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Bay Area burger favorite finally heads to Los Angeles — here’s when and where it will open

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Bay Area burger favorite finally heads to Los Angeles — here’s when and where it will open

Gott’s Roadside, the Northern California institution that turned a humble roadside stand into a James Beard Award-winning culinary destination, is finally making its long-awaited SoCal debut. Gott’s Roadside, the Northern California institution that turned the humble roadside diner into a James Beard Award-winning culinary destination, is finally making its long-awaited SoCal debut. The cult favorite … Read more

Exclusive | Not such a piece of cake! Internet’s favorite moving company hit with litany of complaints, lawsuit, with customers claiming a ‘shakedown’

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Exclusive | Not such a piece of cake! Internet’s favorite moving company hit with litany of complaints, lawsuit, with customers claiming a ‘shakedown’

Jennifer Prevot had been anxiously living in an empty Colorado apartment for nearly a month when the movers she hired for her cross-country move from New York finally arrived with her belongings. But instead of Piece of Cake Moving’s large, signature hot-pink truck, a small U-Haul pulled up — and she was about to get … Read more

A West Village coffee shop was just named one of the best in the world

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A West Village coffee shop was just named one of the best in the world

The city that never sleeps has a new favorite caffeine cafe. A coffee shop in NYC’s West Village was just named one of the best in the world according to the newly released World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops list. Arcane Estate Coffee, a Panama-focused cafe on Cornelia Street, was ranked No. 12 on the list … Read more

Mac Jones attended viral snowball fight in NYC’s Washington Square Park: ‘Launchmaxxing’

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Mac Jones attended viral snowball fight in NYC’s Washington Square Park: ‘Launchmaxxing’

Mac Jones’ trip to New York allowed him to show off his arm — in the snow. Jones, the 49ers backup quarterback, posted a video to his TikTok account chucking a few snowballs during the viral snowball snowball fight in Washington Square Park. In the video, Jones, 27, is seen throwing a few snowballs in … Read more

Exclusive | Denise Richards’ ex shares financial sob story with only $200 to his name in spousal support hearing

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Exclusive | Denise Richards’ ex shares financial sob story with only 0 to his name in spousal support hearing

Denise Richards’ ex Aaron Phypers told a judge he has only $200 and is “just trying to survive” as he faced off in court with the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star. Denise Richards arrives at Stanley Mosk Court in downtown LA for a hearing regarding spousal support to her estranged husband Aaron Phypers, … Read more

Inside Corey Feldman’s divorce deal: Six-figure payout, luxury cars— who gets his Michael Jackson collectibles

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Inside Corey Feldman’s divorce deal: Six-figure payout, luxury cars— who gets his Michael Jackson collectibles

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has officially finalized the divorce between actor Corey Feldman and his wife of nearly 10 years, Courtney Feldman. The court signed off on the dissolution of the marriage on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, marking the end of a legal process that began when the couple first announced their separation … Read more

Manhattan’s oldest Italian restaurant to close after 120 years: ‘Remarkable journey’

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Manhattan’s oldest Italian restaurant to close after 120 years: ‘Remarkable journey’

Manhattan’s oldest Italian restaurant is about to serve its final meal. After 120 years on West 46th Street’s Restaurant Row, Barbetta will close its doors tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 27. The decision to shutter the eatery, which is also the longest-running family-owned restaurant in the city, comes after the death of longtime owner Laura Maioglio. She … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Bridgerton’ fans are dropping hundreds of dollars on dainty, sassy pumps — and turning NYC into a royal runway

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Exclusive | ‘Bridgerton’ fans are dropping hundreds of dollars on dainty, sassy pumps — and turning NYC into a royal runway

“Marie Antoinette” and “Bridgerton“-inspired shoes are inspiring the latest footwear that New York City fashionistas are strutting down the Big Apple sidewalks in, treating them like the queen’s ballroom. With the popular period drama‘s Season 4 Part 2 landing on Netflix Thursday, Feb. 26, fans are stepping into off-screen fantasies by wearing dainty, “coquette” Regency-era … Read more

Exclusive | Platinum blond, $36 headbands — and the return of the flat cap: How JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s ‘Love Story’ inspired a fashion renaissance and booming business for NYC

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Exclusive | Platinum blond, headbands — and the return of the flat cap: How JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s ‘Love Story’ inspired a fashion renaissance and booming business for NYC

“Love Story,” Ryan Murphy’s new FX and Hulu limited series chronicling the turbulent romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, has sparked a full-blown renaissance of the leading lady’s minimalistic, chic style. The former Calvin Klein publicist-turned-reluctant style icon (who died at 33, along with her husband and sister, in a tragic … Read more

Another California wine giant shuts site and axes staff as chaos rips across Napa Valley

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Another California wine giant shuts site and axes staff as chaos rips across Napa Valley

Wine makers are pulling the cork on California. Another giant in the world-famous wine growing region is shutting down and slashing staff, making it the fourth since the start of 2026. Jackson Family wines has stopped production at its Carneros Hill facility in Sonoma’s Carneros region, laying off more than a dozen employees, according to … Read more

Exclusive | Hochul lets Long Island grandpa keep his pee-themed license plate in win for dad jokes

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Exclusive | Hochul lets Long Island grandpa keep his pee-themed license plate in win for dad jokes

He feels like No. 1. Gov. Kathy Hochul spared a Long Island granddad’s pee-themed license plate from getting flushed down the toilet after the DMV had revoked the tags. Motorist Seth Bykofsky, 69, had asked the Democratic governor to step in to pardon his vanity plate PB4WEGO and Hochul answered the call Tuesday afternoon — … Read more

Exclusive | How Luckin, Cotti and other Chinese coffee chains are eating Starbucks’ lunch amid inflation

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Exclusive | How Luckin, Cotti and other Chinese coffee chains are eating Starbucks’ lunch amid inflation

A coffee Cold War is brewing in the Big Apple. Once poised to take over the New York caffeine scene, Starbucks’ star appears to be fading in the Northeast, with the Seattle-based coffee giant shuttering a whopping 42 of its locations across the Big Apple in recent months — as part of a purge that eliminated … Read more

Long Island granddad peeved after PB4WEGO license plate revoked by DMV — now he’s asking governor to step in

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Long Island granddad peeved after PB4WEGO license plate revoked by DMV — now he’s asking governor to step in

A Long Island grandpa whose pee-themed license plate was revoked by the DMV is a wee bit peeved about the turnaround — and now he’s asking the governor for some relief. Seth Bykofsky, 69, said he was surprised when his “PB4WEGO” vanity plates were yanked in January because they weren’t offensive or any more controversial … Read more

Miley Cyrus sports a blonde wig in a convertible Mustang ahead of Hannah Montana special

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Miley Cyrus sports a blonde wig in a convertible Mustang ahead of Hannah Montana special

She’s sparked a Party In The USA. Miley Cyrus sent fans wild after being spotted cruising through Malibu sporting her iconic blonde “Hannah Montana” wig. Miley Cyrus was seen driving around Malibu with a camera crew during a sunny day in Southern California. ALEXJR / BACKGRID The singer was seen sporting her famous Hannah Montana … Read more

Miley Cyrus sports a blonde wig in a Mustang convertible ahead of ‘Hannah Montana’ special

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Miley Cyrus sports a blonde wig in a Mustang convertible ahead of ‘Hannah Montana’ special

She’s sparked a Party In The USA. Miley Cyrus sent fans wild after being spotted cruising through Malibu sporting her iconic blonde “Hannah Montana” wig. Miley Cyrus was seen driving around Malibu with a camera crew during a sunny day in Southern California. ALEXJR / BACKGRID The singer was sporting her Hannah Montana blonde locks, … Read more

Exclusive | I dreaded a snow day with my kids — but discovered a throwback to a simpler time in the blizzard of chaos

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Exclusive | I dreaded a snow day with my kids — but discovered a throwback to a simpler time in the blizzard of chaos

On most school mornings, our second grader fights the dawn.  She wraps herself like a mummy in the covers, clutching her pastel unicorn blanket around her like armor against the day. Wardrobe fights ensue. Pants are a constant bone of contention (somehow, the ones she owns are always out of style). “One more bite” of … Read more

Emotionless Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to brutal murder of parents Rob and Michele Reiner

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Emotionless Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to brutal murder of parents Rob and Michele Reiner

A sunken-faced Nick Reiner pled not guilty to the murder of his famous parents, Rob and Michele Reiner in their $20 million Brentwood mansion. Reiner, wearing a brown jumpsuit with his hands and legs shackled was only in court for the arraignment for a few minutes as he entered his not guilty plea Monday. The … Read more

Creepy men spotted lurking in influencer’s backyard in LA

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Creepy men spotted lurking in influencer’s backyard in LA

A prominent social media influencer called the police twice in 24 hours after allegedly spotting two different men lurking in her backyard. Shortly before midnight on Wednesday police responded to a report of trespassing and possible violation of a restraining order at the San Fernando Valley home of Lindsey Pelas, 34. Lindsey Pelas, 34, moved … Read more

Exclusive | How Ellen of Ellen’s Stardust Diner stays in shape and on stage at 84 (trips to Nordstrom help)

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Exclusive | How Ellen of Ellen’s Stardust Diner stays in shape and on stage at 84 (trips to Nordstrom help)

She’s a local legend, and at 84, she’s only getting better. Ellen Hart, the larger-than-life owner of Broadway’s iconic Ellen’s Stardust Diner, has made maintaining her health and wellness a top priority in her golden years — though her motivations looked very different earlier on. “I was always interested in beauty and staying physically attractive, … Read more

Erewhon and Function launch ‘World’s Healthiest Smoothie’ with 160 lab tests to back it up

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Erewhon and Function launch ‘World’s Healthiest Smoothie’ with 160 lab tests to back it up

Move over, Hailey Bieber — there’s a new status symbol hitting the shelves at Erewhon — and this one claims to have the data to back it up. The cult-favorite grocer is teaming up with high-tech wellness startup Function to launch “The World’s Healthiest Smoothie?” a yearlong collab that aims to rethink what “healthy” actually … Read more