Disneyland is dialing back a controversial tech feature that has been subtly shaping the way guests enter the park. Now, guests who would rather not hand over a “faceprint” to stroll down Main Street U.S.A. have a choice. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have rolled out special entry lanes that skip facial recognition and biometric … Read more
After nine months of judiciously installing 1,700 pieces of art in what was a barren new concrete and glass structure, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new David Geffen Galleries are finally all dressed up and ready to rock. Opening to the public Apr. 19, a slew of LACMA treasures are finally out of … Read more
Your spirits won’t be high after reading this. A growing body of research suggests a controversial, increasingly common habit in the US may be quietly damaging men’s sperm — and doubling their partners’ risk of miscarriage. “It is one of the most moveable factors right now in this country for improving fertility outcomes,” Dr. Natalie … Read more
The directive over at the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic? Don’t stop till you cut enough! Apparently in recent months, the team behind “Michael” has been slicing and dicing away at their movie, which moonwalks into theaters on April 24. Jafaar Jackson will play his uncle Michael Jackson in the new biopic “Michael.” Glen Wilson/Lionsgate Reducing … Read more
Anwar White is teaching women how to be private d–ks. Call them dong detectives, schlong sleuths, sausage Sherlocks, penis patrollers — ladies looking to get a leg up on a prospective partner’s middle leg are getting an education on the art of meat whistle measurement, thanks to the certified romance and relationship coach from Los Angeles, who’s … Read more
Scandal-plagued rapper Kanye West played his first live Los Angeles show in five years Wednesday night — strutting on top of an elaborate orb-like stage at SoFi Stadium in front of tens of thousand of fans. The 24-time Grammy winner — who in late January apologized for his previous antisemitic comments — appeared in a … Read more
movie review THE DRAMA Running time: 106 minutes. Rated R. In theaters April 3. Good thing it’s called “The Drama.” A nice name like “The Wedding” would be extremely misleading. Even “The Couple” could end up a date-night disaster. Titling this oddity “The Drama” is, at least, not a bait and switch. Still, I wouldn’t be surprised … Read more
Here’s a tip for restaurant goers. As more restaurants adopt digital payment systems that automatically suggest a gratuity option, debate has heated up over whether those tips should be calculated pre- or post-tax. The topic of tipping and proper etiquette has long been a cultural debate, but the discussion drew recent attention after a Dave … Read more
Actor Andrew Garfield is the latest celebrity to speak out against writer J.K. Rowling, arguing that watching the “Harry Potter” films is now “controversial.” Rowling has faced consistent criticism for her views on biological sex, frequently calling for the exclusion of transgender women from girls and women’s sports. During a radio interview, the actor best … Read more
American-born freestyle skier Eileen Gu is making waves online over a now-viral image of a dating profile that fans are saying belongs to her. The apparent profile is speculated to be on Raya, a members-only dating app that is used by many celebrities, and features a photo of 22-year-old Gu looking over her shoulder. “Pro … Read more
When Zoë Lescaze decided to become an expert sharpshooter, she’d never so much as picked up a handgun before. Three days and a series of visualization exercises and mantras later, the New Yorker was ready for action. But this was far from your typical woo-woo meditation session. Lescaze reached her goal using neuro-linguistic programming, or … Read more
Just in time for vacation season, the viral “airport theory” trend on social media is taking off again — and a new survey has determined which speedy airports are the best to test that theory. Airport theory is when people show up to the airport late on purpose — about just 15 minutes in advance … Read more
Draymond Green isn’t so sure Nico Harrison deserves the never-ending criticism he received for the Luka Doncic trade. The Warriors star called out NBA media members who weren’t on board with the blockbuster deal during an episode of his self-named podcast this week. “So many people crushed Nico for the reasons that he gave [for … Read more
Tommy Pham made it clear Wednesday he’s one of the many who were irked by Gavin Newsom’s recent controversial SAT score comments. On his Instagram Stories, the former Padres outfielder posted a screen grab of a clip of the California governor appearing to try to relate to a predominately Black audience by sharing with them … Read more
It appears there’s at least one joke Druski might not mind having back. The comedian appeared on “CBS Mornings” on Thursday and showed remorse for the controversial Jaxson Smith-Njigba quip he spouted while on-stage at NFL Honors in San Francisco earlier this month. “I like to mess around,” the 31-year-old said. “And sometimes you can … Read more
A year after a controversial assisted-dying device was used for the first time, its inventor says he is preparing a new version designed for two. The Sarco pod, a 3D-printed capsule that allows a user to trigger a nitrogen release, entered the global spotlight in 2024 after a 64-year-old American woman used it in Switzerland. … Read more
Matcha ado about nothing. Starbucks is kicking off the new year with its winter menu, which officially arrived at coffeehouses on Jan. 6. Say goodbye to the Creme Brulée Latte and other holiday delicacies and hello to flavors of caramel, pistachio and Dubai Chocolate. The winter menu will see the return of fan-favorites as well … Read more
The diabetes playbook just got a major update. The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) officially recognized a fifth form of the disease this year, a landmark step that comes more than 70 years after it was first identified. The move aims to shine a light on a long-overlooked condition that affects millions worldwide — but the … Read more
An appearance on Adin Ross’ livestream this week caused a world of headaches for Puka Nacua, but it doesn’t seem it’s going to hurt the Rams receiver’s bank account. The internet star said late Thursday night on yet another stream that if the NFL fines Nacua for comments he made while appearing before Ross’ cameras … Read more
Calling out NFL referees is becoming endemic amongst the Rams and their supporters. Just hours after Puka Nacua put “Thursday Night Football” officials on blast for some of their calls in Los Angeles’ 38-37 loss to the Seahawks, Matthew Stafford’s wife took to her Instagram on Friday morning to question them as well. While sharing … Read more