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Want to get on 'Drag Race'? Five takeaways from the show's Emmy-winning (and again, nominated) casting director

Goloka Bolte reflects on what it's like to cast the drag queen reality competition.

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Four drag queens pose on a blue carpet with a blue and white background that alternates with the logos for "RuPaul's Drag Race," "MTV," and "World of Wonder." On the left is a person dressed in angel wings and faux flowers, then a drag queen in an elaborate brown dress and head piece, a drag queen in a baby pink ball gown withe enormous tulle skirt, and on the far right a drag queen with a long blonde wig, white dress with gold stars, gloves with long fringe, and a gold and white cowboy hat.

LA to celebrate new landmark sites preserving Black history and culture. Here’s where they are and how to join

More than three years in the making, the project is a collaboration between the Getty Conservation Institute and the city of L.A.

A wide shot of the one-story building from a side angle. It's a clear time during daylight as a blue, red and white barber sign sways in front of the building entrance. On the side are two murals painted on the wall. One says in black and white that it is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and respect each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains. On the right is a mural of red and yellow flowers.

Months after Eaton Fire, photographer gives hope — and rebuilding — a chance

Kevin Cooley takes pictures of wildfires for a living and lost his Altadena home in January. He and his family once thought they were going to leave it all behind.

Two large tree logs lying on the ground. The log in the foreground has the word "SAVE" spray-painted on it in white letters. In the background, there's a twilight sky with silhouettes of trees and palm trees, giving the scene a calm, slightly somber atmosphere.

Looking for places to develop your film? Here’s our recommendations

These stores across Southern California still develop film for you.

A photo illustration view of two old Polaroid Camera and some instant films are seen.

Blame it on the moon. This year's Perseids meteors won't be as visible at their peak

The Perseids meteor shower is the most popular one of the year. The meteors during this time are characterized by bright fireballs and long "wakes," the streak of light and color that follow behind.

A meteor is visible in a dark night sky.

Museum of Jurassic Technology reopens after escaping destruction in fire

The beloved collection of strange and surreal exhibits re-opened after a month of renovations.

a group of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters in full gear—helmets, oxygen tanks, and protective clothing—standing in front of The Museum of Jurassic Technology

When a convalescing dog needed help to pee, his human got the neighborhood involved

Sully the 8-year-old beagle mix is doing fine except for one small problem: He can't use the bathroom without the scent of other dogs.

A man with gray hair is holding a dog with a cone around its head in his arms.

For Korean Americans in LA, Son Heung-min is more than a soccer star

The 33-year-old soccer superstar is coming to LAFC — and Koreatown is hyped. He's the biggest global star to join MLS since Lionel Messi went to Inter Miami in 2023