Night at the Museum

The opening of James Franco's Rebel exhibition gives Kari Mozena deja vu all over again

Maggie Gyllenhaal

The old-school Eastsider, who stars in the sex comedy Hysteria (out this week), revels in the local food scene

As told to Elina Shatkin

Where Did Denny's Come From?

A video investigation by Chris Nichols

Must Have Travel Gear

Our May issue lays out a year’s worth of quick-hit getaways. Here are our favorite accessories to take along. All that’s left for you to do is pack

The Essential Podcasts of The John & Ken Show

This month writer-at-large Ed Leibowitz profiles John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou, the controversial hosts of KFI’s The John & Ken Show. Unfamiliar with their work? Leibowitz revisits their most heated rants

Vidal Sassoon

Orphan, soldier, father of modern hairdressing—Vidal Sassoon was also a longtime Angeleno. The man behind the catchphrase “If you don’t look good, we don’t look good,” died Wednesday in Los Angeles. He spoke about his unique life in this Speak Easy Q&A

A Day in the Life of L.A.’s Burger King

Adam Fleischman, the man behind the casual-dining revolution of the Umami Group, rips out a page from his very busy calendar