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Hugh Syme’s ‘Improbable Reality’

Artist Hugh Syme likes to operate in a realm he calls “improbable reality.” It’s where the conceptual and surreal can be made tangible through his photography and photorealistic paintings, and...

For Karen Bass, the Honeymoon Is Over

Cityside Column: The mayor has had a strong start and got the budget she wanted. Now comes the hard part

Vidiots Returns…as a Theater

Remember Vidiots, the quirky little video shop at Pico and Third in Santa Monica where, in the 1980s and ’90s, Quentin Tarantino and Dennis Hopper could be found browsing...

Melrose’s Brand-New Bag

 Each stretch along Melrose Avenue­—the storied style corridor running from Doheny Drive in West Hollywood to Silver Lake Boulevard—has its own vibe. From Doheny to La Cienega, it’s upscale...

Milt Larsen, Co-Founder of Magic Castle, Dies at 92

Milt Larsen, co-founder of the Magic Castle in Hollywood, died today at age 92. The former TV comedy writer grew up in a family of performers and long dreamed of...

Disneyland’s Splash Mountain To Close May 31

Disneyland may well be the Happiest Place on Earth, but not every attraction leaves visitors grinning. Which is why, after 34 years, the theme park is shutting down Splash...

Janessa Leoné Throws Some Shade

Gazing around Janessa Leoné’s airy seven-year-old Culver City boutique, The Edit,  at Platform—adorned with wide-brim hats, leather bags, belts, and a cozy line of knits, everything in soft neutrals...

Ask Chris

What became of Carol Burnett’s famous autograph books?I’m so glad we had this time to talk about the TV icon, who filled six big, red volumes with signatures from...

Prosecutors: Grindr Used by Robber to Target Gay Men

For nearly three years, Derrick Patterson, 25, used Grindr, the gay hookup app, to lure more than 30 men into meetups that devolved into robberies, some with a stun gun or...

Celebrate Summer in Style – Throw the Ultimate Party with Temu

Summer is here, and it's time to soak up the sun, enjoy the balmy evenings, and make lasting memories. Whether it's a casual backyard BBQ, a pool party, or...

What’s On in L.A. This Weekend: Kylie Minogue Wines, Corgi Nationals, Keith Haring

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Cityside Column: Feelings about the $278,000 machine have less to do with technology, and more with trust in police

Enter to Win a Visit to the Academy Museum Including Shopping, Dining, and More

Experience the art of film at the Academy Museum. Enjoy a day at the largest museum in the U.S. dedicated to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking.

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Hugh Syme’s ‘Improbable Reality’

Artist Hugh Syme likes to operate in a realm he calls “improbable reality.” It’s where the conceptual and surreal can be made tangible through his...

Janessa Leoné Throws Some Shade

Gazing around Janessa Leoné’s airy seven-year-old Culver City boutique, The Edit,  at Platform—adorned with wide-brim hats, leather bags, belts, and a cozy line of...