The Strokes closed their Coachella set with a controversial video accusing U.S. foreign intervention and showing bombings in Iran and Gaza.

A planned special-effects blast for the new Jackass movie produced a plume of smoke over Simi Valley, Johnny Knoxville said. Residents posted video and crews later confirmed filming.

BIGBANG returns to Coachella for Weekend 2 with a late‑night Outdoor Theatre set. Weekend One’s hourlong show mixed hits, solo showcases and an emotional finale.

Video shows Ice Spice in a scuffle at a Hollywood McDonald's after a woman allegedly slapped her; the rapper's attorney says the incident was reported to LAPD.

The LA County Fair returns to Pomona May 7–31 with rides, concerts, petting farms and discounted wristbands. Expect long weekends, late‑night shows and fair food staples.

Star Wars Celebration returns to Los Angeles April 1–4, 2027. Tickets go on sale May 6 with prices from $76 single-day to a $1,210.99 VIP package.

Pokémon Night Out will bring Marshmello and Alison Wonderland to the Intuit Dome on Oct. 24, 2026, with tickets on sale April 17. The show is for fans 16+.

Justin Bieber headlined Coachella in Indio and midway through cued YouTube clips from a laptop, blending new Swag material with nostalgic hits and splitting fans. The set mixed intimate moments and surprise guests.

Disneyland has added bottle shelves at the Incredicoaster and is enforcing a no‑phone policy on Runaway Railway after guest‑caused ride shutdowns rose. Big reusable tumblers may need to stay off certain rides.

Formula Drift's 2026 season opens in Long Beach April 10-11 with a Friday sneak peek and Saturday main event. Expect street closures and busy waterfront crowds.

A free, alcohol-free pop-up dance at the L.A. River went viral and drew 1,500+ RSVPs, forcing organizers to close reservations and plan biweekly events.

Netflix added Louis C.K. to its LA festival bill, booking him at the Hollywood Bowl on May 5. The move comes as he prepares a new Netflix special and faces renewed criticism.

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is closing its Santa Monica office and shifting operations to New York, shrinking the company’s L.A. footprint amid broader industry belt‑tightening. Local job and permit data show the problem runs deeper than a single studio move.