Los Angeles Times
Trump challenges anyone to stop him
Congress is stymied as the president acts with apparent impunity at home and abroad.
5 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Nigel Sylvester, Fat Joe, Jim Jones, and more to appear at New York Got Sole Sneaker Expo Jan. 10
Sneakerhead’s rejoice!The New York Got Sole sneaker show and expo will return to the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus on Jan. 10 from 12-6 p.m.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
The Golden Globes still have an ethics problem, and no one seems to care
The awards show may have changed hands, but its new steward is engaging in questionable practices too. However, Hollywood is still angling for a trophy.
4 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
9 hot spots to browse for books and sip on coffee
Curious and thirsty? These buzzy indie bookstores also sell or welcome beverages.
9 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
"I'M NOT DONE YET"
With ‘Jay Kelly,’ 64-year-old George Clooney looks back — and ahead — on his life and career.
8 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Time for an encore?
With her breakthrough role in \"Almost Famous,\" Kate Hudson received her first Oscar nomination.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Remembering Daily Challenge publisher Thomas Watkins, a media pioneer in the tradition of Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm
Thomas Watkins, founder of the Daily Challenge, like his customary hat, was well-balanced and easily identified in a crowd.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
George Conway, persistent Trump critic, joins large field in run for Nadler's House seat
George Conway, who was once married to a former adviser to the president before becoming a prominent anti-Trump voice, announced on Tuesday that he is running for a U.S. House seat in New York City, testing whether he can turn his strong social media following into votes in a crowded Democratic primary.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
The Knicks look to reset ahead of a four-game Western Conference road trip
The gratifying feeling shared by countless Knicks fans after the team won the NBA Cup just three weeks ago was short-lived.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
The Nets cultivate a culture of accountability in taking steps forward
By most estimates, the Brooklyn Nets have played better than expected.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Greg Kwedar and Clint Bentley discuss making 'Train Dreams' and their inspirational trip to the Idaho panhandle
WITH DIRECTOR CLINT BENTLEY ON THE road promoting “Train Dreams” and his co-writer Greg Kwedar on set shooting his next film, the pair decided to pass reflections on writing the script back and forth.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
How savvy TV marketing keeps fans hooked in between seasons
Following up a successful debut is a tall order. Series producers are turning to clever tactics to sustain the hype and make audiences hungry for more.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Nick Reiner's lawyer withdraws from case; a plea is postponed
The suspect in his parents’ killings will now be represented by a public defender.
4 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Mt. Baldy hiker was an old soul who loved adventure
Recent deaths of three men draw attention to mountain's double-sided nature
6 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Docs highlight power of investigative journalism
These Oscar-shortlisted films showcase how reporting can effect change and draw the ire of governments
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
These celebs want all men to look camera-ready
Stars like Dwayne Johnson and John Legend are proving skincare is macho with their own lines of beauty products
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
L.A. homicides drop to lowest level in decades
Decline mirrors other cities'. Experts credit first responders, social services, other factors.
5 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
‘Sentimental' star speaks from the heart
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas on how an improvised line was rooted in a ‘genuine feeling’
3 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Cut FEMA in half? Black folks know how this goes
The agency regularly fails Black communities. Now the Trump administration wants to make it smaller.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Use of force by NYPD officers surged 20% last year
Use of force by members of the New York Police Department (NYPD) surged 20% last year to 11,746 incidents — a record high since the department began detailed record-keeping about the issue in 2016, according to a police department report quietly posted online in recent days.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Their screen time was brief, but they made the most of it
These actors from 'Hamnet,' 'One Battle After Another' and 'The History of Sound' delivered some of the year's most memorable performances in just a few scenes
3 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Trump is not 'America First.' What's his true goal?
The president who promised domestic solutions instead ordered 626 overseas strikes last year
4 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
Senator's censure could backfire
Re \"Hegseth censures Democrat over his remarks to troops,\" Jan. 6
1 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Adegoke Steve Colson talks with AmNews ahead of Winter Jazz Fest performance Jan. 12
Pianist and composer Adegoke Steve Colson will take the stage alongside prominent and emerging voices at the annual Winter Jazz Fest (WJF) in New York City, which will take place from January 8-13.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Dr. Wanda Tucker's family roots span from Virginia to Angola
Dr. Wanda Tucker is fortunate among Black Americans.
3 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
Oliver Lake, Winter JazzFest, Unity Jazz, The Guggenheim
Oliver Lake's creativity as an alto saxophonist, poet, big band leader, composer, and visual artist is as mesmerizing as the Manhattan Skyline.
6 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
André Gaines discusses his film adaptation of Amiri Baraka's seminal work 'Dutchman'
The AmNews had an exclusive interview with the producer, writer, and director André Gaines on his film “The Dutchman,” a psychological thriller, which opened in theaters on Jan. 2, after a screening at the African Diaspora International Film Festival in New York City.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
St. John's men's hoop squad labors to live up to high expectations
Led by Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, St. John's had reasonably high hopes they could win the NCAA men's title this season.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
New York Amsterdam News
It's game on for conference action for NYC Division I women's hoops
After two months of traveling and matching up against new opponents, this is the time of year when things get serious for Division I basketball.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Los Angeles Times
'Avengers: Doomsday' is set to usher X-Men into the MCU
A teaser for the Marvel film includes major characters from former Fox film series.
2 min |