Entertainment & Arts

'The Miniature Wife' turns a big misadventure into a nice little love story

Robert Lloyd — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 20:13:30 GMT

Elizabeth Banks stars as a woman shrunk to six inches by her scientist husband, played by Matthew Macfadyen, in Peacock's science fiction farce based on a short story by Manuel Gonzales.

Bruce Springsteen's comeback at Kia Forum is no victory lap. It's a battle against Trump

Mikael Wood — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 19:19:19 GMT

The 76-year-old rock legend brought a politically inspired tour to the Forum on Tuesday for the first of two shows.

Netflix plants deeper roots in Argentina with new office and production slate

Cerys Davies — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:50:51 GMT

Netflix first landed in Latin America in 2011. Now, the platform has announced a larger Buenos Aires office and a whole new slate of Argentinian content.

Why this Vietnam-era novel is an essential gut-check for the current military surge

Meredith Maran — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 17:25:30 GMT

Pamela Steele's 'In the Fields of Fatherless Children' unearths the hidden toll of the Vietnam era on rural America. Discover why this story of stolen children and Appalachian resilience is a surprising mirror to our current political moment.

Jeff Shell steps down as Paramount president after legal battle with gambler

Meg James — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:57:20 GMT

Paramount President Jeff Shell is expected to exit the company after being entangled in a legal battle with a controversial Las Vegas gambler and self-styled "fixer."

'Ketamine queen' gets lengthy prison sentence for selling drug that killed Matthew Perry

Brittny Mejia — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 15:03:04 GMT

Federal prosecutors sought a 15-year prison sentence for the woman who provided the drugs that killed Matthew Perry. She appeared before a judge Wednesday to learn her fate.

The week's bestselling books, April 12

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, April 12, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

One of LACMA's first commissions finds new life at David Geffen Galleries

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

LACMA first commissioned Alexander Calder to create 'Three Quintains (Hello Girls)' for its 1965 opening in Hancock Park. The beloved fountain was reinstalled more than 60 years later to anchor the museum's new David Geffen Galleries.

Come for the Jeff Koons living sculpture, stay for the wine: A map of LACMA's David Geffen Galleries

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A colorful map to help guide visitors around LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries, including the best way to the wine bar and how to get a great view of Jeff Koons' 'Split-Rocker' topiary sculpture.

LACMA spent nearly $724 million on the David Geffen Galleries — here's how it was all used

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

LACMA's David Geffen Galleries will open April 19 after about six years of construction. The building cost nearly $724 million — here's where that money went.

Red-hot director Knud Adams brings his Pulitzer touch to L.A. with 'English' and 'Primary Trust'

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

Director Knud Adams, one of the most sought after directors of new plays, brings his acclaimed productions of 'English' to the Wallis and "Primary Trust' to the Mark Taper Forum. Both plays, making their L.A. premieres, won the Pulitzer Prize for drama.

Why this author's spray-painted 'Kill Dick' stencil art is all over L.A. sidewalks

Molly Lambert — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Writer Luke Goebel opens up the 10-year journey to write his new satire, his bold grassroots marketing, navigating the throes of addiction, and love with Ottessa Moshfegh.

Still spellbinding, Ian McKellen turns inward for the delicate 'The Christophers'

Emily Zemler — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

He has 'Avengers: Doomsday' on the horizon as well as another 'Lord of the Rings,' but the Oscar-nominated actor dreams of a return to the stage after a scary fall.

John Early dreamed of playing a troubled ingénue. 'Maddie's Secret' is the wrenching result

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

Opening the third annual edition of the Los Angeles Festival of Movies, the comedy darling's sincere melodrama is also bracingly funny.

In 'The Testaments,' Chase Infiniti and Lucy Halliday show how they lead a teenage rebellion

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The co-stars of 'The Handmaid's Tale' sequel spoke about joining Margaret Atwood's universe, how menstrual cycles are a character and observing Elisabeth Moss in action.

'The Testaments' feels timely because it's the Epstein files writ large

Mary McNamara — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

If 'The Handmaid's Tale' warned against the historical horrors of theocracy, 'The Testaments' underlines the more universal sin of equating status with sexual procurement.

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott are having a baby

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 04:12:24 GMT

Aubrey Plaza and Christopher Abbott are becoming parents. The couple will welcome a baby this fall.

Federal judge could halt Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger

Meg James, Katie King — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 02:25:40 GMT

Lawyers for TV station giant Nexstar, which owns KTLA, argued that last month's mammoth merger with Tegna would not lessen competition.

Oscars and SAG's Actor Awards set dates for 2027 and 2028 ceremonies

Malia Mendez — Wed, 8 Apr 2026 00:07:50 GMT

The Academy Awards will bid ABC farewell with their 2028 centennial, while the Actor Awards set their 2027 and 2028 dates on Netflix.

Atlanta Dream fans, rejoice! Angel Reese promises 'ATL Barbie is ... here to stay'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 22:07:20 GMT

Angel Reese, while out promoting a new Victoria's Secret campaign, says she is excited to be joining the Atlanta Dream and that 'ATL Barbie ... is here to stay.'

Sony Pictures Entertainment to cut hundreds of film and TV jobs

Cerys Davies — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 21:17:30 GMT

Under the new leadership of CEO Ravi Ahuja, Sony Pictures Entertainment will emphasize franchises and next-gen content. With these changes, the company plans to lay off a few hundred employees across its film, TV and corporate divisions.

Puppeteer James Ortiz on becoming Rocky, the adorable alien in 'Project Hail Mary'

Carlos Aguilar — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 19:51:44 GMT

Released in March, the new sci-fi flick 'Project Hail Mary' features Puerto Rican puppeteer James Ortiz, who stars opposite Ryan Gosling.

Rapper Lil Tjay arrested in Florida. Lawyer disputes connection to Offset shooting

Tracy Brown — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 19:23:58 GMT

Lil Tjay was arrested on charges including disorderly conduct in Florida. The rapper's lawyer denies he was involved with Offset's shooting.

Judge allows 'Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul to have supervised visits with son

Yvonne Villarreal, Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 19:02:41 GMT

At a Tuesday hearing, a judge ruled that Taylor Frankie Paul would be allowed to have supervised visits with her youngest son, whom she shares with ex Dakota Mortensen.

Country star Ray Stevens is recovering after breaking his neck in a fall

Katie Simons — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 18:08:35 GMT

Country star Ray Stevens was rushed to the hospital Sunday after breaking his neck ahead of the release of his new album, 'Favorites Old & New.'

Wireless Festival canceled after U.K. denies Ye a visa

August Brown — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:46:02 GMT

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday that "Kanye West should never have been invited to headline Wireless."

Billionaire investor launches $65-billion Universal Music takeover bid

Cerys Davies — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 16:33:44 GMT

Pershing Square's Bill Ackman is offering over $65 billion to purchase one of music's largest labels, Universal Music Group. The label represents Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny.

Anna Handler to become the Los Angeles Philharmonic's conductor-in-residence

Mark Swed — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Anna Handler, a rapidly rising young conductor, will be given the new title of conductor-in-residence for the next three seasons.

This beloved pop culture art gallery in L.A. is closing after 20 years — is AI to blame?

Marah Eakin — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Dubbed 'the first pop culture-focussed art gallery in the world,' Gallery 1988 is closing after more than 20 years. The small storefront specialized in official licensed art exhibits for franchises and TV shows including 'Lost,' and 'Star Wars.'

A $15 million Compton arts center is in the works thanks to this formerly incarcerated painter

Jane Horowitz — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The City of Compton: Then & Now,' an exhibition by Compton artist Fulton Leroy Washington — known as Mr. Wash — opened late last month. It's part of the formerly incarcerated artist's efforts to raise $15 million for a community arts hub.

In a new thriller, a 'tradwife' influencer wakes up in 1855

Aiden Arata — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Caro Claire Burke's debut novel is a biting influencer satire that feels even more timely with "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'" Taylor Frankie Paul's public fall.

Coachella posts set times and surprise! Jack White is on the bill

Vanessa Franko — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 04:00:19 GMT

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has released set times for Weekend 1 of the 2026 edition and a former headliner has been added to the lineup.

Rapper Offset shot following fight outside Hard Rock Hotel in Florida; police detain two

Clara Harter — Tue, 7 Apr 2026 02:54:31 GMT

The rapper Offset was shot near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., on Monday evening and is currently in stable condition, a spokesperson confirmed to The Times.

'Deadliest Catch' star Todd Meadows' cause of death revealed

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:55:58 GMT

The cause of death has been revealed for Todd Meadows, the 25-year-old 'Deadliest Catch' cast member and deckhand on the Aleutian Lady crabbing vessel.

In jailhouse phone call, Kendra and Joseph Duggar discussed renting out home, selling possessions

Christie D'Zurilla — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:19:09 GMT

Joseph Duggar's wife, Kendra, has moved everything out of their home, and they may rent it out to help cover his bail and legal expenses. They are selling stuff too.

Lil Nas X granted a mental health diversion in latest step toward dismissal of police battery case

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 23:00:02 GMT

Lil Nas X, who was arrested last August, reportedly will enter a two-year mental health diversion program in the latest step to potentially resolve a felony battery case.

Grassroots Cinerama Dome campaign on pause following incident at theater

Mark Olsen — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 21:40:22 GMT

A protest at the historic Cinerama Dome was shut down by police Friday, causing a grassroots campaign seeking the theater's reopening to hit pause on further demonstrations.

Taylor Frankie Paul is distancing herself from Mormon church amid domestic abuse allegations

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 21:02:05 GMT

'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Taylor Frankie Paul announces 'it's time to detach' herself from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints amid domestic abuse allegations.

Melissa Gilbert defends 'canceled' husband Timothy Busfield amid 'hell' of child sex abuse case

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 19:59:10 GMT

Melissa Gilbert tells ABC News the child sex abuse allegations against her husband, Timothy Busfield, began 'the most traumatizing experience of our lives.'

Byron Allen's 'Comics Unleashed' will replace CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:06:28 GMT

Allen will supply two late-night programs to CBS, which is selling its time to the media mogul.

Netflix launches new gaming app for kids

Cerys Davies — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

As Netflix continues to grow its gaming efforts, the streamer is releasing a new app, called Netflix Playground. The app will feature kid-friendly games.

Sponsors pull out of festival headlined by Ye on the heels of sold-out SoFi Stadium shows

Mikael Wood — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 16:57:15 GMT

The concerts scheduled for July in London will follow the rapper's shows last week at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium.

CNN will televise California gubernatorial primary debate in May

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Elex Michaelson and Kaitlan Collins will moderate the event to be held in Los Angeles and airing across CNN's cable channels and streaming platform.

Savannah Guthrie back in her 'Today' anchor seat for first time since her mother's abduction

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 12:50:42 GMT

The morning co-host at NBC appeared happy to get back to work after her family tragedy kept her away for eight weeks.

Coachella from the archives: A visual journey from desert experiment to global spectacle

Vanessa Franko — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From Coachella's humble beginnings of a desert festival into becoming a global force in pop culture, revisit iconic moments with Daft Punk, Beyoncé, the Coachella astronaut and everything in between.

Popcorn saved movie theaters a century ago. Now the industry is betting on collectible popcorn buckets

Iris Kwok — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Struggling movie theaters have turned to selling increasingly elaborate novelty popcorn buckets to increase fans' concessions spending.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' soars to the top spot at the box office

Samantha Masunaga, Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 23:13:33 GMT

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' took over the box office this weekend, continuing a strong run for animated films.

Tori Spelling and four of her children injured in car crash

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 22:20:09 GMT

The actor was traveling in Temecula when her vehicle was hit by another driver who was allegedly speeding and ran a red light.

How Sports Illustrated is getting back in the game after scandal, layoffs

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

One of the most respected brand names in journalism is now generating revenue through streaming TV, branded events, ticket services, and international editions.

Jack Black joins 'SNL' Five-Timers Club with help from Jonah Hill and Melissa McCarthy

Omar L. Gallaga — Sun, 5 Apr 2026 07:00:10 GMT

The actor, promoting 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' became the latest to host 'SNL' for the fifth time and was welcomed by Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and others.

Writers Guild forges tentative contract deal with studios

Cerys Davies — Sat, 4 Apr 2026 21:38:04 GMT

Negotiations between the union and film and TV studios began in March, with union leaders prioritizing more robust healthcare benefits, streaming residuals and protections against the misuse of AI tools.

Melvin Edwards, sculptor who welded the African diaspora in 'Lynch Fragments,' dies at 88

Samantha Lee — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 23:43:03 GMT

Melvin Edwards rose to prominence in 1963, with the first works of what would become his most notable series, 'Lynch Fragments.'

Driver arrested after reality TV stars filmed Hollywood road rage encounter

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 22:10:44 GMT

The driver who was filmed punching and kicking the Mercedes-Benz of reality TV stars Patrik Simpson and Pol' Atteu in Hollywood was arrested.

Bo Lueders, guitarist and co-founder of hardcore metal band Harm's Way, dies at 38

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 20:03:53 GMT

Guitarist and Harm's Way co-founder Bo Lueders has died, the metallic hardcore band announced Thursday on social media. The co-host of the 'HardLore' podcast was 38.

Drummer James Gadson, who played with Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye, dies at 86

Mikael Wood — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:45:52 GMT

Among the many hit records Gadson played on are Withers' 'Use Me' and Diana Ross' 'Love Hangover.'

Todd Bridges wants divorce official after recent word that he and Bettijo Hirschi were splitting up

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:21:59 GMT

Todd Bridges of 'Diff'rent Strokes' makes his divorce filing official, according to reports out Friday. He announced the split from Bettijo Hirschi in mid-January.

Dakota Mortensen's storyline will be edited out of 'Vanderpump Villa'

Yvonne Villarreal — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:13:44 GMT

Dakota Mortensen's storyline will be edited out of the third season of 'Vanderpump Villa' amid a domestic violence incident between Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul.

Eugene Mirman of 'Bob's Burgers' 'thankful beyond words' and 'doing relatively alright' after fiery crash

Tracy Brown — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 19:09:58 GMT

Eugene Mirman, who voices Gene Belcher on 'Bob's Burgers,' says he is 'doing relatively alright' after being injured in a New Hampshire car crash.

Suki Lahav, Israeli artist and Bruce Springsteen's former violinist, dead at 74

August Brown — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:39:46 GMT

Lahav's tenure with the group lasted only between 1974 and 1975, yet she contributed to several classics, including "Born to Run" and "Jungleland."

She made one album in 1974. Now her song is playing in a new A24 movie

Tim Grierson — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 18:36:37 GMT

In 1974, Shira Small recorded an album as a teen. Now, with her song opening A24's "The Drama," she may finally be getting her moment in the spotlight.

'Summer House' drama explained: What you need to know about the latest Bravo scandal

Katie Simons — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:57:01 GMT

Everything you need to know about 'Summer House's' Amanda Batula and West Wilson, and the drama behind their newly public romance.

In the glittering satire 'Yes,' the party rages on in Israel, while guilt is optional

Joshua Rothkopf — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 17:36:56 GMT

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid takes on the wartime compromises of two entertainers, dancing away the pain and getting into bed with the enemy, often literally.

Tiffany Day thought her career was over. Then she found her truest sound yet

Malia Mendez — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A.-based artist Tiffany Day on Friday releases her sophomore album "Halo" in a marked turn toward hyperpop.

A good soul seeks absolution in the irreverent, savagely cynical 'Kontinental '25'

Robert Abele — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Romanian satirist Rade Jude throws another pipe bomb of a movie, this one about a religious woman drowning in a cesspool of nationalism and finger-pointing.

Imagination beats budget in 'The Blue Trail,' a scrappy sci-fi dystopia about an elder on the run

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A stubborn grandmother flees a fascist retirement camp in Gabriel Mascaro's stunner, a master class in making inspired high-concept science fiction on the cheap.

What would the New York Philharmonic, Met and Armory do without L.A. artists?

Mark Swed — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Gustavo Dudamel prepares to leave L.A. for NYC, Los Angeles invades the New York performance scene with major projects by Dudamel at the NY Philharmonic, Yuval Sharon at the Met and LA Dance Project at the Park Avenue Armory.

'Nobody looks like me and sounds like me': flowerovlove redefines what pop stardom means

Maddie Browning — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The multitalented artist has opened for major acts including Olivia Rodrigo and Halsey, and now makes her Coachella debut this month.

'Fantasy Life' is a dream come true for fans of bracingly adult relationship comedies

Robert Abele — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The deft directorial debut of actor-writer Matthew Shear foregrounds a sensitive portrayal of aging neurosis by a revelatory Amanda Peet, never better.

Gucci Mane was kidnapped, robbed by rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30, prosecutors say

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 02:18:46 GMT

Rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 are accused of ambushing a Dallas music studio to rob Gucci Mane in a business meeting that went awry.

Turnstile's ex-guitarist arrested for attempted murder of the lead singer's father

Tracy Brown — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 22:51:04 GMT

Brady Ebert, the band Turnstile's former guitarist, was arrested and charged with attempted murder for allegedly hitting former bandmate Brendan Yates' father with a car.

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni dismissed by judge

Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:54:35 GMT

A federal judge has dismissed Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against her 'It Ends With Us' co-star and director Justin Baldoni, sharply narrowing a case that has become one of Hollywood's most closely watched legal battles.

A major fail on live TV put a target on this pop star's back. Winning 'The Masked Singer' might erase it

Christie D'Zurilla — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 21:44:35 GMT

When Ashlee Simpson was outed as lip-syncing on 'SNL' years ago, casual observers painted a target on her back. Her Season 14 win on 'The Masked Singer' may erase it.

A rom-com veteran and a newbie director, Amanda Peet and Matthew Shear found 'Fantasy Life' together

Mark Olsen — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 20:00:34 GMT

For the tale of an emotional affair touching on issues of mental health, a first-time filmmaker gives Peet what could be the meatiest role of her career.

WME Group selling its sports marketing agency for $500 million

Cerys Davies — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 19:44:21 GMT

In its latest move to shrink its portfolio of companies, WME is selling its sports agency 160over90. French company Publicis Groupe will acquire it for $500 million.

Rapper J. Cole signs with Chinese basketball team, his third stint as a professional hoopster

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 19:28:27 GMT

Grammy-winning rapper J. Cole, a longtime basketball fanatic, has signed to play for the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Assn. The hip-hop star has played professionally overseas twice before.

In South-Central, a film festival makes space for neighborhood creatives

Nicole Macias Garibay — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 19:07:34 GMT

Now in its fourth year, the South Central Film Festival invited Indigenous, Black, brown, LGBTQ+, immigrant and disabled filmmakers to submit their work, including those in a language other than English.

Meryl Streep to star in Netflix's 'The Corrections' series adaptation

Malia Mendez — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:58:39 GMT

Netflix has ordered 'The Corrections' TV adaptation straight to series, leading it out of production purgatory. Meryl Streep will star.

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen welcome a baby girl: 'Savouring these early moments'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:09:04 GMT

'Sinners' star Hailee Steinfeld announced Thursday she and her husband, NFL pro Josh Allen, welcomed their first child together. 'Our baby girl has arrived,' she writes on Substack.

It's not déjà vu: Olivia Rodrigo announces highly anticipated new album

Katie Simons — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 18:02:49 GMT

Olivia Rodrigo's highly anticipated third album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' will be released on June 12.

The Zendaya-thon is upon us: From 'The Drama' to 'Euphoria,' it's time to lean in

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

With the Zendaya-thon set to begin this month with 'The Drama,' here's what to know about the her upcoming projects, including 'Euphoria' and 'Dune: Part Three.'

Zahn McClarnon is No. 1 on the 'Dark Winds' call sheet, where he deserves to be

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 'Dark Winds' star won't call himself a leading man, but he has all the right qualities, showcasing his poise and relatability in roles on 'Reservation Dogs,' 'Fargo' and 'Longmire.'

You may now shame the bride in 'The Drama,' a cooly unromantic thought experiment

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Working with stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, director Kristoffer Borgli is less interested in matters of compatibility than the fickle calculus of cancellation.

My fake but real exchange with the artist Sophie Calle

Elisa Wouk Almino — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From her friendship with Frank Gehry to her burial plot in Bolinas, the French artist reveals a surprising California story.

10 books to read in April, including Jay McInerney's latest and a Rolling Stones biography

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

This spring's most anticipated titles include a Rolling Stones biography, new Emma Straub fiction, wartime tales, a long-awaited finale from Jay McInerney and more. Catch four of the authors live at the LA Times Festival of Books, April 18-19.

Brothers level up in 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,' even as more families add to the mania

Katie Walsh — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The sequel to the 2023 blockbuster "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" brings the same energy and a killer voice cast including Brie Larson, Anya Taylor-Joy and Jack Black.

Inside Ye's first comeback show at SoFi Stadium

Mikael Wood — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:19:22 GMT

The rapper played the first of two shows Wednesday night, performing new songs and oldies on a giant dome on the stadium's floor.

Taylor Swift is sued by a showgirl, and drops video on a Hollywood 'It Girl,' Liz Taylor

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 03:32:36 GMT

Megastar Taylor Swift was hit with a trademark infringement lawsuit for 'Life of a Showgirl,' and released the archival music video for 'Elizabeth Taylor.'

'Bob's Burgers' actor Eugene Mirman pulled from fiery crash and hospitalized

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 2 Apr 2026 01:27:42 GMT

Comedian Eugene Mirman, the voice of Gene on 'Bob's Burgers,' was pulled from a fiery car crash and taken to a hospital with serious injuries.

Lindsey Buckingham, former guitarist for Fleetwood Mac, attacked by a woman in Santa Monica

Emily St. Martin, Richard Winton — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 23:23:00 GMT

Lindsey Buckingham, the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and vocalist, was attacked in Santa Monica by a woman who threw an unknown substance at him.

Jessie Jones, playwright and TV actor known for co-writing film 'Kingdom Come,' dies at 75

Tracy Brown — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 20:43:49 GMT

Jessie Jones, a comedy playwright and TV actor whose credits include 'Murphy Brown,' 'Night Court' and 'Designing Women,' has died. She was 75.

Coachella 2026: Everything you need to know to survive and thrive at the festival — or watch at home

Vanessa Franko — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 20:31:48 GMT

Here's what to expect when Coachella takes over the Empire Polo Club in Indio in April, from what to bring with you to off-site events that anyone can attend.

Prison was no 'Club Cupcake': Jen Shah of 'RHOSLC' explains why she pleaded guilty to fraud

Christie D'Zurilla — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 19:50:48 GMT

Jen Shah of 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' says she wants make amends for the 'wrong decisions' that led to her conviction on conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

WGA staff union says they've been stripped of healthcare amid strike

Cerys Davies — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 18:01:04 GMT

Members of the Writers Guild staff union, who have been on strike for more than seven weeks, are now losing access to their healthcare plans. Union leaders claim they weren't aware of the eligibility criteria.

Joseph Duggar pleads not guilty to molestation and heads home. The story so far

Christie D'Zurilla — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:05:23 GMT

Joseph Duggar, the second '19 Kids and Counting' family member to be accused of a sex-related crime, pleads not guilty to molestation and makes bail. Here's the story so far.

Megan Thee Stallion recovering after hospitalization for 'extreme exhaustion, dehydration'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 16:42:09 GMT

Megan Thee Stallion is on the mend after a bout of 'concerning symptoms' landed her in the hospital Tuesday evening, cutting her latest 'Moulin Rouge' performance short.

The week's bestselling books, April 5

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

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

Dan Levy wanted to explore family trauma and dysfunction. So he made 'Big Mistakes'

Dave Itzkoff — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Six years after the end of 'Schitt's Creek,' Dan Levy has joined forces with Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf to depict what happens when a family gets caught up in organized crime.

A tale of two Arthur Miller plays: One nails it, one misses the moment entirely

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

As Arthur Miller's plays surge in popularity, 'Death of a Salesman' dismally disappoints at A Noise Within while 'The Price' thrives in the intimacy of Pacific Resident Theatre.