Posts by Forbes LA
In Southern California, Skylar Brandt and Herman Cornejo Are Bringing Fresh Depth to ABT’s ‘Giselle’
Skylar Brandt (Giselle) and Herman Cornejo (Albrecht). Photo: Wang Xiaojing / National Centre for the Performing Arts When Skylar Brandt first got the opportunity to dance Giselle, it came as a shock. The year was 2020 when, in conversations with American Ballet Theatre artistic director Kevin McKenzie, he casually mentioned the 1841 ballet, a role…
Read MoreThe Second Life of Notre Dame: Microsoft Backs a Digital Resurrection
Notre Dame reopened last year after suffering damage in a 2019 fire. Marcel Strauss via Unsplash+ In 2018, Yves Ubelmann passed on the opportunity to recreate Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral in digital form via his company, Iconem, a startup specializing in digitizing cultural sites. At the time, the French founder felt the potential project wasn’t…
Read MoreHydrangeas, Oysters and Lighthouses: How to Explore Nantucket Like a Local
When it comes to New England resort towns, Nantucket is often considered the pinnacle—or, dare we say, the great white whale—of East Coast summer getaways. It’s a fitting reputation considering Nantucket initially rose to prominence as the whaling capital of the world (and its central role in Moby-Dick). As the whaling industry began to decline…
Read MoreHow to Tell if You’re Allergic to Alcohol
Your body will almost certainly rebel if you drink too much alcohol in a night. But what if it reacts after just a sip or two? If you notice odd symptoms like facial flushing, a runny nose, or even a racing heartbeat after drinking, you might not just be sensitive to alcohol—you could be allergic.…
Read MoreLe Sirenuse Is Positano’s Crown Jewel, Now With After-Hours Intrigue
If you’ve ever attempted to plan a summer trip to Italy, then you already know that it’s not for the faint of heart. But despite the relentless crowds, the oppressive heat and the general agony that is navigating the Italian transport system, it’s hard to resist the allure of an Italian summer. And while there’s…
Read MorePrince George Poses in Royally Sweet Portrait for His 12th Birthday
Kate Middleton, Prince William’s Daughter Princess Charlotte Steals the Show at Wimbledon Prince George is ringing in his latest birthday in a big way. In honor of their eldest son turning 12, Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton unveiled a striking new portrait of George, continuing a yearslong tradition of capturing their children’s major…
Read More'Hot Jupiter' torn apart by erupting young star, scientists say
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A planet that scientists called a “hot Jupiter” is causing trouble for its solar neighbor. Labeled HIP 67522 b by scientists, this planet is 415 light years from Earth. It is one of just a few discovered planets that is less than 100 million years old. Artist’s concept of the star HIP…
Read MoreScheana Shay Memoir Revelations: Cheating, Celeb Hook Ups & Vanderpump Rules Fake Scenes
Scheana Shay Had a Relationship With a Mystery Woman When Scheana met a woman she identified only as “DD” at 2019’s Stagecoach Music Festival, “We had this instant connection.” Bonding over a mutual love for Sam Hunt, they continued to kick it back in L.A., kissing at TomTom one night. For the next few months,…
Read MoreWhere to look for state resource amid flooding cleanup
AUSTIN (KXAN) — As Texans continue to recover from the catastrophic Independence Day flooding, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is committed to provide food, baby formula, medical support, and emergency grants for rural hospitals. This commitment comes less than a week after Governor Gregg Abbott announced nearly $2 million in emergency grants to…
Read MoreAPD: Teen arrested in connection to Lit Lounge shooting that injured four in March
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A 17-year-old accused of shooting several people at Lit Lounge in downtown Austin back in March 2025 was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault-Mass Shooting, according to the Austin Police Department. Troy Lee Tanksley was taken into custody on Monday, July 14, by the Aggravated Assault Unit and APD Gang Suppression Unit,…
Read MoreSpanish ambassador, Abbott talk economics and cultural connections
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Governor Greg Abbott met with Spanish Ambassador Ángeles Moreno Bau on Monday in an effort to strengthen the economic relationship between Texas and Spain. The meeting, which took place on the same day that the Texas legislature began its special session, emphasized Spain’s strong economic connection to the state. The country currently has…
Read MoreMalcolm-Jamal Warner Shared How He Wanted to Be Remembered 2 Months Before Death
More insight into Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s final days have been uncovered. Two months before his tragic passing following an accidental drowning, the Cosby Show alum—who played Theodore Huxtable on the NBC sitcom—gave his final public interview, in which he got candid about how he hoped to be remembered after he died. “I will be able to…
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