When "American Idol" contestants aren't on stage in front of the cameras dazzling the nation with their vocal talents, they live communally in a Los Angeles mansion. But it turns out in the same room where the young hopefuls are now singing, not so long ago it's where couples were swinging for a racy Playboy TV reality show. more ›

It's been three years since the "L Word" aired its last episode and seven since "Queer as Folk" finished its run, and some of the folks involved with those shows are pitching their a new TV show featuring a gay, multi-ethnic ensemble cast. The show's location and name is "DTLA," and its creators says it's like "Queer As Folk" meets "Swingers." more ›

ART TALK: MOCA’s The Geffen Contemporary hosts artists David Lamelas who’ll discuss his work in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibition Index: Conceptualism in California and the Permanent Collection. The talk begins at 6:30 pm. more ›

One of my few gripes with Los Angeles is that it's not a 24-hour town. more ›