Murakami rejects imitator label on LV designs
Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, likened to Andy Warhol, says knockoffs of his Louis Vuitton flower designs bother him. He speaks during a Los Angeles visit to promote Chiho Aoshima and curate Japanese art, noting mixed feelings about the mass copying.
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Rashad’s Track Triumph Amid Family Tragedy at Big Nine
The Flint Journal reports high school junior Rashad won the long jump and 200 meter dash at the Big Nine meet, a day after his mother’s death from cancer. An athletic secretary notes a reader alerted the older Rashad, who was told of the news and remained upbeat about his performance.
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Mayor Browns sale of warehouse home sparks neighbor ire in Oakland
In Oakland, Mayor Jerry Brown plans to sell his 7000 square foot warehouse home in Jack London Square to Covenant House for a shelter for 30 young adults. Neighbors fear safety and property value declines. zoning board meets Wednesday to review. Brown says the property sold for 3 to 4 million after about six months on the market.
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Memorial Day snapshot of history on May 30
Today marks Memorial Day with a history flash featuring Joan of Arc’s 1431 execution in Rouen and notable events through the years. Highlights include de Soto's Florida landing in 1539, the 1883 Bridge stampede tragedy, Attu’s WWII takedown in 1943, and Buddy Rice winning the Indianapolis 500 in the rain.
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Birthday list of notable entertainers and musicians today
Country legend Johnny Gimble turns 79 and Clint Walker 78. Keir Dullea 69 shares with Ruth Lee also 69. Michael J. Pollard is 66 and Stephen Tobolowsky 54. Colm Meaney 52 and Ted McGinley 47. Ralph Carter 44 and Tonya Pinkins 43. Wynonna Judd 41, Tom Morello 41. Antoine Fuqua 40. Patrick Dahlheimer 34. Trey Parker 33 and CeeLo Green 31.
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