Lance Harper

Lance Harper is a journalist who dives into the stories shaping sports, global events, and music, never content to stick to a single beat. His reporting spans front-row seats at international soccer championships, deep dives into humanitarian crises, and backstage interviews with chart-topping artists. Over the years, Lance has earned a reputation for asking the tough questions that get past the usual soundbites and digging up the human stories behind the headlines. When he’s not chasing down an interview or catching a flight to the next big event, you might find him debating the latest transfer rumors with fellow fans or tracking down a hidden jazz club in a city he’s just met. His readers know they can count on him to break news and unpack it, connecting the dots between the arena, the world stage, and the recording studio.

LA Homelessness Shifts: Study Finds Overall Decline in Key Neighborhoods, Rise of 'Rough Sleepers' Dominance

LA Homelessness Shifts: Study Finds Overall Decline in Key Neighborhoods, Rise of ‘Rough Sleepers’ Dominance

Los Angeles, CA – A significant new report reveals a complex shift in the landscape of homelessness across three pivotal Los Angeles neighborhoods. While the overall number of unsheltered individuals saw a notable decrease in 2024, marking the first decline in years for these areas, the composition of the remaining population appears to be changing,…

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SHEIN Hosts Third Annual Campus Ambassador Retreat in Miami, Connecting Over 150 U.S. Students

SHEIN Hosts Third Annual Campus Ambassador Retreat in Miami, Connecting Over 150 U.S. Students

SHEIN Connects With Campus Ambassadors at Third Annual Miami Retreat Miami, FL – SHEIN, the global fashion and lifestyle online retailer, recently convened its third annual Campus Ambassador Retreat in Miami, Florida. The event, held from Thursday, June 26 to Saturday, June 28, 2025, brought together more than 150 U.S.-based participants from the company’s extensive…

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Bio Materials Innovator Corn Next Secures Investment, Establishes US Innovation Hub in Los Angeles

Bio-Materials Innovator Corn Next Secures Investment, Establishes US Innovation Hub in Los Angeles

Corn Next, a California-based pioneer in advanced biobased materials, has announced two pivotal developments poised to accelerate its mission of replacing harmful single-use plastics. The company confirmed it has successfully secured its first round of equity investment and has simultaneously designated Los Angeles, California, as the strategic site for its U.S. Integrated Demonstration Unit (IDU)….

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EEEEATSCON Los Angeles Returns to Barker Hangar with Star Studded Culinary Lineup, Wildfire Relief Focus

EEEEATSCON Los Angeles Returns to Barker Hangar with Star-Studded Culinary Lineup, Wildfire Relief Focus

LOS ANGELES – EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles, the acclaimed food festival curated by the globally recognized restaurant discovery platform, The Infatuation, has returned to the city’s Westside. This year’s event is taking place over two days, June 28 and 29, hosted at the spacious and distinctive The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. The festival continues its…

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Culinary Extravaganza EEEEEATSCON Returns to Santa Monica June 28 29, Featuring Star Chefs, First Responder Tribute, and Wildfire Relief Efforts

Culinary Extravaganza EEEEEATSCON Returns to Santa Monica June 28-29, Featuring Star Chefs, First Responder Tribute, and Wildfire Relief Efforts

Santa Monica, CA – EEEEEATSCON Los Angeles, the acclaimed food festival curated by The Infatuation, is set to return to The Barker Hangar on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, 2025. The two-day event promises a vibrant convergence of top-tier restaurants, unique culinary collaborations, and impactful community initiatives, including a tribute to first responders…

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LAPD Chief Defends Force During LA Immigration Protests, Citing Violence Against Officers

LAPD Chief Defends Force During LA Immigration Protests, Citing Violence Against Officers

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell has issued a robust defense of his officers’ actions during recent protests in Los Angeles County, which were ignited by federal immigration enforcement operations beginning around June 6. In a written statement released on June 24, 2025, Chief McDonnell addressed the volatile situation that unfolded over several days,…

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Pentagon Authorizes Up to 700 Troops for ICE Support in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana

Pentagon Authorizes Up to 700 Troops for ICE Support in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana

Washington D.C. — The United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced Tuesday its authorization to deploy up to 700 active-duty military personnel to provide support for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations across three states: Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. This move comes as federal agencies continue to manage various aspects of immigration enforcement and…

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Los Angeles Dodgers Reportedly Bar Federal Immigration Agents From Stadium Amid Protests and Community Criticism

Los Angeles Dodgers Reportedly Bar Federal Immigration Agents From Stadium Amid Protests and Community Criticism

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Dodgers baseball organization reportedly barred federal immigration agents from accessing team grounds at Dodger Stadium on Thursday, June 19th, according to accounts from individuals present. The incident occurred during a game and amidst rising tensions over ongoing immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in…

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Downtown LA Culinary Scene Expands with Chef Ana Rodriguez's Grand Pavilion on Grand Ave

Downtown LA Culinary Scene Expands with Chef Ana Rodriguez’s Grand Pavilion on Grand Ave

LOS ANGELES – The landscape of Downtown Los Angeles is poised for a significant transformation with the announcement of a major new culinary destination. The Los Angeles-based Culinary Arts Collective, known for its innovative approach to dining and hospitality concepts, officially unveiled ambitious plans today for “The Grand Pavilion,” a sprawling multi-venue hub spanning 25,000…

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