Movie theatre chain Laemmle will be bidding adieu to their tenancy as the operators of the Sunset 5 in West Hollywood in the 8000 Sunset complex. After two decades of serving as the ol' reliable for independent film at that location, Laemmle is "unable to come to terms with the landlord on a new lease," and is packing up. more ›

The upcoming holidays are about giving, and for many of us that means both giving gifts to our loved ones and to those in need. One way to help out in both areas comes via Chicago-based retailer CB2, who opened up a branch of their home decor store in a segment of the onetime Virgin Megastore space at 8000 Sunset this April. more ›

Once upon a time, Angelenos flocked to 8000 W Sunset Blvd to buy CDs at the Virgin Megastore's US flagship. But since no one seems to buy actual discs anymore, the Virgin Megastore fell prey to economic hard times, and, following on the heels of iconic Sunset Strip music retailer Tower Records, closed up shop for good over a year ago. more ›