Mercedes Schlapp, the White House director of strategic communications, told CNN on Wednesday that Trump was ready to negotiate, even on a broader deal that would include relief for some of the so-called Dreamers, whose fate is in legal limbo since Trump terminated an Obama-era program that protected them from deportation. “We are at the […]
Blog: CIM Group’s office complex project would add to growing portfolio in West Adams
CIM Group Principal Counsel Nick Morosoff and 5600 W. Adams Boulevard (Credit: Google Maps) CIM Group is bullish on West Adams. An entity tied to CIM Group Principal Counsel Nick Morosoff wants to build a mixed-use project at 5600 West Adams Boulevard, which would add to the two existing constructions it has on the books […]
Blog: Magic Carpet Rides: Rock Music and the Fantastic
JANUARY 9, 2019 DURING THE POSTWAR PERIOD, the genres of the fantastic — especially science fiction — have been deeply intertwined with the genres of popular music, especially rock ’n’ roll. Both appeal to youthful audiences, and both make the familiar strange, seeking escape in enchantment and metamorphosis. As Steppenwolf sang in 1968: “Fantasy will […]
Blog: Smorgasburg Returns With All-Star Lineup Including Tacos 1986, Moo’s Craft Barbecue
The Downtown food bazaar is back from hiatus Downtown’s always-busy Smorgasburg returns to action this weekend, following a weeks-long holiday hiatus that started before Christmas. And, best of all, they’ve added some serious new firepower to the food lineup. New permanent vendors joining the Smorgasburg team this year include Tacos 1986, the already-popular Tijuana-style taco […]
Blog: Stan Lee’s Hollywood tribute enlists Kevin Smith, Mark Hamill and RZA
Smith, who has called himself Lee’s biggest fan, will host a private tribute inside the IMAX Theatre and will also moderate conversations with members of the entertainment industry, including Mark Hamill, “Deadpool” co-creator Rob Liefeld, “The Dark Knight” executive producer Michael Uslan, actor Vincent D’Onofrio, rapper RZA and “X-Men” and “Transformers” producer Tom DeSanto. The […]
Blog: Stan Lee’s Hollywood tribute enlists Kevin Smith, Mark Hamill and RZA
Smith, who has called himself Lee’s biggest fan, will host a private tribute inside the IMAX Theatre and will also moderate conversations with members of the entertainment industry, including Mark Hamill, “Deadpool” co-creator Rob Liefeld, “The Dark Knight” executive producer Michael Uslan, actor Vincent D’Onofrio, rapper RZA and “X-Men” and “Transformers” producer Tom DeSanto. The […]