The City Council just approved Hollywood Heights as an OFFICIAL LA neighborhood! Since 1902, the name’s been merely informal… but, as we speak, new “proper” city signs are going up all along Franklin Avenue! It’s home to the Hollywood Bowl, Magic Castle, Yamashiro and the Freeman House … just to name a few famous spots. Notable residents (thru the years) include Bette Davis, Francis Ford Coppola, Richard Pryor and… Charles Manson.
California has long-been the most-visited state in the nation. Partially due to our weather. But Also, we have more tourist attractions than anyone else! Now, a new study broke down the most-searched tourist spot by state. According to Google data: ours is NOT the Hollywood Sign, TCL Chinese Theatre, the Golden Gate Bridge or the Santa Monica Pier. It’s Disneyland!
A new “Guardian” study on global air pollution just found the 10 worst places to live (in the US) based on what we’re breathing. Unfortunately, California didn’t fare so well. Topping the list is Bakersfield. And right behind (at #2) is South LA – so… Compton, Maywood & Paramount. Overall, we got dinged with the worst air quality out of all 50 states.
For the first time ever, the famed TCL Chinese Theater will spotlight a permanent display on its public forecourt: The hand and footprints…… of Kobe Bryant! Back in 2011, Kobe became the first athlete to put his prints in cement outside the legendary theater. A ceremony to unveil the display will be held tomorrow – including appearance by Jeanie Buss, Byron Scott and members of Kobe’s family!
We love hearing about the Oscar gift bags and the crazy things they include! Whether they win or lose the Academy Award, the goodie bags are worth $126k, so no one really loses, right? The gift bags are sent to the nominees’ homes and came with free trips, products and services. The biggest-ticket items are a $40,000 trip to a private Canadian estate and a $9,000 trip to a restored lighthouse off the coast of Italy. Plus, liposuction and some even get gifted a piece of land in Australia!
Champion #A2037800 is a fun and energetic pup that loves to play in the yard, and would be a great workout partner. Dogs and cats adopted from LA Animal Services join their new families spayed or neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, and microchipped. For more information, visit laanimalservices.com.
Watch season two of “That’s My Jam” hosted by Jimmy Fallon premiering tonight, Tuesday, March 7th at 10pm PT on NBC 4. Jason Derulo & Nicole Scherzinger are going against Kelsea Ballerini & Julia Michaels.
Jimmy Fallon joins the Ellen K Morning Show at 8:10am PT. Listen here!