Awards
Ridley Scott is back with a sequel to his best picture-winning “Gladiator,” and if it wins the top prize come Oscar night, he will have finally won a statuette of his own as a producer of the film, something he wasn’t on the original 2000 release starring Russell Crowe.
California
The veteran politician seeks to have his conviction on graft charges overturned. On Thursday, his lawyers will argue before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
A three-year-long forensic audit found no pattern of fraud in county contracts entered into during Mark Ridley-Thomas’ time on the Board of Supervisors. But the authors said they can’t give the county a clean bill of health.
Dodgers
The Dodgers add another free agent, this time agreeing to terms with left-hander Tanner Scott, the best available reliever left on the market.
At a time when there’s greater sensitivity around elevating stories about women, the director has long focused on intelligent, nuanced female characters.
Opinion
Incumbent Scott Schmerelson is the better of two strong candidates to keep the board stable and focused on what matters most.
Schmerelson, 73, takes the helm as he begins his third and final term representing District 3, which covers the west San Fernando Valley.
Movies
Oscar-nominated actor Kristin Scott Thomas confirms her recent marriage to Bloomberg News editor-in-chief John Micklethwait. They exchanged vows in England.
Politics
Donald Trump picks Scott Bessent, a former money manager for Democratic donor George Soros, as Treasury secretary. He also announces choices for Labor, HUD and top budget official.
Music
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio April 11-13 and 18-20, 2025. Other notable artists include Missy Elliott and Charli XCX.