Vince Zampella, a key figure in the development of the 'Call of Duty' franchise and Respawn Entertainment, died at 55 in a high-speed Ferrari crash on Angeles Crest Highway. The accident involved a 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS and is under investigation, with no confirmed details on alcohol or drugs. Zampella was also known for his passion for sports cars and his influential role in modern gaming, leaving behind a legacy that continues to impact the industry.
The 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup features headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G, with a diverse range of acts including Radiohead, Iggy Pop, The Strokes, and K-pop stars like Bigbang. The festival will take place in Indio from April 10-12 and 17-19, with new features like group camping and ticket options. Tickets go on sale September 19.
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp plans to launch The California Post in Los Angeles, aiming to challenge The Los Angeles Times with a tabloid-style newspaper and capitalize on the digital success of the New York Post, potentially sparking a new media rivalry in the region.
The Los Angeles Times will become a publicly traded company, announced by owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, aiming to democratize ownership and rebuild trust in media, with the transition expected over the next year.
Patricia Krenwinkel, a former Manson family member convicted of notorious murders, has been approved for parole after 54 years in prison, but her release awaits final approval from Governor Gavin Newsom, who previously reversed her parole. Krenwinkel has participated in therapy and been deemed no longer a safety risk, but her case remains controversial due to the heinous nature of her crimes and opposition from victims' families.
Patrick Soon-Shiong, owner of the Los Angeles Times, plans to introduce an AI-powered 'bias meter' to assess the bias of article sources, aiming to provide balanced perspectives. This move follows controversies under his ownership, including blocking the endorsement of Kamala Harris, which led to staff resignations and subscriber cancellations. Soon-Shiong's initiative has faced criticism from the LA Times staff union, which defends their adherence to ethical journalism standards. The bias meter is part of his broader effort to include more conservative voices in the paper's opinion section.
Los Angeles Times NFL writer Sam Farmer provides predictions for Week 10 matchups, highlighting key games such as the Ravens vs. Bengals and the Rams vs. Dolphins. The article discusses team performances, player conditions, and betting lines, with Farmer predicting wins for the Ravens, Giants, Chiefs, Bears, Bills, Vikings, Falcons, 49ers, Commanders, Chargers, Eagles, Jets, Lions, and Rams. The analysis includes insights on player impacts and team strategies.
Philip Guston's early teenage drawings for The Los Angeles Times's Junior Club, now in the public domain, reveal his budding talent and provide insight into his artistic development. These apprentice cartoons, created between 1925 and 1929, showcase characters like Kolly-Jit and Skinny Slats, reflecting Guston's early influences and the vibrant youth culture of the time.
Los Angeles Times writer Ben Bolch issued an apology for a column previewing the LSU women’s basketball team, which LSU head coach Kim Mulkey criticized as "sexist" and "awful." Bolch described the players as "villains" and "dirty debutantes," prompting Mulkey to call out the column for attacking her players. Bolch apologized for his choice of words, acknowledging the deeply offensive connotations and associations, and the LA Times updated the column to remove inappropriate and offensive language, issuing an apology to the LSU basketball program and readers.
CNN host Jim Acosta criticized the Los Angeles Times for referring to the LSU women's college basketball team as "dirty debutantes" in a commentary piece, prompting a discussion on race and media bias. The LA Times and author Ben Bolch have since apologized and removed the phrase from the story. The controversy reflects a shift in media narratives surrounding the LSU team, from being portrayed as a victim to facing criticism, highlighting the complexities of media coverage in sports.
Los Angeles Times columnist Ben Bolch apologized for his "not appropriate" column previewing the LSU and UCLA Sweet 16 matchup, which sparked widespread criticism for its sexist and offensive language. LSU coach Kim Mulkey called the column "sexist" and "wrong," while players spoke about the toll of unfair criticism. UCLA coach Cori Close also apologized for sharing the column on social media without reading it. LSU players have faced sexism and racism in the spotlight, with guard Hailey Van Lith highlighting the bias and unfair treatment.
Los Angeles Times columnist Ben Bolch apologized for using "deeply offensive" descriptions of the LSU women's basketball team in a column about their NCAA tournament matchup with UCLA, acknowledging that his choice of words was wrong and not intended to be hurtful. LSU coach Kim Mulkey criticized the column as "sexist" and called out the offensive language, prompting the newspaper to update and remove the controversial phrases. This comes after Mulkey's public feud with the Washington Post over a profile that she deemed a "hit piece."
LSU Women’s Basketball Coach Kim Mulkey criticized a Los Angeles Times article that labeled her team as “dirty debutantes” and “villains,” calling it sexist and inappropriate. The newspaper later edited the piece, removed offensive language, and issued an apology to the LSU basketball program. UCLA coach Cori Close apologized for retweeting the column, and the column’s author, Ben Bolch, posted an apology on social media. Mulkey's players supported her and spoke out against the offensive language, with one player highlighting the racism and bigotry faced by some teammates.
LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey criticized a Los Angeles Times column as "sexist" for referring to her team as "dirty debutantes" and "villains" before their game against UCLA in the Women’s NCAA tournament. The column was updated and phrases were removed after Mulkey's complaint. This comes after a public feud with the Washington Post over a profile that she called a "hit piece" detailing her past relationships with family and players.
LSU guard Hailey Van Lith and coach Kim Mulkey defended their team against negative comments in a Los Angeles Times column, with Van Lith attributing the criticism to racism, particularly towards her Black teammates. Van Lith, who transferred to LSU this season, highlighted the double standard she has observed as a white player on predominantly Black teams and emphasized the need to speak out against racism. Teammate Angel Reese echoed the sentiment, stating that criticism motivates them. The Los Angeles Times later removed some language from the column, acknowledging that it did not meet editorial standards.
