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Dubbed by William S. Burroughs as “The Pope of Tra Dubbed by William S. Burroughs as “The Pope of Trash,” John Waters sees two more of his films join the Criterion Collection on June 23: "Hairspray" and "Desperate Living." While "Hairspray" became Waters’ biggest hit at the time, the filmmaker recalls its roots in Baltimore’s "The Buddy Deane Show," where he once got thrown off the air for doing the Bodie Green. He also reflects on Tracy Turnblad’s role as a champion for outsiders and remembers the Dreamlanders, including Divine and Mink Stole, who helped define his work. On the other end of the spectrum is "Desperate Living," the director’s outrageous “shriek of rage,” filled with revolutions, rat breakfasts and unforgettable one-liners. Waters revisits the making of the film and the anything-goes spirit that fueled his early career, laughing as he recalls, “I used to go shoplifting with her. We were good at it,” about longtime collaborator Mink Stole. At 80, Waters still embraces his reputation as “The Pope of Trash.” For Stole, his appeal has never changed: “I just never knew anybody like him. He was motivated, he was focused, he was self-directed, he was confident.” @criterioncollection Read the article and see the photos thru @laweekly ✍️ @jr53o 📸 Waters: @greggormanphoto Stills courtesy of Criterion Collection
Since launching in 2010, the Hollywood Fringe Fest Since launching in 2010, the Hollywood Fringe Festival has served as a proving ground for some of Los Angeles’s most daring live performances, and few corners of the festival have evolved as dramatically as clowning. What was once a niche discipline has grown into one of its most vibrant and inventive features. We’re not talking about bonk-on-the-head, flower-squirt-in-the-eye Ronald McDonald clowning here — contemporary clown shows blend physical comedy, improvisation, audience interaction and experimental theater, creating performances that can be hilarious, uncomfortable, moving and unpredictable all at once. Running now through June 28, Hollywood Fringe is a great place to check out some of clown's biggest names, and some up-and-comers just before they become big-time. @hollywoodfringe Here's a sampling of some shows you should see, and see the full list thru @laweekly ✍️ @boyface_ 📸 1: Photo by @softknox courtesy of @verocherryclown 2: @acid_reflux_molly by @shromcom 3: @alexnauta by @arianahoshino 4: @tiredjustwakeup & @levinep90 by @adambussell 5: @mrdeanevans by @marianovastudio 6: @farhan__inc by Issy Walker 7: @corndudemax by @alexgolshani 8: @the_proactive_pessimist by @stagetone.studio 9: @sjgeez 10: Brian Byrne by Bradyn Woods
70,492 fans watched the United States dominate Par 70,492 fans watched the United States dominate Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles Stadium (renamed from SoFi Stadium for the Cup), today, June 12. Commentators described it as the best U.S. performance in a half after scoring three goals in the first 45 minutes. The first U.S. goal came from Paraguay midfielder Damián Bobadilla, who scored an own goal, followed by two by U.S. forward Folarin Balogun. U.S. midfielder Giovanni Reyna scored a golazo in the 98th minute following a 20-pass full team play, putting a 4 on the scoreboard, the most goals the U.S. has ever scored in a World Cup game. The U.S. showed off their attacking prowess, playmaking and teamwork, maintaining 65% possession throughout the match. Fans across the Southland rooted the U.S. on, including at the Fan Fest at the Coliseum. The game featured the U.S. opening ceremony headlined by Katy Perry and Future, with additional performances by Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla. See the full gallery and recap thru @laweekly 📸 Getty Images ✍️ @boyface_
Mexico, one of the three North American World Cup Mexico, one of the three North American World Cup 2026 hosts along with U.S. and Canada, netted a 2-0 win against South Africa in the opening match today, June 11, in Mexico City. Fans across the Southland celebrated the win at watch parties including at Plaza Mexico and the Coliseum. Mexico has been in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup eight times, a record, including the first World Cup in 1930, but today was the first time they won. The match featured three red cards, two for South Africa, one for Mexico, also a record for an opening match. The opening ceremony featured performances by Shakira, Burna Boy and a number of others including J Balvin, Ejae and Tyla. See the gallery and recap thru @laweekly ✍️ @boyface_ 📸 Getty Images
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