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A unique housing solution in the tough L.A. market: Make her gym her home

Like any good fighter, kickboxer Kendra Smith figured out a way to tackle the insane L.A. housing market: Move into a storefront where she could live and work.




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Erskine: Are you ready for some football? In March? Meet the XFL's cheeky upstarts

There's sloppy play and misfires. At times, it's like you're watching a blooper reel. But L.A. Wildcats games are a Lambeau-leaping hoot. And a great value.




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L.A. Affairs: I thought we'd get married. But a house came between us

I wasn't going to plead or beg her to stay. I felt my actions of the past week — and during the more than three years we had been together — had done all my talking for me.




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Hydro Flask started out at farmers markets. Here's how it got so huge

How Hydro Flask water bottles became a hot fashion accessory is a story mixing environmentalism, self-care and the simple desire to keep drinks cold.




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Review: Doomsday chic? Here's how Marine Serre, Kenzo see you dressing for fall

At Paris Fashion Week, utility belts, quilting and protection from the elements offer sure-bet chic for uncertain times.




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Givenchy splits with Meghan Markle wedding dress designer

The designer of Meghan Markle's wedding dress and first woman to helm the house exits after a three-year run.




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What an online flea market looks like when Fred Segal does it. (Hint: Birkin bags included)

The Fred Segal Flea Market's eclectic mix of goods, including a $43,000 brown crocodile Hermès Birkin bag, is now being sold online.




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Put some Chateau Marmont swag in your bag and help its laid-off staff

Profits from the sale of the hotel's bathrobes, keychains and designer-collaboration cashmere sweaters will go to a fund for fired workers.




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Quarantine must-watch of the day: Marin Ireland in the immigrant tale 'Ironbound'

During a pandemic that puts class divisions into sharper focus, this acclaimed "Ironbound" gets a benefit reading by its original New York cast.




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The L.A. Phil's Martin Chalifour: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

The L.A. Phil's Martin Chalifour performs a violin recital at home, a highlight of cultural events you can stream while in quarantine.




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'Riverdale' nails the look of a landmark queer musical — but softens its politics

"Riverdale" captures the aesthetic of John Cameron Mitchell's "Hedwig and the Angry Inch." Whether the musical's queer politics are intact is another matter.




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Been meaning to learn more about Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham? Watch here

You can stream for free the Martha Graham Dance Company program "CunningGraham" and join a live chat with the creative team.




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'Slave Play' in L.A.: Mark Taper Forum will have the first production outside N.Y.

Center Theatre Group lands Jeremy O. Harris' provocative hit 'Slave Play' for a 2020-21 season still full of coronavirus-driven questions.




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Surviving the Shutdown: San Pedro Fish Market has sold over 15,000 shrimp trays since stay-at-home started

San Pedro's historic waterfront market is offering discounted shrimp trays to draw in customers




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Quarantined Laila Lalami tries "Middlemarch," falls asleep with "The Bell Jar" instead

In a coronavirus quarantine diary, 'The Other Americans' author Laila reads 'The Bell Jar,' recommends Kiese Laymon's 'Heavy' and watches 'Devs.'




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Op-Ed: If marijuana is essential during the coronavirus shutdown, why not books?

As are bread and milk, gas and aspirin, alcohol and marijuana, books should be available, with safety precautions in place, at the usual places we buy them in our neighborhoods.




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Apocalypse, you say? Writer Mark O'Connell has been there, done that

Author Mark O'Connell visited preppers, paranoiacs and prophets worldwide for "Notes From an Apocalypse." Now he says "the world will go on."




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Marisa Meltzer still doesn't love her fat body — and that's OK

The journalist and author of "This Is Big: How the Founder of Weight Watchers Changed the World (And Me)" discusses the limits of "fat acceptance."




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Dystopian fiction has always been real for Ray Bradbury prize winner Marlon James

Marlon James, whose novel "Black Leopard, Red Wolf" pioneered queer fantasy, thanks Mary Shelley and "Moby Dick" for predicting our current crisis.




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That dramatic 'Marriage Story' speech that Laura Dern makes? Here's how it came about

As a divorce lawyer in 'Marriage Story,' Laura Dern calls out societal bias against mothers. She helped craft the speech with writer-director Noah Baumbach.




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Thelma Schoonmaker on editing 'Irishman' and her long partnership with Martin Scorsese

Thelma Schoonmaker began working with Martin Scorsese in 1967. Over the years, she says, it has become more of a collaboration.




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McNamara: Our love-hate relationship with the Oscars only proves how much they matter

I've spent 20 years covering the Oscars, and yes, they're splendid and ridiculous, flawed and inspirational. That's why they still matter.




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Oscars fashion: Joaquin Phoenix, Margot Robbie, Timothée Chalamet make eco-style statements

Eco fashion was among the big style statements and trends at the 2020 Oscars on Sunday in Hollywood.




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Former Lakers big man Tarik Black tests the market in Hollywood Hills

After two years in Hollywood Hills, former Laker Tarik Black has put his three-story home on the market for $2.195 million.




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Shel Silverstein's whimsical houseboat floats onto the market in Sausalito

In Sausalito, a World War II-era balloon barge fashioned into a houseboat once owned by poet Shel Silverstein is asking $783,000.




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NFL pro Marcedes Lewis lists Hollywood condo for sale

Green Bay Packers tight end Marcedes Lewis has listed his Hollywood condominium for sale at $1.399 million.




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'Grey's Anatomy' alum Jessica Capshaw cuts an off-market deal in Santa Monica

Jessica Capshaw of 'Grey's Anatomy' and her husband, Honest Co. co-founder Christopher Gavigan, have sold their Santa Monica home for $5.75 million.




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Jennifer Love Hewitt brings Pacific Palisades home to market

Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt has listed her Pacific Palisades home for sale at $4.199 million.




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Baseball's Mark Mulder sells Scottsdale home with stellar backyard

After tossing his Scottsdale, Ariz., home on the market last year, retired pitcher Mark Mulder has sold the amenity-loaded home for $1.81 million.




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James Franco's former home across from Chateau Marmont sells for $4.65 million

Just above the Sunset Strip, a 1920s villa once owned by actor James Franco and filmmaker Francis Lawrence just sold for $4.65 million.




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Eels frontman Mark Oliver Everett eyes a sale in Los Feliz

Eels frontman Mark Oliver Everett is asking $4.4 million for his romantic Spanish villa in Los Feliz, the neighborhood where he formed the band.




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Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar clears a $4-million base in Florida

Retired baseball star Roberto Alomar has sold his Florida home — an 18,700-square-foot mansion on more than three acres — for $4 million.




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Mark Zuckerberg tells tech conference he has ‘become more religious’


He attributed his religious evolution to the issues his company has faced over the last few years and the birth of his two daughters.




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World's biggest mass migration begins as China prepares to mark New Year

Three billion trips to be made during Spring Harvest




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In a throwback, Musk's tweets target Tesla co-founder Martin Eberhard

Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk turned to Twitter on Sunday to open up old wounds with one of Tesla's co-founders before announcing he had "deleted" his Twitter account.




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Have a California moment at Neptune's Net, a landmark seafood shack in Malibu

Neptune's Net, the most-beloved hangout in Malibu, is a roadhouse that is equal parts good grub and floor show. Neptune's Net tastes like that wave that just broke your board.




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Tesla's Smart Summon is a glitchy 'science experiment,' Consumer Reports says

Smart Summon, the feature that lets Teslas drive themselves through parking lots, is drawing increasing criticism.




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Driven: For collectors of classic used cars, Bring a Trailer is a market disruptor

The San Francisco-based website is auctioning collectible cars online in real time — 50-plus a day, five days a week.




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GM plunges deeper into the EV market with a $20-billion spending plan

CEO Mary Barra hopes to invigorate investor interest in GM's stock with an aggressive electric vehicle strategy.




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Column: What would Mary Poppins do during the lockdown? Julie Andrews launches a podcast

Julie Andrews and her daughter give families a little lift amid the coronavirus quarantine with a new reading podcast, "Julie's Library."




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Review: Smartly scripted 'Tammy's Always Dying' pits mother and daughter in toxic cycle

"Tammy's Always Dying" is a low-key, insightful comic drama about a striving woman and her albatross-like mother, played by Felicity Huffman.




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Coronavirus has kept mariachis out of work. They sang to L.A.'s mayor for help

The musicians are seeking as financial assistance during COVID-19 pandemic




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Alfred Molina plays Mark Rothko in 'Red': Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Our culture watch list includes Alfred Molina as painter Mark Rothko in the Tony-winning drama "Red"




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Willie Nelson is firing up a 4/20 marijuana-friendly party with famous friends

Country music star Willie Nelson is hosting 'Come and Toke It,' a cannabis-centric livestream event featuring Matthew McConaughey, Kacey Musgraves and others.




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The Beatles' animated 'Yellow Submarine' sing-along is coming to YouTube for free

The Beatles will stream a rare sing-along version of the animated film "Yellow Submarine" for free on YouTube, encouraging users to stay home amid coronavirus.




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Mark Ronson's 'Love Lockdown' quarantine dance party is the place to be today

Mark Ronson's 'Love Lockdown' livestream concert will feature Miley Cyrus, Tame Impala, Dua Lipa, Robyn, Troye Sivan, Daryl Hall, D-Nice and many more.




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Kilmarnock vs Rangers TV channel and live stream: How to watch Scottish Premiership match



KILMARNOCK host Rangers in the Scottish Premiership today and Express Sport is on hand with all the live stream and TV information.




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Steven Gerrard plays down Rangers title talk after last-gasp Celtic response at Kilmarnock



RANGERS boss Steven Gerrard has played down his side’s chances of winning the league despite a stoppage-time winner in their season opener.




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Rangers team news: Predicted 4-3-3 line-up vs Kilmarnock - Jack decision, Barisic doubt



Rangers take on Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night, with Steven Gerrard looking to keep within touching distance of rivals Celtic. Express Sport delivers you all of the team news for the Gers, as well as the predicted line up for the clash, as Ryan Jack returns from injury.




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Kilmarnock vs Rangers live stream, TV channel: How to watch Scottish Premiership match



Kilmarnock host Rangers in the Scottish Premiership today and Express Sport is on hand with all the live stream and TV information.