Los Angeles’ beach festival season is beginning to look like a total washout. Angelenos and local merchants are seeing red after the sudden cancellation of the 2026 Abbot Kinney Festival — marking the third consecutive year that the beloved Venice blowout was abruptly pulled from the schedule at the eleventh hour. Organizers announced the uncool news … Read more
A pre-U.S. Open party seemingly has tennis integrity officials calling fault. Several of the sport’s biggest stars attended a bash fronted by Miami restauranteur and club owner Dave Grutman at the Crane Club in NYC, one sponsored by DraftKings — which caused it to be flagged to the International Tennis Integrity Agency, according to tennis … Read more
Last stop. Electric Owl, the railway-themed West Hollywood haunt beloved for its retro train-car aesthetics and happy hour hangs, has abruptly hit the brakes after nearly a decade in business. Located just off Sunset Boulevard, the restaurant and bar announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday. Electric Owl in West Hollywood is closing after 10 … Read more
Get clucked, the kitchen is closing. After a decades-long run dishing up chicken and waffles, an Oakland staple is closing its doors for good. Home of Chicken and Waffles announced the closure on its website telling guests its last day to scarf down a plate will be on August 31. “Thank you for all the … Read more
The Queen is dead. A popular West Hollywood restaurant and influencer mecca is closing its doors after five years in business. Queen Violet, an Asian fusion restaurant, announced the closure in a sign posted to its door this week. “To Our Queen Violet Family,” the sign reads. “Thank you for your love and support over … Read more
Talk about losing face. By now, people are well aware of “Ozempic face,” the phenomenon in which people on GLP-1 medications notice saggy skin, sunken eyes and gaunt cheeks. Now, “temporal wasting” is the latest side effect that prematurely ages weight loss drug users, and has doctors concerned. Along with “Ozempic face,” another side effect … Read more
Beverly Hills is losing one of its legendary celebrity hot spots in a few days — and fans on social media are completely heartbroken. Crustacean, the glitzy Asian fusion restaurant famous for its top secret garlic noodle recipe and a koi fish aquarium walkway, is leaving its longtime Santa Monica Boulevard and Bedford Drive location … Read more
It must have been high touring costs. Roxette, the Swedish pop-rock duo that rose to worldwide fame in the late 80s’/early 90s’ for hits such as “It Must Have Been Love” and “Listen to Your Heart,” is the latest music group to be rattled by “blue dot fever” — a term that’s spread on social … Read more
VooDoo Doughnut, the quirky Portland-based doughnut chain known for its wild flavors and cult-like following, has quietly shuttered its Venice Beach location after just one year in business. Located at 66 Windward Avenue, the storefront appears to have quietly ceased its operations sometime in June. While the company website still displays a tile representing the … Read more
Roughly a dozen hikers have reportedly fallen ill with a nasty stomach bug after traversing a section of the scenic Pacific Crest Trail. The popular hiking destination spans more than 2,600 miles and goes from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington. The Pacific Crest Trail Association acknowledged reports of “gastrointestinal illness” in the … Read more
Protein may have stolen the spotlight last year — but in 2026, fiber is the wellness world’s nutritional darling. At the center of the gut-health craze is one under-the-radar ingredient that’s quietly become a staple in nearly every corner of the snack aisle. From prebiotic sodas like Olipop to low-sugar candy favorites like SmartSweets and … Read more
This was at Newark Airport, C terminal, maybe 10 years ago. John Sterling and I were on the same flight bound for Tampa, the start of another spring training for both of us, and as we whittled away the time toward boarding the plane we found ourselves, quite remarkably, transported to a place called Wellsville, … Read more
Say it ain’t dough. After 124 years, Caputo’s Bake Shop, a fixture of Brooklyn neighborhood Carroll Gardens, has baked its last loaf of Italian bread. And owner James Caputo is overwhelmed at the thought of saying goodbye. “I haven’t cried since I was a child, and I thought I never would again,” Caputo, 54, told … Read more
An iconic Los Angeles brewery held its last event Sunday as it closes down, the latest in a string of closures affecting the city’s night life. Angel City Brewery in the downtown art district shuttered its operations with a send off, after 13 years in the district and around three decades in the city. The … Read more
Harlan Randell was a late bloomer in the bedroom. The 24-year-old Brit didn’t lose his virginity until 21 — and when he finally took the leap, he ran into an unexpected obstacle that would haunt him for years: erectile dysfunction. “I was absolutely mortified,” Randell, a sports distribution customer service and logistics specialist, told The … Read more
She’s circling her wagons. In the wild new TLC reality series “Suddenly Amish” (premiering Tues. Jan 13. At 10 p.m.), six people from the regular world are sent to go live in Amish society. For Billie Jo, 44, the experience was a lifelong dream come true. “I have always been intrigued and always been interested … Read more
Macy’s just made a major fashion move that has shoppers clutching their wallets — and economists raising an eyebrow. The beloved department store is now selling pre-owned Hermès Birkin bags, the ultra-elite arm candy long considered fashion’s most exclusive flex. The handbag that can cost as much as a used car and is harder to … Read more
Move over, soup dumplings and dragon rolls — NYC’s buzziest in-demand new dishes are pork belly chicharron and tacos callejeros. After long playing backup to the city’s Asian offerings, Mexico’s culinary bounty is having a moment — and on a grander stage than the cuisine has enjoyed in some time. While we’ve long had an array … Read more
Steve Bridges, a TikTok comedian known for his popular point-of-view sketches about everyday life, has died at age 41. Bridges’ wife, Chelsey, announced his death on Friday in a video posted to his Instagram account, saying he passed away “peacefully in his sleep” on Oct. 15. The Peoria, Ill., Police Department confirmed to TMZ that … Read more
Diane Keaton faced an “unexpected” health crisis in the final months of her life. “She declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her,” a friend of the Oscar-winning actress told People following Keaton’s death on Saturday at age 79. “It was so unexpected,” the friend added, “especially for someone with such strength and … Read more