‘Terms of Endearment’ followed ‘The Last Picture Show’ with great fanfare, but it was his Pulitzer Prize-winning ‘Lonesome Dove’ that cemented his legacy as one of America’s best...
Disappointed that the 62-year-old Demi Moore lost the Oscar for Best Actress to a woman more than half her age? You’re not alone. In a Twitter post that has already been viewed...
Separated by 50 years but united by Hollywood, wildfires, and the endless hum of 'the deal,' two writers share a bath in Los Angeles. On Monday I took a bath with Joan Didion. She was gracious, took...
The LA Monthly interview with actress Catherine Hicks, who portrayed Marilyn Monroe in the 1980 TV feature Marilyn: The Untold Story as well as in the Arthur Miller play After The Fall and...
Rick Caruso may not be the last best hope for saving Los Angeles, as some of his faithful followers insist, but he does offer a hope and a vision — and you can trust that you won't read about him...
The stranger than strange saga of the famous, or infamous, diminutive Gypsy Rose Blanchard, victim of her mother's cruel deception and manipulation or just possibly a manipulator herself of her...
By TONY CASTRO Look, I don’t usually remember my dreams. They slip away like a politician’s campaign promises—vague, unreliable, and impossible to fact-check. But last night? Last night, my...
By TONY CASTRO ROME—The bells of St. Peter’s toll with solemn finality, and the cobblestone streets of the Eternal City feel heavier beneath my feet. I find myself back in Vatican Square, where...
By HUCK THOMAS Hunter S. Thompson was a juvenile delinquent and stayed that way, suspended in the amber of drink and drugs, the rest of his days. He could be a squall of anti-social behavior, yes,...
The Brits think they sound better than Americans, and the French believe none of their farts stink. But does the Academy of Motion Pictures and their Oscars have to go along with such nonsense? By...
Q. What made you decide to write this novel? Tony: I had forgotten about the very first column I ever wrote for the Los Angeles Herald Examiner in 1978. I think the reason I forgot about it is that...
By TONY CASTRO Friends often marvel that I’ve built a life with words. They shake their heads and say, “It’s a miracle you’re a writer.” Honestly, they’re not wrong. Growing up in 1950s...
By TONY CASTRO America’s healthcare system is going to be the death of all of us yet. Not immediately, mind you, but slowly, methodically, like a Bond villain with a five-act plan. It’s not a...
By PEYTON SWEENEY As wildfires continue to bring devastation to people in California, we see just how crucial it is to be prepared and for first responders to have every tool they need to be able to...
Ali MacGraw's house burned to the ground in a Malibu fire that had charred the beachside hills all the way to the Pacific Coast Highway. Writer Bob Vickrey lost his home in the fires that torched...
The city of dreams and make-believe faces a real life nightmarish devastation as the worst fire in its iconic history ravages the homes and communities of the famous and the obscure alike from...
Once derided as a "popcorn actress," Demi Moore may have landed herself a spot in the Oscars' best actress category with her rousing speech after winning a Golden Globe for The Substance, a role she...
By TONY CASTRO When Jimmy Carter ascended to the presidency in 1977, he embodied a different kind of leadership—a blend of humility, moral conviction, and unvarnished authenticity. In a nation...
By TONY CASTRO Jimmy Carter, who passed away Sunday at the age of 100, was the president America needed after Watergate. In the aftermath of Richard Nixon’s resignation, Carter emerged as a leader...
"I want to inspire people to transform their relationships and, in turn, their lives. I aim to show that love isn’t just about finding the right partner—it’s about cultivating a deep...
The slogan used to be "To Live and Die in LA" but they should change it to "To Live and Die While Riding the Metro in L.A" because I fear that each ride I take on the train or the bus will be the...
By TONY CASTRO The last Christmas gifts my grandfather gave me came early—sometime in the middle of summer when I was just four years old. They were simple: a stuffed lion and a bear. Yet for him,...
When I was a young boy growing up in the suburbs of southeast Houston, every Christmas Eve I would sneak out onto our screened front porch and stare into the night sky as I tried to spot Santa’s...
Fashion analyst and influencer Livia Gueissaz, delves deeply into TV series Yellowstone's cultural resonance and stylistic influence. BY LIVIA GUEISSAZ The television series Yellowstone has...
This isn’t just a win for the Mets — it’s a psychological blow to the Yankees. For a franchise that has long prided itself on being the preeminent power in baseball, losing Juan Soto to the...
Influencer Livia Gueissaz is turning heads with her latest personal experiment: spending a staggering $1,000 a day for 30 days to explore the connection between wealth and happiness. She reveals...
By TONY CASTRO Fathers and Sons. And headaches and heartbreaks in between. Joe and Hunter Biden are like Turgenev's timeless depiction of generational conflict during social upheaval in another...
Resurrecting Lucy's El Adobe Café, a beloved Hollywood landmark facing a hopeful revival, restaurateur heiress Patricia Casado fights to restore her father Frank's legacy. After years of decline,...
Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey and pie—it’s about gratitude for the beautifully imperfect lives we lead, and for the people who walk beside us through it all. And this Thanksgiving, I am...
By TONY CASTRO In American politics, the pendulum never stops swinging. It glides through eras of change, overcorrects, and arcs back again, propelled by public mood, cultural shifts, and the...
Democrats don’t lose presidential elections because they’re “too progressive.” They lose because they let the cultural left hijack the conversation, turning what should be a winning...
BY LIVIA GUEISSAZ As the seasons shift, so does Taylor Swift’s wardrobe. This winter, the global superstar embraces accessories as her standout style element. Fashion analyst and...
FROM INTUITION TO FOREVER: HOW PENÉLOPE CRUZ AND JAVIER BARDEM BUILT A LOVE THAT THRIVES ON AND OFF THE SCREEN Hello, My Beautiful Friends, There’s something undeniably magical about the way...
Once hailed as the "Hispanic Obama," Florida Senator Marco Rubio has been appointed by President-elect Trump to serve as Secretary of State, the most prestigious Cabinet position a Latino has ever...
In Texas, we’re taught to stand our ground and brace for whatever comes next. Like Travis at the Alamo, I find myself hoping for a miracle—but I’m also half-expecting to be overwhelmed. By...
What if in Trump's Inaugural Address, the world were to witness one of the most profound transformations in recent political history? Trump proving that even the most polarizing figures can surprise...
Many of Donald Trump's supporters believe that his presidential election returns the nation to an America that’s recognizable to them, even if it exists mostly as an idea, one where their voices...
As Trump ushers him into diplomatic circles, Elon Musk’s power and reach will only grow. He isn’t restrained by political red tape or elections, and he isn’t bound to national allegiances....
Jenner’s Republican-leaning views, combined with her public journey of gender transition, turn her into something of a walking Rorschach test, with each side projecting their views onto her life...
“Had the president gotten out sooner, there may have been other candidates in the race. The anticipation was that, if the president were to step aside, that there would be an open primary.”...
How did Democrats lose the White House and almost everything else in 2024? Because Democratic party leaders thought their messaging didn't stink and, as legendary LBJ mentor Sam Rayburn might have...
Will the Second Trump Administration become an unpredictable eccentric West Wing circus with Elon Musk, the world's richest man, juggling trillion dollar budget cuts and crusading Robert F. Kennedy...
Unlike many career politicians, Cisneros didn’t need to claw his way back into politics for financial security or status. His lottery win had taken care of that. And while his early life and...
Today is a new day for public safety in Los Angeles. Nathan Hochman won the race for District Attorney, a decisive victory showing residents want a change in the trajectory of our community. I...
A fitting choice of words came from former teammate and catcher Mike Scioscia, who spoke with the kind of reverence reserved for legends: 'He was a one-of-a-kind talent, a tremendous pitcher with...
The California Governor is the best kind of bridge between America’s ideals and its realities. Newsom possesses a mix of both likability and depth, speaking to voters across race, class, and...
Everything you thought you knew about Latino politics is meaningless and out of date, thanks to Donald Trump of all people and his stunning, historic political comeback, made possible in part by...
Why didn't Kamala Harris and the Democrats just take the billion dollars they raised for her campaign and hand them over to Donald Trump to help him pay his legal debts and get on with the task of...
Quincy Jones was more than a musician or a producer. He was a bridge between worlds. He wasn’t just a part of American culture; he was a shaper of it. By TONY CASTRO I only met Quincy Jones once,...
Baseball doesn't need a halftime show. In fact, it doesn’t even have a halftime. And when you hear the national anthem, it’s supposed to be a clear transition from standing at attention to...
