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Los Angeles Now Has Two Big Competing Pride Events, LA Pride and WeHo Pride, and People Are Confused
The backstory on why LA Pride, which takes place June 12 in Hollywood, left West Hollywood after decades, only to have upstart WeHo Pride take over its former locale.
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NRDC Event Honoring Julia Louis-Dreyfus Turns Into Hollywood Exec Roast: “These F***ers Are Going to the Moon”
Nick Kroll, Leslie Jones, Pete Holmes, Nicole Byer and Tig Notaro all took part in the Natural Resources Defense Council's fundraising event, letting loose in front of David Zaslav, Casey Bloys and Alan Horn.
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TikTok to Sponsor LA Pride Parade Next Month
TikTok will have a float and offer live programming from the parade, which is taking place in Hollywood this year instead of WeHo.
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Ashley Nissenberg, Hollywood Attorney, Dies at 41
Nissenberg was a partner at Yorn Levine Barnes Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner Endlich and Gellman.
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LA Philharmonic to Increase Security After Dave Chappelle Onstage Attack
The comedian was unexpectedly tackled to the ground by an audience member during his comedy set at the Hollywood Bowl on Tuesday.
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NPR, LAist Studios Launch Audio Incubator for Latino Creators (Exclusive)
Applications are now open for Oye, a six-week virtual workshop to develop programming centered on the Latino experience.
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Los Angeles Dodgers Pitcher Trevor Bauer Suspended for Two Seasons Over Sexual Assault Allegation
Bauer was suspended Friday for two full seasons without pay by Major League Baseball for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy, which he denies.
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John Cho to Speak at L.A. Uprising 30th Anniversary Event From Korean American Leaders of Hollywood
He'll join 'The Good Doctor' actor Will Yun Lee, Rep. Marilyn Strickland and more at LA Stories: Sa-I-Gu on May 1 in Koreatown.
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Beloved Beverly Hills Hotel Pool Manager Finally Given Resting Place More Than a Year After His Death
After no survivors stepped up to claim Svend Petersen's ashes, longtime friend and onetime pool boy Jonny Fink came to the rescue: "He’s truly in an idyllic and beautiful place."
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L.A. County Drops Mask Requirement for Vaccinated Individuals at Indoor Venues
The changes take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday and apply to venues that verify vaccination status upon entrance.
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Hollywood Sign to Transform Into “Rams House” Installation Following Super Bowl Win
The L.A. Rams celebration will be displayed over the Hollywood Sign from Monday through Wednesday.
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Martine Colette, Founder of Wildlife Waystation, Dies at 79
Her animal sanctuary outside L.A. was supported by the likes of Betty White, Dyan Cannon, William Shatner, Dennis Hopper and Stefanie Powers.
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