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city since the magazine’s founding by Geoff Miller in the spring of 1961. The definitive resource for Angelenos, Los Angeles covers the people, food, culture, arts and entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and news that defines Southern California with a signature mix of feature-length writing, service journalism, investigative reporting, and design. Led by editor-in-chief Mary Melton, the magazine i

s the recipient of three National Magazine Awards in addition to numerous other industry honors (you can see all of the magazine’s award-winning content here). With more than 800,000 monthly readers and 140,000 monthly subscribers, Los Angeles is the only local publication with 100% paid and verified readership. For more on the magazine’s history, read about Geoff Miller’s mission for Los Angeles and peruse more than 50 years of covers in our online archive. For more about the magazine’s audience, please read our media kit.

What started as a historic night for the NBA has unraveled into something far darker.Federal prosecutors allege that lea...
12/21/2025

What started as a historic night for the NBA has unraveled into something far darker.

Federal prosecutors allege that league insiders quietly fed gamblers confidential injury and locker room information, turning pro basketball into a high-stakes betting operation. At the center of the investigation is Damon Jones, a longtime associate of LeBron James, accused of using his access to the Lakers to tip off bettors before lines moved.

The sprawling case now touches players, coaches, organized crime figures, and raises urgent questions about the integrity of the game itself. How deep did the scheme go, and how vulnerable is the NBA in the age of legalized sports betting?

Read the full investigation ⬇️

https://lamag.com/sports/nba-gambling-scandal-2025-investigation-l/

Paris was glowing on December 15 as Emily in Paris returned to its spiritual home for a Season 5 world premiere that fel...
12/20/2025

Paris was glowing on December 15 as Emily in Paris returned to its spiritual home for a Season 5 world premiere that felt less like a TV launch and more like fashion week. The red carpet buzzed with style, star power, and a sense that the Netflix hit has fully crossed into global lifestyle territory.

Among those in attendance were Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Nicole Avant, whose presence underscored the show’s cultural weight. As Emily’s world expands this season beyond Paris to Italy, the series signals confidence, evolution, and staying power.

From couture energy to corporate symbolism, this was a premiere that meant more than it seemed.

Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/arts-and-entertainment/emily-in-paris-opens-season-5-with-a-tres-chic-paris-premiere/

As Hollywood power struggles heat up, the Ellison family is expanding its reach far beyond studio gates.With Larry Ellis...
12/20/2025

As Hollywood power struggles heat up, the Ellison family is expanding its reach far beyond studio gates.

With Larry Ellison’s Oracle now part of the investor group taking control of TikTok’s U.S. operations, the billionaire tech mogul and his son are simultaneously waging a high-profile fight over Paramount and Warner Bros. The result is a rare collision of Silicon Valley, Washington politics, and Hollywood influence, all centered on who controls the platforms shaping what America watches, shares, and debates.

What does American ownership really mean for speech, content moderation, and media power? And how much influence is too much?

Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/media/hollywood-isnt-enough-the-ellisons-are-coming-for-tiktok/

The Rams had the game in their hands and let it slip away.After building a 30-14 fourth-quarter lead, Los Angeles unrave...
12/20/2025

The Rams had the game in their hands and let it slip away.

After building a 30-14 fourth-quarter lead, Los Angeles unraveled late and fell to the Seahawks in overtime in one of the season’s most painful losses. Matthew Stafford threw for a season-high 457 yards and Puka Nacua delivered a career night, but stalled drives, a missed field goal and a bizarre replay ruling opened the door for Seattle’s comeback.

The loss drops the Rams out of the NFC’s top seed and likely sends them on the road for the wild-card round.

Read the full breakdown 👇

https://lamag.com/sports/rams-lose-heartbreaker-in-overtime-to-seahawks/

Authorities say the suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting has been found dead in New Hampshire, ending a days-...
12/19/2025

Authorities say the suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting has been found dead in New Hampshire, ending a days-long manhunt that left two students dead and nine others injured.

Officials also confirmed a chilling link to a second killing. The FBI says the same suspect was responsible for the fatal shooting of an MIT physics professor just two days later. Investigators believe the attacks were targeted and connected through shared academic history, with surveillance footage placing the suspect near both campuses.

As questions mount over campus security, surveillance gaps and how the suspect went undetected for weeks, law enforcement says the investigation remains active and more details are expected.

Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/crimeinla/brown-shooting-suspect-found-dead-fbi-confirms-link-to-mit-professor-killing/

Only a handful of voices can stop a room cold. Laurence Fishburne has been one of them for decades.From Morpheus in The ...
12/19/2025

Only a handful of voices can stop a room cold. Laurence Fishburne has been one of them for decades.

From Morpheus in The Matrix to towering portrayals of Nelson Mandela and Thurgood Marshall, Fishburne’s career has always carried weight. Now, the Tony and Emmy winner is being honored with a distinction named for another vocal icon. Fishburne will receive the James Earl Jones award at the Voice Arts Awards, celebrating his lasting impact on voice acting across film, television, animation, and beyond.

The ceremony takes place January 18 at the Beverly Hilton, where hundreds of artists from around the world will be recognized for the power of the spoken word.

Read more about the honor and the legendary voices it celebrates ⬇️

https://lamag.com/arts-and-entertainment/laurence-fishburne-wins-voice-arts-award/

After nine days of testimony, Luigi Mangione’s suppression hearings have come to a close, with a judge setting a May dec...
12/19/2025

After nine days of testimony, Luigi Mangione’s suppression hearings have come to a close, with a judge setting a May decision date on whether key evidence will be allowed at trial.

Defense attorneys raised concerns about statements attributed to Mangione’s mother that they say were inaccurately described by law enforcement, and pointed to secret audio and video recordings made while Mangione was in custody in Pennsylvania. Prosecutors later withdrew all statements from that interrogation.

At stake is whether evidence including a handgun and a notebook can be used in the case tied to the December 2024 killing of Brian Thompson in Manhattan.

Read the full breakdown 👇

https://lamag.com/crimeinla/mangione-suppression-hearings-conclude-as-judge-sets-may-decision-date/

Federal prosecutors are flagging what they call a serious potential conflict of interest in the high-profile wire fraud ...
12/18/2025

Federal prosecutors are flagging what they call a serious potential conflict of interest in the high-profile wire fraud case involving NBA player Terry Rozier.

According to a new court filing, Rozier or companies tied to him are paying the legal fees of a co-defendant and longtime childhood friend, raising concerns about whether that defendant is receiving truly conflict-free legal advice. Prosecutors argue the arrangement could discourage plea talks or cooperation if those moves might harm Rozier’s defense.

The government is now asking a judge to step in and hold a hearing to ensure the co-defendant fully understands the risks before the case moves forward.

Read the full story and see what’s next in court ⬇️

https://lamag.com/crimeinla/terry-rozier-paying-co-conspirator-and-childhood-friends-legal-bills-sparks-conflict-of-interest-concerns/

Defense attorneys are zeroing in on how evidence was handled and how questioning was conducted in the Luigi Mangione cas...
12/18/2025

Defense attorneys are zeroing in on how evidence was handled and how questioning was conducted in the Luigi Mangione case.

On Day 8 of the suppression hearing, testimony raised new questions about where Mangione’s backpack was searched, how evidence was labeled, and whether proper protocols were followed. NYPD officials also acknowledged that Mangione was recorded during an interrogation in Pennsylvania without his knowledge and after requesting an attorney. Prosecutors later withdrew those statements.

As the hearing continues, the defense is building a broader argument centered on constitutional protections, evidence custody, and procedural safeguards.

Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/crimeinla/defense-flags-procedural-issues-in-mangione-case-from-search-protocols-to-questionable-interrogation-recordings/

A private investigator hired by the owner of a Hollywood Hills home once rented by singer D4vd says he discovered a boxe...
12/18/2025

A private investigator hired by the owner of a Hollywood Hills home once rented by singer D4vd says he discovered a boxed “burn cage” incinerator inside the residence weeks after the body of a 14-year-old girl was found in the trunk of a Tesla registered to the artist.

The device, advertised to reach temperatures up to 1,600 degrees, is illegal to use in Los Angeles County and was reportedly unused. LAPD has not commented on whether it is considered evidence. No charges have been filed, but the case is being presented to a grand jury.

Read the full investigation and what we know so far ⬇️

https://lamag.com/crimeinla/burn-cage-found-in-d4vds-former-hollywood-hills-home-amid-teen-death-investigator-says/

Nick Reiner could face the death penalty as Los Angeles County prosecutors cite special circumstances in the killings of...
12/17/2025

Nick Reiner could face the death penalty as Los Angeles County prosecutors cite special circumstances in the killings of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer Reiner.

The DA says the case involves multiple murders, a factor that allows prosecutors to seek the death penalty or life without parole under California law, even as the state maintains a moratorium on executions. Reiner, 32, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder, along with allegations involving the use of a deadly weapon.

Read our full reporting on the charges, the legal stakes, and what comes next ⬇️

https://lamag.com/crimeinla/nick-reiner-could-face-the-death-penalty-due-to-special-circumstances-of-parents-death/

Howard Stern is not going anywhere.After months of speculation about retirement, the legendary radio host confirmed on h...
12/17/2025

Howard Stern is not going anywhere.

After months of speculation about retirement, the legendary radio host confirmed on his Dec. 16 show that he has renewed his contract with SiriusXM and will return to the airwaves on Jan. 5. Stern said the new deal allows him a more flexible schedule, but made one thing clear to listeners: he still loves radio.

The announcement ends a swirl of rumors that followed the expiration of his previous agreement and reaffirms Stern’s place as one of the most enduring voices in American broadcasting.

Read the full story ⬇️

https://lamag.com/arts-and-entertainment/howard-stern-show-siriusxm-contract-renewal-2025/

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