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Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Los Angeles Times
Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Record-Setting Sale of Balboa Island Mixed-Use/Retail Property
Property sold and acquired by Newport Beach-based investors Cushman & Wakefield has announced the firm has brokered the record-breaking sale of a freestanding 1,300-square-foot mixed-use/retail building situated within Balboa Island's iconic shopping district in Newport Beach. Located at 323 Marine Avenue, the property is currently leased to Blue Canoe and sold for approximately $2.2 million or $1,692 per square foot. The property was acquired by a Newport Beach-based investor. The seller was a Newport Beach family office that previously owned the property for over 30 years. Joseph Lising, managing director, and Nathan Demosthenes, director, with Cushman & Wakefield's Capital Markets & Retail Services represented the seller in the transaction. According to the team's tracking, this was the highest price per square foot ($1,692) that a retail property has been sold for on Balboa Island on record. Lising said, 'This is a special property in the heart of Balboa Island, a true one-of-a-kind experience and one of Southern California's most coveted coastal destinations. This highly visible location offers an exceptional storefront presence in a high-foot-traffic location, surrounded by boutique shops, upscale dining and a steady flow of residents and year-round visitors. The record price/sf achieved speaks to the strength and desirability of this local coastal location plus the asset's overall nature. The property also benefits from the area's limited retail supply and consistently high demand, which contributed to it being a sought-after asset.' 'Interestingly and uniquely, 323 Marine was originally built in 1930 and originally served as a joint fire and police station location for Newport Beach. The property also sits across from two popular real-life banana stands, Dad's Donut & Bakery Shop and Sugar 'n Spice, shops made famous by the hit series, Arrested Development, after inspiring the show's two make-believe banana stands,' noted Lising. 323 Marine is also near renowned developments and attractions including the thriving Balboa Village, featuring the Balboa Fun Zone (which Lising also brokered the sale of in 2021), Lido Marina Village, Lido House, Newport Beach and Balboa Pier. Together, these destinations attract many millions of visitors annually with world-class beaches, sailing, sport fishing, whale watching and The Catalina Flyer. The Balboa Island Ferry connects the community and the property, providing a unique service that runs as a main appeal to tourists from around the globe. Information sourced from Cushman & Wakefield. Learn more by contacting
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Laughs We Needed
The Laughs We Needed originally appeared on L.A. Mag. I remember the first time I fell in love with comedy—not just the laughs, but the making of a kid, I went with my family to see The Cannonball Run in the theaters. I remember enjoying it, though at 8 years old, a lot of the jokes went over my head. What stuck with me most came after the movie: the end credits.A blooper reel of Burt Reynolds and Dom DeLuise cracking each other up. Missed cues, slapstick stumbles, muffled giggles that exploded into uncontrollable laughing was the moment I knew I wanted to be part of whatever that was. There's something uniquely powerful about comedy—especially from an ensemble cast. It doesn't just entertain us; it becomes a reliable shows and movies fill dorm rooms and hospital waiting rooms, light up bar TVs on first dates, and play during midnight reruns when you can't sleep. They meet us in breakups, boredom, and burnout... and they make us feel it's Arrested Development, Anchorman, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, or Ted Lasso, the best ensemble comedies create a kind of gravity. They pull us in. They make us feel like part of the group—like we're hanging on the couch at Central Perk or grabbing a drink at often, what we remember most isn't the plot, but the feeling—that rhythm when the cast clicks. The scene where someone breaks character and everyone else tries not to lose it. Saturday Night Live is never funnier than when the cast themselves start to crack. There's a phrase people always say after a great comedy:"They must've had so much fun making that."We never say that about thrillers or dramas. We say it when the joy on set seeps through the screen. When the chemistry is real, and the camaraderie is contagious. When it feels like the cast is having just as much fun as we Ghostbusters to Superbad, MASH* to Parks and Rec, there's a kind of magic when the process becomes part of the product. Even if it's messy, even if it's rough around the edges, you feel the joy. You want to stay in that world just a little The Office's Andy Bernard once put it: 'I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them.' Nostalgia has a way of making everything feel like the good times are all behind us—forever locked away in re-runs and start to wonder: Do they still make them like that anymore? Every so often, something new comes along that gives you that old feeling. Not because it's copying what came before... but because it shares its spirit. A little chaotic. A lot joyful. And full of people who genuinely seem to enjoy making each other summer, a YouTube series called Shanked quietly fits that at a barely-functional L.A. country club teetering on the edge of hosting a major PGA event, the show feels like a cousin of Caddyshack and Eastbound & Down—but with a modern, creator-led has the feeling of a camera, a golf course, and a group of comedians and creators trying to make something weird and isn't that how the best ones always start? You never know where the biggest laughs will come C. Reilly and Will Ferrell destroying each other in Step infamous bridal boutique blowout in if you've ever seen it, you'll never forget Chuckles the Clown's funeral on The Mary Tyler Moore finds us when we need it. It doesn't promise to fix everything. But it reminds us we're not alone. That someone else saw the absurdity—and loved it just as much. A good comedy, made by a cast with the right intentions, is one of the most generous things you can share. You laugh, and then you want others to laugh with you. That's the power of don't have to be on the set to be part of the experience—you just have to be becomes your own little own inside own that's the magic we need to keep be told, I had nothing to do with the making of Shanked.I just thought I'd share the laughs... and lend a hand to a group that's in it for the right reasons and armed with the best intentions. ShankedPremiering June 13 on YouTube, Shanked is a new ensemble comedy set in an unhinged Los Angeles country club on the brink of hosting a PGA Tour by and starring digital-native comedians including James Lynch, Patrick Farley, Mikey Smith, Laura Clery, Blake Webber, Mitsy Sanderson, and Dylan Adler, the series is directed by Adam Newacheck (Workaholics) and Christian Breslauer (Industry Baby), and produced by London Alley. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Guardian
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story review – dazzling glamour and true grit
To watch this indulgent but madly watchable documentary about the life and times of Liza Minnelli is like snorting a pound of uncut showbiz glitter through a rolled-up copy of Variety off Joel Grey's naked back on the Studio 54 dancefloor – though as ever with documentaries about celebrities facing the destructive power of drink and drugs, there is no mention of the limelight and praise addiction which they are expected to maintain. I was sorry that Minnelli's marvellous, underrated film New York, New York with Robert De Niro is passed over relatively quickly – conveying the wrong impression that, aside from the iconic song, it's a blip on her CV – and sorry also that her late-masterpiece comic performance on TV's Arrested Development gets hardly a mention. But otherwise this is a richly sympathetic and thoroughly enjoyable portrait of an authentic queen of American musical theatre and movies; there is some wonderful modern-day interview footage of Minnelli, talking with waspish candour about herself, and apart from a slight vocal tremor, very robust. There is a great moment when, after having a FaceTime conversation with Mia Farrow, Minnelli is shown looking sharply at her own face in the little box in a corner of the screen: she instinctively frowns, pouts, assessing herself. That voice, with its unmistakable little gulp, or chuckle or suppressed sob that surfaces in the middle of an extended musical line, emerges as an extension of the way she talks with the media and – as far it's possible to see this – in private. She got this weaponised vulnerability and superpower-fragility, you must assume, from her troubled mother, Judy Garland. We see the famous (or notorious) moment when they appeared together at the London Palladium and Judy started grabbing Liza's microphone, pushing it closer to her mouth, suddenly aware of competition, wanting to school her on stage – or embarrass her. The imperious and shrewd sense of how things are going to play on camera no doubt comes from her late father Vincente Minnelli, who also showed her Louise Brooks's hairstyle just before she did Cabaret, a look that Liza adopted for the rest of her life. From her unofficial godmother, the writer and dancer Kay Thompson, Minnelli learned the never-say-die ethos of the show going on, from Charles Aznavour she learned to dramatise the grit, the sorrow, the interior melancholy of a song. From designer Roy Halston she got the clothes. Then Broadway legend Bob Fosse and composer and lyricist John Kander and Fred Ebb gave her the role of a lifetime in Cabaret's brilliant, sexy and thrillingly damaged survivor Sally Bowles, a persona which she was able to modify and reproduce in various forms for the rest of her career. And what of the un-hilarious tragicomedy of Minnelli's marriages? The star herself gets this film's biggest laugh with her wearied response: 'Give me a gay break …' Her first husband was singer-songwriter Peter Allen ('She was devastated when she found Peter in a compromising situation with another man'); her second was producer Jack Haley Jr, son of Jack Haley from The Wizard of Oz ('Dorothy's daughter marries the Tin Man's son!'); her third was a carpenter and sculptor Mark Gero, about whom we learn nothing other than his civilian status, and the fourth was the manipulative David Gest, who was not candid about his gay existence. (Someone has to write a musical about these four men: The Four Husbands of Liza Minnelli.) There is an awful poignancy in Minnelli's attempts to have a baby, which were heartbreakingly unsuccessful. Like Garland, Minnelli has a gay fanbase which is passionate in its emotional connection and connoisseurship – and perhaps coming to terms with this, and compartmentalising it alongside her own heterosexual identity, is something which Garland actually managed rather better than her daughter. Otherwise she had doomed relationships with Desi Arnaz Jr, in the face of opposition from his mother, Lucille Ball, and with Peter Sellers – all amazingly unworkable situations, like the six impossible things that the White Queen could believe before breakfast. Perhaps, in the end, Liza Minnelli's authentic relationship was with the audience. Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story is on digital platforms from 16 June.
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sean Hayes, Will Arnett and Jason Bateman net worths: ‘SmartLess' podcast hosts are starting a phone company
SmartLess, the interview podcast hosted by celebrity trio Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, and Jason Bateman, has just received its first spinoff launch- a mobile service carrier. The service will use the T-Mobile network fiber and is built on the idea that customers will no longer have to pay for data they don't use. Plans range from $15 to $30 a month and are available to users across the United States and Puerto Rico, free of the need to switch contact numbers. 'We're a new kind of mobile company. We'll help you cut your bill, cut screen time, and cut the B.S. You won't hear that from Verizon or AT&T,' the company's official website reads. Also Read: What is USCIS's new policy for green card applicants starting from 11 June? Here's a rundown In light of this business venture, here's a look at the personal fortunes of the three creators of this service: Sean Hayes is an American actor and comedian who, as of February 18, 2025, has amassed a fortune of $30 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. This funding comes from his performance as Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, alongside other popular movies. Hayes was awarded a Tony in 2023 for his performance in 'Good Night, Oscar' and runs a production company called Hazy Mills Productions. Owing to his work as an actor, voice-over artist, producer, and mainly as a podcaster for SmartLess, Will Arnett has $50 million to his name as of March 11, according to Celebrity Net Worth. In acting credentials, Arnett is known for his role as Gob Bluth on 'Arrested Development', along with movies like 'Blades of Glory' and 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He is also behind the voice of Batman in the LEGO world. Also Read: Ananda Lewis dies at 52: What was former MTV VJ's net worth? Jason Bateman owes his $50 million fortune (as reported by Celebrity Net Worth) to his previous lucrative acting, directing, and producing roles. He first shot to fame as Michael Bluth opposite Arnett in 'Arrested Development' and has since gone on to feature in multiple other roles. Known for his sharp wit and incredible comedic timing, Bateman further expanded on his skills by directing a few episodes of the hit Netflix series 'Ozark'.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sly Stone, pioneer of early funk music, dies after 'prolonged' battle with illness
Sly Stone, one of the pioneers of funk music, has died aged 82, his family have said. As front man for his band Sly And The Family Stone, the musician fused soul, rock, psychedelia and gospel to take the sound that defined an era in the 1970s into new territory, second only to James Brown as the early founders of funk. Several of the band's seminal tracks became known to a wider audience when they were subsequently sampled by hip hop artists. "Everyday People" was sampled by Arrested Development, while "Sing A Simple Song" was sampled by Public Enemy, De La Soul and Dr Dre and Snoop Dogg. Stone's family has said in a statement he died after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other health issues. A statement issued by his publicist on behalf of Stone's family said: "It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly And The Family Stone. "After a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues, Sly passed away peacefully, surrounded by his three children, his closest friend, and his extended family. "While we mourn his absence, we take solace in knowing that his extraordinary musical legacy will continue to resonate and inspire for generations to come. "Sly was a monumental figure, a groundbreaking innovator, and a true pioneer who redefined the landscape of pop, funk, and rock music. His iconic songs have left an indelible mark on the world, and his influence remains undeniable. "In a testament to his enduring creative spirit, Sly recently completed the screenplay for his life story, a project we are eager to share with the world in due course, which follows a memoir published in 2024. "We extend our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and prayers during this difficult time. We wish peace and harmony to all who were touched by Sly's life and his iconic music. "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your unwavering support." Stone, born Sylvester Stewart in Texas, and his group were regulars on the US music charts in the late 1960s and 1970s, with hits such as "Dance to the Music," "I Want to Take You Higher," "Family Affair," "If You Want Me to Stay," and "Hot Fun in the Summertime". He played a leading role in introducing funk, an Afrocentric style of music driven by grooves and syncopated rhythms, to a broader audience. James Brown had forged the elements of funk before Stone founded his band in 1966, but Stone's brand of funk drew new listeners. It was celebratory, eclectic, psychedelic and rooted in the counterculture of the late 1960s. However, Stone later fell on hard times and became addicted to cocaine, never staging a successful comeback. His music became less joyous in the 1970s, reflecting the polarisation of the country after opposition to the Vietnam War and racial tensions triggered unrest on college campuses and in African-American neighbourhoods in big US cities. In 1971, Sly and the Family Stone released "There's a Riot Goin' On," which became the band's only Number 1 album. Critics said the album's bleak tone and slurred vocals denoted the increasing hold of cocaine on Stone. But some called the record a masterpiece, a eulogy to the 1960s. In the early 1970s, Stone became erratic and missed shows. Some members left the band. But the singer was still a big enough star in 1974 to attract a crowd of 21,000 for his wedding to actress and model Kathy Silva at Madison Square Garden in New York. Ms Silva filed for divorce less than a year later. Sly and the Family Stone's album releases in the late 1970s and early 1980s flopped, as Stone racked up drug possession arrests. The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and Stone was celebrated in an all-star tribute at the Grammy Awards in 2006. He sauntered on stage with a blond mohawk haircut but bewildered the audience by leaving mid-song. In 2011, after launching what would become a years-long legal battle to claim royalties he said were stolen, Stone was arrested for cocaine possession. That year, media reported Stone was living in a recreational vehicle parked on a street in South Los Angeles. Stone had a son, Sylvester, with Ms Silva. He had two daughters, Novena Carmel, and Sylvette "Phunne" Stone, whose mother was bandmate Cynthia Robinson.
