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Over the past week, fans have been paying tribute to Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others who lost their lives in a January 26 helicopter crash, by leaving mementos in the courtyard outside Staples Center. Now L.A. Live officials say those tributes will be delivered to Bryant’s family. “On…

The public memorial for Grammy-nominated rapper Nipsey Hussle is set to take place Thursday after Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. Staples posted details on its website Monday, saying the “Celebration of Life” for the slain hip-hop star will begin at 10 a.m. and will be free for fans. Complimentary tickets will…

One day after violence erupted at a memorial in South Los Angeles for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle, the LAPD has implemented new rules to prevent further problems. A stampede at the site on Monday night left 19 people injured, police said. The trouble started after hundreds of people gathered at the corner of Slauson…