Entertainment & Arts

Harrison Ford's latest career milestone? A Paley Honors Award

Laura Zornosa — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 16:31:20 GMT

The Paley Center for Media will celebrate Harrison Ford at its fall gala, alongside previously announced honorees Greg Berlanti, Goldie Hawn and Melissa McCarthy.

The week's bestselling books, November 8

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Moby is ready for this round of fame

Steve Baltin — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The legendary DJ/producer, who says he is now better equipped to handle fame, shares tales of hanging with David Bowie and Lou Reed ahead of his show at Pasadena's Brookside at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.

Marc Maron is figuring out what to do with all his free time

Anthony Solorzano — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After ending 'WTF With Marc Maron,' the comedian is embracing privacy, pursuing new projects and figuring out life beyond the microphone.

A party animal becomes a dad — and a real filmmaker is born — in 'Club Kid'

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jordan Firstman writes, directs and stars in a heartbreaker about belated responsibility and the pleasures and pain of growing up.

Anthony Ippolito on becoming Stallone and going the distance for 'I Play Rocky'

Kara Warner — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ippolito excels as the then-unknown Stallone, who, while broke, parlayed his original screenplay for "Rocky" into a starring role and an acting career.

Richard Avedon's Hollywood comes alive in more than 120 photos at Gagosian

Siran Babayan — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

A new exhibit at Gagosian, 'Richard Avedon: Hollywood,' features more than 120 images, spanning from 1947 to the year Avedon died in 2004.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' prison release date moved up following transfer

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 01:59:05 GMT

The disgraced music mogul is now projected to be released in early 2028 following a transfer to a low-security facility in Pennsylvania.

Billy Evans answers questions about 'You Can See Everything,' including the sniffing and nudity

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 4 Nov 2026 00:56:54 GMT

Billy Evans, the partner of former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes and 'You Can See Everything' antagonist, addresses hot topics from Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new documentary in a candid AMA.

Paris Jackson seeks $600 million from Michael Jackson's estate to go to his three children

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 22:56:18 GMT

Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson is seeking more than half a billion dollars in a preliminary transfer from her father's estate to a trust for the three siblings.

Disney has fought AI firms over copyright. Now it's testing AI lyric videos

Wendy Lee, Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 22:32:04 GMT

Disney is working with AI startup OpenArt to conceptualize lyric videos, starting with 'Go the Distance' from 'Hercules.'

Nicole Taylor, one of country band Taylor Red's identical triplets, dies at 35

Deborah Day — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 22:26:52 GMT

Nicole Taylor, one of country band Taylor Red's identical triplets, has died. The singer succumbed to breast cancer at 35.

The L.A. mayoral election is today — who are these celebrities voting for?

Laura Zornosa — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 21:11:43 GMT

Jane Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson, George Lopez, Stevie Wonder, Bob Odenkirk, Mindy Kaling, Adam Scott and Jaboukie Young-White reveal whether they're voting for Karen Bass or Nithya Raman.

As local post-production dwindles, Burbank studio plans to lay off 81

Cerys Davies — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 21:05:15 GMT

Post-production in Southern California has been reeling from an unprecedented industry contraction, partly due to the flight of filming to other states and countries.

Nicolas Cage says he's 'a little bit homeless' as he battles massive sinkhole at his Malibu home

Tracy Brown — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 19:30:20 GMT

Nicolas Cage told fans he is 'a little bit homeless' and 'living in hotels' since a massive sinkhole opened up at his Malibu home.

Matt Wright dies: Jennifer Hudson, Ellen DeGeneres mourn veteran talk show producer

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 18:18:11 GMT

Hosts Ellen DeGeneres and Jennifer Hudson remember producer Matt Wright, who died in Los Angeles at age 52. 'We lost a good guy,' DeGeneres said.

Tangled relationships, claims of blackmail before 'SNL' writer's sister allegedly killed, court documents show

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

A series of restraining order petitions and documents shed light on the alleged murder of Christina Downer.

'The Greatest' deftly captures the evolution of Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Prime Video's biographical series created by Ben Watkins — it counts Ali's widow among its executive producers — documents the boxer from his Olympic gold medal win to his fight with Sonny Liston.

Holland Taylor's turn in 'Brothers' is just another notch in her sexy, scene-stealing career

Mary McNamara — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Long before 60 was the new 40, Holland Taylor blazed a trail for female characters who were independent, commanding and super sexy onscreen.

LAX might not have a people mover, but it does have Brian who will write you a poem

Maddie Connors — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

With a vintage typewriter and an open ear, L.A.'s poet laureate, Brian Sonia-Wallace, is turning terminal anxiety into moments of quiet revelation and connection.

Behind the hype: 'Oh, Mary!' hasn't yet opened in L.A., but it's returning again next season

Jenelle Riley — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Cole Escola's Broadway sensation 'Oh, Mary!' arrives at the Ahmanson as one of the most in-demand tickets in recent Center Theatre Group memory. Star Alaska Thunderf— and director Sam Pinkleton talk about what it's like to be at the center of the hype.

Martin Sheen vouches for patriotism and hope in dark times with 'American Mosaic'

Tim Greiving — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Composer Peter Boyer's new work, "American Mosaic," accompanies footage of America's landscapes and faces taken by Joe Sohm, with patriotic narration by Martin Sheen.

Essay: How an orchestra's experiment with AI can make for a better democracy

Mark Swed — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:32:44 GMT

In this year's election season orchestras have been practicing the call for democratic thinking on a global scale, including in Los Angeles, Leipzig, Germany and Boston, where the Boston Symphony Orchestra is experimenting with AI —to great effect.

'Bachelor' alum Melissa Rycroft arrested for DWI, again; this time after crashing into ambulance

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:30:31 GMT

'Dancing With the Stars' and 'Bachelor' star Melissa Rycroft Strickland has been arrested for driving while intoxicated for the second time. The star recently agreed to 20 months' probation for a previous charge.

Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig, exes of newlyweds T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach, tie the knot

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:23:21 GMT

Andrew Shue and Marilee Fiebig are starting their forever, tying the knot a month after respective ex-spouses T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach did the same.

Juan Atkins, Detroit techno music pioneer, dead at 64

August Brown — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 23:19:12 GMT

As a member of Cybotron, Model 500 and the Belleville Three, Atkins helped invent a subculture: "I know I'm the first one to apply the word 'techno' to electronic music. I can't claim to be the inventor or originator of electronic music, but I can definitely say that I got that."

Latin Grammy nominee Milo J charts a new course for Argentine music

Ernesto Lechner — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 22:08:28 GMT

Nominated in six Latin Grammy categories this year, rising star Milo J talks his intrepid album from 2025, "La Vida Era Más Corta," his collaboration with Trueno and navigating criticism as an artist.

Embroiled Kennedy Center will honor Paul Anka, David Foster and Andy Garcia

Laura Zornosa — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 21:54:31 GMT

Paul Anka, David Foster, Andy Garcia, David Mamet and Barbara Mandrell were announced as Kennedy Center honorees, selected by Trump.

Jimmy Webb on the hits that got away and the 'wretched excess' of '70s L.A.

Mikael Wood — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 20:04:08 GMT

The Grammy-winning songwriter has a new PBS special and an album of old tunes he describes as his 'problem children.'

Lachlan Murdoch says 'viewer fatigue' is cutting into Fox News ratings

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 19:55:17 GMT

Fox News' October audience fell 28% from a year earlier, with its 25-to-54 audience at a 25-year low, as executive Lachlan Murdoch cited "viewer fatigue."

Zainab Johnson breaks boundaries for Black female comedians—with some help from an opossum

Nate Jackson — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 18:34:00 GMT

In her new special, "Toxically Optimistic," comedian Zainab Johnson turns a recurring backyard opossum into an unexpected story about challenging audiences' assumptions.

Martha Stewart apologized for her Halloween costume as a homeless person. She's sorry about that too

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 18:20:54 GMT

Martha Stewart dressed as a person struggling with poverty for Halloween. She addressed the backlash on Sunday.

10 books to read in November: Memoirs from Willie Nelson, Bob Woodward, LeVar Burton and more

Bethanne Patrick — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:46:46 GMT

Dive into new novels from John Scalzi and Louise Kennedy, alongside intimate, career-spanning new books from icons of music, TV and journalism.

Newsom proposes $1-billion cap for film and TV tax incentive

Cerys Davies, Stacy Perman — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 17:16:22 GMT

In an effort to maintain California's role in the film and TV industry, Governor Newsom is asking to expand the state's tax credit program again.

Olivia. Chappell. Devon Again? L.A.'s alt-pop star stares down life-changing fame

August Brown — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Devon Again is opening for Olivia Rodrigo's, and signed to Chappell Roan's label. Yet she worries fame "at its core, can be dark and isolating."

'Heat' director Michael Mann accidentally shoots himself at L.A. gun range

Josh Rottenberg — Sun, 1 Nov 2026 16:34:21 GMT

The 83-year-old filmmaker suffered a minor injury when a gun discharged while holstered. His representative said he was treated at a hospital and is being released.

Where to attend Dia de los Muertos celebrations on Sunday

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 05:57:59 GMT

Neighborhoods and towns all over the region have been observing Dia de los Muertos for decades as a way to remember the loved ones who are gone.

Phoebe Bridgers' phone-free Lost Tour lets an arena hear her think

Mikael Wood — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:44:52 GMT

The singer's first of three hometown shows at Inglewood's Intuit Dome was an intimate emotional spectacle.

Selma Blair breaks silence after alleged violent episode, says she never 'intended to hurt' anyone

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 16:08:31 GMT

Selma Blair issued an apology following an alleged violent medical episode aboard a flight from Los Angeles to New York.

Election night TV coverage is going full nerd for the 2026 midterms

Stephen Battaglio — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From NBC's "Kornacki Cam" to CNN's Sightline tool, networks are streaming the raw data behind their midterm election calls. Here's how to follow it Tuesday.

Boyfriend of 'SNL' writer's missing sister among two arrested on suspicion of murder

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 01:06:11 GMT

Christina Downer's actor boyfriend is among two people arrested on suspicion of murdering her nearly a year after she disappeared, Los Angeles police said Friday.

Screenwriter sues director Alexander Payne, claiming 'The Holdovers' was stolen from his script

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 00:17:50 GMT

Inside the copyright lawsuit alleging 'The Holdovers' was lifted from a Black List screenplay that was twice passed on by the Oscar-winning director.

Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley officially file for divorce, months after separating

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 23:13:11 GMT

It's official: Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff are ending their marriage. The former entertainment power couple filed for divorce on Friday in New York.

James Gunn says DCU's new Batman casting 'isn't very far away' but Harley Quinn is Margot Robbie's move

Tracy Brown — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:37:25 GMT

DC Studios' James Gunn said 'it won't be too long' until the DCU's new Batman is cast, but Harley Quinn will depend on Margot Robbie

Halle Berry's ex Olivier Martinez's restraining order dissolved but actor's modified visitation stays, judge rules

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 21:48:10 GMT

A Los Angeles judge dissolves the restraining order against Halle Berry, weeks after her ex-husband Olivier Martinez accused the actor of physically abusing their teenage son.

Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart's famous friendship: 'A man to rely on ... and in my case, love'

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 20:58:23 GMT

Ian McKellen honored Patrick Stewart after his death at 86, recalling their start as young Royal Shakespeare Company actors before becoming close friends through 'X-Men.'

'Gentle Monster' stars Léa Seydoux as a wife discovering the unthinkable about her husband

Tim Grierson — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 19:09:47 GMT

Boldly directed by Austrian filmmaker Marie Kreutzer, the movie shows a family imploding after criminal accusations are made — ones that cut to the heart of parenting.

Phoebe Bridgers, My Chemical Romance and all your Halloween club needs

August Brown — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:41:24 GMT

Halloween in Los Angeles is not just Gay Christmas — it's become a pretty exceptional weekend for music, with top touring acts planning blowout stands around the occasion.

In 'Who Killed Alex Odeh?' the death of a California activist haunts the present

Tim Grierson — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:32:01 GMT

An investigative documentary by filmmakers Jason Osder and William Lafi Youmans explores a 1985 crime and the political circumstances that left it unsolved.

Appreciation: Patrick Stewart's 70-year career stretched far beyond 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men'

Robert Lloyd — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:21:06 GMT

While 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' defined his Hollywood career, Patrick Stewart's classical training shaped acclaimed stage work, including 'Hamlet,' 'Macbeth' and collaborations with Ian McKellen.

At the Hollywood Bowl, Aerosmith argues for a future

Mikael Wood — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:20:26 GMT

The veteran hard-rock band played Night 1 of a two-day extravaganza called California Dream On. Guns N' Roses and the Black Crowes also performed.

'The Mosquito Bowl' churns war and football into an unexciting slog

Robert Abele — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:03:12 GMT

The real-life story of a football game played by Marines headed into combat during World War II is fumbled by filmmaker Peter Berg, too enamored of flash.

In 'Everest: The Other Side,' dreams, exhilaration and risk combine in terrifying Imax

Robert Abele — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:47:26 GMT

What drives climbers to set their sights on the most dangerous peaks? A new documentary from the 'Free Solo' team takes you there in every sense.

'Days of Our Lives' actor Robert Kelker-Kelly's official cause of death revealed

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 17:35:28 GMT

Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly's official cause of death has been determined, weeks after the 'Days of Our Lives' star died at age 62.

'Crypt Jam': Unearthing the Crypt Keeper's 1992 hip-hop hit

Chaz Kangas — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 16:28:53 GMT

With the Crypt Keeper back to host AMC's FearFest 2026, the Halloween season offers a reason to revisit "Crypt Jam," his 1992 hip-hop deep cut.

SoCal artist says Trump administration used her fan art: 'I did not and would never consent'

Iris Kwok — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Devin Elle Kurtz soon took to social media saying: "I did not and would never consent to this administration running my fanart through AI and posting it."

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Judy Reyes

Kailyn Brown — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

New York-style bagels, a fresh manicure and a massage in the back of a sushi restaurant are on the agenda for the 'Scrubs' actor.

What is Lewy body dementia? About the condition Patrick Stewart had

Iris Kwok — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:09:30 GMT

British actor Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at 86.

Patrick Stewart's 5 best TV and film performances

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:09:25 GMT

Patrick Stewart will be best remembered for the iconic characters he portrayed, particularly in the 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' franchises, but over the course of his career, he proved his versatility, playing comedic roles as brilliantly as his dramatic ones.

Patrick Stewart tributes: Hugh Jackman, Jonathan Frakes and others remember the legendary star

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:12:42 GMT

Following the death of 'Star Trek' and 'X-men' actor Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Kevin Feige, Jonathan Frakes, Bryan Batt and more are memorializing the acclaimed actor.

Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi sentenced again on unclear charges

Tracy Brown — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:31:21 GMT

Iran has sentenced acclaimed 'It Was Just an Accident' director Jafar Panahi to five years in prison. Charges remain unclear.

Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned 'Star Trek' captain and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86

Tracy Brown — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:02:32 GMT

Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and the 'X-Men' franchise, has died at age 86.

With 'Christmas at the Kringles,' your lump of coal arrives two months early

Katie Walsh — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:50:25 GMT

The cast is stacked with comedy veterans but this wind-up contraption of a holiday horror movie doesn't come with batteries.

'Hit my Achilles' heel': Liev Schreiber, lover of language, explains why he berated reporter

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:56:32 GMT

Liev Schreiber owns up to his intense behavior at the 'Nocturne' premiere, apologizing for scolding a red carpet reporter.

After raucous 99 Cents Only Store takeover, artist Barry McGee is back for more

Jane Horowitz — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Barry McGee, the celebrated graffiti artist who caused an uproar when his pop-up installation at a 99 Cents Only Store on Wilshire Boulevard drew a wild crowd, is bringing his street art to Jeffrey Deitch gallery.

Barbara Barrie, 'Breaking Away' star and actor who was not just any on-screen mom, dies at 95

Andrea Flores — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:07:41 GMT

Barbara Barrie — best known for her motherly roles in major films including "Breaking Away" (1979), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for supporting actress — passed away through a medically assisted death.

Hayden Panettiere's manner of death revealed as officials conclude case

Richard Winton — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:01:25 GMT

"Based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental," officials in Greenville, S.C., said.

Tony Berlant, artist known for large-scale found-metal collages and comic Kate Berlant's dad, dies at 85

Deborah Vankin, Laura Zornosa — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:04:13 GMT

Tony Berlant, a seminal influence in the West Coast Pop Art movement of the 1960s who was known as a 'painterly collage artist' with a penchant for working with tin, has died. He was 85.

Ernie Johnson to exit 'Inside the NBA.' 'Thank you for being our leader,' an emotional Barkley says

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:48:28 GMT

Ernie Johnson announced that he is leaving 'Inside the NBA' after 37 years following this season. Charles Barkley became emotional during Wednesday's ESPN broadcast: 'All I can say, Ernie, is thank you.'

Kevin Bleyer, a longtime 'Daily Show' writer, dies in car crash at 54

Andrea Flores — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:37:48 GMT

Kevin Bleyer was an esteemed comedic staff writer on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" for nine years. He also helped write all of President Barack Obama's speeches during the White House Correspondents Dinners — including ones that fired shots at President Donald Trump.

How do you make a gentle comedy? In 'Small Prophets,' it requires nostalgia and handmade creatures

Laura Zornosa — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:31:55 GMT

Mackenzie Crook and his collaborators spoke about creating a series that meditates on grief and loss while being funny — and including some fantastical elements.

'You Can See Everything' is ineligible for the Directors Guild's top award

Tracy Brown — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:52:55 GMT

'You Can See Everything' is ineligible for the DGA Awards' feature film category. The directors can only be submitted for documentary prize.

Disney's theme parks division lays off at least 100 employees

Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:38:30 GMT

The layoffs affect the experiences division, which includes Disney's theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii.

KTLA-TV's Wendy Burch sues woman who accused anchor, ex-partner of fraud in 2018

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:35:40 GMT

KTLA-TV anchor Wendy Burch files a lawsuit against a woman who accused the journalist and her ex-partner of fraud nearly a decade ago.

Essay: Latina Gothic: How anti-colonial struggle informed our signature dark glamour

Angie Jaime — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:27:44 GMT

Contributing writer Angie Jaime makes the case for how the fight against colonialism and violence in Latin America would inspire the edgy, rebellious beauty of Latina goths — from Alice Bag to Jenna Ortega

'Star Wars' executive Kathleen Kennedy to produce L.A.'s 2028 Summer Olympics ceremonies

James Rainey — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:59:57 GMT

Kathleen Kennedy, the veteran producer behind the 'Star Wars' and 'Jurassic Park' franchises, will lead the creative team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies.

What Brothers Osborne have learned about home

Mikael Wood — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:44:08 GMT

The country duo have a new album, 'Watertown,' that looks back on their days growing up in a small fishing town in Maryland.

The week's bestselling books, November 1

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Actor Cheyenne Jackson was 'one job away' from losing SAG-AFTRA healthcare. Now, he's helping others

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Actor and singer Cheyenne Jackson, who has starred on Broadway and acted in dozens of TV shows, said he has received hundreds of messages since offering to help union members keep their healthcare.

'Nocturne' intrigues with a stellar cast that grounds a sometimes implausible mystery

Robert Lloyd — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Adapted from Lars Kepler's bestselling novel, Apple TV's drama stars Liev Schreiber as a former cop who suspects a serial killer may have something to do with a child's disappearance.

10 intriguing facts to know about space shuttle Endeavour ahead of upright debut

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bet you didn't know these fun facts about the space shuttle Endeavour, on view in launch position for the first time at the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which opens Nov. 13.

12 mind-blowing experiences for kids (and kids at heart) at new L.A. Air and Space Center

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Fly a drone, operate a remote-controlled Mars rover, step into a digital space suit and take a space slide: There are interactive exhibits galore at the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.

From 'Pod Meets World' to 'Office Ladies,' how rewatch podcasts are keeping classic TV shows alive

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Fans who found "Scrubs," "90210" and "A Different World" on streaming are turning to cast-hosted podcasts and live tours for behind-the-scenes stories.

Commentary: Agitating for attention, Trump and Bill Maher get into it, again

Lorraine Ali — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bill Maher has railed on Trump only half as much as his late-night peers, leaning into various MAGA grievances about the "woke" left and forging a fair-weather friendship with the second-term president.

2027 Oscar predictions: best supporting actor

Michael Ordoña — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A raft of heavy hitters makes the supporting actor race one of the toughest to predict at this early stage of the cycle.

2027 Oscar predictions: best actor

Michael Ordoña — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Perhaps the season's most exciting category, lead actor presents a three-way race for the Oscar — and a host of possibilities for the other two slots.

2027 Oscar predictions: animated feature

Michael Ordoña — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Indie LAIKA's 'Wildwood' ekes out the top spot over Disney/Pixar juggernaut 'Toy Story 5' in a competitive, crowded field.

10 showstoppers to see beyond Endeavour at the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From the Endeavour in launch position and Mars rovers to a two-decker 747, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is primed to blow your mind.

Explore Endeavour with an astronaut who knows its secrets (including how to store tortillas in space)

Laura Zornosa — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The California Science Center's Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is now home to the space shuttle Endeavour. NASA astronaut Danny Olivas gave us a tour.

Setting a thriller inside LAX is a gamble. Author Alexander Maksik makes it unforgettable

Bethanne Patrick — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For Alexander Maksik, writing about labor and estranged families is personal. Inside his new thriller, those themes collide under the fluorescent glare of LAX.

Flavor Flav gives everyone permission to skip work to watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals

Tracy Brown — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:44:54 GMT

Flavor Flav has signed permission slips for everyone to use to skip work and watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Valkyries and the Dream.

As filming lags, L.A. City Council offers $1 a day parking fees and free permits for micro-shoots

Cerys Davies — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:03:38 GMT

As local productions continue to decline, L.A. City Council is taking modest action. The council passed two measures Tuesday to encourage more filming activity.

Danny Masterson, jailed star of 'That '70s Show,' loses rape conviction appeal

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:34:23 GMT

Three California appeals court judges rejected 'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson's efforts to overturn his two rape convictions, ensuring he will remain behind bars.

A church, a casket and My Chemical Romance: inside L.A.'s fan tribute

Carlos Aguilar — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:30:21 GMT

A Koreatown church featured in My Chemical Romance's "Helena" video has become an immersive tribute, with a replica casket, fan photo ops and organ renditions of songs from "The Black Parade."

Savannah Chrisley announces that she's pregnant — and engaged to her mystery boyfriend

Deborah Day — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:42:46 GMT

Reality star Savannah Chrisley announces her pregnancy and engagement to a mystery fiancé. The "Chrisley Knows Best" star took to social media to reveal her "sweetest blessing yet."

Susan Saint James, activist and TV star of 'Kate & Allie' and 'McMillan & Wife,' dies at 80

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:07:00 GMT

Susan Saint James, the TV star who shared the screen with Rock Hudson in 'McMillan & Wife' and went on to champion the Special Olympics, has died. She was 80.

Horror icon John Carpenter is now making chocolate bars. Here's how to find them

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:11:40 GMT

The master of horror and his wife and creative partner, Sandy King, quietly launched this line of nearly half-pound chocolate bars to give fans a sweet and spooky treat.