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USA TODAY

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SNL pokes fun at LA mayor election. What happened?

Saturday Night Live cast a spotlight on the Los Angeles mayoral election in its latest episode. “Nithya Raman, democratic socialist, was elected mayor of Los Angeles. That’s right,” Michael Che, co-host of Weekend Update said. “Because LA is always a year behind us on every trend.” The quip got some cheers during Weekend Update’s roundup of major headlines coming out of the midterms, including that top aide Stephen Miller was tapped to be White House chief of staff. Raman has garnered comparisons with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for their democratic socialist ties throughout the race. Mamdani, who earned the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America New York City chapter, was sworn into office at the start of the year. “I’m LA’s Nithya Raman,” Raman said when asked if she’s the city’s Mamdani in an interview with CNN’s Elex Michaelson . The progressive Los Angeles city councilmember defeated incumbent Mayor Karen Bass with 55% of the vote, according to the latest Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk results. County elections officials are scheduled to certify election results on Nov. 27. It is the first time since 2005 that an incumbent Los Angeles mayor has lost. “Here in Los Angeles,

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

The LA Local

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Malik Books founder and 1984 Olympian Malik Muhammad champions Black literacy and community empowerment

The founder of Malik Books has traded racing spikes for bookshelves, but the determination that propelled him onto the world stage continues to fuel his mission of empowering communities through reading. The post Malik Books founder and 1984 Olympian Malik Muhammad champions Black literacy and community empowerment appeared first on LA Local .

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Rob Reiner’s Friend Who Introduced Him to Wife Michele to Honor Late Couple: ‘I Miss Them More Than Words Can Say’

Barry Sonnenfeld introduced Rob Reiner to his wife Michele nearly four decades ago. Now the filmmaker is preparing to honor the late couple with an emotional tribute.

Beverly Hills, CA · 3d

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is this weekend. Who's getting in and who's showing up?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Billy Idol , Oasis , Wu-Tang Clan , Phil Collins, Sade , Queen Latifah , Iron Maiden , Joy Division/New Order and the late Luther Vandross will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. That's been established since the announcement six months ago. But not much has been revealed about who will show up, who will perform, who will induct them and who will give musical tributes to the new members. Fans learned Monday that Oasis will be a no-show. Iron Maiden previously revealed they won't be there either. A few more answers are likely to trickle out this week, but the Rock Hall likes to keep most of the show a surprise. For the second straight year, the ceremony that moves between Cleveland, New York and Los Angeles will be held at the Peacock Theater in downtown LA. After two years of streaming it live, the Rock Hall is returning to its previous model, where the public won't see it until an edited version airs on ABC and Disney+ in December. The list of 2026 honorees also includes MC Lyte, Celia Cruz , Fela Kuti and Gram Parsons, along with

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

KTLA

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Booming L.A. techno concert heard miles away, angering Burbank residents

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include a statement from the promoter. A techno concert held in Atwater Village over the weekend was heard miles away in Burbank, angering residents and prompting numerous noise complaints late into the night, according to the Burbank Police Department. More than 100 Burbank residents took to Reddit […]

Burbank, CA · 20h

Los Angeles Times

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'Only in L.A.' columnist Steve Harvey, chronicler of the amazing, amusing and absurd, dies at 80

Steve Harvey chronicled the city's fun side with his "Only in L.A." column, which ran in the L.A. Times for 20 years. Harvey, 80, succumbed to complications of Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia.

Los Angeles, CA · 17h

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Fritz Coleman – Great Fun In His Third Year as the Longest-Running Solo Show in the History of the El Portal

One of the things about living in Los Angeles is bumping into people that the rest of the country only see on screen. Years ago, I went up an elevator in West LA with Dustin Hoffman and politely thanked him for his amazing performance in “Death of a Salesman” on Broadway years earlier. More recently, we saw Jay Leno in Hermosa Beach doing an impressive stand-up routine.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

American Songwriter

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3 Country-Rock Songs From the 1970s That Helped Blur the Line Between Nashville and California

These three tracks are top hits from the 1970s country-rock movement. They each helped create a shortcut between Nashville and Los Angeles. Artists still take that shortcut today, following in these legends’ footsteps. “Country Boy (You Got Your Feet In L.A.)” by Glen Campbell. This song creates a...

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

Variety

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Tina Knowles’ WACO Theater Center Sets Grand Reopening Celebration for South L.A.’s Historic Vision Theatre

The Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center in South L.A. is reopening following 15 years of extensive renovations and a $40 million investment. To celebrate the historic theater’s return, WACO Theater Center, led by founder & artistic director Tina Knowles and executive director Shay Wafer, is hosting a grand reopening celebration in Leimert Park. LISTEN: Tina Knowles on Dressing Destiny's Child in the Early Days; Ashley Graham on Fighting for Plus Size Women and Starring in 'Chicago' “The reopening represents more than the return of a historic theater,” a release announcing the news notes. “It is a celebration of Black creativity, cultural preservation, artistic excellence and the enduring legacy of Leimert Park, a neighborhood that continues to serve as the heartbeat of Black arts and culture in Los Angeles for generations.” The three-day homecoming celebration, presented by Wells Fargo, will take place Nov. 13 through Nov. 15 and feature live performances, music, entertainment and community festivities. Key events include a family-friendly, “Proud Family”-themed block party and screening of the Disney+ holiday special “A Proud Family Wizmas”; a conversation with the cast of Netflix’s “A Different World”; and an intimate evening with Club 20/20 and “House Guest with Scott Evans” sponsored by

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Parade

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026: Phil Collins, Oasis, Iron Maiden and Wu-Tang Clan Are Being Inducted This Saturday — Here’s When You Can Watch

The awards show will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA · 2d

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Tony-Winning ‘Purpose’ Lands at Geffen Playhouse With Full Broadway Cast Intact

A play that swept both the Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize is bringing its entire Broadway cast to Westwood. ‘Purpose’ makes its Los Angeles premiere at Geffen Playhouse beginning Wednesday and runs through Dec. 20, with the production reuniting the actors who originated it on Broadway under the direction of Phylicia Rashad.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

Deadline

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Toxic Homes, Terrible Dilemma: Oscar Contender ‘Still Standing’ Documents Homeowner Nightmare After LA Wildfires – SFFILM Doc Stories

To shoot their Oscar-contending film Still Standing , directors Víctor Tadashi Suárez and Livia Albeck-Ripka donned hazmat suits – for good reason. Doc Talk Podcast: 'Remake' Director Ross McElwee On Love, Loss And Grieving For His Son Their documentary, winner of Oscar-qualifying awards at Full Frame, the Seattle International Film Festival, and Aspen Shortsfest, explores homes left toxic by the catastrophic Eaton fire that tore through the Altadena section of Los Angeles in January 2025. That wildfire destroyed thousands of homes in Altadena alone, but owners of homes that survived – the houses still standing – faced an impossible dilemma: should they risk their health to return home? “To enter toxic homes, we wore hazmat suits and masks, and covered our car in plastic sheeting,” the directors write. “This is the second time that we have made a film together about wildfires. We met in January 2020, working on a film about the Australian bushfires for The New York Times Presents.” POV/TIME Studios Still Standing screened at SFFILM’s Doc Stories in San Francisco this weekend. It screens at the San Diego Asian Film Festival Sunday, at UnionDocs in Queens, New York on Monday, and at Cameraimage in Torún, Poland on

Los Angeles, CA · 3d

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A Symphony of Setbacks: Inside the Demise of LA Jazz Festival

A day before it was slated to begin, a planned 17-day LA Jazz Festival hyped up by City Hall was abruptly canceled, which led to questions about where funding and sponsorship money was spent. Los Angeles sat with the festival’s founder, Martin Ludlow, who months after the cancellation, still can’t provide an accounting to artists, vendors or title sponsors.

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Saving History in Downtown LA: A Review of the Apple Tower Theatre

Apple’s restoration of an empty landmark into a useful retail store proves that big tech giants can help save local history instead of erasing it forever. By preserving the original architecture of the historic theatre, the project demonstrates how corporate investment can successfully revitalize an abandoned historic building. The...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Event to Celebrate Women From Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre

LA Fire Justice will hold a community event honoring women from Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:00 pm. The event, scheduled at First Church of the Nazarene of Pasadena, will include personal stories, music and remarks from community members. The program will feature keynote...

Pasadena, CA · 2d

KTLA

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USC launches Beyonce MBA course

Okay, students, now let’s get in formation. USC Business students can now sign up for a master class in Queen Bey. An entire course is being launched to study the business of Beyoncé. One could call this an “M-Bey-A.” The Marshall School of Business is launching “The Business of Beyoncé” next semester and will explore […]

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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Slayer Celebrates 40 Years of ‘Reign In Blood’ With Los Angeles Pop-Up Shop and Sold-Out Concerts

Slayer will open a three-day pop-up shop in Los Angeles from Nov. 12-14 to mark 40 years since its 1986 album Reign In Blood. The doors open a day before the band plays two sold-out shows at the Kia Forum on Nov. 13 and Nov. 14. The band made the announcement on social media.

Huntington Park, CA · 1d

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Ten Giant Bronze Figures Land on Rodeo Drive for Beverly Hills Art Debut

Ten monumental bronze figures now line Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, part of a free public exhibition called Monuments of Stillness by New York artist Carole A. Feuerman. The sculptures, unveiled at 332 N Rodeo Drive, depict swimmers and divers frozen in moments of calm, and the installation is set to remain on view through 2027.

Beverly Hills, CA · 1d

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CORE brings Electronic Music back to LA Historic Park

Downtown Los Angeles will once again become the setting for CORE, as the electronic music experience returns for its second edition, bringing alternative house, techno and immersive stage design to the heart of the city. CORE made its U.S. debut in May 2026, drawing 30,000 fans across three stages. The...

Los Angeles, CA · 1d