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South Korean soccer star finds second career as in-demand tattoo artist in West Hollywood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:15 GMT

Dongho Kim may have had to give up his soccer dreams in South Korea, but he's found a new route to success as a tattoo artist in West Hollywood.Kim, who goes by @dino_oriental on Instagram, was one of the country's top soccer players, even serving as a backup for the Olympic team before a serious ankle injury derailed his sports career.“Unfortunately, I couldn’t play soccer anymore, so I was very sad," he said.But where one door closes, another opens, and Kim found a new passion through YouTube: tattoo artistry, which is illegal in South Korea without a medical degree.“Even my family and friends didn’t support me in my dream," he said.But after a move to Los Angeles in 2021, Kim has become an award-winning tattoo artist known for his depictions of dragons, snakes, flowers and Asian forms featuring bold colors, especially red and black. He operates out of the 10KF Hollywood studio in West Hollywood.Tattoo model Ashley Dinh, herself an artist, trusted Kim and another artist to collabo...

GOP bill seeks to remove no-fly zone designations for U.S. Disney Parks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:15 GMT

A group of congressional Republicans wants the no-fly zone designations for Disneyland and Walt Disney World removed, saying in part that no theme park should receive “special treatment just because they are well-connected.”The bill, formally known as the Airlines Independent of Restrictions Act or AIR Act, was reintroduced by U.S. Rep. Troy E. Nehls, a Republican from Texas, who first introduced the bill in 2022.The bill would direct the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg, to rescind the no-fly zone designations over the domestic Disney theme parks, which were given to the parks after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.“Theme parks like Disney should not receive special treatment just because they are well-connected. Our national security should not be compromised to fit the needs of one corporation,” Nehls said in a statement.KTLA reached out to the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World about the proposed bill but has not heard back.In 2022, Nehls accused Buttigieg and for...

Mayim Bialik won't host final week of 'Jeopardy' in honor of writers' strike: Report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:15 GMT

Mayim Bialik is standing in solidarity with striking writers. The "Jeopardy" host has decided to opt out of filming the final week of Season 39 to honor the writers' strike, according to Deadline. The publication reports that Ken Jennings has been tapped to take over. The season's final shows are set to be taped on May 16 and 19 at the Sony Pictures lot in Culver City. "Jeopardy" is produced by Sony Pictures Television and features WGA writers, but the questions were reportedly written in advance before the season and the strike. Both Bialik and Jennings have shared hosting duties this season. The "Blossom" actress' decision to stand with the writers comes as "Jeopardy" writers Michele Loud, Jim Rhine and Billie Wisse have joined demonstrators on the picket lines.

Sergio Garcia Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on I-5 [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:15 GMT

Two-Vehicle Collision on Colorado Boulevard Left Sergio Garcia DeadLOS ANGELES, CA (May 11, 2023) – Saturday evening, Sergio Garcia was involved in a deadly two-vehicle collision on Colorado Boulevard.Officers responded to the incident shortly after 8:30 p.m. along the northbound lanes of the I-5 Freeway in Griffith Park near Colorado Boulevard. The collision caused hours of traffic delays.One victim, a male thought to be in his 40s, was found dead at the scene, according to the police.The CHP announced that a large portion of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties, but has since been reopened.Investigations are still being conducted to determine what caused the collision. Authorities will post additional information as it becomes available to the public.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim. May the loving memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength i...

Tony Ferguson Arrested after DUI Crash on Wilcox Avenue [Hollywood, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:15 GMT

39-Year-Old UFC Fighter Arrested after Crashing Into Parked VehiclesHOLLYWOOD, CA (May 11, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, UFC Fighter Tony Ferguson was arrested following a DUI incident.The crash happened on May 7th, just before 2:00 a.m., near the 1400 block of Wilcox Avenue.According to reports, Ferguson was driving a pickup truck near the intersection of Wilcox Avenue and Sunset Boulevard when he struck at least four parked vehicles.Police arrived to the site of the collision shortly after and attempted to administer a field sobriety test. However, Ferguson was uncooperative.Officials arrested him and charged him with a misdemeanor. He was later released and scheduled to appear in court on June 1.Alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination which are all essential in operating a vehicle safely. So, when you drink and drive, you put your and everyone’s safety on the road at risk. Be responsible and never drive while under the influence. If you have been ...

Los Angeles’ Jamal Cristopher talks lifestyle, sports fandom, new podcast, and more with LA Weekly

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:15 GMT

“It’s a marathon, word to nip hussle” Jamal Cristopher says, referring to a motto made famous by Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle, who tragically lost his life in 2019. “I live by that” he says. “You learn so much about yourself, your journey if you just keep going”Over the years Jamal Cristopher has gained a bit of a following on social media and he attributes most of that to merely being his self. “I used to do music and that was a big part of it. It never took off but I had a few fans that really supported me from all over. They’re still there listening to my music all the time. But I learned that music might not be my path. I learned that, sharing the little things about your life that makes your life special, if you do it right people will care. So whether that’s sharing me at dinner, what I’m wearing, if I’m at a clipper (LA Clippers) game, sharing my thoughts on the clippers, whatever it is that’s what I try to do.”Cristopher states he always had big ambitions. But it took a ...

Meet Samira Vivette

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:15 GMT

This edgy Australian writer has made a name for herself in the online space with her fearless approach to poetry. Sparking dialogue around divisive emotions and ideas, her poetic style involves a mix of gentle affirmations and harsh motivational quotes—and everything in between.With five books under her belt and a combined social media following of 400,000+ readers and supporters, Vivette has proven time and time again that she is unafraid to push the boundaries of conventional wisdom and challenge readers to think outside the box. Her social media posts range from original love quotes, heartbreak prose, pieces about life experience, and words of inspiration to more in-depth writings about finding one’s power after abuse and abandonment, inner child wounds, acceptance, and harnessing different types of emotions as motivation for self-improvement—all with a little bit of flare, and then some. She doesn’t hold back, leaving her pages as open platforms for discussion and support within...

zarbo: The 80s Rock Legend Turned Electronic Music Pioneer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:15 GMT

Zarbo is a musician, artist, producer, and songwriter who has recently made a name for himself in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene. After gaining fame in the 1980s as the founding member, frontman, and bassist of the Canadian power-pop-rock trio Zarbo, alongside Derek Sharp (now the singer for The Guess Who) and Greg Anzelc (drummer-vocalist), Zarbo has been exploring new genres that didn’t exist at the outset of his career.In 2021, Zarbo remastered and remixed his 1985 8-song LP A-Z Collection, releasing modern EDM and hip-hop remixes of four original Zarbo songs. These songs hit #1 for several weeks on the European Indie Music Charts (EIMC), World Indie Music Charts (WIMC), and the iTunes charts in Canada’s Electronic category, including “Get Up and Dance (Electro Remix),” which currently has over 2 million views on Spotify, and “Correction in Direction (Electro Remix).”Zarbo’s new and modern sound continues with the release of his e...

A new startup founded by serial entrepreneur U Jin will make streaming and betting from top sports leagues, from NFL to MLB, available to everyone around the world

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:15 GMT

In recent years, the sports industry has seen a significant shift toward digital platforms. It is a fast-growing market, projected to reach USD 87,338.11 Million by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 21.26% from 2021 to 2028. Fans now consume sports content and engage with their favorite teams and athletes through online channels more than ever before. Serial entrepreneur U Jin Jo is leading this market through an AI-generated platform that is going to make streaming and betting available for everyone around the world.The founder of HECATE Sports is U Jin Jo, who is known to have worked in the Olympics and is a neighbor and a friend to several famous athletes and coaches. The private entrepreneur who does not share much has an impressive background. She sold several successful consumer technology businesses to angel investors across the world. Founder’s Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/ujin___jo/?hl=enIn September 2023, the app named HECATE Sports is set to enter the sports streaming ...

Frances Almanza & Rudy Almanza Killed in Solo-Car Crash near Riverside Boulevard [Sacramento, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:15 GMT

Single-Vehicle Accident near 43rd Avenue Left Elk Grove Couple DeadSACRAMENTO, CA (May 11, 2023) – Sunday night, a solo-vehicle crash near Riverside Boulevard claimed the lives of Frances Almanza and Rudy Almanza.Police and fire personnel responded to the accident shortly before 11:30 p.m. near Riverside and 43rd Avenues.Upon arrival, authorities located a man and a woman inside a vehicle, where the man was pronounced dead at the scene.According to the investigators, the car occupied by the couple struck another parked vehicle for unknown reasons.Officials pronounced the man dead at the scene. Meanwhile, paramedics rushed to woman to a hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.Later, the Sacramento County coroner’s office identified the two deceased occupants as 61-year-old Frances Almanza &and 66-year-old Rudy Almanza.Sacramento Police said the two were a married couple residing in Elk Grove.Those with further information regarding the fatal car accident are enco...