The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has filed a detainer on the New York prison holding Harvey Weinstein, the first step in bringing him to Los Angeles for a second trial on rape and sexual assault charges.
02.03.2020 - 21:11 / hollywoodreporter.com
Netflix is bringing its comedy brand to Los Angeles comedy clubs and stages with an inaugural Netflix is a Joke Fest. Having already signed stand-up talent like Ali Wong, Dave Chappelle and Amy Schumer as one of the largest buyers of comedy specials, the streaming giant now plans to put its comedy performers, and brand, on stage at the weeklong Netflix Is a Joke event in Los Angeles from April 27 to May 3.
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office has filed a detainer on the New York prison holding Harvey Weinstein, the first step in bringing him to Los Angeles for a second trial on rape and sexual assault charges.
By Anthony D'Alessandro
Los Angeles County has ordered that all non-essential retail businesses shut down amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Following the lead of organizations behind numerous other major upcoming events, Netflix is postponing its inaugural stand-up comedy festival amid the coronavirus public health crisis. Netflix Is a Joke Fest was initially set to run April 27-May 3 in Los Angeles and occupy around 20 venues, including The Laugh Factory, the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theatre and Largo.
The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second largest district in the country, announced on Friday it will close as of Monday, March 16 because of fear of the coronavirus. San Diego public schools will also close.
The sixth annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards will not go on as planned. The Daily Front Row magazine postponed its March 29 event at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, because of the escalation of the coronavirus in the U.S.
Film and television production in the Los Angeles area is facing restrictions due to impact of the coronavirus pandemic, the FilmL.A. permitting agency reported on Thursday.
The process has begun for Harvey Weinstein to be sent to Los Angeles to face charges of sex abuse. The news from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office was announced the same day the 67-year-old disgraced former movie mogul was sentenced to 23 years in prison by a New York City judge after being convicted of similar crimes there.
Prosecutors in Los Angeles have started the extradition process to bring Harvey Weinstein to California, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.
Quibi has canceled its red carpet launch event “out of an abundance of caution” amid the growing threat of the spread of coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Netflix is about to serve a flood of funny in Los Angeles with its Netflix is a Joke Fest, set for April 27-May 3. For one week, the streaming giant is partnering with Live Nation to bring over 100 live shows and events to various venues in L.A. with recorded shows available on the platform later this year.
Netflix is bringing the laughs to Los Angeles in a weeklong comedy festival hosted by the streaming service's comedy brand, Netflix Is a Joke.
Steve Ballmer, owner of the National Basketball Association’s Los Angeles Clippers, is “in advanced negotiations” to purchase The Forum in Inglewood, California, from the Madison Square Garden Company, according to reports in ESPN and the Los Angeles Times.
Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks had a sunny lunch date with friends on Thursday. The couple was spotted dining al fresco at The Ivy, the famed Beverly Hills, California restaurant and celebrity-sighting hot spot.