Candidates head West
Once again, presidential campaigns are in a race to raise money in advance of a key quarterly deadline. And once again, they are trying to heighten expectations of their opponents and lower those of…
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Biz
A&E’s ‘Balls’ may not roll
Innovation is never easy -- even in the comparative Wild West of cable programming. Take the case of A&E, which looked like it was ready to move forward on a U.S. edition of "Balls of Steel."
Where ‘Heart’ goes, controversy follows
Controversy continued to dog "A Mighty Heart" on the eve of its bigscreen bow, as pic drew fire over a screening designed to promote religious tolerance.
Remaking downtown Los Angeles
"In cultural tourism, L.A. ranks at the bottom," says downtown gadfly and neighborhood activist Brady Westwater. Westwater, who sees himself as the "curator" of downtown, envisions a constant stream…
Levine adds digital unit
PR shingle Levine Communications Office is creating a digital entertainment division. LCO president Dawn Miller will head up the unit. Clients include GoFish, MsDewey.com, TogaTV.com…
Villaraigosa bridges H’wood, City Hall
Just a few weeks ago, before some 200 people, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa helped break ground on L.A. Live, a massive new project of theaters, restaurants, condos, hotels and even a…
Downtown L.A. is versatile on camera
Downtown Los Angeles is Hollywood's favorite off-lot location. Every day (and night) of the week, there's a movie, series or commercial shooting in the 65-block central business district. The allure…
New landmarks in Los Angeles
A look at developments in downtown
Couple offer a change in L.A. Arts District
"From Santa Monica to Venice to Hollywood to here, my motto has always been to be the first in," says veteran nightlife impresario Elizabeth Peterson about bringing dining, service and live music…
Upcoming downtown L.A. eateries
A look at restaurants under construction.
