animal trainer featured in the popular Netflix series “Tiger King” has been indicted in Virginia on animal cruelty and wildlife trafficking charges.

AMC Theatres reopens dine-in location in Thousand Oaks

AMC reopened its dine-in services at its movie theatre in Thousand Oaks on Friday following a recent approval by Ventura County under the county's newest health officer order.