Category: Arts Entertainments

Academy Museum exhibit recognizes Hollywood’s Jewish founders

Schmuel Gelbfisz, Lazar Meir and the Wonsal brothers are not names that immediately come to mind when thinking about Hollywood

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Julia Fox and Law Roach showcase sustainable style in ‘OMG Fashun’

With the years-long success of series like “Project Runway” and “America’s Next Top Model,” fashion competition reality TV shows are

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How Netflix and Amazon dominated the advertising upfronts

Advertising executives who entered Radio City Music Hall on Monday for NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation were greeted by an orchestra playing

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Kel Mitchell talks Kenan Thompson drama on ‘Club Shay Shay’

“Saturday Night Live” is not a homewrecker. At least not for Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell, the latter said Tuesday

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Francis Ford Coppola on ‘Megalopolis,’ ‘Godfather,’ more: Cannes

CANNES, France — In the face of the criticism, controversy and uncertain financial prospects swirling around his self-financed speculative epic “Megalopolis,”

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Stars support Kevin Spacey after new assault allegations

Sharon Stone, Liam Neeson and Stephen Fry are all voicing support for disgraced actor Kevin Spacey following a new documentary

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Between ‘Shōgun’ and ‘The Bear,’ Emmys defy classification

Is a television series really a comedy if you’re in tears at the end of nearly every episode? Not the

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King Charles’ new portrait ‘looks like he’s bathing in blood’

If the British royal family was looking for a public relations win after Princess Catherine’s Photoshop fails, the unveiling of

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David Hockney’s magnificent ‘Turandot’ is reborn at L.A. Opera

When the curtain rises Saturday evening on Los Angeles Opera’s “Turandot,” composer Giacomo Puccini’s last work will feature the L.A.

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Tom Brady regrets his Netflix roast because jokes ‘affected my kids’

Why it took Tom Brady by surprise that his divorce with Gisele Bündchen, her relationship with Jiu-Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente

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Sudden ‘Bridgerton’ fame left Jonathan Bailey with ‘nightmares’

“This is where all the cruising happened.” Jonathan Bailey and I are standing in Pershing Square on a bright, blustery

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David Sanborn dead: Jazz saxophonist died of prostate cancer

David Sanborn, the influential saxophonist whose Grammy-winning career included collaborations with Stevie Wonder and David Bowie, has died. He was

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Why Ernest is reviving the sound of classic country music

The country artist known simply as Ernest is a couple of cocktails deep on a recent afternoon in the rooftop

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Rudy Moreno, a popular Latino comedian and mentor, dies at 66

Rudy Moreno, a popular comedian who was often referred to by fans and colleagues as “the Godfather of Latino comedy,”

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Nicola Coughlan steps into the spotlight in Season 3 of ‘Bridgerton’

There it was, on the table in Nicola Coughlan’s apartment — a microscopic undergarment that loomed large in the actor’s

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Carlos Amezcua: Sam Rubin was a giant personality, and my friend

Sam Rubin, the KTLA entertainment journalist, died Friday at 64. Rubin became a fixture of Los Angeles television after joining

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John Mulaney’s ‘Everybody’s in L.A.’: A guide to the local references

John Mulaney, a Chicago native and former New Yorker, is a recent transplant to L.A. In his latest project with

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How the Shaquille O’Neal-Shannon Sharpe beef reached diss track level

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was named the NBA’s MVP for the third time in four years on Wednesday. (David

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John Pisano, dean of L.A. jazz guitar, dies at 93

Jazz guitarist extraordinaire John Pisano, renowned for his solid rhythm, melodic solo lines and generosity, died May 2 at his

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‘Black Twitter: A People’s History’ explains origins of a subculture

When Hulu announced that it would be releasing a docuseries about Black Twitter, the streamer got an immediate earful from

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Stars lend buzz to Chekhov, Ibsen revivals, but something’s missing

Broadway found room this spring for classics from two titans of modern drama — Henrik Ibsen’s “An Enemy of the

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Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery join together for new streaming bundle

There’s nothing like a streaming war to bring competitors together. Walt Disney Co. and Warner Bros. Discovery will offer a

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Jazz performers like Duke Ellington risked their lives to tour in the Jim Crow South

For traveling musicians, there are two versions of life on the road. Jazz greats Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis

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Susan Buckner dead: ‘Grease’ actor who played Patty was 72

Susan Buckner, whose TV and movie career included a memorable turn in “Grease,” has died. The actor “died peacefully” in

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Disney’s streaming business (sans ESPN+) turns a quarterly profit

Walt Disney Co. is making massive strides toward making its streaming business profitable, a milestone that comes none too soon

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The best red carpet fashions from Met Gala 2024: live updates

In certain circles, the words “the first Monday in May” and “the Met Gala” have become synonymous with a parade

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Strapping in with director George Miller, back with ‘Furiosa’

For as long as he can remember, George Miller has been living large inside his head. “At the time I

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Actor Bernard Hill of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ dies at 79

Bernard Hill, the British actor best known for his portrayal of embattled King Théoden in two of the “Lord of

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Dua Lipa, as ‘SNL’ host and musical guest, tries to give us everything

Singer and songwriter Dua Lipa has performed her music on “Saturday Night Live” before, but for the first time, she

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Tommy Dorfman reveals secret 2023 marriage to Elise Williams

Tommy Dorfman married partner Elise Williams in a secret Santa Monica ceremony in 2023, but the couple’s adorable love story

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Deal or no deal for Paramount? Here are the options on the table

Time is running out for Paramount Global and Skydance Media to reach a deal combining their entertainment empires within the

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Mick Jagger starts a feud with Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry

Jeff Landry is between a rocker and a hard place. Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger took a jab at the

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‘The Phantom Menace’ built the way forward, but it took time

May 19, 1999, in a galaxy not so far away … Excitement for “Star Wars” is at an all-time high.

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‘I Saw the TV Glow’ review: ’90s kids stranded in glum gaze

“I Saw the TV Glow” is a claustrophobic mood piece that taps into the hollowness of growing up hypnotized by

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Tiffany Haddish gets candid about her struggles

“Come with me,” Tiffany Haddish says, walking out her front door. I’ve barely had the chance to say hello before

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Dan Schneider suing ‘Quiet on Set’ producers for defamation

Dan Schneider, the Nickelodeon producer behind hit shows “Drake & Josh” and “iCarly,” is taking legal action against the teams

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Jerry Seinfeld says ‘P.C. crap’ is hurting TV comedy

Ahead of his stint at the Hollywood Bowl and the release of his Netflix comedy about Pop-Tarts’ origin this week,

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Tom Sandoval, Ariana Madix counter Rachel Leviss’ lawsuit

“Vanderpump Rules” exes Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval fired back at former co-star Rachel Leviss, denying her allegations that they

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Britney Spears, Jamie Spears settle fight over legal fees

Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears, her former conservator, have settled their protracted legal dispute over the payment of

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Center Theatre Group 2024-25 season reopens Mark Taper Forum

It’s official: Center Theatre Group is reopening the Mark Taper Forum in the fall. The prominent Los Angeles theater organization

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Stagecoach 2024: Post Malone, Willie Nelson plus best, worst of Day 2

INDIO — After Coachella’s back-to-back weekends, barely any grass remains on the grounds of the Empire Polo Club. But that hasn’t

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Stagecoach 2024: Everyone who performed with Post Malone at the fest

INDIO — Post Malone’s presence on the lineup of the 2024 Stagecoach Country Music Festival — where he was billed as

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Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish expected to leave the company

Paramount Global Chief Executive Bob Bakish is expected to be ousted from the company, according to two sources familiar with

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Coachella and Stagecoach festivals: Differences and similarities

Indio — After back-to-back weekends of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, with performances from a reunited No Doubt, Tyler,

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Ellen DeGeneres addresses getting ‘kicked out’ of show biz

For Ellen DeGeneres, toxic-workplace allegations that clouded her long-running daytime series marked the end of an era. This week, the

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Mike Pinder, Moody Blues keyboardist, dies at 82

Mike Pinder, the keyboardist and last surviving original member of the rock group the Moody Blues, has died. he was

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Rebel Wilson’s Sacha Baron Cohen chapter isn’t some editions

It seems Rebel Wilson and her team decided to keep parts of her book “Rebel Rising” from hitting some shelves

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Anne Hathaway casting directors deny ‘gross’ chemistry tests

A recent bombshell from Anne Hathaway may not have the detonation radius some people think. In a V Magazine story

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If TikTok is sold, who would buy it? What to know as ban looms

TikTok on Wednesday faced a formidable threat to its business, with a new law signed by President Biden that could

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Jelly Roll’s wife says remarks about weight sent him offline

“It hurts him.” That’s what Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, says in a promo clip for this week’s episode of

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‘The Synanon Fix’ shows how a rehab group became a cult

In the late 1950s, Charles “Chuck” Dederich started a drug rehabilitation program out of a storefront in Santa Monica. A

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Rapper Chris King, friend of Justin Bieber and Trippie Redd, killed in Nashville

The rapper Chris King, who was close friends with Justin Bieber and collaborated with Trippie Redd, was killed early Saturday

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David Mamet slams Hollywood diversity initiatives as ‘garbage’

David Mamet is not done lambasting the liberal establishment in Hollywood. “DEI is garbage,” said the Pulitzer Prize-winning author to

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‘Civil War’ stays No. 1 at the box office in its second weekend

Alex Garland’s “Civil War” fended off incursions from new movies to retain its box office title for the second weekend

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Best Portraits from the Festival of Books: John Green, Henry Winkler and more

The 29th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books returned to USC with a first ever live stream of activities. Many

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Taylor Swift’s best songs from ‘Tortured Poets Department’

Taylor Swift wrote so much “tortured poetry” over the past two years that she didn’t know what to do with

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Los Angeles Times Book Prizes winners for 2024 announced at USC

The spotlight shined on great literature Friday night at the 44th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes ceremony at USC’s Bovard

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NBA YoungBoy running ‘prescription fraud ring,’ Utah police say

Rapper NBA YoungBoy and several of his associates orchestrated a “large scale prescription fraud ring” to illegally obtain prescription drugs

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Taylor Swift is the antihero of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Taylor Swift has spent years warning us not to believe everything we hear about her. As the biggest star of

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Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band guitarist, dead at 80

Dickey Betts, the guitarist and co-founder of Southern rockers the Allman Brothers Band, died Thursday of cancer and chronic obstructive

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Library of Congress to preserve songs by Juan Gabriel and Hector Lavoe

Juan Gabriel’s “Amor Eterno” and Héctor Lavoe’s “El Cantante” will be safeguarded for posterity, the Library of Congress announced Tuesday.

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NPR suspends journalist who publicly accused network of liberal bias

NPR has suspended a veteran editor who wrote an essay criticizing the public broadcaster for having what he described as

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CBS orders daytime drama ‘The Gates’ under NAACP deal

CBS Television Studios has ordered a new daytime drama developed under its partnership with the NAACP, the network announced on

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Coachella 2024: Doja Cat brings us dancing Yetis and mud wrestling

Indio — The 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival wraps its first weekend on Sunday, April 14, with Doja Cat’s

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Coachella 2024: No Doubt plays energetic set with Olivia Rodrigo

INDIO — Gwen Stefani wanted to get this straight. “You showed up to Coachella, Saturday night 2024,” she asked, “to see

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‘Bluey’ special ‘The Sign’: A behind-the-scenes look

This article contains spoilers about “The Sign” episode of “Bluey.” Everyone’s favorite Australian dog family is going supersized. “The Sign,”

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‘The Sympathizer’ review: A moving story about friendship

What is more psychically exhausting, in fiction and I suppose in life, than the story of the double agent, the

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Carrie, Big and Aidan: How ‘Sex and the City’s’ love triangle has aged

Ballet flats, low-rise jeans and Cosmopolitans are back in style, so it is the perfect time for all six seasons

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How to Transcribe Piano to Guitar

Transcribe Piano to Guitar Many musicians struggle with the process of converting what they hear in their heads to what

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Jeezy wants full custody of daughter amid Jeannie Mai divorce

Jeezy and Jeannie Mai‘s divorce faces more tension, as the rapper and the TV personality continue the custody battle over

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Jimmy Buffett tribute: Dave Grohl, The Eagles, Paul McCartney and everything that happened at the Bowl

He did his bit of smuggling, he once sang, and he ran his share of grass. Now, the late, great

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‘Civil War’ review: Terrifying vision of a broken America

The sharp crack of a snare drum, shuffling at an insistent martial clip, is what first kicks “Civil War” into

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Aerosmith’s Peace Out tour is back on: Here’s the L.A. date

Don’t want to miss a thing from Aerosmith’s farewell tour? The rock group’s fans are in luck. Aerosmith announced Wednesday

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Francesca Amewudah-Rivers backed by 800+ actors amid online abuse

“We see you.” That’s one message more than 800 Black artists amplified in an open letter supporting “Romeo & Juliet”

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Todd Chrisley ordered to pay $755,000 in defamation lawsuit

Imprisoned reality TV star Todd Chrisley is facing even more legal and financial woes. Last week, a federal jury found

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Billy Dee Williams approves actors using blackface: ‘Why not?’

Billy Dee Williams gave fellow actors the green light to “do anything you want to do” for their work —

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‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ finale: ‘A joke 26 years in the making’

“Mr. David. It seems you have a history of doing the same things wrong over and over. And I truly

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‘Fat Ham’: A delicious spin on ‘Hamlet’ at Geffen Playhouse

“Fat Ham,” James Ijames’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, invites theatergoers to a backyard cookout in the American South. On the menu

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‘Quiet on Set’ documentary: Key takeaways from Episode 5

When “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” premiered last month, the four-part documentary detailing the alleged abuse

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Ed Ruscha ‘Now Then’ and its ‘Chocolate Room’ shine at LACMA

“Ed Ruscha / Now Then,” the sprawling and much-anticipated retrospective of the great American Pop and Conceptual artist, opens Sunday

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Kristen Wiig joins ‘SNL’ Five-Timers Club with celebrity friends

Longtime “Saturday Night Live” fans don’t need a reminder that Kristen Wiig, the recent star of “Palm Royale” on Apple

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‘Mr. Bates vs the Post Office’ review: Toby Jones leads a resistance

This Sunday the PBS British-import series “Masterpiece” brings to American audiences the four-part “Mr. Bates vs The Post Office,” which

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‘The First Omen’ review: A prequel that plays to the faithful

“The First Omen,” as it happens, is neither the first “Omen” (1976’s half-loved horror hit) nor the first “Omen” reboot

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Coachella 2024: Everything you need to know about the festival

It’s been nearly 25 years since the inaugural Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival happened in October 1999. Since then,

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‘Scoop’: Meet the women who orchestrated Prince Andrew’s interview

In 2019, Prince Andrew agreed to a sit-down interview with Emily Maitlis on “Newsnight,” a BBC current events program. The

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Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival is canceled again

The Made in America Festival has been canceled — for the second year in a row. “As purveyors of change,

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Travis Kelce finds a new definition of ‘happy’ with TSwift

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is happy. No, he’s more than that. He is “oozing life.” And, really,

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Hunter Schafer is saying no to more transgender roles

Hunter Schafer isn’t interested in playing transgender roles anymore. The 25-year-old actress, most recognized for her breakout role in “Euphoria,”

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Joe Flaherty remains dear, thanks to ‘SCTV’ and ‘Freaks and Geeks’

Though he worked steadily into the second decade of this century, Joe Flaherty, who died Monday at 82, will be

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Former MGM film executive Jonathan Glickman named CEO of Miramax

Former MGM Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman has been named chief executive of Miramax. Glickman most recently was chief

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Sierra Ferrell’s roving country roots help her go places

On a hotel rooftop in Hollywood, facing the glitterati tucked into the hills, Sierra Ferrell explained how to pack for

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Why Don Winslow is retiring from writing after ‘City in Ruins’

On the Shelf City in Ruins By Don WinslowWilliam Morrow: 400 pages, $32 If you buy books linked on our

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In ‘Parish,’ Giancarlo Esposito steps into the antihero role

For years, Giancarlo Esposito’s performance as stoic and ruthless cartel distributor Gustavo Fring was pivotal in helping “Breaking Bad” and

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‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ wins weekend box office

“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” smashed its box-office competition this weekend, soaring past expectations with estimated domestic ticket sales

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‘Gen V’ Actor Chance Perdomo, 27, dies

Actor Chance Perdomo, the Los Angeles-born star of “Gen V” and “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” died in a motorcycle crash,

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‘The Shadowless Tower’ review: Connection stymied by regrets

Chinese director Zhang Lu’s contemporary drama “The Shadowless Tower” is a gently enigmatic character piece that resists telling you too

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‘La Chimera’ review: A sun-dappled Italian fable about loss

Time increases the monetary value of certain objects we leave behind. What was once brand new the years turn into

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MediaLink founder Michael Kassan sues attorney Bryan Freedman amid UTA battle

The legal battle between United Talent Agency and its former partner Michael Kassan intensified this week, with Kassan filing a

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Pop-Tart movie trailer: ‘Unfrosted’ on Netflix stars Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld and his all-star cast are “drunk on sugar-power” in the new trailer for “Unfrosted,” a film that chronicles

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Karlie Kloss’ Bedford Media will resuscitate Life magazine as a print product

Print may be dying, but Bedford Media believes it can bring back Life. The New York-based media holding company owned

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Where are Richard Serra’s sculptures in Southern California?

Acclaimed artist and sculptor Richard Serra was known for his massive works of steel that live in institutions and public

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Disney, DeSantis-appointed Florida oversight board settle lawsuit

Walt Disney Co. has settled a lawsuit with the Gov. Ron DeSantis-appointed board that governs the area encompassing Walt Disney

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Diddy allegations: A timeline of claims against Sean Combs

A string of recent sexual assault allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the billionaire music mogul and entrepreneur, have damaged the

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Inside the sex-trafficking investigation into Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Over the last few months, a legendary name in the music world has faced a series of shocking allegations of

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NBC News in revolt over Ronna McDaniel hiring. Will the network reverse course?

The hosts at NBC News’ cable outlet MSNBC continued to pound away at their parent organization’s decision to hire former

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How the Menendez brothers case blazed a trail for the true crime genre

If there were a Mount Rushmore of true crime, the faces of Erik and Lyle Menendez would certainly be on

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Chuck Todd bashes NBC News hiring of former RNC chief Ronna McDaniel

NBC News staffers are upset about the network’s hiring of former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel, and one of

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Former ‘Blue’s Clues’ host checks in on grown fans on TikTok

Former “Blue’s Clues” host Steve Burns has conducted therapeutic check-ins with his TikTok followers occasionally since 2021 — but a

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The palace, not the public, failed Kate Middleton: analysis

After weeks of often wild speculation about the nature of her planned abdominal surgery and subsequent months-long absence from the

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Los Shinigamis del Norte fuses a love of anime with norteño

News of Akira Toriyama’s death rang across the internet earlier this month, leaving millions of anime fans mourning the loss

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Long Beach Post layoffs hit striking staffers

The Long Beach Media Guild announced Friday that at least 60% of the bargaining unit received layoff notices shortly after

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Sinseers’ ‘Sinseerly Yours’ is a love letter to L.A. Chicano soul

When Thee Sinseers performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk series, they were given the option to perform in studio or record

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Nickelodeon alum Josh Peck speaks out about documentary

Josh Peck has spoken out after the release of a documentary detailing the abuse his “Drake & Josh” co-star Drake

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In a Disney snub, Nelson Peltz lands major endorsement in proxy fight

Rejecting the Walt Disney Co.’s bid for boardroom stability, an influential corporate research firm has recommended that shareholders add billionaire

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Hallie Jackson is the new Sunday anchor for ‘NBC Nightly News’

Hallie Jackson is taking over the anchor chair on the Sunday edition of “NBC Nightly News.” NBC News announced Wednesday

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Kate’s pic of queen, grandkids ‘enhanced,’ Getty says

Catherine’s amateur photographer skills are being further scrutinized in the wake of her Mother’s Day portrait debacle. Now, another photo

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‘Young Royals’ finale: Creator explains Wilhelm and Simon’s decision

This article contains spoilers for the series finale of Netflix’s “Young Royals.” For three seasons on Netflix’s “Young Royals,” Prince

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Trump sues ABC News and George Stephanopoulos for defamation

Former President Trump is suing TV journalist George Stephanopoulos and ABC News for defamation for saying he raped advice columnist

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Dr. Dre says he had three strokes after 2021 aneurysm

Dr. Dre’s hospitalization for a brain aneurysm in 2021 was a harrowing experience that included three strokes over a two-week

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Inside Candy Darling’s struggle as a trans actress

On the Shelf Candy Darling: Dreamer, Icon, Superstar By Cynthia CarrFSG: 432 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on

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David Seidler, ‘The King’s Speech’ screenwriter, dies at 86

David Seidler, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of the acclaimed 2010 drama “The King’s Speech,” has died. He was 86. Seidler’s manager,

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Climate change protesters disrupt Jeremy Strong Broadway play

A trio of climate change protesters disrupted a Broadway preview of “An Enemy of the People” on Thursday night in

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Camila Mendes talks ‘Música,’ Brazilian American representation and becoming a producer

Since booking her breakout role in The CW drama “Riverdale” in 2017, Camila Mendes has skyrocketed to fame as one

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How ‘One of the Good Ones’ made Pasadena Playhouse history

The pillows are fluffed, the cocktails are mixed, the enchiladas are warming in the oven. Ilana and Enrique Gomez have

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Hopkins on Holocaust drama ‘One Life’: ‘It’s easy to forget’

In 1988, the BBC television series “That’s Life!” aired a program on Nicholas Winton, a former stockbroker who helped to

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Fox News sued by family of Ukrainian producer who died covering Russian invasion

The family of a producer who was killed while covering Russian invasion of Ukraine has filed a lawsuit against Fox

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Alec Baldwin asks judge to dismiss ‘Rust’ shooting charges

Alec Baldwin has asked a New Mexico judge to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charges against him in the deadly “Rust” movie

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How ‘The Girls on the Bus’ depicts campaign-trail journalists is dangerous

Just as the country prepares for what promises to be one of the uglier and most historically significant presidential election

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SXSW ‘does not agree’ with Texas governor amid artist boycott

South by Southwest has voiced support for artists boycotting its festivities and events in Austin, Texas, after they were criticized

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L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup: RuPaul, Kerry Washington

The L.A. Times Festival of Books is back for another year of readings, discussions, panels, signings and demonstrations featuring an

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Neve Campbell will return for ‘Scream 7’: ‘Sidney Prescott is coming back!!!!’

The original “Scream” queen is back — Neve Campbell announced Tuesday she’d be returning to the franchise for the upcoming

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William Shatner on his career and how curiosity drives him

William Shatner is busy. A documentary on his life, “You Can Call Me Bill,” directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (“Lynch/Oz”),

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Karl Wallinger of World Party, the Waterboys dies at 66

Karl Wallinger, the mastermind behind the neo-psychedelic pop classicists World Party who also played in the Waterboys during their early

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Jimmy Buffett tribute will feature Paul McCartney and Eagles

Paul McCartney and the Eagles are among the A-list acts who will pay tribute to the late Jimmy Buffett at

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Oscars live updates: Christopher Nolan’s ‘Oppenheimer’ wins best picture

The 96th Academy Awards are here, and we bet you’ve seen at least two of the movies nominated for best

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Two L.A. students go to Oscars thanks to Alicia Keys’ hairstylist, donated dresses

When girls in their junior year of high school scour the mall for the perfect dress in the spring, it’s

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A rowdy ‘Road House’ premiere marks the start of SXSW

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, along comes something like Friday night’s premiere of “Road House” at SXSW.

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Oscars mark last hurrah for 'Barbenheimer' as 2024 box office faces uncertain future

This year’s Oscar nominees did strong business at the box office. But the year ahead is uncertain after a shaky

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Singer Cat Janice died of sarcoma but survives in her songs

Over the years, many of Cat Janice’s songs came to her in the car. But the last song she released

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The Academy Awards should honor stunts with their own category

It’s especially noteworthy that there’s still no Oscar category for stunt coordinator because at the first Academy Awards, the movie

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‘Imaginary’ review: Possession horror that’s unbearably dull

Your mental to-do list should be a packed schedule of action items by the time “Imaginary,” a cheap-looking exercise in

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Native Americans and the movies: A hidden history of Hollywood and my family

The critical success of the FX series “Reservation Dogs” and the spotlight on performers like Lily Gladstone, an Academy Award

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Jim Beard dead: Steely Dan keyboardist was 63

Keyboardist Jim Beard, who spent more than a decade of his life playing for rock group Steely Dan, has died.

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How Netflix won the streaming wars

Four years ago, Netflix was faced with a formidable challenge to its dominance. Competitors including Walt Disney Co. and Warner

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Just for Laughs Montréal festival canceled amid bankruptcy

The organizers behind Canada’s global Just for Laughs Montréal comedy festival have canceled this year’s edition as its parent company

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Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Gender Agenda’ pushes progress through punchlines at Netflix

With the arrival of “Hannah Gadsby’s Gender Agenda,” the battle of Gadsby versus Netflix is officially on pause. “The last

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Kate Middleton spotted after flurry of post-op speculation

Catherine has been spotted for the first time since December, months after her January hospitalization, which spawned rampant conspiracy theories,

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Oscars rewind — 2004: Why the makeup winners apologized

Many of the Academy Awards categories have long histories that stretch back nearly 100 years. That’s not true for the

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Mark Dodson death: ‘Star Wars’ voice actor was 64

Mark Dodson, a veteran Hollywood voice actor known for his contributions to the “Star Wars” and “Gremlins” movies, has died.

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Sydney Sweeney hosts ‘SNL,’ and Glen Powell makes a cameo

Sydney Sweeney’s debut as “Saturday Night Live” guest host was a smooth one. The star of “Euphoria” and “The White

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‘Regime’ review: Flirts with satire but lacks political bite

“Regime,” premiering Sunday on HBO, is a well-made, beautifully designed, marvelously acted mess of a series. Created by Will Tracy,

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Iris Apfel dead: Fashion icon know for bold style dies at 102

Iris Apfel, the beloved fashion icon and interior designer whose eccentric style inspired individuality, creativity and joy, has died, according

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Review: In 'Shayda,' a woman's escape sheds light on her abuser — and a patriarchal culture

Making her feature directorial debut, Noora Niasari adapts the real-life story of her own childhood and the mother who risked

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Books to read in March 2024: What to add to reading list

Reading List 10 books for your February reading list If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may

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‘Rust’ testimony: David Halls describes Alec Baldwin’s gun firing

Breaking more than two years of silence, David Halls, the assistant director of the western movie “Rust,” described in vivid

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Ariana Madix on Tom Sandoval, Bravo and Broadway’s ‘Chicago’

NEW YORK — At the end of the musical “Chicago,” Roxie Hart, a chorus girl who has been charged with murdering

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Comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76

Comedian Richard Lewis built a career on making himself a punchline, but in HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm” sincerity was his

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Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ skewers visa office, art world

To apply for a work visa in the United States is to set out on a biblical odyssey through a

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Gary Sinise’s son, Mac, dies of chordoma, a rare bone cancer

Gary Sinise’s only son, McCanna “Mac” Sinise, died last month after a 5½-year fight with a rare bone cancer, the

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FBI analyst describes damage to Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ gun in Hannah Gutierrez trial

New Mexico prosecutors attempting to prove that Alec Baldwin was criminally negligent in the fatal shooting of the “Rust” movie

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Sean Bailey out, David Greenbaum in as Disney movie head

Sean Bailey, the longtime Walt Disney Co. executive who oversaw the studio’s live-action movies, is leaving the company, the Burbank-based

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PGA Awards: The Oscar for best picture is ‘Oppenheimer’s’ to lose

Christopher Nolan’s big canvas biopic “Oppenheimer” won the Producers Guild of America’s top honor Sunday night, a day after it

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Box office doldrums continue, but ‘Dune: Part Two’ looms

As the industry held its collective breath awaiting Friday’s opening of “Dune: Part Two,” North American moviegoers continued to largely

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Anna Sawai explains why her ‘Shogun’ role felt personal

One of the first questions Anna Sawai had for showrunner Justin Marks when they first met to discuss “Shōgun” was,

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SAG Awards red carpet: Best dressed at 2024 ceremony

Feb. 24, 2024 3:33 PM PT There are only two things certain at the SAG Awards: Stars will reveal how

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Poet Phillip B. Williams’ novel ‘Ours’ shows more of a roadmap than a utopia

Book Review Ours By Phillip B. WilliamsViking: 592 pages, $32If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may

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AFM-repped Hollywood musicians reach deal with AMPTP

Hollywood musicians have reached a tentative agreement with the major entertainment companies after a month of bargaining. The American Federation

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After 10 years on her memoir, Barbra Streisand looks outward again

“It was when I first saw Marlon Brando when I was 13. I had to become an actress, there was

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‘Today’ stars offer Kelly Rowland ‘redo’ amid dressing room drama

Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager extended olive branches to Kelly Rowland: an opportunity to return to the “Today” show,

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‘Genius: MLK/X’ stars ‘terrified’ to play Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre had the same reaction after learning that they had been hired to play the

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A group of A-list directors have bought the Village Theater

One of the most beloved movie theaters in Los Angeles, the historic Village Theater in Westwood, is now under new

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The Spotlight was one of L.A.’s oldest gay bars. A Hollywood nightlife boom brought it back.

On Saturday night in Hollywood, the rising electronic musician Mindchatter performed to 1,200 people at a sold-out Fonda Theatre. He

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Fubo sues partners in sports steaming service

Fubo is taking the first legal crack at the proposed streaming service that targets sports fans. Since 2015, the New

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Hollywood’s legendary Sunset Sound studios is in trouble

There are two ways to look at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Cherokee Avenue in Hollywood. It is an

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Photos: America Ferrera, Megan Fox at the People’s Choice Awards

The people have spoken: Taylor Swift, America Ferrera, Rachel Zegler and the movie “Barbie” are awarded top categories at this

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‘To Kill a Tiger’: A family’s battle for justice for their child

Nisha Pahuja’s powerful documentary “To Kill a Tiger” offers an unflinching look at a father’s search for justice after three

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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider Verse’ takes top prize at Annie Awards

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” won best picture Saturday at the Annie Awards, which honors animated films and television programs. The

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Dakota Johnson hasn’t watched ‘Madame Web’

Dakota Johnson has yet to see her new movie “Madame Web,” which debuted Wednesday — but not for the reasons

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‘Selena & Yolanda: Secrets Between Them’ is the latest exploitation of Selena’s memory

Earlier this month, the Oxygen network announced “Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them,” a two-part docuseries airing Saturday that

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Former CBS chief pays a $11,250 fine to settle ethics case

Former CBS Chief Executive Leslie Moonves has agreed to pay an $11,250 fine to settle a Los Angeles City Ethics

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Frankie Beverly announces retirement and farewell tour with Maze

Frankie Beverly, lead vocalist for the soul band Maze, has announced his retirement and a final tour to commemorate his

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¥$ headline Rolling Loud fourth night Thursday

Rolling Loud California announced Thursday that it’s adding a fourth night to its May festival at Hollywood Park. Kanye West

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‘Rust’ movie armorer ‘s alleged drug use to be included at trial

A New Mexico judge ruled Wednesday that alleged drug use by “Rust” movie armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed during off-hours could be

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Marvel’s ‘Fantastic Four’ casts Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby

Roses are red, violets are blue. Marvel just confirmed it’s “Fantastic Four” stars, let’s see who’s who. Marvel treated its

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The harrowingmigrant story of ‘Io Capitano’ is pope-approved

Landing roles in Matteo Garrone’s “Io Capitano” was a life-changing experience for Seydou Sarr and Moustapha Fall. The young Senegalese

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Disneyland characters move to unionize with Actors’ Equity

Disneyland’s costumed characters and parade performers have announced their intent to unionize. Calling themselves “Magic United,” cast members in the

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Jon Stewart returned to ‘The Daily Show’ with his trademark zeal and wit

Monday’s “The Daily Show” opened to a roaring applause and standing ovation from the studio audience as they welcomed back

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Larsa Pippen, Marcus Jordan split after a year of dating

Looks like Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan won’t be heading down the aisle after all. The reality TV star and

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Super Bowl commercials feature Christopher Walken, Dunkin’ and Jesus

Taylor Swift’s new television special Sunday, aka Super Bowl LVIII, carried live from Las Vegas on CBS and Paramount+, came

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Christopher Nolan wins DGA feature award for ‘Oppenheimer’

Christopher Nolan is one step closer to cradling his first Oscar. Last night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly

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Travis Kelce’s dad talks about Taylor Swift’s ‘very gracious’ side

LAS VEGAS — Once again, Ed Kelce has a vested interest in the Super Bowl — his son Travis is an

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Finn Bennett on Peter Prior’s shocking scene in ‘True Detective: Night Country’

This article contains spoilers for Episode 5 of HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country.” Episode 5 of “True Detective: Night Country”

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‘Out of Darkness’ review: Prehistoric horror by the book

We don’t know much about prehistoric humankind, except for the idea that it wasn’t very human. Even paleontologists find the

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Can Taylor Swift park a private jet for Vegas Super Bowl?

Taylor Swift needs to get from Tokyo to Las Vegas this weekend. Chances are she’ll be using a private jet

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Harmony Korine’s ‘Aggro Dr1ft’ premieres in a strip club

When “Aggro Dr1ft,” the latest provocation from auteur Harmony Korine, premiered at a string of prestigious film festivals last fall,

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Comedian Moshe Kasher details his many lives from rave DJ to Orthodox Jew in new book

Moshe Kasher is sitting in a tiny kitchen on the second floor of St. Paul’s Commons. Twice a month, the

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Disney+ nabs streaming rights to ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’

The blockbuster “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” concert movie will join the Disney+ streaming service March 15. Walt Disney Co.

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Disney earnings top expectations amid proxy battle

Disney beat earnings expectations for its most recent fiscal quarter as pressure mounts on Chief Executive Bob Iger to impress

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Important Things to Know About Types of Piano Transcriptions

Types of Piano Transcriptions A piano transcription is a piece of music that has been written for another instrument and

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Gina Carano sues Disney for ‘Mandalorian’ firing, with Elon Musk’s help

Gina Carano wants a jury to get her “Star Wars” job back. The former “The Mandalorian” actor filed a lawsuit