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Santa Monica Doctors Tied to Prescription Drugs Found in Diddy’s Hotel Room

As Sean “Diddy” Combs faces federal charges for sex trafficking and racketeering, a Santa Monica concierge clinic has come under scrutiny after agents recovered prescription drugs—labeled with the fake name “Frank Black” and linked to the clinic’s Wilshire Blvd. address—in Combs’ Manhattan hotel suite. The revelation echoes past cases involving L.A. doctors and celebrity overdoses, raising fresh questions about Hollywood’s access to illicit prescriptions.

Bloody Feud Between Rival Armenian Mob Bosses Rocks L.A.

A violent turf war between two rival Armenian crime bosses in Los Angeles has resulted in a wave of murders, kidnappings, and multimillion-dollar thefts, according to federal prosecutors. More than a dozen arrests were made this week following a sweeping investigation dubbed “Supper’s Ready,” targeting underworld figures vying for control of criminal enterprises in the San Fernando Valley. Authorities say the brutal feud included assassination attempts, torture, and Amazon shipment heists totaling over $80 million.

Cruel World 2025 Brings Goth Vibes, Rainy Skies, and Mixed Results

Despite a moody, rain-soaked setting perfect for its goth and new wave spirit, this year’s Cruel World Festival didn’t quite recapture the spark of previous editions. While standout sets from Garbage, She Wants Revenge, and Alison Moyet delivered emotional and sonic highs, lackluster headliners and a diminished crowd left some wondering if the nostalgia-fueled fest is due for a reinvention.

The Getty Villa Set To Reopen with Mycenaean Treasures After Fire Closure

After a five-month closure due to the Palisades Fire, the Getty Villa is welcoming back visitors with limited entry and a major new exhibition on Mycenaean Greece. The Pacific Palisades museum has undergone extensive recovery, including the removal of over 1,300 fire-damaged trees, and now features The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece, showcasing over 230 rare Bronze Age artifacts.

Waymo Recalls Robotaxis as L.A. Embraces a Cyborg Workforce

Self-driving Waymo cars are crashing into poles and trapping passengers, prompting a massive recall of over 1,200 robotaxis. But the setbacks haven’t slowed the march of automation in L.A., where robots are now making lattes, baking pizzas, and running convenience stores—with no time off, no tipping, and no humans required.

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