How Spencer Pratt’s ‘patently absurd’ bid for mayor fell flat in Los Angeles

The ex-reality TV star, who lost his home in the Pacific Palisades fire, cast himself as the antidote to the city’s woes Spencer Pratt, an ex-reality TV star, cast himself as the antidote to Los Angeles’s woes as he campaigned to be the city’s next mayor. He curried favor with swaths of disillusioned voters who related to his diatribes against city leadership. His fervent social media posts, including re-shares of AI-generated campaign ads showing LA in an apocalyptic light, garnered national...

By Dani Anguiano and Uwa Ede-Osifo

LA Hotels hit by largest job losses in a decade as 'Olympic Wage' mandates bite, data shows

Los Angeles hotel industry job losses hit their worst rate in a decade outside of COVID, the Employment Policies Institute reports, as the city's minimum wage mandate took effect.

How ‘The Hills’ reality TV star Spencer Pratt failed in his bid to become LA mayor

Pratt's campaign, endorsed by President Donald Trump, was a blend of celebrity appeal – amplified by AI-generated videos – and a raw expression of public frustration

By Michael R. Blood and Lindsey Bahr

O’Reilly on Los Angeles mayoral race results: ‘Every thinking person knows that it’s suspicious’

‘Toy Story 5’ First Reactions Praise Pixar’s Sequel as a ‘Deeply Profound’ and ‘Moving’ Film That ‘Ranks Right Alongside’ the Original

“Toy Story 5” has finally been unveiled to members of the film press, and it appears Pixar’s long-running animated franchise remains in top form after 30 years. The latest sequel is being called “emotional, funny, genuinely warm, and perfect in every way” in rave first reactions. Film critic Scott Menzel posted a glowing review on […]

By Zack Sharf

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored $20M wedding sparks venue debate.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored Madison Square Garden wedding venue has sparked backlash among insiders, with some claiming the massive arena feels more like a celebrity production than a personal ceremony. Quotes comparing the idea to “something the Kardashians would do” quickly went viral online. While fans remain excited about the couple’s future, critics question whether an MSG wedding matches Swift’s emotional and intimate public image. Reports also suggest the ceremony could cos...

By BARSHA DUTTA

Welcome to the Oscar Race, ‘Toy Story 5’ and Taylor Swift

The latest installment in Disney/Pixar's 31-year-old animated film franchise premiered on Tuesday night and looks well-positioned to make a major impact in the awards season, just like the prior four.

By Scott Feinberg

Taylor Swift Has Arrived at the ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere

The singer-songwriter recently released the film's wistful track, "I Knew It, I Knew You"

By Charisma Madarang

Taylor Swift Makes Surprise Appearance At ‘Toy Story 5’ Premiere in Los Angeles

Taylor Swift is in her Tay Story era. The musician stepped out in a bejeweled/dazzling (sub adj for whatever she wears) getup to join the Toy Story 5 cast at the Los Angeles premiere this evening on the heels of her new original song for the film “I Knew It, I Knew You,” breaking records […]

By Dessi Gomez

In 'Toy Story 5,' time — and tech — catches up with the toys

Woody is going bald. Thirty years on from the 1995 original — the first feature to be animated entirely by computer — the franchise's leading man takes off his hat in "Toy Story 5" to reveal a thinning crown. The wear, it turns out, is finally showing. Tom Hanks, back for a fifth turn as the pull-string cowboy, leaned right into it. "Woody's been through an awful lot," Hanks told Korean reporters via livestream Monday, joined by longtime series regulars Tim Allen and Joan Cusack, newcomer Greta

By The Korea Herald

Could Taylor Swift & Jack Antonoff Be Headed for Grammy & Oscar Gold With ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’?

If their song for Toy Story 5 lands an Oscar nod, it would be the first for both songwriters.

By Paul Grein

Taylor Swift Stuns In Wedding-Inspired Dress at Toy Story 5 Premiere

Taylor Swift hit the red carpet for the Toy Story 5 premiere ... and was already rockin' white weeks before her wedding to Travis Kelce. On Tuesday, the soon-to-be bride posed for photos at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, wearing a…

By TMZ Staff

Taylor Swift Performs Duet With Randy Newman at Toy Story 5 Premiere

As the years go by, word of this duet will never die.   Taylor Swift attended the Toy Story 5 world premiere—having written the song “I Knew it, I Knew You” for the forthcoming film—on June 9 in...

By Hayley Santaflorentina

Watch Taylor Swift and Randy Newman perform duet of ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ at ‘Toy Story 5’ premiere

Swift also performed her new song ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ live for the first time The post Watch Taylor Swift and Randy Newman perform duet of ‘You’ve Got a Friend in Me’ at ‘Toy Story 5’ premiere appeared first on NME.

By Laura Molloy

Toy Story 5 First Reactions Are In

First reactions to Pixar's Toy Story 5 have been shared and tease what to expect from the franchise's latest installment featuring Woody and Buzz.

By Matthew Rudoy