Wednesday, May 23, 2012 5:15 PM SAST

Los Angeles

Los Angeles (pronounced /lɔːs ˈændʒələs/ lawss-AN-jə-ləs; Spanish: [los ˈaŋxeles], Spanish for "The Angels") is the most populous city in California and the second most populous in the United States, with a population of 4.06 million on a land area of 498.3 square miles (1,290.6 km2). It is the focal point of the larger Los Angeles-Long Beach-Riverside combined statistical area, which contains nearly 17.8 million people. This makes it the 12th most populous metropolitan area in the world. Los Angeles is also the seat of Los Angeles County, the most populated and one of the most multicultural counties in the United States. The city's inhabitants are referred to as "Angelenos" (/ændʒɨˈliːnoʊz/).

Headlines Around the Web

Articles About Los Angeles

Kobe is 33, can the Lakers take advantage of his talents before they start to fade?
Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: After Second Round Exit, What's Next for the Lakers?

By IBTimes

The Lakers look like they are in dire straights following a 4-1 series defeat by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Can the Lakers rebuild and rebound for next season? (5:05 pm)

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Pre-Market Movers (Dell, Facebook, Alcoa, Renren, Jive Software, BlackRock, Alcatel Lucent, FreightCar America)

By IBTimes

Among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Wednesday are: Ares Capital Corp, Alcatel Lucent, FreightCar America, Jive Software, Dell Inc, Renren Inc, BlackRock, Alcoa and Facebook Inc. (1:51 pm)

MORE TOPICS: BARCLAYS, FACEBOOK, DELL, LAW FIRM, LAWSUIT

Canadian model Jenna Talackova attends a news conference in Los Angeles, California April 3, 2012.
Miss Universe Canada: Transgender Jenna Talackova's Journey From A Man to Miss Congeniality (PHOTOS)

By IBTimes IN

Transgender Jenna Talackova From A Man to Miss Congeniality at Miss Universe Canada (1:38 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, DONALD TRUMP

Cameron Diaz
What to Expect When You're Expecting Stars at UK Premiere: Cameron Diaz, Cheryl Cole Wow in White

By IBTimes UK

The star-studded premiere of What To Expect When You're Expecting saw Cameron Diaz, Chace Crawford, Matthew Morrison, Anna Kendrick and Rodrigo Santoro from among the cast of the film. (1:09 pm)

MORE TOPICS: NEW YORK, JENNIFER LOPEZ, LONDON

Miley Cyrus, 2010-2011
Miley Cyrus Suffers Another Nip-Slip Moment: Her Embarrassing and Revealing Outfits [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes AU

Former sweet teen star Miley Cyrus suffered another embarrassing moment when she stride hastily in Los Angeles wearing a loose white blouse that revealed most of the side of her breast. (3:01 am)

MORE TOPICS: BILLBOARD

Phoenix Coyotes goalie Smith plays the puck with Los Angeles Kings' Kopitar during the second period of Game 4 of the NHL Western Conference final hockey playoffs in Los Angeles
Kings vs. Coyotes: Live Stream, Watch Online, Preview for Game 5

By IBTimes

The Kings are just one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup Finals, and competing for the chance to be the lowest seed to ever win the title. (2:26 am)

Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett Book: Comedian To Publish Memoir On Late Daughter, Titled ‘Carrie And Me’

By IBTimes

Burnett’s book is set for release in 2013. (10:49 pm)

MORE TOPICS: HOLLYWOOD, ADDICTION, CANCER, OPRAH WINFREY

Looks like it is back to Los Angeles for Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian-Odom, because Odom is officially done with the Dallas Mavericks.game this season.
Lakers Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Shouldn't Pursue Lamar Odom

By IBTimes

The Lakers would be wise to avoid pursuing Lamar Odom. (9:30 pm)

MORE TOPICS: COURT

Could Andrew Bynum and Kobe Bryant be playing for different teams last year?
Lakers Trade Rumors: Andrew Bynum to be Shopped by Los Angeles this Offseason?

By IBTimes

With Bynum emerging as one of the best players in the NBA, would the Lakers look to trade him before the start of next season? (8:48 pm)

MORE TOPICS: MANAGEMENT

Chinese fishermen
Chinese Fishermen Say North Korean Captors Were Soldiers Who Robbed, Beat Them

By IBTimes

The North Koreans even demanded a ransom of 400,000 Yuan ($63,000) per ship, Beijing refused to pay. (7:34 pm)

MORE TOPICS: CHINA