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How many people have been vaccinated so far? | <p>The up-to-date numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations can be found on the CDC COVID Data Tracker website. As of Jan. 9, 2021, a total of 6,688,231 had received the first dose of one of the two vaccines, and 22,137,350 doses had been distributed.</p>

I’m vaccinated and my kids aren’t: What’s safe for us to do as a family?

April 23, 2021 at 1:32 p.m.

Now that COVID-19 shots are available to everyone 16 and up, it's just a matter of time before you're fully vaccinated (if you're not already). That means you'll able to...

The Freddie Mercury and Queen biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" was already entering the most recent Oscars with several controversies, including the firing of director Bryan Singer after he was accused of sexual assault against underage boys, and the film's perceived lack of attention for Mercury's sexuality and the larger AIDS crisis. Upon the release of the final film, one particular scene with the members of Queen speaking to their manager went viral for a high number of erratic cuts. The film's nomination for Best Editing sparked mockery, which increased when the film went on to win; even the film's editor John Ottman doesn't believe that the film is his best work.

Looking for Oscar pool help? Here’s what the smart money says

April 23, 2021 at 1:29 p.m.

By now, you probably have strong feelings about who's going to win in the Oscar categories for acting, as well as for best picture and director, if you follow such...

KIM WESTON | Kim Weston covered Holiday's song "Lover Man (Oh Where Can You Be)" in 1964. The song would later appear on an album of unreleased Motown Tracks from various artists.

In 2021, the complicated lives of Black music legends power Oscar’s acting noms

April 23, 2021 at 1:27 p.m.

When Viola Davis and Andra Day face off for the lead actress trophy at Sunday's 93rd Academy Awards, the competition will mark just the second time that two Black women...

Daniel Kaluuya in a scene from "Judas and the Black Messiah.". The film is nominated for Best Picture, Two Best Supporting Actor nods, Cinematography, Original Song, and Original Screenplay.

Five things to look for at Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony

April 23, 2021 at 8:42 a.m.

If you don't know that the Oscars are Sunday, I understand and even endorse that lack of awareness. We've had a few (hundred) other things to think about this last...

Carey Mulligan in a scene from the film "Promising Young Woman."

Column: Architecture of the unsettled: Oscars’ best picture nominees reveal an America in transition

April 23, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

The first time you see Jacob and Monica's house in "Minari," it's from the vantage point of a moving car. Images of bucolic landscape hugging a country lane give way...

Elgin Baylor as general manager of the Los Angeles Clippers in June 1995.

How Elgin Baylor handled the toughest job in sports: Working for Donald Sterling

April 21, 2021 at 11:57 a.m.

In the 1990s, Elgin Baylor's Clippers co-workers sometimes referred to the general manager around the office as "legend." The nickname wasn't hyperbole. During 14 seasons with the Lakers, the top...

1990: 'Hold On' by Wilson Phillips | <p>Wilson Phillips was an all-woman band that took the world by storm in 1990. Started by sisters Carnie and Wendy Wilson, and childhood friend Chynna Phillips, the band's debut album "Wilson Phillips" sold 10 million copies. "Hold On," the album's most popular song, hit #1 on the charts in June of 1990. The band made a cameo at the end of the comedy "Bridesmaids," playing "Hold On" at the wedding reception.</p>

Selena Day honors the late Tejano icon on what would have been her 50th birthday

April 19, 2021 at 9:57 a.m.

If Selena Day wasn't marked on your calendar already, now is the time to do so. The celebration honors the late singer Selena Quintanilla's birthday; born April 16, 1971, she...

In this file photo, rapper Kanye West attends the WSJ Magazine 2019 Innovator Awards at MOMA on November 6, 2019 in New York City.

Why are Kanye West’s Grammys sneakers valued at more than $1 million?

April 16, 2021 at 7:21 a.m.

A significant piece of Grammys and sneaker history could be yours — for a very hefty price. Valued at more than a record-breaking $1 million, the Nike Air Yeezy 1...

Workers put the framing up on new single-family homes Oct. 9, 2014, in Los Angeles. Construction is among the industries that have made significant use of the H-2B guest worker program.

Biden quietly reversed Trump’s ban on worker visas. Will it help or hurt the US economy?

March 11, 2024 at 1:42 p.m.

President Joe Biden has quietly relaxed one of former President Trump's signature immigration bans against foreign workers with skills that U.S. employers say they cannot find in the domestic labor...

Rafael Garcia, center, and and Lucia Garcia, left, of San Fernando, Calif., bring more than 85 pieces of Pollo Campero fried chicken on an Avianca flight from El Salvador to Los Angeles on Feb. 13, 2020.

Why flights from Central America to LA often have the enticing aroma of fried chicken

April 15, 2021 at 12:20 p.m.

Norma Ramirez stepped off Delta Flight 1903 from Guatemala City with a backpack, a blue neck pillow and an aromatic carry-on: chicken. Lots and lots of fried chicken. In late...

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