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Comedian Ken Flores dies at 28, remembered for his 'infectious laugh and presence' in the L.A. comedy scene
Flores, a beloved figure in L.A. stand-up, was becoming a breakout star at various comedy clubs including Hollywood's Laugh Factory, the Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv. No cause of death was ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Magic Farm review – Chloë Sevigny can’t lift flat comedy of inept Americans abroad
Sundance film festival: A farcical tale of entitled New Yorkers arriving in rural Argentina to make a docuseries is too limp and underbaked to hit its targets. A fading television host, a shady ...The Guardian - 1d -
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You review – Rose Byrne is a knockout in anxious dark comedy
Sundance film festival: The often under-utilised actor gives a monumental performance as a mother on the edge in an exhausting spiral of a movie. Last year’s toothless adaptation of Rachel ...The Guardian - 5d -
Gaming comedy Mythic Quest Season 4 debuts on January 29 on Apple TV+
Season 4 of a TV show is not something I write about very often, given my focus is video games. But Season 4 of Mythic Quest is another matter.VentureBeat - 6d -
‘I can’t handle all this emotion’: Mo Amer on using daring comedy to redefine the Palestinian experience
The first season of Mo, comedian Mo Amer’s Netflix show, was a funny, moving look at life as a Palestinian immigrant in the US – then 7 October turned everything on its head. He talks about ...The Guardian - 6d -
Deflategate 10 years later: Was it an actual scandal or an absurd comedy?
It's been 10 years since Tom Brady was accused of deflating footballs, a controversy that is one of the wilder and weirder stories in NFL lore.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 23 -
Lakers' Jeanie Buss points out similarities to new Netflix comedy
The new Netflix comedy "Running Point" has a storyline similar to Jeanie Buss' tenure as president of the Lakers.ESPN - Jan. 23 -
Dark humour for dark times: How comedy helps in Ukraine
Ukrainian stand-up comedians say humour can help people cope and raise money for the war effort.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Keke Palmer and SZA's 'One of Them Days' checks the boxes for buddy comedies
Keke Palmer says her new film with SZA continues a tradition of side-splitting Black comedies with an important message.NBC News - Jan. 21 -
Keke Palmer comedy ‘One of Them Days’ and ‘Mufasa’ in close race for No. 1
The Keke Palmer buddy comedy “One of Them Days” has opened in first place on the North American box office charts on a particularly slow Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekendABC News - Jan. 19 -
Architectural losses from the L.A. wildfires
Thousands of structures were destroyed in the Los Angeles wildfires, including some architectural and historic landmarks. "Sunday Morning" looks at some of the treasures lost.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Altadena comedy club PDA burned down, but owners say its love hasn't burned out
The 35-seat venue that was home to local comics and big acts, such as Maria Bamford, Alex Borstein and Fred Armisen, was destroyed in the Eaton fire. Owners already have plans to rebuild.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16 -
Review: Two slackers are short on rent in 'One of Them Days,' an L.A. comedy with extra moxie
The Grammy-winning musician SZA makes her screen debut in this funny, shaggy comedy about two L.A. roommates and a bad boyfriend who absconds with their cash.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 16 -
Conan O'Brien will receive the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy
Comedian and host Conan O’Brien is the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedyABC News - Jan. 16 -
How is L.A. comedy trailblazer James Adomian facing 2025? With Amtrak travel and surprising optimism
Following Adomian's YouTube special "Path of Most Resistance," released in September, his North American tour concludes Sunday, January 19 at the Irvine Improv.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 15 -
‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Celebrities who lost their homes in the L.A. fires
Multiple stars have lost their homes to the flames, which began in Pacific Palisades Jan. 7 and quickly spread to Malibu and Santa Monica.MarketWatch - Jan. 13 -
Are arsonists responsible for the L.A. wildfires?
Fire investigators are working to determine whether the Los Angeles blazes were the result of an intentional act, an accident or damaged utility lines.NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Monday Briefing: Number of Missing Rises in L.A.
Plus, how cured ham fixed an antique organ in France.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
L.A. wildfires still largely uncontained
Nearly a week since wildfires first erupted in Los Angeles County, the scope of the disaster has become shockingly clear: At least 16 deaths, more than 12,000 homes and structures destroyed, and ...CBS News - Jan. 12 -
‘I like to break the rules’: Björk on comedy, darkness and the most flamboyant tour of her career
The musician describes herself as many things: artist, introvert, activist, Scorpio, matriarch, punk, joker, optimist… We step inside the multiverse of the incomparable Björk. Björk is in Paris, ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
L.A. officials give update on Eaton Fire
Officials provided an update on the Eaton Fire burning in northeast Los Angeles County on Saturday afternoon. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she invited President-elect Donald Trump to ...CBS News - Jan. 11 -
The architecturally significant houses destroyed in L.A.'s fires
Historic landmarks by the likes of Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey and a noted Midcentury retreat by architect Ray Kappe have been lost. Here's our residential architecture list, to be updated regularly.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 11 -
USWNT camp moved to Florida due to L.A. fires
The United States women's national team's January training camp will now be held in Florida due to the Los Angeles wildfires, U.S. Soccer said on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 11 -
NBA postpones Spurs-Lakers, Hornets-Clips in L.A.
The NBA has postponed two Saturday games -- Spurs-Lakers at Crypto.com Arena and Hornets-Clippers at Intuit Dome -- due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California. The league and NBPA also ...ESPN - Jan. 11 -
L.A. Utilities’ Decisions to Keep Power On Are Scrutinized
Energy experts said the decision by utility companies serving the area not to turn off many power lines during high winds had likely increased the risk of fires.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
The Evacuation App That’s Saving Lives in the L.A. Wildfires
Government agencies were slow to adapt Genasys Protect, created by two tech industry veterans at the request of a fire chief. But the app, which guides people to safety, has proved its value.Inc. - Jan. 10 -
Crime, comedy and The Count of Monte-Cristo: French flock to cinemas … to watch homegrown films
Cinephiles and industry insiders explain why the most-watched films in 2024 were made in France. The most-watched films in French cinemas last year were a feelgood comedy featuring a cast of ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
‘Every day is 24 hours of panic to just get out the door’: Jesse Eisenberg on self-indulgence, candid aunts and his Oscar-tipped Holocaust comedy
The writer-director of A Real Pain and co-stars Kieran Culkin, Jennifer Grey and Will Sharpe talk about being overcome by generational trauma while making Oscar season’s funniest film. Jesse ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
L.A. homes reduced to ashes amid fires
Tens of thousands in Los Angeles County are living a nightmare scenario as crews battle some of the worst wildfires the area has seen in years. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston reports and Mark ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
A look at the makeshift command center for L.A. firefighters
As firefighters battle the Palisades Fire, hundreds of people are supporting them at a command center that was built in less than 24 hours. From lodging to laundry to logistics, this small city has ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Firefighters Rushed to Control Blazes Surrounding L.A.
Also, Jimmy Carter was remembered as a humanitarian and public servant. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
It Is Tearing Me Up Not to Be in L.A. Right Now
Los Angeles may have a reputation for being superficial, but it is in fact a territory that might, at any moment, upend (or even end) your life.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
L.A. fire official on new Hollywood Hills blaze
Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Margaret Stewart called the fire burning in the Hollywood Hills "very dangerous and explosive." She describes the mandatory evacuation zones and ongoing ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Classic Chris Farley Comedy Tommy Boy Getting A 4K Steelbook Blu-Ray Edition
Tommy Boy (4K steelbook) ...GameSpot - Jan. 8 -
Redick says family evacuated due to L.A. wildfires
Lakers coach JJ Redick called attention to the wildfires in the Pacific Palisades, saying his family was among those forced to evacuate.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
A Real Pain review – Jesse Eisenberg’s sauntering Holocaust tour comedy is a masterpiece
The writer, director and actor effortlessly walks a tonal tightrope in this film about Jewish American cousins on a Holocaust tour in Poland. But Kieran Culkin steals the show as the more ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
KNBC coverage of L.A. wildfires, driven by powerful winds
Watch live KNBC coverage as multiple wildfires are engulfing the Los Angeles area, prompting mandatory evacuations and leaving millions of people under red flag warnings.NBC News - Jan. 7 -
What Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias' love of wrestling taught him about building his brand in comedy
Ahead of the release of his new Netflix special, 'Legend of Fluffy,' the SoCal-bred comedian talks about his career, why he thinks he's had longevity and what comedy means to him.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 2