COVID-19 cases are rising, with the percentages so far indicating a large number of people will get seriously ill from the virus. As such, government officials are preparing to handle a patient overflow by using non-traditional venues as hospitals.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said during a press conference earlier…
Three Los Angeles sports franchises are banding together with the Staples Center to provide financial support for hourly event staff affected by canceled sporting events at the facility amid the coronavirus outbreak.
In a joint statement Saturday, the NBA’s Lakers and Clippers and the NHL’s Kings said they are working…
The public memorial service Monday for Los Angeles Lakers basketball legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, is sold out, and those not holding a ticket are being told to stay away from the Staples Center arena where the “Celebration of Life” will be held.
But those who didn’t get one of the coveted tickets can…
The Los Angeles Lakers have released ticket information for the February 24 public memorial at Staples Center celebrating the life of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.
Fans can register to purchase tickets beginning today through Monday, February 17 at 10 PM PT on the Ticketmaster Verified Fan site. If…
The late Kobe Bryant and eight other victims of the Jan. 26 helicopter crash that took his life will be honored at a public memorial on Feb. 24 at Staples Center.
The event will be open to the public, although details on whether a ticket will be required have not yet been revealed. Staples Center was Bryant’s…
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…
UPDATE: The Lakers team came out for warm-ups all wearing jerseys with the number 8 or 24. A darkened arena saw two musical tributes, including a version of “Amazing Grace” by Usher and a video montage to a cello solo by Ben Hong.
The Lakers also paid tribute to the other eight crash victims with a moment of silence…
Grief-stricken fans converged on the Staples Center Sunday afternoon to mourn NBA legend Kobe Bryant. The Lakers great, his daughter Gianna, 13, and seven others were killed when a helicopter crashed into a hillside in Calabasas, California just before 10 a.m.
At a news conference Sunday afternoon, Los Angeles County…
The National Hockey League’s Los Angeles Kings are singing a Taylor Swift song about a banner hanging from their ceiling: “I Knew You Were Trouble.”
Responding to a tweetstream by fans, the Kings have covered up the pop singer’s "most sold-out performances" banner for their home games this season. The banner was first…
UPDATED AT 8PM WITH DETAILS ON SHOOTING: Los Angeles police are reporting one person was killed and three others sustained injuries during a shooting incident at today’s funeral procession for slain rapper/entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle.
The long-procession, which took place after the late rapper’s Staples Centermemorial…
Several Los Angeles television stations plan to offer live coverage of Thursday’s memorial service for slain rapper Nipsey Hussle.
The service called "Nipsey Hussle's Celebration of Life," will take place at the Staples Center in downtown L.A. from 10 a.m. to noon PT.
Fox 11, NBC 4, ABC 7 and KTLA have all said they…
