Alicia Keys to Host Upcoming Grammy Awards

Beverly Hills Courier (Arts & Entertainment) 1/15 9:59A Matt Lopez

Alicia Keys, a 15-time Grammy winner, was announced Tuesday as the host of the upcoming 61st annual Grammy Awards. It will be Keys first time hosting the ceremony, which will return to Los Angeles this year after a one-year move to New York to...

Who Is Alex Caputo-Pearl? Meet the Maverick Union Leader Behind the Teachers Strike

Los Angeles Magazine 1/14 10:26A Hillel Aron

Today, 31,000 teachers of the nation’s second largest school district officially went on strike. While most labor strikes are about salary increases or rules changes, this one’s a little different....

These L.A. Institutions Have Kids Covered During the Teachers Strike

Los Angeles Magazine 1/14 4:49A Gwynedd Stuart

As of this rainy Monday morning, LAUSD teachers are officially on strike. That means the families of approximately 600,000 students have to decide whether to cross picket lines and send their kids to school to be minded by subs or keep them home...

The Beverly Center Got a $500 Million Revamp—So, What’s New?

Los Angeles Magazine 1/14 3:47A Linda Immediato

You might shrug off the subtle differences on the outside—the parking structure got a reboot with undulating metal mesh screens, and a pedestrian-friendly path now hugs the perimeter—but modern interiors and fresh initiatives have breathed new...

The Best Things to Do This Week in L.A.

Los Angeles Magazine 1/14 1:04A Brittany Martin

The new year is here and it s already shaping up to be full of music, theater, film, and other amazing things to do and see around Los Angeles. Here are a few of our top picks for the week ahead. Gwyneth Paltrow Reads from The Clean Plate: Eat,...

This Is What Will Really Happen During the Teachers Strike

Los Angeles Magazine 1/11 11:31A Brittany Martin

The looming strike of some 30,000 L.A. school teachers–the first strike of its kind since 1989–raises lots of questions for students, parents, and concerned observers. What exactly is going to happen when the bell rings on Monday and members of...

What Surprised Me the Most About Being a Jeopardy! Champ

Los Angeles Magazine 1/11 11:11A Gwynedd Stuart

If you’ve ever wondered who your celebrity lookalike is, there’s no easier way to find out than appearing as a contestant on Jeopardy! Well, actually, there are a lot of easier ways, since getting...

L.A. Music Venues Where You Can Actually Get Something Decent to Eat

Los Angeles Magazine 1/11 9:01A Gwynedd Stuart

If you re accustomed to regularly eating dinner, going to a show on a weeknight can really complicate matters. Work is about to let out and you have an hour to drive across town in rush-hour traffic to make it in time for doors. Will you sacrifice...

Inside the Rise of GTramp, the High-Flying Sport That Was Born on Instagram

Los Angeles Magazine 1/11 3:56A Gwynedd Stuart

M y ten-year-old kid, Maxx, doesn’t stop moving the entire four-hour flight from Cincinnati to L.A. Fidgeting, rolling his wrists, straightening and bending his legs, leaning forward and backward,...

We Went Looking for Stylish People in Silver Lake, and We Found Vic Mensa

Los Angeles Magazine 1/10 12:41P Linda Immediato

For shoppers and diners at Sunset Junction, fashion is personal. Darrick Peartree Singer, 23 “I wear whatever I want. Lately I’ve been edgy, adding chains. Today I just wanted to be comfortable.” »...

Halston Fisher Has 62,000 Instagram Followers–She Just Hasn’t Been Born Yet

Los Angeles Magazine 1/10 11:00A Brittany Martin

Local couple Madison and Kyler Fisher s third daughter, Halston, is due in early March–and tens of thousands of people are eagerly awaiting the announcement. The yet-to-be-born baby s Instagram account, @halston.blake , has over 62,000 followers....

The Last Time the Oscars Didn’t Have a Host All Hell Broke Loose

Los Angeles Magazine 1/10 9:31A Gwynedd Stuart

On the evening of March 29, 1989, a young woman dressed as Snow White jogged on tippy toes into the lobby of the Shrine Auditorium, feigning dimwitted bewilderment. Can you tell me how to get into the theater? she squeaked to  Variety columnist...

The 6 Best Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend

Los Angeles Magazine 1/10 4:53A Gwynedd Stuart

There s rain in the forecast this weekend, but don t let that stop you from making it one to remember. From a night hike in Griffith Park to a bonanza of mobile museums, here are some of the best things to do in L.A. this weekend. Night Hike in...

The Art of Making Perfect Corn Tortillas

Los Angeles Magazine 1/10 3:21A Gwynedd Stuart

The secret to great tortillas is great masa, but what’s the secret to great masa? Nixtamalization. The ancient Mesoamerican technique transforms hard-to-digest corn kernels into a nutritious (and...

Desert X Is Bringing Contemporary Art Back to the Coachella Valley Next Month

Los Angeles Magazine 1/9 9:14A Brittany Martin

The California desert has long been a source of inspiration for artists seeking to create large-scale works that exist outside the typical gallery space. Desert X celebrates that tradition by bringing contemporary artists from around the world out...