Read more at Los Angeles Times.
Sérgio Mendes, Brazilian band leader who helped popularize bossa nova, dies at 83
Sérgio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian band leader who helped popularize bossa nova in the '60s, died Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 83.
Date: |
-
ABC News - Entertainment
Tito Jackson, member of famed Jackson family who performed with brothers in the Jackson 5, has died at 70, his sons say
Tito Jackson, member of famed Jackson family who performed with brothers in the Jackson 5, has died at 70, his sons say12 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Brazilian Politician Upends Debate by Hitting Opponent With Chair
The stunning attack on live television is likely to reorder the race to lead São Paulo, Latin America’s largest city.2 hours ago - Brazil -
ESPN - Sports
PSG sends Mendes 'full support' after racial abuse
Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes was the target of abusive and racist comments on social media after a French league game.6 hours ago -
Wired - Tech
OpenAI Messed With the Wrong Mega-Popular Parenting Forum
Mumsnet CEO Justine Roberts spoke to WIRED about why licensing talks with OpenAI broke down and why her company is planning legal action.7 hours ago -
ABC News - Top stories
WATCH: Brazilian firefighters rescue baby marmoset from forest fire
Firefighters in Brazil rescued a baby marmoset from a forest fire in Pau Furado State Park, cradling it and giving it water out of a bottle cap.2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Jane's Addiction cancels reunion tour after on-stage altercation between band members
The remainder of the reunion tour by the original lineup of Jane’s Addiction, the group’s first in 14 years, has been canceled.57 minutes ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Green Day's SoFi Stadium show proves it's officially a classic rock band now
The veteran Bay Area punk trio brought its albums 'Dookie' and 'American Idiot' to Inglewood's SoFi Stadium on Saturday night.20 hours ago -
ABC News - World
A US delegation talks with Bangladesh's interim leader about the economy
The U_S_ Embassy in Dhaka says a delegation has met with the head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, to affirm “dedication to fostering inclusive economic growth."18 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The Crude System of Coded Messages Keeping Hamas's Leader Alive
Yahya Sinwar’s use low-tech communications has vexed Israel’s efforts to kill him.3 hours ago
More from Los Angeles Times
-
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Tito Jackson, original member of the Jackson 5, dies at 70
Tito Jackson, an original member of the family band the Jackson 5, which launched the career of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, has died at 70.3 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
Pedro Almodóvar's first book, like his movies, blends reality and fiction: 'A fragmentary autobiography'
Pedro Almodóvar's first book consists of a mix of short stories and personal essays that amount to 'a fragmentary autobiography.'9 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
The top 6 highlights of the 2024 Emmys, according to those who were there
Our correspondents on the ground at the 2024 Emmys had a front-row seat to the best moments you didn't see on TV. Here are their highlights from the awards.9 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
A ghost story about new motherhood? A TV writer's debut novel explores the female psyche
Jacquie Walters' debut, 'Dearest,' is a horror novel about new motherhood, including the demands of a breastfeeding infant, as well as how postpartum hormones affect a woman's psyche.9 hours ago -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
The Murdoch family's legal battle over a media empire: What you need to know
The Murdoch family will battle in court this month over patriarch Rupert Murdoch's plan to place eldest son Lachlan in charge of its news companies.9 hours ago