Entertainment & Arts

'The Odyssey' is the mother of bad-trip tales. Why are we obsessed with travel disasters?

Alex Pulaski — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Trip-related problems are exceedingly common, yet we keep packing our bags. It may be due to what one expert calls "traveler's amnesia."

8 splendid plays that beg for an L.A. production ASAP

Charles McNulty — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

8 new plays that deserve to be seen in L.A. include work by Joshua Harmon, Samuel D. Hunter, Nazareth Hassan, Talene Monahon and Ro Reddick.

Is downtown L.A. coming back for clubbers? These rave vets hope Origin pulls them home

August Brown — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With DTLA's post-pandemic troubles amid a boom in dance music, Origin's founders hope the scene can help again.

Ed O'Brien on Gaza, his new solo album and the future of Radiohead

Mikael Wood — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Radiohead guitarist has a lush and slightly spooky new solo album, 'Blue Morpho,' that sprang from a mid-pandemic struggle with depression.

Hollywood's big online bet: Inside the industry's race to acquire internet stories

Cerys Davies — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The movie industry is still riding the box office high of 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms.' But in true Hollywood fashion, studios are already scouring the depths of the internet, in search of untapped talent and viral content that could re-create a similar success.

Alice Munro's darkest family drama haunts this New Yorker writer's essay collection

Julia M. Klein — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In Rachel Aviv's new essay collection 'You Won't Get Free of It,' she explores childhood trauma, mental illness and the slipperiness of truth.

A meal with an animated Mona Lisa? Immersive dining goes high tech — but will L.A. eat it up?

Todd Martens — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At the "7 Paintings" experience in West Hollywood, guests are urged to to paint with vinaigrettes and unlock a treasure chest of cheese.

Emmy nominations 2026: Complete list of nominees

Tracy Brown — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The nominations for the 2026 Emmys have been announced.

Commentary: Lionel Messi is the ultimate summer romance

Mary McNamara — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

I knew Lionel Messi would be the headliner of this World Cup, but I didn't expect to fall so hopelessly in love with him.

Still a Nico and Devo fan, Wes Anderson looks back on 30 years of musical moments

Mark Olsen — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Over three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, artists including Beck, Jackson Browne and Devo will perform music from the singular filmmaker's work.

Seth Doane and Jim Axelrod among contenders for '60 Minutes' roles

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

CBS News is closing in on replacements for Scott Pelley and other departures from the venerable news magazine.

Louise Lasser, star of soapy TV satire 'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman,' dies at 87

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 03:14:15 GMT

Louise Lasser, the star of the soap opera parody "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," died at her home in Manhattan on Monday. She was 87.

Tito Double P seizes the spotlight with his latest album, 'Acomodo'

Andrea Flores — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 22:23:41 GMT

'Acomodo' is an ambitious, strictly solo undertaking for the Mexican singer, who raised his profile through collaborations with Peso Pluma and Luis R. Conriquez.

Inland Empire amusement park Fiesta Village is closing after 52 years

Cerys Davies — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 20:21:43 GMT

Fiesta Village Fun Park, an amusement park in Colton, is closing. After over 50 years serving the Inland Empire, the park will host a final celebration this weekend.

Netflix to add videos from digital publishers to its homepage

Wendy Lee — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 17:31:33 GMT

Netflix will soon add videos from digital media outlets such as BuzzFeed and Tastemade to its homepage. The videos range from three to 20 minutes long.

Nipsey Hussle's children reportedly receive inheritance from slain rapper's estate

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 17:22:39 GMT

The children of Grammy-nominated rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle have reportedly received their share of his estate, more than seven years after his slaying in South Los Angeles.

Mariska Hargitay to host 2026 Emmy Awards

Maira Garcia — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 17:01:44 GMT

The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" actor will host the awards ceremony on Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.

Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' and G.R.L. singer, dies at 37

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 16:18:48 GMT

Lauren Bennett, the British singer who joined forces with LMFAO to make "Party Rock Anthem" one of the top songs of the 2010s, has died at 37.

Disney's ABC spars with the FCC (again) in defense of 'The View'

Meg James — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 15:51:36 GMT

The FCC has received more than 77,000 public comments in its inquiry into whether the ABC show deserves an exception granted to news programs.

35 indie movies and Disney's new animated film 'Hexed' receive a California film tax credit

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Nearly three dozen indie movies, along with big animated films from Disney and DreamWorks Animation, are among the recipients of California's latest round of film tax credits.

Even if you know his crowd work clips and not his name, comedian Jeff Arcuri is ready to meet you

Nate Jackson — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Stand-up comic Jeff Arcuri has become the guy from your Instagram reels you can't quite place, now turning viral crowd work clips into his first Netflix special, "Nice to Meet You."

The curious case of the private eye artist and the government inquiry

Rhoda Feng — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Artist Julia Weist's new play "Questioning" opens July 10 at New Theater Hollywood and draws from an actual interrogation she underwent after applying to renew her private investigator's license.

2026 Emmy nominations predictions: Our awards expert makes his final picks

Glenn Whipp — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Beef,' 'Hacks' and 'The Pitt' seem set to run the table in this year's Emmy nominations, but there's still intrigue to be found in the race, writes columnist Glenn Whipp.

How to watch the 2026 Emmy nominations and everything else you should know

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Emmy nominations, including when and how to watch the announcement.

In 'Chris & Martina,' a tennis rivalry and cancer battles are no match against friendship

Stuart Miller — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tennis great Martina Navratilova spoke about the Netflix documentary that recounts her rivalry and friendship with Chris Evert; we also recommend five other new documentaries.

Tom Sandoval's ex Victoria Robinson accuses him of abuse; her restraining order is denied

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 01:33:38 GMT

Tom Sandoval's ex girlfriend, model Victoria Robinson, filed a dueling restraining order against the reality star, claiming he pushed her down the stairs and attacked her father.

Gustavo Dudamel's final Hollywood Bowl concert will benefit Venezuela after earthquakes

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 21:17:27 GMT

After 17 years with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, departing music and artistic director Gustavo Dudamel will play a final benefit concert for Venezuela at the Hollywood Bowl on Aug. 23.

Disneyland to offer $71 tickets for Anaheim residents

Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 20:06:52 GMT

Disneyland Resort has a new ticket offer for Anaheim residents starting July 16. The theme park recently launched a $59 limited-time evening ticket offer.

Who could play a sour, unemployed, self-deprecating version of John Slattery? He had a surprising answer

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 19:24:31 GMT

The 'Mad Men' star reflects on playing a washed-up version of himself, the fickleness of Hollywood and why broad comedy is harder than it looks.

Lionel Richie 'doing well' after hitting pause on tour for unspecified health issue

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 19:07:10 GMT

Lionel Richie seems to be moving past the unspecified health issue that prompted him to postpone a pair of shows on his summer tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. 'I'm doing well,' he says.

Comcast's Sky to buy Britain's ITV in $2.1-billion deal

Meg James — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 18:20:55 GMT

The move comes a week after Comcast announced it would peel off its NBCUniversal and Sky units, creating a new public company

Xbox cuts 3,200 jobs as gaming business struggles

Cerys Davies — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 18:15:02 GMT

As Microsoft continues to invest significantly in AI, its gaming division, Xbox, is making major cuts to its workforce and selling several of its studios.

AI actor Tilly Norwood to star in first movie

Wendy Lee — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 17:45:47 GMT

Digital actor Tilly Norwood will star in her first movie, a comedy drama called 'Misaligned.'

The Hollywood Bowl just got its biggest sound upgrade in a generation. AI is doing the heavy lifting

Dave Brooks — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 17:45:21 GMT

A new speaker array, an immersive surround system and machine-learning vocal isolation technology are transforming the experience at one of the world's most beloved concert venues.

Fireworks! New Lakers center Walker Kessler proposed to 2025 Miss America Abbie Stockard

Steve Henson — Mon, 6 Jul 2026 16:18:29 GMT

New Lakers center Walker Kessler proposed to his girlfriend, 2025 Miss America Abbie Stockard, on a Fourth of July outing. She said yes.

Inside the all-star America250 concert at the L.A. Coliseum

Mikael Wood — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 18:46:43 GMT

Chris Stapleton was the headlining act at a Fourth of July benefit concert that also featured Smashing Pumpkins, Chaka Khan, Maren Morris and Queen Latifah.

'Minions & Monsters' tops the box office, but with a lower-than-expected haul

Samantha Masunaga — Sun, 5 Jul 2026 17:10:27 GMT

Universal Pictures and Illumination's animated 'Minions & Monsters' movie opened this weekend, continuing a strong run for animated films in theaters.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce married at lavish Madison Square Garden wedding

Summer Lin, Karen Garcia, Eloise Rollins-Fife — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 22:30:39 GMT

Swifties in NYC hope to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift and send their well wishes for Swift's nuptials.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: Revisit the roots of their love story ahead of MSG wedding bash

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 20:22:30 GMT

Revisit the roots of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's whirlwind romance turned generational love story, from the Kelce brothers' 'New Heights' podcast to a romantic garden engagement.

Comedy saved her life. Now Teruko Nakajima's 'Made in America' is saving others

Steven Vargas — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 19:11:22 GMT

From Cedars-Sinai psych ward to Upright Citizens Brigade stage, Teruko Nakajima turns a doctor's "prescription" for comedy into an one-woman show.

Who is on Elle Woods' playlist? '90s bands like No Doubt and Sleater-Kinney

Angelina Mazza — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

To root 'Elle' in Seattle's '90s grunge scene and the Riot Grrrl movement, the team behind the show included music from bands that were on the rise at the time, leaning into their own nostalgia.

Don Was produced the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Ozzy. At 73, he found his voice in Detroit -- and the Dead

August Brown — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Was' LP "Groove in the Face of Adversity" recalls Detroit's blue-collar ambition. His late friend Bob Weir would love his new tour.

California designates Bruce Lee Day, first such honor for a Chinese American

Suhauna Hussain — Fri, 3 Jul 2026 00:05:01 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as a celebration of martial arts icon Bruce Lee for his trailblazing work representing the Asian American community on-screen.

Our critic cannot tell a lie: 'Young Washington' is the dullest of history lessons

Katie Walsh — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 22:24:03 GMT

Arriving in the cloak of a summer blockbuster, this simplistic take on the future U.S. president shows us a decent, noble kid with zero complexity.

Argentine club queen Six Sex wants you to get free

Reanna Cruz — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 19:12:59 GMT

In her debut album, 'Ultra,' Six Sex counters today's 'sex recession' with 'ultra terrorific fantasy.' She spoke to De Los about her pleasure-seeking ethos and Argentina's alt-pop vanguard.

Influencer Nara Smith reveals 2-year-old daughter Whimsy's cancer diagnosis

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 18:06:24 GMT

Influencer Nara Smith, known for her elaborate deconstructed cooking videos, revealed one of the four children she shares with model Lucky Blue Smith is battling cancer.

Herb Alpert on the question in his head and the sadness in his horn

Mikael Wood — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 17:31:59 GMT

Ahead of a show Sunday night at the Hollywood Bowl, the 91-year-old trumpeter looks back at his decades-long career.

Toni Morrison wrote the real history of America. We're just finally reading it

Leigh Haber — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

An Ohio statewide remix of Toni Morrison's oeuvre connects the ghosts of 'Beloved' to the neighborhoods of 'Sula' to reveal the real narratives of the American experiment.

NBCUniversal spin marks new era of Hollywood moguls

Meg James — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new crop of leaders has emerged, reflecting Silicon Valley's vast influence.

When, unlike our upcoming 250th anniversary, a bicentennial mattered to orchestras

Mark Swed — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Unlike our stingy semiquincentennial, in 1976, the NEA observed the bicentennial by commissioning six major U.S. composers for six orchestras.

10 hot books to read in July, cool new releases from Colson Whitehead and more

Bethanne Patrick — Thu, 2 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From the highly anticipated conclusion to Colson Whitehead's Harlem Trilogy to a new memoir from the author of 'Silver Linings Playbook,' here are 10 must-read books hitting shelves this July.

Danny Glover reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis, says family has his back

Tracy Brown — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 23:06:30 GMT

'Lethal Weapon' star Danny Glover revealed in an interview with NBC's Lester Holt that he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2023.

Chris Brown must pay $13 million to housekeeper attacked by his Caucasian shepherd, jury finds

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:58:31 GMT

A jury found Chris Brown liable this week for the violent dog attack case involving his Caucasian shepherd and a housekeeper. He now owes nearly $13 million to the housekeeper.

Commentary: Thank you, World Cup, for providing the connection and inspiration Americans so desperately need

Mary McNamara — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:25:14 GMT

My family did not plan to make the World Cup the centerpiece of our summer, but once it began, we couldn't stop watching.

Questing into her past with a camcorder, a young woman confronts the worst in 'Romería'

Tim Grierson — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:19:41 GMT

Filmmaker Carla Simón completes a trilogy of personal movies that dive into her own history, her family's lingering grief and her journey to adulthood.

ESPN is moving its L.A. operations to Hollywood Park in Inglewood

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 21:39:10 GMT

The Disney-owned sports media company is exiting its downtown Los Angeles facility.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce reportedly give Madison Square Garden a fairy-tale transformation, and other details

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 20:27:07 GMT

The highly anticipated wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will allegedly take place Friday at Madison Square Garden and include celebrity performances, costume changes and an elaborate "castle" set.

Many indie festival films struggle to get distribution. Alamo Drafthouse is trying to change that

Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:18:59 GMT

Dine-in theater chain Alamo Drafthouse is launching a new initiative for indie films that debut at festivals but do not secure distribution deals.

'Minions & Monsters' is a daffy summer comedy over 100 years in the making

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 19:04:01 GMT

A 'Minions' prequel, clever and funny, rewinds to the silent era to showcase the classic Hollywood movies that inspired its manic yellow horde.

With 'Elle,' don't think twice about 'Legally Blonde.' You'll still have a good time

Robert Lloyd — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:00:19 GMT

Lexi Minetree stars as Elle Woods in Prime Video's series that revisits the 'Legally Blonde' protagonist as a 16-year-old high school student.

Legal correspondent Paula Reid expected to join MS NOW after CNN departure

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 17:34:55 GMT

Reid 's planned departure comes ahead of the impending merger of CNN parent Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount.

Victor Willis, Village People frontman and 'Y.M.C.A.' singer, dead at 74

August Brown — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 17:30:28 GMT

The Village People adopted campy archetypes of masculinity. Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, they became gay icons.

Harvey Weinstein hospitalized in New York after reported heart failure, difficulty breathing

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 17:02:45 GMT

Fallen Hollywood executive Harvey Weinstein, whose health has been fraught in recent years, is receiving medical treatment in New York after a fresh bout of reported health issues.

Indie folk singer Selines grapples with the meaning of home in '(Nostalgia)'

Andrea Flores — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 16:36:56 GMT

Mexican American folk singer Selines signed to Interscope and released her second studio album, "(Nostalgia)," in May. She spoke with The Times about the emotional road to her major label debut.

A different path than beloved Bourdain: Eddie Huang is writing a fresh chapter

Mariella Rudi — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 15:07:59 GMT

Eddie Huang talks about his new book, navigating 'cartel journalism,' mourning Anthony Bourdain and how the New York Knicks helped him find peace.

The week's bestselling books, July 5

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, July 5, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

'Coriolanus' in Griffith Park: Indie Shakes conscripts Shakespeare's haughty warrior

Charles McNulty — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Independent Shakespeare Co. presents a vivid outdoor rendering of William Shakespeare's 'Coriolanus,' directed by David Melville, as part of its Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival.

Commentary: Even in ugly times, the bicentennial united us. America 250 still can

Mary McNamara — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If grassroots America could find reason to celebrate in the shadow of political assassinations, a crippling gas shortage and the Vietnam War, we can figure out a way to do it again, 50 years later.

What literature belongs in today's classroom? 5 L.A. high school teachers weigh in

Mariella Rudi — Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

F. Scott Fitzgerald, Octavia E. Butler, Homer: Los Angeles teachers share what they are teaching in today's high school classrooms, book recommendations and how they're fighting AI and tech fatigue.

After Amazon drops OpenAI movie 'Artificial,' film finds new home at Neon

Wendy Lee — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:08:49 GMT

"Artificial," the movie that chronicles the time when OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman was ousted from and later reinstated at the company, has found a new home after Amazon dropped the film earlier this month.

Disneyland to offer $59 evening tickets next month

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:33:41 GMT

Disneyland Resort is commemorating its 70th anniversary through Aug. 9, and has introduced new shows and additions to rides as part of the occasion.

He thought old-school Hollywood silent films were missing one thing — Minions

Carlos Aguilar — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:31:43 GMT

French animator Pierre Coffin created the Minions and still voices them. For the new movie, he wanted to pay homage to Hollywood's silent clowns.

'Zorro' is L.A.'s masked hero, but France makes him magnifique

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:43:00 GMT

Jean Dujardin stars in this wonderful French take on the masked vigilante, who has been out of the hero game for 20 years and jumps back in.

British regulator may challenge Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery

Meg James — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:51:51 GMT

'For US consumers, this merger has become a proxy fight about political influence and control of media,' according to Forrester Research. 'In the UK, it's being treated as a structural competition issue where regulators, not consumers, will decide.'

'47 Ronin' director Carl Erik Rinsch sentenced to 30 months in prison for Netflix fraud case

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:00:21 GMT

Carl Erik Rinsch, the director known for '47 Ronin' and 'White Horse,' was sentenced Monday to more than two years in federal prison. He was convicted of defrauding Netflix of $11 million.

Commentary: Commemorate America's 250th with these 6 series, historical and satirical

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As America's 250th anniversary approaches, a number of TV docuseries and web series, both historical and satirical in nature, offer timely civics lessons.

Her buzzy new novel is a millennial time capsule, dripping with American Apparel and AIM angst

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Author Gabrielle Korn discusses "Long Island Girls," a novel tracking a queer millennial's journey from AOL Instant Messenger-era youth to adulthood in a changing media landscape.

Sequins! Dancing queens! ABBA! Go backstage for 'Mamma Mia!'s' 25th anniversary tour at the Ahmanson

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Twenty-five years after its Broadway debut, the veteran BTS creatives of "Mamma Mia!" helps turn the Ahmanson Theatre into an ABBA-fueled, multigenerational dance party.

How Donny Hathaway turned this soft rock cover into America's defining song

Mikael Wood — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hathaway's gospel-infused arrangement and call-and-response with a crowd at the Troubadour transformed Carole King's song from a private promise into a proclamation of Black resilience.

As L.A. dance spaces shutter, dancers keep moving through a funding drought

Steven Vargas — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As major dance institutions like Bodytraffic and L.A. Contemporary Dance Company close their doors, dancers still persevere. Here's how.

Alannah Keyser is latest fired 'Love Island USA' contestant to apologize for using a racist slur

Tracy Brown — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:41:19 GMT

Ousted 'Love Island USA' contestant Alannah Keyser has apologized for a past video of her using a racist slur that circulated on social media.

Daveigh Chase, 'Lilo and Stitch' and 'The Ring' actor, cause of death revealed

Hannah Fry — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:49:58 GMT

Former child star Daveigh Chase, who terrified viewers climbing out of a television screen in "The Ring" and voiced the lovable outcast Lilo in "Lilo & Stitch," died of AIDS, the Los Angeles County medical examiner said.

Jesús Ortiz Paz and Jimmy Humilde took their legal dispute to Instagram. Here's the breakdown

Andrea Flores — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:59:38 GMT

Inside the feud between Fuerza Regida frontman Jesús Ortiz Paz and music mogul Jimmy Humilde, who signed the San Bernardino band to Rancho Humilde in 2018.

iHeartMedia lays off on-air personalities nationwide, including at Riverside-based KGGI

Cerys Davies — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:41:28 GMT

IHeartMedia has started to restructure its radio programming to reduce costs. Dozens of on-air hosts nationwide are being laid off, including three at KGGI.

AFI names this Mel Brooks movie the funniest of all time, bumping 'Some Like It Hot'

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:56:09 GMT

To mark Brooks' 100th birthday, the American Film Institute reshuffled its classic comedy rankings, elevating 'Blazing Saddles' to the No. 1 spot.

T-Pain's unreleased song with Oliver Tree gets playtime, with a little help from Shaq

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:16:44 GMT

T-Pain joined Shaquille O'Neal during a DJ set at Electric Forest over the weekend and premiered his unreleased song with late singer Oliver Tree, who died earlier this month.

Appreciation: L.A.'s ultimate monster: The lesson of Veda Pierce

Shelby Grad — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:51:55 GMT

Veda Pierce always had her eye on the bigger house, the fancier car, the richer man. It was a drive that would destroy her life and make her one of the greatest L.A. villains of all time.

Bedouine turns lost homes into lush refuge on 'Neon Summer Skin'

Andrea Domanick — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:47:11 GMT

Rooted in childhood memories from Syria, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, the lush songs chase one elusive sensation — safety — as war, migration and adulthood reshape her notion of home.

Comcast is spinning off NBCUniversal media and entertainment assets

Stephen Battaglio, Meg James — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:21:06 GMT

Comcast is spinning off its NBCUniversal entertainment and media assets into a separate publicly traded company.

This 99-year-old ballet teacher once taught Parisian royalty. Now she teaches in Pasadena

Katie Simons — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Helga Monson de Kansky was once predicted to become ballet's next star. Instead, she chose a life with her family and a career as a dance instructor.

Warner Discovery boss is again among highest-paid CEOs in America

Wendy Lee — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Zaslav's pay tripled to $165 million — eighth highest among large U.S. CEOs — even as 84% of shareholders rejected it and a Paramount sale nears an $887-million exit.

5 memorable moments from the 2026 BET Awards: From Cardi B to Lauryn Hill

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Family and sisterhood were on display at the 2026 BET Awards at the Peacock Theater with wins for Cardi B, SZA and Doechii, and tributes to D'Angelo and Lauryn Hill.

Commentary: 'The Bear' moved us to tears over its five seasons, ending on a happy, loving note

Robert Lloyd, Mary McNamara — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Times critics discuss the final season of the lauded FX series, its overall legacy and how its lead character, Carmy, laid the foundation for the Bear, even if he could not stay.

American playwrights are embracing the nation's complexity. Will audiences answer the call?

Charles McNulty — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Democracy is in crisis. But writers such as Young Jean Lee, Tarell Alvin McCraney and Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, are stepping up, dramatizing the complexities of what it means to be an American.

10 must-watch movies that capture America in times of profound change

Amy Nicholson, Mark Olsen, Joshua Rothkopf, Josh Rottenberg, Glenn Whipp — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From classic dramas like 'The Grapes of Wrath' and 'Nashville' to a John Carpenter sci-fi nightmare, these movies articulate a shifting national mood.

Movies, books, art and music to explore as America turns 250

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As America celebrates 250 years, we size up how it's been portrayed in, and has shaped, what we watch, listen to and read.

John Oliver scores dream job: Soap opera gigs on 'General Hospital' and 'Days of Our Lives'

Greg Braxton — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

The host of HBO's "Last Week Tonight" will realize one of his big wishes in July with a guest spot on the ABC soap opera "General Hospital" and Peacock's "Days of Our Lives."

Ann Blyth, Oscar nominee for 'Mildred Pierce,' dies at 98

Mark Olsen — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:48:14 GMT

Appearing as the amoral daughter of Joan Crawford at only age 17, Blyth in her short film career worked with many top stars of Hollywood's classic era.

On 10th anniversary, Boleros de Noche's legacy is celebrated by L.A. City Hall

Carlos De Loera — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:53:44 GMT

In honor of the 10th anniversary of concert series Boleros de Noche, L.A. declares Aug.1 'Día del Bolero.'