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.
Former NFL star Dana Stubblefield was released from prison more than four years after being convicted of rape. The conviction was reversed six weeks ago.
Tiger Woods says that his mother, Kultida, has died at age 80. The golfer credited her for his success and encouraging his signature look of red shirts on Sunday.
Lakers
A Mavericks fan who went to Palisades Charter High is raising funds for a billboard campaign in Dallas to protest the trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers.
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.’