California
Mark Murphy, three-time mayor of Orange, has died. Nicknamed “Mr. Orange,” Murphy was among the city’s fiercest boosters.
Entertainment & Arts
Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy and Da’Vine Joy Randolph will be among the presenters at the 2025 Oscars.
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.
World & Nation
The Senate confirms fossil fuel executive Chris Wright, one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change, as U.S. Energy secretary.
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.
The new rule, approved unanimously by the State Board of Education, still needs to be approved by the Legislature and the governor.
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.
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.