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Thursday, Apr 18

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Universal Studios Hollywood brings ‘Fall Guy’ pre-show to ‘Waterworld’ stuntacular

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The limited-time 'Fall Guy Stuntacular Pre-Show' runs for three weeks from April 27 to May 19.

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Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80

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He wrote the influential Southern rock group's biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man." The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995.

Wednesday, Apr 17

Travel: How to visit New Orleans during the annual Jazz & Heritage Festival

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The 11-day festival is strictly a daytime affair, but the city's jazz clubs are especially lively at night during the event.

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Maynard James Keenan is throwing a birthday party at the Hollywood Bowl. Be on time.

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Keenan returns with Sessanta, a 60th birthday party featuring A Perfect Circle, Puscifer and Primus on Saturday, April 20.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Taylor Swift launches pop-up in Los Angeles for new album ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

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Swifties lined up before 6 a.m. to see the pop-up experience Taylor Swift created with Spotify ahead of her new album “The Tortured Poets Department,” which comes out April 19.

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The free Bob Baker Day festival celebrates puppets and the legendary puppet master

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There’s no need to pull any strings to get into this festival because it’s free. But you may want to pull some strings while at the festival because it’s all about celebrating a late puppet master.

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Niles: Can name changes turn around struggling theme parks?

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Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris will become Disney Adventure World and Bollywood Parks will be themed to Real Madrid. But will it make a difference?

Monday, Apr 15

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Redondo Beach’s BeachLife Ranch Country and Americana Festival is canceled for this year

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The BeachLife Ranch Festival is set to return in 2025 after logistics scuttled this year's event.

19

OJ Simpson’s murder trial changed a lot about America

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The late OJ Simpson does not leave many personal legacies: the most meaningful are probably one Heisman Trophy, his children and grandchildren.

Sunday, Apr 14

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Coachella 2024: Fans react to the expanded and changed festival grounds

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Fans share their thoughts and feelings on the expansion and move of the beloved Sahara Tent at this years Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

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Coachella 2024: For No Doubt fans, Coachella this year is an overdue dream come true

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The Orange County band reunited after a break of nine years to play Coachella and fans were there for it.

Saturday, Apr 13

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Coachella 2024 internet buzz explained: Lana Del Rey’s billboard and Sabrina Carpenter’s Jesus shirt

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Lana Del Rey's bizarre billboard, Sabrina Carpenter's Jesus reference and ATEEZ's dance moves: Here's what social media users are talking about after the first day of Coachella.

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Coachella 2024: Shakira, Billie Eilish and more surprise guest performers

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Here are the surprise performances fans couldn't get enough of during the first night of Coachella 2024.

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Coachella 2024: Sabrina Carpenter performs new song ‘Espresso’

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In addition to performing her new song "Espresso," Sabrina Carpenter delighted fans with a Coachella twist on her "Nonsense" outro.

04

Coachella 2024: See photos of fans enjoying the festival

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The festival, with Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, and Doja Cat headlining, kicked off Friday, April 12.

Friday, Apr 12

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Coachella 2024: Fans find community at music festival campground

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The annual three-day festival kicked off at noon at the Empire Polo Club in Indio on Friday, April 12.

Robert MacNeil dies at 93; TV journalist was creator, first anchor of PBS ‘NewsHour’

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The award-winning journalist came to fame for his coverage of the Watergate hearings for PBS; his friend and colleague Jim Lehrer joined him as co-host of the nightly program in 1983.

Thursday, Apr 11

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Disneyland explores ‘backside of fireworks’ with Star Wars pyro show

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The new 'Fire of the Rising Moons' in Galaxy’s Edge continues through June 2 as part of the Season of the Force at Disneyland.

02

Orange County author Yoon Choi one of 10 winners of the 2024 Whiting Awards

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The award, which comes with a $50,000 prize, honors emerging writings in fiction, non-fiction, poetry and drama.

Wednesday, Apr 10

03

Jay Leno granted conservatorship for wife Mavis Leno’s estate

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According to documents filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court after today’s hearing, the judge determined Jay Leno was “suitable and qualified” to be appointed the estate’s conservator.

01

My 160 mile-per-hour morning around the Grand Prix of Long Beach track

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"I've made a terrible mistake," was my first thought. "I hope I don't pass out," was my second.

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Long Beach trio Brainstory talks new music ahead of Los Angeles, Pioneertown shows

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The psychedelic-soul band will perform at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 18 and at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown on Sunday, April 21.

Montage Laguna Beach kicks off new guest chef dinner series

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Montage Laguna Beach has kicked off its limited and luxe Friends of the Chef dinner series with two noted chefs set to take center stage.

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Niles: Can Barbie and Mattel make Arizona a top theme park destination?

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A Mattel Adventure Park under construction in Glendale, Ariz., will feature Hot Wheels-themed roller coasters and a Barbie Dream House.

Saturday, Apr 6

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German shorthaired pointer S’mores is an all-around great dog

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S’mores’ story: Check out this gorgeous girl. S’mores is smart as a whip and loves spending time with people. An active lifestyle suits her best – daily walks or hikes are just great, in her book. She’s also a cuddler who loves cozying up…

Friday, Apr 5

Disneyland adds space whales to Star Tours during Star Wars festival

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The annual Season of the Force event runs through June 2 at the Anaheim theme park.

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Bruce Springsteen dazzles in a marathon 3 hour and 20 minute show at the Kia Forum on Thursday

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Springsteen and the E Street Band dazzled fans with the first of two shows at the Kia Forum in Inglewood.

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Bruno Mars will open the new Intuit Dome in Inglewood with 2 shows in August

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Tickets for the back-to-back opening night shows go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11.

Thursday, Apr 4

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Disney+ will crack down on password sharing in June

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Disney is curbing password sharing for its Disney+ streaming service as part of a larger effort to boost signups and revenue.

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Birthday wish granted as Corona del Mar boys volleyball sweeps No. 1 Newport Harbor

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Corona del Mar coach Katey Thompson told her team what she wanted for her birthday, and it delivers a resounding sweep in the rivalry showdown.