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Rapper Drakeo the Ruler dies after being stabbed at LA music festival

The 28-year-old, whose real name is Darrell Caldwell, was scheduled to perform on the weekend at the Once Upon a Time in LA concert.

Lawsuit alleges Baldwin reckless in ‘Rust’ shooting

The lawsuit focuses mainly on the Hollywood actor's actions, alleging he violated protocol by not checking the gun more carefully.

California officials: Ship's anchor among possible causes of oil spill

Ship's anchor striking the pipeline is "one of the distinct possibilities" for the cause of a major leak of crude into waters off southern California, says Martyn Willsher, chief of Amplify Energy that operates the pipeline.

Britney Spears' father suspended from conservatorship

US court suspends Britney Spears' father from the conservatorship that has controlled the singer's life and money for 13 years, saying the arrangement "reflects a toxic environment."

BTS ready for first live concerts since pandemic start, in Los Angeles

The South Korean boy band cancelled global tours and resorted to online performances due to Covid-19. Now, they are turning back to the stage with a concert series titled “Permission to Dance on Stage” on dates in November and December.

Los Angeles finally opens a museum for movies

"The museum has really got to be the Parthenon of such places," says Tom Hanks, double-Oscar winner actor who serves as a trustee. It will be the largest film-dedicated museum in North America.

Covid pushes Emmy Awards outdoors

The Television Academy said the ceremony will be held on the Event Deck at LA Live next to Microsoft Theater.

NASA picks SpaceX for mission to Jupiter's moon Europa

The Europa Clipper mission will launch in October 2024 on a Falcon Heavy rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, with the total contract worth $178 million.

Iconic gun that killed Billy the Kid goes on auction

One of the most iconic weapons of the American Wild West is expected to fetch up to $3 million at an auction next month.

'I quit!': Britney Spears won't perform under father conservatorship

The singer's remarks, in a lengthy Instagram post, were the latest in a series of emotional public comments about the conservatorship that controls her personal and financial affairs and which she has begged to be brought to an end.

Glamour, politics and controversy as Cannes film festival returns

The Cannes Film Festival rolls out the red carpet for the first time in more than two years, launching the French Riviera spectacular with the premiere of Leos Carax's “Annette" and the introduction of Spike Lee’s jury.

US court rejects Britney Spears’ request to remove her father as guardian

Britney Spears loses an appeal against a guardianship arrangement that gives her father control of her affairs, US media reports a week after the star made a plea to end the “abusive” conservatorship.