Maren Morris’ career-catapulting song “My Church” may never have happened if it weren’t for Los Angeles. “I don't think I ...

Cue it indeed: I’ve long wondered whether the songwriter behind the wry “I Love L.A.,” the unofficial theme song of the 1984 Summer Olympics, actually loves Los Angeles.

Released in 1983, “ I Love L.A. ” grew out of Don Henley’s suggestion to Newman — a lifelong Angeleno who’d established himself in the ’70s with a series of albums beloved by pop ...

— “I Love L.A.” has been adopted as a victory anthem by many of the city’s pro sports teams, including the Lakers and the Dodgers, both of whom blast the tune every time they win a home game.

She also ended her performance with, “I love you L.A.,” with the crowd roaring in response to the touching sentiment. Eilish was up for seven awards at this evening’s ceremony.