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MARCH 21ST, 2025

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Spring is natureā€™s way of saying, ā€˜Letā€™s party!ā€™

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FRIDAYā€™S VIBES

SECOND DAY

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OF SPRING!

HI CUTIE! šŸ¤™ SPRING IS HERE

  • Hey CuratedLA Fam! Spring has arrived, and weā€™re kicking off the season with some major news: Boeing just secured a huge contract for the next-gen stealth fighter, which could boost the Antelope Valleyā€™s economy. Thatā€™s why todayā€™s release is a bit late (see Business Section). As for me, Iā€™m still recovering from Clemsonā€™s upset loss to McNeese, but donā€™t worryā€”this weekendā€™s LA lineup is packed with Good Vibes to lift all of our spirits, with new eats, events, and more! Have a fantastic weekend, and Iā€™ll see you Monday! Wyatt

ON THIS DAY āŖļø 

2006: First ever tweet sent out by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, ā€˜just setting up my twttrā€™

MARCH 21ST // ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

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HOV LANES

LOCAL

FUN

USPS to celebrate 'Golden Girlā€™ Betty Whiteā€™s stamp at LA Zoo.

A fresh California-Italian restaurant comes to Long Beach.

WeHo: Santa Monica Blvd. closures planned this wknd.

ā€˜Letā€™s Go Glendale,ā€™ open streets experience, debuts in May.

Southbound 605 Freeway to see closures this weekend.

Culver City: Register now for Cityā€™s April 12th Egg Hunt.

Local, IRS-approved students can help with income tax returns.

Michelin Guide adds seven Los Angeles restaurants.

Santa Monica hotels are offering spring discounts.

Fashion Week in Culver City - Lumiere Runaway.

NATIONAL

šŸˆ PLAYOFFS: Lions want to scrap NFL rule that allows teams like 2010 Seahawks to host playoff games.

šŸ˜Ž SUNSET: Lunar Lander captures first high-definition video of a moon sunset.

šŸ‘¾ NEW THEORY: Dark Energy experiment shakes Einsteinā€™s Theory of Universe.

šŸ€ CELTICS: Bill Chisholm agrees to buy Celtics for $6.1bn.

ā›³ļø THE MASTERS: Scottie Scheffler announces menu for Masters Club dinner.

šŸ”— CURATEDLA: Last newsletterā€™s most viewed content: The Whisky Hotel officially opened on N. Wilcox Avenue, just north of the Walk of Fame in Hollywood.

GOODIES

šŸ‘¾ AUCTION: An original E.T. from the 1982 movie could fetch $1m at auction.

šŸŒø POPPIES: TRIVIA: Where can we see poppies, as in, a mass amount of poppies in LA? No cheating! At bottom.

Last pollā€™s question: Which SoCal menā€™s basketball team has made the most appearances in the NCAA Tournament?

  1. UCLA Bruins (correct answer, 26% voted) 

  2. USC Trojans

  3. San Diego State Aztecs

  4. UC Irvine Anteaters

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EATS

HEADLINES

WE LOVE LA ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹ WILDFIRE RELIEF

  • More than 200 breweries worldwide, including Southern California staples like Angel City Brewery, Firestone Walker, and Highland Park Brewery, are collaborating on ā€˜We Love LA,ā€™ a special beer line supporting wildfire relief efforts. Each participating brewery crafts its own unique beer under the same name, featuring a shared logo and QR code directing drinkers to a donation site. From Juicy IPAs to Table Saison Ales, the initiative encourages breweries to donate 100% of proceeds, with global support extending as far as Australia and Japan.

OPENINGS

CITYWALK šŸ” RAISING CANEā€™S

MID-WILSHIRE ā˜•ļø MARLOWE COFFEE & EATERY

KOREATOWN šŸ„¤ TU CHA

EAT LINKS

šŸ„ƒ LOS FELIZ: The team behind Donnaā€™s is opening a new Los Feliz cocktail bar with Republique alums, via Eater Los Angeles.

šŸŒ¼ MORE SPRING: The most exciting new Los Angeles restaurants to try this spring, via Observer.

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EVENTS

 šŸ’ø Free

šŸŽˆFamily

šŸ‡ Politics

šŸŖ™ Budget

šŸ™ˆ Adults

šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆ Pride

FRIDAY

FRIDAY: 21ST

MOVIE šŸ SNOW WHITE Opening Day. SHOWTIMES NEAR LOS ANGELES.

SPORTS šŸ€ MARCH MADNESS Second Day of First Round. LIVE COVERAGE.

6:00PM šŸ¤˜ TRAITORS With Crown Magnetar, Yosemite In Black, In Which Divides Us, & Funeral Massacre. THE MIDNIGHT HOUR.

7:00PM šŸŽ¹ BEN RECTOR With The National Parks. HOUSE OF BLUES: ANAHEIM.

7:00PM šŸŽø BREE SHARP With Radiator King. HOTEL CAFE - MAIN STAGE.

7:00PM šŸŽ›ļø OLLIE WRIDE With PRXZM. THE TROUBADOUR.

7:30PM šŸ’ƒ KELSEA BALLERINI With The Japanese House & MaRynn Taylor. CRYPTO ARENA.

7:30PM šŸŽ¤ HORROR NERD With Samantha Hale, Dana Gould, Chaz Carter, Hetty Pasquazzi, Jeremy Tinoco, Katie Hettenbach, Scott Blugrind, Genesis Sol, Aaron Mliner, Tiffany Corrada, Amanda Friedman, & Jenna Cortis. HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.

7:30PM šŸ§‘ā€šŸŽ¤ IMMINENCE With Landmvrks & Jiluka. THE WILTERN.

8:00PM šŸŽø HINDS With Mamalarky. ECHOPLEX.

8:00PM šŸŽø POKEY LAFARGE With Cicada Rhythm. THE LODGE ROOM.

8:00PM šŸ‘  DOROTHY With Slash & Pistols at Dawn. EL REY THEATRE.

8:00PM šŸŽø MAC AYRES Live in LA. THE MASONIC LODGE AT HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY.

8:00PM šŸŽø BBNO$ With Jungle Bobby. THE BELASCO.

8:00PM šŸŽ„ HOW DID THIS GET MADE? With Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, & Jason Mantzoukas (Movie: ā€˜Jill Ripsā€™). LARGO AT THE CORONET.

8:00PM šŸŽ¤ JUDD APATOW With Jeff Ross, Frankie Quinones, Brian Monarch, Leah Knauer, & more. HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.

8:00PM šŸŽ» THE HANDEL PROJECT FESTIVAL HaĆÆm Leads Handel & Bach with Emmanuelle HaĆÆm, Emƶke BarĆ”th, Eva ZaĆÆcik, Iestyn Davies, Lunga Eric Hallam, KreÅ”imir Stražanac, Le Concert dā€™AstrĆ©e, & the Los Angeles Philharmonic. WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL.

8:00PM šŸŽø THE WOOD BROTHERS With Griffin William Sherry. TERAGRAM BALLROOM.

8:00PM šŸŽø DWLLRS With Doan. THE ECHO.

9:00PM šŸŽø MICHAEL MARCAGI With Ashley Kutcher. THE FONDA THEATRE.

10:00PM šŸŖ© PEACHES AND CREAM A RnB And Hip Hop Throwback Party with Jay Styles, B-Run, & Medek. VERMONT HOLLYWOOD.

10:15PM šŸŽ¤ CASEY ROCKET With Liam Cullagh, Ian Fidance, & Bruce Gray. HOLLYWOOD IMPROV.

SATURDAY

SATURDAY: 22ND

DAY OF šŸŒŠ WORLD WATER DAY Celebrated Internationally. LEARN MORE.

SPORTS šŸ€ MARCH MADNESS First Day of Second Round. LIVE COVERAGE.

11:00PM šŸŽ» SYMPHONIES FOR YOUTH An Introduction to the String Family with Dayner Tafur-Diaz, Ray Ushikubo, Kristi Brown-Montesano, Callan Milani, Arturo Fernandez Jr., Brynn Jones, Nick Van Houten, & the Los Angeles Philharmonic . WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL.

šŸ’ø 2:00PM šŸ¤˜ PLAY WITH STRANGERS With Brian Cooper (of Earth Like Planets). HEALING FORCE OF THE UNIVERSE.

5:30PM šŸŖ• LOS ANGELES FOLK FESTIVAL With Emmylou Harris, Madi Diaz, Vera Sola, Paper Wings, & Harrison Whitford. THE BELLWETHER.

6:00PM šŸŽø AGNOSTIC FRONT With Murphyā€™s Law & Violent Way. 1720.

6:30PM šŸŽ¢ THRILL CITY 2025 With A-Trak, Birds of Mind, Colyn, Darius, DJ Harvey, Lara G, Malas, Masha Mar b2b Heidi Lawden, Mia Moretti, Parallelle, Rhye, Rony Seikaly, DJ Shimza, & WhoMadeWho. SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN: VALENICA.

7:00PM šŸŽ¹ BEN RECTOR With The National Parks. HOUSE OF BLUES ANAHEIM.

7:00PM šŸŽ„ COMEDY TAPING Super Nice Guys Presents: Special Comedy Taping with Charles Gould & Willie Macc. THE KOOKABURRA LOUNGE.

7:00PM šŸŽØ MODERN COLOR Live in LA. THE BELASCO.

7:00PM šŸ‘©ā€šŸŽ¤ LA ROUX Live in LA. THE PEPPERMINT CLUB.

7:00PM šŸŽ¹ TIM ATLAS With Josh Fudge. THE TROUBADOUR.

7:00PM šŸŽ›ļø GARETH EMERY With LSR/CITY, Annabel, VisionV, & Robot Sunrise. THE KIA FORUM.

8:00PM šŸŽ» THE HANDEL PROJECT FESTIVAL HaĆÆm Leads Handel & Bach with Emmanuelle HaĆÆm, Emƶke BarĆ”th, Eva ZaĆÆcik, Iestyn Davies, Lunga Eric Hallam, KreÅ”imir Stražanac, Le Concert dā€™AstrĆ©e, & the Los Angeles Philharmonic. WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL.

8:00PM šŸŖ© DOMBRESKY Disco Dom with Dombresky, Todd Terry, Kitty Ka$h, & Goddollars. THE HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM.

8:00PM šŸ‡²šŸ‡½ ED MAVERICK Live in LA. UNITED THEATER ON BROADWAY.

8:00PM šŸŽ§ļø R&B INVITATION TOUR With Joe, Musiq Soulchild, & Eric Benet. PEACOCK THEATER.

8:00PM šŸø COROOK With Kel Cripe. THE ROXY.

8:30PM šŸŖ• UMPHREYā€™S MCGEE Live in LA. THE OBSERVATORY.

9:00PM šŸŖ© MILD MINDS With Seb Wildblood & Glttr. EL REY THEATRE.

9:30PM šŸŽ„ COMEDY TAPING Super Nice Guys Presents: Special Comedy Taping with Ty Barnett & Nick Guerra. THE KOOKABURRA LOUNGE.

10:00PM šŸŽ›ļø YOI TOKI A Future Funk Party (feat. Night Tempo) with DJ Jak Syn & more. TERAGRAM BALLROOM.

10:00PM šŸ’æļø PIV RECORDS With Kana Hishiya, M-High, ObskĆ¼r, & Prunk. LOT 613.

11:00PM šŸŽ›ļø RE/FORM With 6EJOU, Ammara, Deas, Emiliana, Kangding Ray, Marcel Fengler b2b Steya, Vendex, Vortic, & DJ Discovery Contest Winner. RE/FORM.

SUNDAY

SUNDAY: 23RD

DAY OF šŸ¶ NATIONAL PUPPY DAY Celebrated Nationally within the United States to celebrate puppies and promote adoption. LEARN MORE.

SPORTS šŸ€ MARCH MADNESS Second Day of Second Round. LIVE COVERAGE.

šŸ’ø 11:00AM šŸŽø THE ROCK ā€˜Nā€™ ROLL FLEA MARKET Free Community Event. THE REGENT THEATER.

12:30PM šŸŽ· SANDY CUMMINGS With Jazz du Jour. SOHO RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB.

12:30PM šŸŽ¬ļø HOLLYWOOD BURLESQUE FESTIVAL Closing Brunch. KOOKABURRA LOUNGE.

2:00PM šŸŽ» THE HANDEL PROJECT FESTIVAL HaĆÆm Leads Handel & Bach with Emmanuelle HaĆÆm, Emƶke BarĆ”th, Eva ZaĆÆcik, Iestyn Davies, Lunga Eric Hallam, KreÅ”imir Stražanac, Le Concert dā€™AstrĆ©e, & the Los Angeles Philharmonic. WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL.

šŸ’ø 2:00PM šŸŖ© BLEND DAY PARTY 6 Year Anniversary with The AMP Collective & Nevtronic. RESIDENT DTLA.

4:00PM šŸŒ­ HOT DOG SUNDAY With Mario Diaz & Adam Ramzi. EL CID.

5:30PM šŸŖ• LOS ANGELES FOLK FESTIVAL With The Milk Carton Kids, Jonathan Russell (of The Head and the Heart), DavĆ­d Garza and FreaklĆ³rico, & Peter One. THE BELLWETHER.

6:00PM šŸŽø KACEY JOHANSING (TRIO) With Opening Mic. HEALING FORCE OF THE UNIVERSE.

7:00PM šŸ§œā€ā™€ļø SPLASH SUNDAYS Dolce Vita - Italo Disco Sundays with David Christian & Alex Arias. THE MERMAID.

7:00PM šŸ”® CHELSEA GRIN With Shadow of Intent, Signs of the Swarm, & Disembodied Tyrant. THE OBSERVATORY.

8:00PM šŸŒŽļø WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW The Bacharach Songbook Live with Todd Rundgren, Wendy Moten, & Rob Shirakbari. THE WILTERN.

8:00PM šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆ GAY MENā€™S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES Rhinestone Cowboys. THE SABAN THEATRE.

8:00PM šŸŽ„ HOW DID THIS GET MADE? With Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, & Jason Mantzoukas (Movie: ā€˜The Arrivalā€™). LARGO AT THE CORONET.

šŸ’ø 8:00PM šŸŽ›ļø DEEP SOUL HOUSE SUNDAY SESSION With DJ Raul Campos (of KCRW). LP VINYL BAR.

8:30PM šŸ’Ž THE GEMSTONE REVIEW An Evening of Burlesque & Comedy. SAINT ROCKE.

9:00PM šŸ¤˜ MARCOS VACA With Laena Myers, Kenny Mattucci & Sorta Kinda. THE SMELL.

FIVE FUTURES

FIVE FUTURES

TUESDAY, 8:00PM ā„ļø SNOW PATROL With Sorcha Richardson. THE WILTERN.

WEDNESDAY, 8:00PM ā„ļø SNOW PATROL With Sorcha Richardson. THE WILTERN.

FRIDAY, 7:00PM šŸ¤˜ PAPA ROACH With Rise Against + Underoath. KIA FORUM.

FRIDAY, 8:00PM šŸŽø AWOLNATION With Bryce Fox. THE OBSERVATORY.

SATURDAY, 8:00PM šŸ„³ GARDEN STATE The 20th Anniversary Concert with The Shins, Iron & Wine, Frou Frou, Colin Hay, Thievery Corporation, Remy Zero, Cary Brothers, Bonnie Somerville, & Sophie Barker (of Zero 7). GREEK THEATRE. 

GUIDES

GUIDES

šŸŒ“ PALM SPRINGS: The ultimate guide to Desert X in Palm Springs, via Thrillist.

šŸ“† LA X SOCAL: Best things to do this weekend in Los Angeles and Southern California: March 21st - March 23rd, via LAist.

šŸ¤™ LOS ANGELES: Things to do this weekend in Los Angeles, March 21st - March 23rd, via We Like L.A.

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ACTIVITIES

DOLBY THEATRE šŸŽžļø PALEYFEST LA

  • STARTS TODAY: PaleyFest LA starts today at the Dolby Theatre, offering an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at some of televisionā€™s most celebrated shows. This yearā€™s lineup includes panels for Severance, Agatha All Along, Hacks, Cobra Kai, Matlock, The Handmaidā€™s Tale, Poker Face, and a tribute to Amy Sherman-Palladinoā€™s Gilmore Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Ɖtoile. Expect star-studded discussions with Adam Scott, Kathryn Hahn, Patricia Arquette, Kumail Nanjiani, Gwendoline Christie, and more. Hosted by The Paley Center for Media, the festival remains a must-attend event for TV enthusiasts.

DOWNTOWN šŸŖ© INTUITION FESTIVAL

  • TODAY & TOMORROW: The Broadā€™s Intuition Festival weaves music, film, and performance into themes from Joseph Beuys: In Defense of Nature. Night 1 features Osees, channeling Krautrockā€™s avant-garde energy, and Alva Noto, blending experimental electronica with live visuals. Mary Lattimore & Walt McClements push the sonic limits of harp and accordion, while Barr returns with raw, confessional performances. Alejandro Cohen of KCRW traces Krautrockā€™s lineage through vinyl, and OUTCRY: Alchemists of Rage explores cathartic resistance through photography. Intuition Festival links post-war artistic experimentation to todayā€™s creative activism. Tickets include museum access.

DOWNTOWN šŸ¶ DOG YOGA

  • SATURDAY: Stretch, breathe, and cuddle with adoptable pups at Adoptable Dog Yoga, happening Saturday at The Bloc in DTLA. In partnership with Pups Without Borders, this event blends an all-levels yoga flow with playtime alongside rescue dogs looking for forever homes. Led by instructor Rony (@yoga_by_rony), each session includes a 30-minute yoga session followed by 30 minutes of puppy play. Limited tickets include a yoga mat and access to wellness pop-ups featuring Celsius, Lifeway Kefir, DryBar, and more. Registration required; event parking validation available for $15. šŸ’Œ 

CHINATOWN šŸ‰ GOLDEN DRAGON PARADE

  • SATURDAY: The 126th Annual Golden Dragon Parade, a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year, will take place this Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in Los Angeles' Chinatown Central Plaza at 950 N. Broadway. This historic event, postponed from its usual date due to January fires, marks the Year of the Snake and is one of L.A.'s oldest traditions. Attendees can enjoy lion dancers, live performances, dance troupes, and music groups. While the event is free to attend, grandstand tickets are available for $50. With over 100,000 spectators expected, public transportation is recommended.

VENICE šŸ¤™ VENICE LOVE FEST

  • SATURDAY: Venice Love Fest kicks off Saturday at 11:00am, blending live music, local vendors, and community vibes. The lineup includes School of Rock Venice, Indio Downey, La Verdad, and more, with a free yoga session by Light on Lotus to start the day. Located along Venice Boulevard, the fest offers a full day of creativity, connection, and celebration.

CULVER CITY šŸ§µ SIP & STICH

ACTIVITY LINKS

šŸŽžļø LOS ANGELES: APRIL 3RD - 6TH: Los Angeles Festival of Movies, via LAFM.

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COMMUNITY

CALIFORNIA šŸš€ INNOVATION

  • WalletHub released their, ā€˜Most & Least Innovative States,ā€™ with California ranking third nationally in 2025 innovation. Our Golden State shines with robust tech hubs, with nearly 51% of college graduates holding STEM degrees. Californiaā€™s tech sector contributes almost 17% of the stateā€™s gross product, second only to Massachusetts:

1ST: Venture capital funding

5TH: STEM job demand, 2030

1ST: R&D spending

7TH: STEM professionals

3RD: STEM graduates

7TH: Technology companies

  • šŸ”— VIEW REPORT: Most & Least Innovative States (2025), via WalletHub šŸ’Œ 

    • šŸ’Œ Submitted by Curators from WalletHub.

BURBANK šŸ«’ EAST OLIVE

  • The City of Burbank will begin the East Olive Reconfiguration Restriping Project this upcoming Monday - Thursday, adjusting lane striping on Olive Avenue between Glenoaks Blvd. and Sunset Canyon Dr. to enhance safety and better integrate with the residential area. The project will widen on-street parking spaces while slightly narrowing the center turn lane, maintaining the same number and width of travel lanes. Work will occur from 7:00am to 4:00pm, with temporary lane closures and shifts expected. šŸ’Œ 

LA 2028 šŸ… KENDRICK LAMAR

  • Kendrick Lamar is now rumored to play a major role in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Casey Wasserman, chairman of LA28, hinted at Lamarā€™s involvement, calling him an ā€˜LA iconā€™ and a likely choice for the eventā€™s opening ceremony. With past Olympic performances featuring stars like Snoop Dogg and Gojira, Lamarā€™s inclusion would add to the cityā€™s cultural showcase.

ACADEMY šŸ†ļø STUDENT AWARDS

  • The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is now accepting entries for the 2025 Student Academy Awards, with a submission deadline of May 18th. This yearā€™s ceremony, presented in partnership with Rolex, will take place at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York during the New York Film Festival on October 6th. Notably, the competition is expanding eligibility to include certificate program students, and schools no longer need accreditation for participation. Winners, announced in August, will be eligible for Oscar consideration in short film categories. Have an LA Youth that might be interested? Have them apply today. šŸ’Œ 

COMMUNITY LINKS

šŸŽžļø TAX CREDIT: A record 51 films chosen for California film and TV tax credit program, via Los Angeles Times/Yahoo! Entertainment.

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DEVELOPMENT

MALIBU šŸ›¹ SKATE PARK

  • Malibu is set to begin construction on a permanent 12,500-square-foot skate park on Pacific Coast Hwy, replacing its temporary facility. Approved with a $4.1m budget, the parkā€”designed by California Skateparks with community inputā€”will feature stairs, rails, a flow bowl, quarter pipes, and more to accommodate all skill levels. Built by C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc., it aims to foster a healthy, active community while embracing Malibuā€™s skate culture. Completion is expected by fall 2025, with a park name to be determined in the coming months.

CULVER CITY šŸŽ APPLE CAMPUS

  • Tower cranes now mark the rise of Appleā€™s new office campus on Venice Blvd, straddling the Los Angeles-Culver City border. Designed by Gensler, the project features two interconnected buildings totaling 536,000 square feet of office and production space, with 58,000 square feet of open areas, including a central courtyard and landscaped promenades. The phased construction plan prioritizes the Los Angeles side first, followed by Culver City. As part of Appleā€™s broader $500 billion U.S. investment, the campus will support the companyā€™s growing L.A. workforce, projected to exceed 3,000 employees by 2026.

DEVELOPMENT LINKS

šŸ” VAN NUYS: Affordable housing coming to Woodman Avenue in Van Nuys, via Urbanize National.

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BUSINESS

BOEING šŸ›« NEXT-GEN AIR DOMINANCE

  • Boeing $BA ( ā–¼ 3.24% ) has secured a pivotal contract to develop the U.S. Air Force's Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet, set to replace Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor. This sixth-generation aircraft will feature advanced stealth capabilities, state-of-the-art sensors, and cutting-edge engines. The engineering and manufacturing development phase of the contract is valued at over $20bn, with potential future orders reaching into the hundreds of billions over its multi-decade lifespan. Boeing's longstanding presence at U.S. Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale positions the company to significantly contribute to the region's aerospace industry through this contract. Plant 42 has historically been a hub for major aerospace projects, including the assembly of the Space Shuttle Orbiters. The NGAD program is anticipated to bolster employment and economic activity in the Palmdale and Lancaster areas, potentially mirroring past expansions that brought thousands of jobs to the Antelope Valley.

PORSCHE šŸŽļø LA EXPERIENCES

LOCAL GIGS

šŸ’¼ BUSINESS: Member Success Manager (Business Development), Biocom.

šŸ“Š DIRECTOR: Account Director, 180 Global.

šŸ§  STRATEGY: Partner - Strategy Consulting, Lodha Strategy Consulting.

šŸ“£ MKTG + PR: Head of Marketing and Public Relations, Confidential Jobs.

šŸ“ˆ REVENUE: Senior Vice President of Revenue, Confidential Job Hiring.

BUSINESS LINKS

šŸŽžļø DEADLINES: Cesar Chavez Day permit deadlines 2025, via FilmLA. šŸ’Œ 

šŸŽØ PRODUCTION: New animated series, Wylde Pak, begins production in Burbank, via Burbank Leader.

šŸ›’ ALBERTSONS: Susan Morris named CEO of Albertsons, via Progressive Grocer.

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ENTERTAINMENT

NETFLIX šŸæ FOUR SEASONS

  • Netflixā€™s The Four Seasons, a comedy series from Tina Fey, premieres May 1, reimagining Alan Aldaā€™s 1981 film with a fresh ensemble cast. Fey, Steve Carell, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, Marco Calvani, and Kerri Kenney-Silver play three longtime couples whose friendships unravel after one couple announces their split. Set across four vacationsā€”one per seasonā€”the eight-episode series explores love, loyalty, and lifeā€™s unpredictable turns. With Alda making a guest appearance, the show blends humor and heart, all underscored by Vivaldiā€™s iconic concerti.

YOUTUBE šŸ“ŗļø DIGITAL WELLBEING

  • YouTube has launched the Youth Digital Wellbeing Initiative, collaborating with over a dozen content creators and distributors from ten countries to enhance high-quality, age-appropriate content for young audiences. This effort builds on YouTube Kids and supervised experiences while integrating research-backed resources like the American Psychological Associationā€™s parentsā€™ guide. The initiative prioritizes media literacy, digital citizenship, and access to enriching content while limiting harmful exposure. Key partners include Khan Academy, Moonbug, The Wiggles, and WildBrain, aiming to set industry standards for responsible youth content worldwide.

SNL šŸŽ¤ SPRING LINEUP

  • Saturday Night Live continues its milestone 50th season with a stacked musical lineup featuring Morgan Wallen, Lizzo, and the first-ever SNL performance from Elton John and Brandi Carlile as a duo. Wallen returns next Saturday alongside host Mikey Madison, while Lizzo, fresh off her single ā€˜Still Bad,ā€™ joins Jon Hamm on April 12th. On April 5th, Elton and Brandi take the stage with Jack Black, coinciding with their album ā€˜Who Believes in Angels?.ā€™ The new bookings follow recent headline-making appearances from Lady Gaga and TimothĆ©e Chalamet, keeping SNLā€™s anniversary season in the spotlight.

ENTERTAINMENT LINKS

šŸŽ§ļø SUBSCRIPTIONS: U.S. music subscriptions cross 100m as digital downloads drop, via The Verge.

šŸ”¤ WORDLE: Play todayā€™s Wordle, via New York Times.

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SPORTS

RAMS šŸ HISTORIC CONTRACTS

  • The Rams made history this offseason with two groundbreaking contracts. Quarterback Matthew Stafford inches closer to becoming the NFL's all-time top earner, trailing Aaron Rodgers by just over $16m in career earnings. Meanwhile, offensive lineman Alaric Jackson signed the richest undrafted free agent contract ever, averaging $18.8m per seasonā€”surpassing Tony Romoā€™s previous record.

UCLA šŸ€ ADVANCE TO SECOND ROUND

  • UCLA cruised past Utah State 72-47 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, securing their fourth second-round appearance in five seasons. Skyy Clark and Eric Dailey Jr. led with 14 points each, while Aday Mara added 10 off the bench. The Bruins controlled the game early, holding the Aggies to just two free throws during a crucial first-half run and extending their lead to 20 points after halftime. Utah State struggled offensively, shooting 30% and hitting just 4-of-31 from three. UCLA now prepares for a second-round showdown with Tennessee, aiming for another Sweet 16 berth.

SPORTS LINKS

šŸ ONE-YEAR DEAL: Rams agree to terms with ILB Nate Landman on one-year deal, via The Rams.

šŸ€ NCAAM: Official, live bracket for menā€™s March Madness, via NCAA.

šŸ€ NCAAW: Official, live bracket for womenā€™s March Madness, via NCAA.

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