California
Mark Murphy, three-time mayor of Orange, has died. Nicknamed “Mr. Orange,” Murphy was among the city’s fiercest boosters.
Entertainment & Arts
Jasmin Lawrence and Eric Murphy are headed to the altar. That now means their dads, comedians Martin Lawrence and Eddie Murphy, are going to be in-laws.
Awards
The actor has no real career plan, he says, just ‘What’s the next good story? Who’s the next good collaborator?’ Which led him to creating his Big Things Films production company.
Music
Brown’s suit, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, seeks $500 million from Warner Bros. Discovery and production company Ample Entertainment.
Dodgers
Chris Woodward, who worked as the Dodgers’ third base coach before managing the Texas Rangers, returns to the Dodgers as their new first base coach.
Television
‘SNL’ alum Chris Rock hosted for the fourth time, with Gracie Abrams as musical guest — but Adam Sandler’s cameo in a late sketch upstaged them all.
Hollywood Inc.
Wallace moved from Fox News to CNN in late 2021 to be a host on its short-lived streaming service. He hosts “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?”
L.A. Influential
Ryan Murphy has become one of Hollywood’s most prolific producers, largely by turning narcissists, outcasts and murderers into must-see TV.
World & Nation
A Justice Department review of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre confirmed law enforcement, National Guard and other officials failed to act or took part in the attack.
Movies
Chris Evans will reportedly join Robert Downey Jr. in 2026’s ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ marking his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe six years after ‘Endgame.’