From movies to mandarin chicken. A crumbling piece of the old Hollywood story could soon get a very Trader Joe’s twist, after the cult-favorite grocer officially filed plans to transform LA’s long-abandoned Fox Venice Theater. The likely transformation of the once-glamorous 1950s movie palace into yet another branch of the buzzy chain has sparked both excitement and unease in the neighborhood. A Trader Joe’s store on Riverside Drive in Sherman Oaks, CA. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Trader Joe’s officially lodged an application with Los Angeles City Planning to transform the long-dormant theater at 620 S. Lincoln Blvd into…

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Royal Ballet and Opera chief executive Alex Beard says Timothée Chalamet’s recent dismissal of opera and ballet as art forms “no one cares” about has turned into an unexpected marketing win for the Covent Garden institution. In an interview with The Times, Beard said he was not just relaxed about the Hollywood star’s comments but almost ecstatic about how they played out publicly. Rather than issuing what he described as a lofty or defensive reply, the RBO opted for a more casual rebuttal – essentially inviting Chalamet to take a closer look at what the company is actually doing. Part…

A mom in Florida has been accused of exposing her baby to methamphetamine by preparing baby formula with water she used to clean needles. The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement via Facebook that Jalyn Brownworth was charged with child neglect with no bodily harm after police said her baby showed signs of exposure to methamphetamine. Brownworth, 32, was arrested on April 9 after medical staffers at a local hospital contacted police to report that they believed her baby had potentially been exposed to drugs. Medical staff called the Department of Children and Families, which launched an investigation…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The FBI on Monday arrested an alleged illegal immigrant and suspected gang member after authorities say he rammed an ICE officer with his car during a traffic stop last week.Carlos Ivan Mendoza Hernandez, 36, a national of El Salvador residing near San Francisco, California, was charged with assault on a federal officer with a deadly weapon, according to the Department of Justice on Tuesday.Authorities previously said agents conducted a targeted vehicle stop because they suspected Mendoza Hernandez of being affiliated with the 18th Street Gang. He was also believed to be in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Erika Kirk canceled her planned appearance at a Turning Point USA event at the University of Georgia on Tuesday after receiving what organizers described as “very serious threats.”JUDGE DISMISSES DEFENSE PUSH TO REMOVE PROSECUTORS FROM CHARLIE KIRK MURDER CASE Turning Point USA spokesman Andrew Kolvet said Erika Kirk, wife of late conservative icon Charlie Kirk, received “some very serious threats in her direction,” prompting her absence from the event in Athens, Georgia.CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPVice President JD Vance said he had been concerned the event might be canceled…

A humanoid robot known as Edward Warchocki was captured on video chasing a group of wild boars in Warsaw, Poland, in a bizarre encounter that has quickly gained traction online. Video of the incident shows the robot moving toward a small group of boars gathered near the roadside, prompting the animals to scatter and retreat as the machine advances.The brief clip highlights the unusual sight of a human-like machine confronting wildlife in an urban setting. Edward Warchocki is a humanoid robot with an online presence in Poland, where it appears in public-facing content and social media videos, according to its…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sherrone Moore avoided jail time Tuesday stemming from an alleged stalking incident after getting fired from the University of Michigan.The disgraced former Wolverines head coach was fired in December after an investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. Soon after the firing, he was jailed after allegedly breaking into the staffer’s house and threatening to kill himself.Moore was placed on 18 months’ probation and ordered to pay just over $1,000 in fines. He also must continue mental health treatment and may not use alcohol or marijuana, may not have any weapons, and…

Apple fans are already folding on Apple — and the device isn’t even out yet. Leaked images of a supposed “dummy model” for the long-rumored iPhone Fold have sparked a mini meltdown online, with die-hards dragging the tech giant for what they say looks more flop than flip. Australian leaker Sonny Dickson dropped the images on X, teasing: “Exclusive First Dummies of what the final size of the iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will look like.” What followed? A brutal pile-on. One user didn’t mince words: “Apple has lost its way.” “That fold is horrific,…

SAN FRANCISCO — The man accused of trying to kill OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by throwing a Molotov cocktail at his San Francisco home was experiencing a mental health crisis and has been overcharged by prosecutors, his public defender said Tuesday.Daniel Moreno-Gama made his first court appearance on state charges Tuesday, wearing an orange jail uniform and with disheveled hair. The 20-year-old, whose attorney said is autistic, kept his gaze down during the brief hearing and softly answered “yes” when asked by a judge whether he agreed to continue his arraignment. San Francisco Judge Kenneth Wine ordered him held without…

Preview performances are underway for the first Broadway revival of Proof, David Auburn’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The limited, 16-week engagement, directed by Thomas Kail, will officially open on April 16 at the Booth Theatre. BroadwayWorld is very excited to bring you an exclusive first look at the cast in action below. In Proof, Catherine (Ayo Edebiri), the brilliant but restless daughter of renowned mathematics professor Robert (Don Cheadle), is thrust into turmoil when a notebook containing a revelatory Proof is discovered after his death. As debate erupts over its true authorship, Catherine must confront the power of legacy, and the cost of…

Conservative activist Riley Gaines seemingly entered a feud with President Donald Trump after he shared a controversial AI-generated photo of himself as Jesus. The back-and-forth between Gaines and Trump began on April 12, 2026, when the president took to his Truth Social page to share an AI image of himself wearing a red-and-white robe and standing behind a man in a hospital bed. Glowing orbs hovered above his hands as he rested one on the man’s head, seemingly implying that Trump has healing powers. The image also featured patriotic symbols including an American flag, the Statue of Liberty and fireworks.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jessica McClure Morales, the woman who rose to global prominence as “Baby Jessica” in 1987 when she was rescued after falling into a well as an 18-month-old, was arrested in Midland County, Texas following an alleged domestic disturbance.Morales, who is now 40, was taken into custody Saturday night by the Midland County Sheriff’s Office at her home in Midland County, according to KMID/KPEJ, citing arrest records. The station says Morales was charged with assault causing bodily injury involving family violence and later was released from the Midland County Detention Center after posting bond.The sheriff’s office confirmed…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! News that now-former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., would abandon his California gubernatorial bid in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations on Sunday didn’t prevent Senate lawmakers on Monday from demanding that the embattled congressman go one step further and resign.”I do,” Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisc., said plainly when asked if Swalwell should step down from the House of Representatives.”Yes,” Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., answered.But even as lawmakers began weighing in, Swalwell said he had decided to yield to the pressure. He announced plans to leave office, even while pushing back on claims…

Apple is closing a trio of Apple Store locations around the country, including the first location of the tech giant’s retail system to unionize. The company told The Baltimore Sun on Thursday that it will close Apple Stores in Towson, Maryland, Trumbull, Connecticut, and Escondido, California, with the final closures slated for June 11.The Towson location was Apple’s first unionized Apple Store branch, with workers at that location having done so in 2022. “As we continue investing to expand and enhance our retail stores and offerings worldwide, we remain deliberate about evaluating our existing locations to ensure that we can…