Category: Arts Entertainments

Julia Turner steps down from Los Angeles Times

Julia Turner, who led culture and entertainment coverage for the Los Angeles Times before taking on a business strategy role,

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Granderson: Tracy Chapman’s gray hair represents a lifetime of authenticity

Sunday’s duet between Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs at the Grammys brought us one of those rare moments in today’s

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Guillermo del Toro on ‘Pinocchio’ co-director Mark Gustafson

Every second counts when you work in stop-motion animation. The process essentially consists of taking a photo of an object

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Review: The 2024 Grammys proved that Jay-Z spoke the truth

The 66th Grammy Awards appeared to go exactly as planned Sunday, despite arriving during the biggest storm of the year.

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Clive Davis convenes a galaxy of stars at his annual pre-Grammy gala

As the clock ticked past 12:30 early Sunday, even the famously talkative Clive Davis knew that his annual pre-Grammy gala

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Ayo Edebiri asks Nikki Haley about the Civil War in the ‘SNL’ cold open

After two weeks of “Saturday Night Live” episodes featuring actors who couldn’t quite overcome the challenge of hosting the long-running

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Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen perform at MusiCares gala

It wasn’t even 9 p.m., but Jon Bon Jovi had made up his mind: “I think it’s about time that

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Where to stream Carl Weathers’ movies and TV shows

Depending on the decade you saw him onscreen, Carl Weathers may evoke memories of either seriousness or laughter, which is

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Sam Waterston leaves Law & Order after 30 years with show

Sam Waterston is leaving “Law & Order” after 30 years and 400 episodes with the franchise, Wolf Entertainment announced Friday.

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Matthew Bourne shifts ‘Romeo and Juliet’ into an asylum

Choreographer Matthew Bourne transposes Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” to an asylum for young people. Ostensibly disturbed, the inhabitants of the

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‘Tótem’ is intimate but director Lila Avilés is a big deal

Built from intuitive hunches — she calls them “corazonadas” — the work of Mexican writer-director Lila Avilés plays like an

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In ‘Quixote Nuevo,’ Octavio Solis adapts ‘Don Quixote’ for the stage

Octavio Solis had taken on an impossible task. Could he, the mighty Mexican American playwright from El Paso who had

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Federal judge dismisses Disney lawsuit against DeSantis

A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Walt Disney Co.’s 1st Amendment lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, delivering a legal

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Tony Award winner Hinton Battle dies at 67

Hinton Battle, who won Tony Awards (featured actor in a musical) for his performances in “Miss Saigon,” “Sophisticated Ladies” and

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Issa Rae eyeing indie move as Black stories get sidelined

Issa Rae says she went from being “stupidly optimistic” early in her career to pessimistic about Black stories being made

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Taylor Swift searches blocked on X after explicit AI images

The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has taken steps to limit the further spread of explicit deepfake

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Lionel Richie on the story behind ‘We Are the World’

As he took in a recent screening of a new documentary on the making of “We Are the World,” Lionel

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Jane Levy, Alexandra Billings star in ‘POTUS’ at Geffen Playhouse

Farce, particularly of the bedroom variety, has traditionally leaned male. A prototypical situation involves a playboy type trying to keep

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Joni Mitchell will perform at the 66th Grammy Awards next week

Joni Mitchell will perform at next week’s Grammy Awards, organizers announced Sunday, marking the beloved singer-songwriter’s first performance at music’s

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‘SNL’ recap: Dakota Johnson hosts and Justin Timberlake assists

Even if Dakota Johnson, the star of “Madame Web” and this week’s “Saturday Night Live” guest host, was in on

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Jay Leno files for conservatorship for wife Mavis who has dementia

Comedian Jay Leno is seeking to become conservator over his wife Mavis Leno’s affairs because she has dementia. Leno filed

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‘The Breaking Ice’ review: A restless trio comes together

To leave something behind doesn’t necessarily imply a sense of direction. That active limbo permeates writer-director Anthony Chen’s appealingly liquid

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Alyssa Milano asks fans to chip in for son’s baseball trip

Netizens are calling actor-activist Alyssa Milano “tone-deaf” after she posted a fundraiser for her 12-year-old son’s baseball team. The “Charmed”

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Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, out of hospital after stroke

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s 24-year-old daughter, is on the mend after suffering a stroke last week. Broadus provided her Instagram

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Justin Timberlake releases new song ‘Selfish’ for new album

Justin Timberlake is bringing nostalgia back: The Grammy winner released his newest single Thursday along with the announcement of his

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Monica ‘Von Tease’ Garcia not returning for Season 5 of ‘RHOSLC’

Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” will be one housewife short next season. Newcomer Monica Garcia will not reunite

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Dex Carvey cause of death revealed: fentanyl and other drugs

Dex Carvey, an aspiring comedian and son of former “Saturday Night Live” star Dana Carvey, died from a lethal combination

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Did ‘Barbenheimer’ dominate the Oscar nominations? Yes and no

Girl power may have bested atomic energy at the box office in last summer’s “Barbenheimer” showdown. But Tuesday’s Academy Award

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Charles Osgood, former host of ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ dies at 91

Charles Osgood, the bow-tie-wearing former host of “CBS Sunday Morning” and a fixture for decades on network radio, died Tuesday

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Rick Harrison blames border crisis for son’s overdose death

Adam Harrison, one of three sons of reality “Pawn Stars” personality Richard “Rick” Harrison, died in Las Vegas, a family

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Just Like Heaven festival lineup: Postal Service headlines

The Postal Service will headline May’s Just Like Heaven festival in Pasadena, organizers announced Monday, marking a quick return to

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‘Randy Rainbow for President’ zings Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis

Randy Rainbow, leader of the musical theater resistance to Donald Trump and his train of fascist Mini-mes, had a campaign

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Sundance at 40: Steven Sodebergh’s ‘Presence’ is a gift

PARK CITY, Utah — Steven Soderbergh’s “Presence,” a sleek and sublimely nimble ghost story with a world-premiere Friday night at the

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‘California Soul’ singer Marlena Shaw dies at 81

The jazz and R&B vocalist Marlena Shaw, whose “California Soul” has become a staple element of ads and hip-hop songs,

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Sundance Film Festival photos: Kristen Stewart, Lionel Richie, more

PARK CITY, Utah — Other stars such as “Beef” Emmy winner Steven Yeun, “The White Lotus” star Meghann Fahy, Lucy Liu

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How IHeartComix’s super creativity took the event company from the L.A. music scene to Marvel

Things were getting weird again between mission control and the space station S.A.B.E.R. For one thing, both places were crawling

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‘Hazbin Hotel,’ A24’s first animated series, mashes horror and musical theater

When Vivienne Medrano was a kid, she stayed away from horror, anything considered adult and any images that might be

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‘1776’ tour sued for racial discrimination by Broadway actor

Out of town, on Broadway and on the road, the recent revival of “1776” was strategically cast in a nontraditional

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Oral history of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ HBO: 9 iconic moments

Interviewing Larry David at his Santa Monica production offices comes with photographic documentation of the entrance and a note to

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LeVar Burton learns family tree includes Confederate soldier

LeVar Burton got a glimpse into his lineage in “Finding Your Roots” and discovered something about his ancestors that shocked

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Meet the Netflix executive responsible for your recommendations

LOS GATOS, Calif. — There’s no red carpet for people who make sure Netflix provides an appealing user experience; no

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Emmys 2023 best moments: Photos from behind the scenes

As the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards hit screens across the U.S., Times photographers looked for moments unfolding amid the flashy

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Mandy Patinkin ‘back to the living’ in ‘Death and Other Details’

After nearly 50 years in Hollywood, Mandy Patinkin still considers himself a “hired hand.” “That’s how I like it,” the

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Emmys red carpet: Best dressed at 2023 Emmy Awards

Though the 75th Emmy Awards were rescheduled to land in the middle of awards season, that’s all the more reason

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‘True Detective: Night Country’: Creator Issa López on its influences

In the thick of the pandemic, Issa López decided to test herself by writing a murder mystery. The screenwriter and

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‘Mean Girl’ sings its way to top of the weekend box office

Reporters can always tell when “Mean Girls” is going to win the box office. Well, they can tell when it’s

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‘True Detective,’ ‘Monsieur Spade’ and more detective mysteries to watch

The mystery story is a relatively recent innovation, whether dated from Edgar Allan Poe’s 1841 short story “Murders in the

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Peter Crombie, a classic TV menace on “Seinfeld,” dies at 71

Peter Crombie, the actor who memorably played “Crazy” Joe Davola on TV’s “Seinfeld,” has died. He was 71. “It is

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The new ‘Mean Girls’ movie is overdue justice for Janis

While the new “Mean Girls” movie includes many, many punchlines from the first film, recited verbatim, devout fans will clock

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Kristen Stewart hails ‘Twilight’ as ‘such a gay movie’

There’s a trend on TikTok where fans of the “The Twilight Saga” movie franchise will piece together montages of Kristen

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George Carlin’s daughter blasts AI-generated comedy special

Kelly Carlin, the daughter of comedian George Carlin, is slamming an AI-generated comedy special mimicking the voice of her late

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Bong Joon Ho calls for new probe into Lee Sun Kyun’s death

Film director Bong Joon Ho is among a collective of Korean artists who are calling for a new investigation into

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Selena Gomez to play Linda Ronstadt in upcoming biopic

Selena Gomez will portray 11-time Grammy Award-winning Linda Ronstadt in an upcoming biopic, according to various news reports. Ronstadt, who

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Young Mazino will play Jesse on ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2

Young Mazino is joining “The Last of Us” for Season 2. The Emmy-nominated “Beef” actor has been cast to play

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Natalie Portman: Method acting a ‘luxury women can’t afford’

Natalie Portman just shared her very practical reason for steering away from Method acting. Portman scored an Academy Award for

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How ‘May December’ on Netflix exploits Vili Fualaau story

As the critically acclaimed “May December” heads toward what will no doubt be a multiple-nomination awards season, director Todd Haynes

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‘Night Swim’ review: Familiar yet satisfying dive into fear

Before “Night Swim” overstays its gimmick — the pool is haunted! — and begins to prune, it plays like the

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How ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ honored Godzilla’s Japanese roots

“Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” is a family affair. In the show’s present day, Cate Randa, portrayed by Anna Sawai, is

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Steven Yeun explains why he ditched Marvel’s ‘Thunderbolts’

Steven Yeun broke up with Marvel by email. Amid news of his departure from the upcoming “Thunderbolts” superhero film, Yeun

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‘Ready Player One’ is coming to the metaverse

In the dystopian sci-fi novel and film “Ready Player One,” future humans spend much of their lives in the OASIS,

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Jen Shah reacts to ‘Real Housewives’ drama, slams Andy Cohen

Not even the bounds of the penal system could stop former “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Jen Shah

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How ‘Priscilla’ reexamines an iconic love story

The romance between Priscilla and Elvis Presley was not all fireworks, or at least that’s the dramatic story Sofia Coppola

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‘Bachelorette’ Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo to divorce

The Bachelorette’s Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo are calling it quits. More than six years after Lindsay, 38, gave Abasolo

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‘Oppenheimer’ cinematographer is ready for his closeups

Hoyte van Hoytema hurt his back. No, it wasn’t with one of the 54-pound Imax cameras the cinematographer maneuvers for

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Jazz pianist, ‘Compared to What’ singer Les McCann dies at 88

Jazz pianist and singer Les McCann, best known for his raucous live single “Compared to What” from the 1969 Montreux

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Andrew Haigh dug deep to tell his story and become vulnerable

Most of us want to connect and be understood. Most of us want to feel less alone in the world.

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Stand-up comedian Shecky Greene dies at 97

Legendary stand-up comedian Shecky Greene — known for his rambling routines, several headlining runs in Las Vegas and constant presence

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Opinion: A film projectionist once more, now in L.A. — resurrecting a dying craft

All the crafts that I’ve practiced in my life I’ve done knowing they are either dead or dying. I have

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Kathy Griffin files for divorce from husband Randy Bick

Comedian Kathy Griffin has filed for divorce from her second husband, Randy Bick, just days ahead of their fourth wedding

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Bram Inscore, songwriter and producer, dies at 41

Bram Inscore, a songwriter and producer who had led Beck’s backing band and worked with BTS and Troye Sivan, has

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10 books to add to your reading list in January

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

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Cher files for conservatorship of son Elijah Blue Allman

Cher is looking to take over the finances of her son Elijah Blue Allman by filing for a conservatorship. The

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Pierce Brosnan cited for off-limits walking at Yellowstone

The unrestricted world of Yellowstone National Park was not enough for actor Pierce Brosnan. The actor known for playing James

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L.A. stand-up specials stand out in a year of DIY comedy

It was a banner year for stand-up fans in 2023, with the number of hourlong specials released clearing more than

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Lee Sun Kyun, a star of Oscar-winning film ‘Parasite,’ dies amid drug investigation

Actor Lee Sun Kyun, who gained international fame in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” has died in Seoul amid a police

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How ‘The Color Purple’ explores Black women and domestic violence

While seeing “The Color Purple” earlier this month, I noticed the audience members gasped at the thwack sound when young

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Inside Whoopi Goldberg’s cameo in the new ‘Color Purple’

Warning: The following contains spoilers for “The Color Purple.” A few minutes into the new movie adaptation of “The Color

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‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ review: Nail-biter about accusation

Suspicion has poisoned the middle school where Ms. Nowak (Leonie Benesch) has been teaching for a few months. Her admirable

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L.A. comedian Neel Nanda dies, just days after 32nd birthday

Just nine days ago, Los Angeles comic Neel Nanda was headlining a Toronto comedy club for the first time, cracking

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Director Christopher Landon leaves ‘Scream VII’

A tumultuous time for the upcoming “Scream VII” continued Saturday as the film’s director, Christopher Landon, announced he has left

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Laura Lynch, a founding member of the Chicks, dead at 65

Laura Lynch, a founding member of the music group who would find fame as the Dixie Chicks, has died in

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Nirvana lawsuit over ‘Nevermind’ naked baby cover revived

A federal appeals court on Thursday revived a child sexual-exploitation lawsuit filed by the man who was pictured naked at

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‘The Iron Claw’ review: Sad Von Erichs saga comes to life

Film after film, director Sean Durkin explores the dynamics of dysfunctional families, particularly ones with imposing, controlling or otherwise distrustful

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John Schneider suggests hanging Biden. Secret Service says it ignores no threats

A 1980s television star who rose to fame in the sitcom “The Dukes of Hazzard,” which featured a Dodge Charger

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Logan Lerman surprises new Percy Jackson with a message

The crown has passed from one half-blood to another. Logan Lerman, who portrayed the titular character Percy Jackson in the

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Taraji P. Henson on Hollywood pay disparity: ‘The math ain’t mathing’

Taraji P. Henson has a lot of thoughts about the pay disparity in Hollywood. The 53-year-old actor expressed her frustrations

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Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach wed after 12 years

How’s this for a quirky marriage story: Longtime creative and romantic partners Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have tied the

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Cameron Diaz says ‘everybody loves’ Jamie Foxx, amid set rumors

Cameron Diaz wants everyone to know that her frequent co-star Jamie Foxx is actually a pleasure to work with. The

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Glassjaw celebrates 30 years of post-hardcore passion at Echoplex

Glassjaw vocalist Daryl Palumbo still has a hard time using the word “legacy” to describe his band’s contribution to the

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Norman Lear died of cardiac arrest, death certificate says

Official details about the death of groundbreaking TV producer Norman Lear came to light Monday following the publication of his

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Barry Keoghan has many shifts in character in ‘Saltburn’

He was the shy young man, a little slow, who had suffered horrific abuse in “The Banshees of Inisherin.” He

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‘Wonka’ tops box office with a sweet $39 million opening

What do you get when you guzzle down treats? Box office gold with Timothée Chalamet as the lead. Warner Bros.’

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‘SNL’ recap: Kate McKinnon returns to ‘SNL’ with Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig

Kate McKinnon‘s first time hosting “Saturday Night Live” was a reminder that she left an off-kilter, screwball humor void when

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Tommy Lee accused of sexually assaulting woman in helicopter

Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a helicopter ride to Los Angeles

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Review: 'Immediate Family' pays tribute to the musicians who fleshed out the California sound

Behind such pop stars as Carole King, James Taylor and Jackson Browne, a band of dependable session artists locked down

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Two Newly Discovered (and Very Tiny) Rembrandt Paintings Are On View for the First Time in 200 Years

Rembrandt portraits Jan and Jaapgen. All images courtesy of Rijksmuseum/Olivier Middendorp Standing just under eight inches tall, two oval portraits

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Meticulous Embroideries by Cécile Davidovici Bring Objects to Life and Evoke the Passing of Time — Colossal

Art Craft #Cécile Davidovici #embroidery #portraits #still life December 15, 2023 Jackie Andres All images © Cécile Davidovici, shared

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In a Neighborly Portrait Series, Ashraful Arefin Turns His Gaze Toward Four-Legged Passersby — Colossal

Photography #animals #Ashraful Arefin #portraits #street photography December 14, 2023 Grace Ebert All images © Ashraful Arefin, shared with

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Uncanny Woven Portraits by Jason Chen Splice Two Moments in Time — Colossal

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The Top Ten Colossal Stories Readers Loved Most in 2023 — Colossal

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Colossal Releases Two New Limited-Edition Prints with Jon Ching — Colossal

“Sanguines.” All images © Jon Ching, shared with permission We’re thrilled to announce our next limited-edition print release with Jon

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