Taylor Swift shared the wealth of her record-breaking Eras Tour with those who helped make it happen. The pop star gave at least one crew member a $100,000 bonus alongside a sweet handwritten note, which was shared via X account Pop Base Sunday. Dated Feb. 23, Swift penned, “Robert, Thank you for your superb work … Read more
9The 2025 Grammys will go on as scheduled, despite the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP The Grammys must go on. As the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County rage on, news broke that the annual music awards ceremony “will proceed as planned” at the Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 2. Recording Academy and … Read more
McDonald’s said it plans to close half of its CosMc’s beverage shops in Texas — just one year after opening. The world’s largest fast-food chain has been testing the cafes in small and large formats, with six locations in Texas and its flagship store in Bolingbrook, Ill. The company said it will open two smaller-format … Read more
A flagship coalition aimed at aligning the asset management industry with global climate goals said it was suspending its activities on Monday, days after BlackRock, the world’s biggest investor, left amid a political backlash in the US. BlackRock, which manages some $11.5 trillion in assets, left the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative on Jan. … Read more
Annette Mercer, president of the Westwood Neighborhood Greenway, carries a bucket for weeding along the stretch of native habitat between Overland Avenue and Westwood Boulevard in Los Angeles, alongside the Exposition rail line. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times) Welcome to the first issue of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter, with a list of this … Read more
“General Hospital” star Leslie Charleson died Sunday after a long illness. (Scott Kirkland / ABC via Getty Images) Leslie Charleson, the “General Hospital” star who played cardiologist-turned-mob enforcer Monica Quartermaine on the ABC daytime drama, has died. She was 79. The soap opera legend’s death was announced Sunday by “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini, … Read more
Looking to amp up your workout gains? You probably already know that wearable tech, such as smartwatches and heart rate monitors, can help athletes optimize their training and enhance their performance. But have you heard of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) devices? A new analysis found that wearing one while resistance training can boost strength and … Read more
Brooke Shields is addressing all things aging. The longtime actress and model, 59, is set to release her new memoir, “Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old” ($21) on Tuesday — and she’s having some frank conversations about beauty standards in Hollywood. On Monday, Shields promoted her latest project on “Good Morning America,” where … Read more
9Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes’ third baby has arrived. brittanylynne/Instagram Mahomes, party of five! Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany Mahomes, gave birth to the couple’s third child, a second baby girl named Golden Raye Mahomes on Sunday. Brittany announced the happy news on Instagram with a sweet black-and-white snap of the couple holding hands near the … Read more
Veteran Washington Post opinion writer Jennifer Rubin said Monday she is leaving to join a startup — and blasted the Beltway broadsheet’s billionaire owner on her way out the door. Rubin, an outspoken critic of President-elect Donald Trump, had recently publicly attacked the paper and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos for appearing to get into the … Read more
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