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The Black Keys on the L.A. hangout that led to their new album

Twenty-four hours or so before the release of their new album, Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney of the Black Keys

Jonathan Majors avoids jail time in assault of ex-girlfriend

Jonathan Majors, the once in-demand actor best known for “Creed III” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” was sentenced Monday

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The Offspring reflects on ‘Smash’ 30 years after its big break

In August 1994, Jason Mclean was gearing up to celebrate his 21st birthday. As a punk rock diehard, he was

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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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‘Strangers With Candy’: Oral history of Comedy Central show

When Amy Sedaris makes appearances around the country, she finds it easy to identify the “Strangers With Candy” fans in

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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

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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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