Humble South LA food hall finds viral success, hits national stage as two chefs are tapped for top awards

Humble South LA food hall finds viral success, hits national stage as two chefs are tapped for top awards

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

Underrated town 3 hours outside of NYC has been tapped as a ‘city on the rise’ for its job openings and desirable salaries

Underrated town 3 hours outside of NYC has been tapped as a ‘city on the rise’ for its job openings and desirable salaries

Move over, Manhattan — the hottest job markets may be just a train ride (or tank of gas) away. A new LinkedIn study has crowned America’s “Cities on the Rise” for jobs and talent — and some of the winners are closer to Times Square than Times Square is to affordable rent. While Grand Rapids, … Read more

Aubrey Plaza tapped to present at 2025 Golden Globes — days before husband Jeff Baena’s tragic death

Aubrey Plaza tapped to present at 2025 Golden Globes — days before husband Jeff Baena’s tragic death

Aubrey Plaza had been announced as a presenter at the 2025 Golden Globes — shortly before the death of writer-director husband Jeff Baena on Friday. The 40-year-old actress was due to take the stage during Sunday’s show, along with Glenn Close, Demi Moore, Nicolas Cage and others. Plaza’s presence at the 82nd annual awards is now … Read more

‘Zebra striping’ trend tapped to take over this year’s holiday party circuit

‘Zebra striping’ trend tapped to take over this year’s holiday party circuit

Halve Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Moderation is the new getting lit as imbibers adopt the “zebra striping” method of drinking while socializing out on the town — alternating each alcoholic beverage with something sans booze. And, surprise, it’s so-called sober-curious Gen Z folks that are quickly adopting the trend — with 78% in the age … Read more

Bud Light smartly tapped Shane Gillis for ads — the latest brand doing post-DEI damage control

Bud Light smartly tapped Shane Gillis for ads — the latest brand doing post-DEI damage control

After a disastrous partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney that reportedly cost the brand over $1 billion in lost sales last year, Bud Light has returned to its roots. The inch toward redemption started with a 2024 Super Bowl commercial featuring Peyton Manning and Post Malone. This week, Bud Light released a new ad starring … Read more

Why ‘Drive To Survive’ tapped controversial Danica Patrick to join sixth season

Why ‘Drive To Survive’ tapped controversial Danica Patrick to join sixth season

Formula 1 fans will see a new face on their screens when they tune into the sixth season of “Drive To Survive” this week. Danica Patrick, the pioneering former NASCAR and IndyCar driver, whose slate of controversies are as prolific as her racing career, was tapped to join the roster of talking heads on Netflix’s … Read more

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling tapped to star in ‘Oceans 11’ prequel

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling tapped to star in ‘Oceans 11’ prequel

Do you guys ever think about committing theft? “Barbie” stars Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are expected to reunite for the first time since starring in the hit Warner Brothers film, which has grossed nearly $1.43 billion at the box office. It was revealed by Games Radar that Robbie, 33, and Gosling, 43. have been … Read more

‘Avengers: Secret Wars’: Michael Waldron Tapped To Pen Upcoming Installment For Marvel Studios

‘Avengers: Secret Wars’: Michael Waldron Tapped To Pen Upcoming Installment For Marvel Studios

EXCLUSIVE: Following the success of Loki and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Michael Waldron looks to be in line for another high-profile Marvel property as sources tell Deadline he is set to write Avengers: Secret Wars for Marvel Studios. Deadline recently broke that Jeff Loveness was on board to write Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, following the news Destin Daniel Cretton … Read more