Admit it, you have a soft spot for "Love Songs on the KOST," and KOST 103.5's adult contemporary ("soft rock") vibe. If you've given a listen to the station in the past three decades, you may have heard the voice of DJ Bryan Simmons, who was hired in 1982. Simmons, however, was given the boot after his shift last Friday. more ›

Tom Reynolds of Groundlings fame is creeped out by the too-tawdry, overly-obsessive, weirdly-whacked love songs of our day and he's written a book to make his case. In Touch Me, I'm Sick: The 52 Creepiest Love Songs You've Ever Heard, Reynolds calls out 52 songs for scrutiny (from Slipknot to Melissa Ethridge to the Beatles) and dissects every drop of their creepy essence. more ›

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LAist isn't even really sure why we felt compelled to write about Valentine's Day events, considering that it really isn't much of a holiday at all, unless one revels in the unabashed glut of candy and flowers—in which case, we say live it up. more ›

It's a slow week in town, but show up at the Egyptian Theatre at 8:00 PM to see the Jean-Pierre Jeunet Tribute, featuring the films Delicatessen and Amelie. Jeunet will be on-hand for a discussion following the films, schedule permitting. more ›