Hollywood Inc.
Chuck Todd, who joined NBC News in 2007 as political director and moderated ‘Meet the Press’ from 2009 to 2024, is departing the network.
Sports
TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ show with Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson will likely end after the 2024-25 season with the NBA leaving the network.
California
Chuck Woolery, the original host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and who later became a frequent presence on right-wing media, dies at his home in Texas.
A Denver-based artist was commissioned by Nike to paint a Kobe Bryant mural in Venice Beach. An Instagram post featuring the piece has been viewed 2 million times.
Lakers legend Magic Johnson is thrilled about L.A.’s acquisition of Luka Doncic but says the ex-Maverick can learn from LeBron James the importance of conditioning.
Two pro sporting events — Lakers-Hornets and Kings-Flames — at Crypto.com Arena have been postponed on consecutive days due to the L.A. County wildfires.
Tiger Woods says moving the Genesis Invitational from fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades to Torrey Pines will help ‘raise more money for all the losses that have incurred.’
Vanessa Bryant is writing a book highlighting 100-plus murals that honor her husband, Kobe, and daughter, Gianna, who died in a helicopter crash five years ago Sunday.
Two weeks after Lakers coach JJ Redick criticized the media for not celebrating the NBA enough, Charles Barkley went off on Redick during TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ show.
Jason Kelce, the retired Eagles center and big brother to Chiefs star Travis Kelce, says ‘I’m rooting for Philadelphia and I’m rooting for Travis Kelce’ at Super Bowl LIX.