The West Coast is taking the lead, one irresistible pastry at a time. Food & Wine’s 2026 roundup of America’s best pastry cities crowns Los Angeles as the champion, highlighting a scene that rises above the rest. BadAsh Bakes in Pasadena steals the spotlight, known for its crave-worthy, often sold-out cinnamon rolls in flavors like … Read more
Lauren Betts’ feet helped UCLA win its first-ever NCAA women’s basketball championship on Sunday. Now, she’s hoping they might just land her a spot on a prestigious TV competition show. Betts, who went viral last month for a choreographed routine she and two of her teammates consistently hit throughout the Bruins’ run to the 2026 … 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
Weeks after Noma’s world-famous chef René Redzepi announced he was “stepping away” from the restaurant amid a series of scandals, a Los Angeles shop selling the eatery’s pricey sauces and other fare will debut. The first-ever US-based Noma Projects store plans to set up shop in Silverlake, just down the road from where the Michelin-starred … Read more
Dubbed the “Ketamine Queen,” Jasveen Sangha lived fast — and spent even faster. The 42-year-old dual British-American citizen was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for her role in the death of “Friends” star Matthew Perry — but long before her arrest, Sangha was funding a globe-trotting, high-end lifestyle prosecutors say was bankrolled by … Read more
Even national champions get star struck. UCLA women’s basketball team center Lauren Betts was seen in a social media video on Tuesday night nearly losing her mind following an encounter with LeBron James. The newly crowned champ was at Crypto.com Arena to be honored by the Los Angeles Lakers for her and her team’s triumphant … Read more
What a buzzkill. Pests are bugging cities nationwide as spring swarm season begins, and Yelp has revealed which US cities are buzzing with the most pest activity. As temperatures rise and flowers start to bloom, bees, wasps and mosquitos are becoming more active. Pest control demand is rising nationwide, with Yelp searches up 34% yaer-over-year. … Read more
A cult-favorite Los Angeles taco shop that rocketed to national fame thanks to Bad Bunny will open in Las Vegas — but some SoCal fans aren’t celebrating. Highland Park hotspot Villa’s Tacos, the Michelin-recognized taqueria that famously appeared in the pop superstar’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, announced it was heading to Sin City on Monday … Read more
The iconic KISS rock star Gene Simmons has lately been getting into the movie business, and some fans on social media are mocking him for doing something other than music. Simmons doesn’t seem to be bothered. Simmons posted a selfie video last Thursday promoting his new survival thriller movie “Deep Water,” set for release May … Read more
Would you still jump in a Waymo if your ride pulled up the wrong way through a drive-thru? That was the bizarre dilemma facing a Los Angeles woman on Friday when a driverless car operated by Waymo, the self-driving arm of Google parent company Alphabet, went off-script and entered a drive-thru the wrong way without … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Welcome to the Jungle. Lydia Kitto and co. recently announced that they’re striking out on a world tour in support of their upcoming fifth studio album “Sunshine.” The international trek … Read more
In a city obsessed with glitz, omakase tasting menus and $1,500 dinners, two of Los Angeles’ biggest culinary stars of the moment can be found slinging seafood and sweetcorn quesadillas — out of a humble food hall at one of the city’s grittier corners. Formerly more than a little off-the-grid, the humble Mercado La Paloma at … 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
Nicki Minaj’s Los Angeles mansion became the scene of some tense morning drama, as police rushed to the property following reports of a man lurking in her backyard. Deputies received a call Wednesday about a trespassing suspect at the rapper’s home, according to TMZ. Nicki Minaj attends the world premiere of Amazon MGM’s “Melania.” WireImage … Read more
Brazilian influencer Liziane Gutierrez launched into attack mode, going after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s car during a chaotic scene outside The Bird Street’s Club in West Hollywood Thursday. While the scene looked chaotic, Gutierrez explained the reasoning behind her theatrics. “I’m not crazy like people are saying,” she told the California Post, even though … Read more
Kim Kardashian’s comfort-wear phenomenon, Skims, has brewed up a new latte in collaboration with Community Goods — one of Los Angeles’ hottest coffee spots — for $7.50. To mark the first anniversary of their Los Angeles flagship, the brand is serving up the Caramel Latte, exclusively at the Skims Sunset shop and the Community Goods … Read more
Ryan Gosling is having a moment — and Hollywood can’t get enough. Fresh off the stratospheric success of his sci-fi smash Project Hail Mary, the Oscar-nominated heartthrob is already lining up his next big swing. Insiders say Gosling is circling a top-secret Universal Pictures flick from the wildly inventive duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert … Read more
Arnold Schwarzenegger has been helping train his 28-year-old love child Joseph Baena for his son’s bodybuilding debut at a competition in Colorado this Saturday. The 78-year-old former Governor of California and Hollywood action star has been hands on helping as Baena works out at Gold’s Gym in Venice, California, ahead of his first bodybuilding competition. … Read more
Six Los Angeles restaurants were named Wednesday to the famed California Michelin Guide. Michelin Guide inspectors spend the year seeking out the best restaurants, with selections added twice a year. This month, the guide recommended a variety of eateries, from a seafood-tasting spot to a Chinese American restaurant. Corridor 109 Corridor 109 is described as … Read more
Hailed as an icon around the Los Angeles Police Department for her tireless volunteer work, this 90-year-old mother also carries a connection to Hollywood royalty. Marlene Willis — the mother of famed actor Bruce Willis — has been a fixture at the station for 22 years. She’s spent more than two decades moonlighting as a … Read more