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Don't be shocked by the 23-year-old jazz singer's breakneck rise from precocious college student to best new artist Grammy nominee. In those few years, she's been building three careers at once.

Amid President Joe Biden's announcement that his administration will be forgiving up to $20,000 in federal student loans, scammers may be looking to take advantage of borrowers.

While California's flavored tobacco ban is being hailed by health organizations, convenience store owners say the products are being unfairly targeted.

Celebrate Vietnamese New Year (observed on February 1) with a bowl of warming, flavorful homemade phở! Join guest chef Anne-Solenne Hatte, author of the recent book “Tasting Vietnam,” for a class that will give you the confidence to make great phở at home. Specifically, we’ll be making Phở gà, a chicken-based version of the dish that comes together in just one hour. We’ll get into the details of every part of the dish, from choosing the right cut of meat to blending together aromatic spices—think cinnamon, star anise, cilantro and black pepper—to building a deeply flavorful broth. The result is simply one of the best bowls of soup you’ll ever eat. Date | Saturday, January 29 from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Location | Online Register here! Admission is $25 per person, plus fees. This class is brought to you by Milk Street Cooking School. For more information, please visit eventbrite.com/e/vietnamese-pho-with-anne-solenne-hatte-tickets or email cookingschool@177milkstreet.com.

For months, staff at the agency, its board and elected officials have been at odds over how to handle the revelation that a broker made a significant financial investment in one of the hotels he helped the agency acquire. The quarrels between the city attorney and lawyers for the Housing Commission reveal a significant lack of trust between the two legal departments which both have a role overseeing the city’s low-income housing efforts.

Sold Out For over sixty years, Mother Nature has transformed the rolling hills of North San Diego County into one of the most spectacular and coordinated displays of natural color and beauty anywhere in the world: The Flower Fields at Carlsbald. Enjoy an intimate wine experience with Advanced Sommelier Lamar Engel of The Wine Militia featuring premium wines and food bites all paired to songs played by live musical artists. Watch the sun as it sets on 50 acres of ranunculus flowers varying in a myriad of colors. Not like any wine tasting you've experienced! Date | Every Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., starting on March 25 through April 28 Location | The Flower Fields at Carlsbald Ranch Get tickets here! General admission: $75 Space is limited so reserve your seats today! Please note: Guests attending this event must be 21 years of age or older and be able to show a valid ID at the event. For more information, please visit www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-wine-tasting-and-music-tickets or email sonja@thewinemilitia.com.

Andrew Gilpin, an editor for the British tabloid The Daily Star, talks about the publication's decision to run a livestream that likened Liz Truss' premiership to a head of lettuce.

Binance temporarily froze withdrawals after customers withdrew more than $1 billion worth of crypto on Tuesday, fueling fears more crypto companies could collapse.

On Friday, May 6, Tommy Davidson's superior comedic evening can be enjoyed rooftop at Solamer San Diego located at 435 Sixth Ave. in San Diego, 92109. Get Tickets Tommy's Bio: Davidson’s exceptional range – from stand-up comedy and acting to versatile music accomplishments – have earned him a reputation as an extraordinary performer. Best known as one of the stars of the hit television show "In Living Color," his visibility has allowed him to become a household name known for his innovative talent. Davidson started his career as a standup comedian in Washington D.C., earning an ardent following. Spotted by major concert promoters, he was first booked as the opening act for Patti LaBelle, Kenny G and Luther Vandross. It wasn’t long before he came to Hollywood and was headlining the biggest rooms and met Robert Townsend. This led to his first national tv appearance and starring role in "Partners in Crime," the conduit to Keenan Ivory Wayans, who proved instrumental in Davidson’s career by offering him an opportunity to audition. Davidson starred in Disney Channel’s beloved animated series The Proud Family throughout its run between 2001-2005. He returns this spring to topline the new version of the hit series, “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” (Disney +) to rave reviews on a new ardent following. His recent credits also include an upcoming guest-starring role in CBS comedy series "The Neighborhood"; featured roles in the Nick Cannon-directed TV movie "Miracles Across 125th Street" and Michael J. White’s comedic feature "The Outlaw Johnny Black"; as well as guest appearances in BET+’s "The Ms. Pat Show," the Netflix special "Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine," and Showtime’s comedy series "I’m Dying Up Here." The multihyphenate is perhaps best known for starring in the groundbreaking sketch comedy series "In Living Color," there becoming a standout with his impressions of Sammy Davis Jr., Michael Jackson and other entertainment icons. His performance on the series resulted in three Showtime specials: "On Strength of New York," "Illin’ in Philly," and "Takin’ it to DC." Davidson also hosted and starred in the network’s "Chocolate Sundaes Comedy Show," as well as three seasons of ABC’s "Vacation Creation." Davidson voiced the series regular role of Cream Corn in the Adult Swim action-comedy spoof "Black Dynamite, and has also made guest appearances in everything from MTV’s "Wild ‘N Out" to BET’s "Real Husbands of Hollywood" and ABC’s "Celebrity Wife Swap." He also recently headlined The Off Color Comedy Tour with Keenan Ivory Wayans, Shawn Wayans and David Alan Grier, and toured with Mike Epps and Martin Lawrence, having launched his career as a stand-up comic in Washington, D.C. Davidson’s feature credits include Spike Lee’s "Bamboozled," Morgan Creek’s "Juwanna Mann," "Ace Ventura II: When Nature Calls" opposite Jim Carrey, and "Strictly Business" opposite Halle Berry among others. He also recently starred in the feature documentaries "I Am Comic" opposite Tim Allen and Lewis Black, and "Dying Laughing" alongside Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer and Sarah Silverman. Kensington Books in 2020 published Davidson’s memoir "Living in Color: What’s Funny about Me," recounting his personal triumphs after having been abandoned as in infant. (March 2022) Tommy Davidson is on Facebook + Instagram

Pop culture critic Linda Holmes has been making annual lists of wonderful things since 2010. The recommendations this year are big and small, inspirational and silly, very popular and totally obscure.