Lawyers Using Wiretaps Say It Isn’t So!

from the Washington Post Hollywood’s Bugged Over Wiretaps LOS ANGELES, March 6 — “It’s the star-studded list Hollywood’s been waiting for,” gushed the trade paper Variety as opening arguments began Thursday in the criminal...

The book on L.A.’s indie spirit

from the LA Times Author Josh Kun read his book at Skylight Books last year.Robert Lachman, Los Angeles Times Writers offer chapter and verse about their favorite independent bookstores in Southern California. Special to The Los Angeles Times March 9, 2008 What is it...

28th Annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes

Friday, April 25, 2008 8 p.m. • Royce Hall, UCLA The 2007 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes will be awarded Friday evening, April 25, 2008, at UCLA’s Royce Hall. Master of Ceremonies Gay Talese Presenters •Jim Newton/Biography •Scott Simon/Current Interest •Ngugi Wa...

Velvet Hammer Burlesque Photo Show

from LA Weekly La Luz de Jesus hosts the exhibit and signing of Michelle Carr’s sexy new book of photos   Photo by Mark Mauer 1 of 20 images [ click to view entire slideshow at LAWeekly.com ] LA-based burlesque troupe The Velvet Hammer gets the coffee-table...