35th Santa Barbara International Film Festival set to kick off with big Hollywood names

For over three decades, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) has attracted some of the biggest names in Hollywood, and it's about to continue that cinematic tradition when it turns on the spotlights on Jan. 15, 2020.

Legendary radio personality Don Imus dead at 79

Legendary radio broadcaster Don Imus has died, a representative confirmed Friday. He was 79 years old.

Los Angeles prosecutors reviewing 8 cases against Weinstein

Prosecutors in Los Angeles are reviewing eight cases accusing disgraced film mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, an official said Thursday.

The best New Year's Eve and holiday events in SoCal

Here is our list of the best holiday and New Year's Eve events that you don't want to miss around Southern California.

Kwanzaa begins today; celebration set for Pasadena Friday

The seven-day African American festival of Kwanzaa begins Thursday with the theme of "Living Kwanzaa and the Seven Principles: An All-Seasons Celebration and Practice of the Good."

Allee Willis, songwriter famous for 'Friends' theme, dies at 72

Allee Willis, who wrote the iconic theme song to the TV show "Friends'' and co-wrote the Earth, Wind & Fire classics "September'' and "Boogie Wonderland,'' died on Christmas Eve in Los Angeles at the age of 72, it was announced today.

VIDEO: Rapper Blueface faces backlash after throwing bags of cash to homeless on Skid Row

Rapper Blueface was recorded on Monday standing on top of an SUV while throwing wads of cash to those less fortunate in the heart of L.A.'s Skid Row. His actions received mixed reviews from the public on social media. Some saw it as an act of giving back, while others found it to be demeaning and dehumanizing. 

Actress drops suit over eyebrow pencil in shade called Brooke S

Brooke Shields dropped her lawsuit alleging a cosmetic company and a group of retailers were selling an eyebrow pencil in ashade called the "Brooke S." without her permission, court papers obtained Monday show.

8-year-old boy earns estimated $26 million reviewing toys on YouTube

Ryan Kaji of Ryan's World has earned the top spot on Forbes' annual list of highest paid YouTube stars for two years in a row.

Huge night for Star Wars fans as final chapter in saga premieres
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Monday is a huge night for Star Wars fans as the final chapter in the Star Wars saga, "The Rise of Skywalker," premieres in Hollywood. Hundreds have been camped out in full force for a glimpse of their favorite stars.

Hallmark Channel under fire for banning wedding ads
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The Hallmark Channel is not feeling the love after banning several ads featuring same-sex couples getting married. Leah Uko is at an event called "Christmasland" in Highland Park to see whether Hallmark's decision is putting a damper on the holiday.