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StoryBreak coverage of Los Angeles: 5 stories since September 11, 2026
- Entertainment
Kennedy Center names Rick Canny artistic director as shuttered venue faces financial and leadership turmoil
The Kennedy Center has appointed Los Angeles talent manager Rick Canny as artistic director, giving him broad influence over programming, ticketing and sponsorships while the institution remains closed and its leadership faces scrutiny over finances, renovations and Canny’s consulting fees.
October 11, 2026 at 1:19 PM EDT
- Entertainment
‘American Idol’ Is Leaving Hollywood for Georgia. The Move Says More About TV’s Economics Than Its Image
American Idol will film its upcoming 25th season in the Atlanta area, ending the show’s long association with Los Angeles. The relocation comes as reality production in the region continues to shrink and producers chase stronger financial incentives elsewhere.
September 15, 2026 at 10:38 PM EDT
- Technology
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang says AI safety should be handled by industry, not new laws
Speaking at the All-In Summit in Los Angeles on September 14, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued that the AI industry does not need new laws focused on speculative risks and should instead address concrete harms through engineering, testing and company-led safeguards. His comments came as other technology leaders called for slower development and stronger oversight.
September 15, 2026 at 10:25 PM EDT
- Entertainment
Lil Durk Acquitted in Los Angeles Murder-for-Hire Trial — But His Legal Fight Continues
A federal jury found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of five charges tied to an alleged plot against Quando Rondo that ended with the death of Rondo’s cousin. Durk remains in custody ahead of a separate racketeering-related trial scheduled for October 5.
September 13, 2026 at 12:44 PM EDT
- Entertainment
Snoop Dogg Will Host the 2026 MTV VMAs as the Show Returns to Los Angeles
The rapper will lead the September 27 ceremony, which marks the VMAs’ first West Coast broadcast since 2017. His appointment gives MTV a host tied to the awards’ history, Los Angeles culture and the production itself.
September 11, 2026 at 1:22 PM EDT