(Credit: iStock) Federal prosecutors said a west suburban real estate broker orchestrated a $23 million Ponzi scheme, pocketing more than $3 million in investor money for expensive jewelry and exotic vacations. Michelle Labra of Yorktown was indicted on three counts of wire fraud and one count of making a false statements to authorities in connection […]
Blog: A Highly Anticipated Los Angeles Museum of Film Promises Thought-Provoking Exhibitions – Hyperallergic
Concept art for the “Magic and Motion” gallery in Where Dreams Are Made: A Journey Inside the Movies (courtesy Academy Museum of Motion Pictures) LOS ANGELES — After a lengthy and difficult journey, America’s first major museum dedicated to movies is nearly here. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures — currently under construction in Mid-Wilshire, […]
Blog: JaVale McGee’s absence highlights his importance to Los Angeles Lakers – Hoops Habit
The Los Angeles Lakers return home after a less than stellar road trip where they learned how important JaVale McGee is to their team. Since the Los Angeles Lakers signed Tyson Chandler on Nov. 6, they are 12th in the NBA in opponent points per game (107.7) and 13th in opponent points in the paint […]
Blog: Los Angeles Chargers: Philip Rivers deserves MVP with AFC West title – LA Sports Hub
The Los Angeles Chargers ensured that the AFC West would still be up for grabs in the last two weeks of the season and can still finish as the AFC’s no. 1 seed. A loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15 would have shut the door on the AFC West for the Los […]
Blog: Charlotte Hornets seek rebound win over Los Angeles Lakers – Swarm and Sting
Back to back games are never easy in the NBA, especially when the second game is against LeBron James. Can the Charlotte Hornets pull off a rare win over King James and the Lakers? If you’re an avid Charlotte Hornets (14-14) fan, you already know a few things that I’m going to write. You know […]
Blog: The Internet Is Super Stressed That Low-Rise Jeans Are Coming Back
Getty ImagesGregg DeGuire Yesterday, in an unexpected turn of events, The Cut declared that low-rise jeans would soon make a triumphant return to closets everywhere, and the internet lost its damn mind. I am so stressed about low rise jeans coming back let me tell you. — monkey on the car (@87sausages) December 21, 2018 […]