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Selma Blair arrested, accused of injuring flight crew

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:54:18 GMT

Selma Blair was taken into custody following a Delta flight incident where two crew members needed medical care. The FBI is investigating.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs hospitalized, receiving treatment after head injury

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:37:02 GMT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was hospitalized for treatment following a head injury, The Times has learned. The disgraced music mogul's release from federal prison was recently delayed.

Fight to Unite turns the Belasco into a punk-rock benefit for families affected by ICE

Josh Chesler — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:32:33 GMT

Fueled by anti-ICE themes and a benefit for families affected by immigration enforcement, the festival at the Belasco offered a high-energy celebration of community as well as music.

Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife Jennifer Meyer's wedding to Geoff Ogunlesi in Hawaii

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:10:47 GMT

Tobey Maguire closed off one chapter of his love life by helping ex-wife Jennifer Meyer enter a new one. He officiated her marriage to music executive Geoff Ogunlesi over the weekend.

Aria Vega will bring 'Caribbean maximalism' to L.A. — and soon, the Latin Grammys

Lucas Villa — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Colombian pop singer Aria Vega shares a hometown with Shakira; come November, she'll be following in her idol's footsteps at the Latin Grammys. Catch her at the Roxy on Oct. 13.

2027 Oscars power rankings: These are the top 10 best picture contenders right now

Glenn Whipp — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:01:00 GMT

With the fall festivals in the books, awards columnist Glenn Whipp surveys the landscape and offers his first bold prediction of the 10 best picture nominees.

The ambiguous opening shot of 'Fjord,' explained

Daron James — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Director Cristian Mungiu breaks down what the film's arresting first frames are meant to communicate — and withhold.

Emily St. John Mandel returns to dystopia with 'Exit Party' — next up, an Emma Stone-attached TV adaptation

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Over iced coffee in Silver Lake, the "Station Eleven" author opens up about parallel universes, political dread and scripting her wildest novel yet for the screen.

Alt-pop songstress Julia Wolf tried to become a vampire. Plan B? Hypnotizing the internet with 'In My Room'

Katerina Portela — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Grunge-pop hit 'In My Room' shot Julia Wolf to internet fame. As she embarks on tour, arriving in L.A. on Oct. 25, Wolf is 'saying the crazy stuff out loud' and reflecting on a childhood of 'Twilight'-fueled escape.

The Hammer Museum's director is on a mission to create a Westside Arts District

Jane Horowitz — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nearly two years into her tenure as the director of UCLA's Hammer Museum, Zoë Ryan is taking bold steps into the future with expansive new education programming and a new way of looking at L.A. art.

Why award shows are leaving network TV for streaming

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Emmys move to Prime Video next year and the Oscars to YouTube in 2029. Shrinking ratings and rising rights fees made awards shows money losers for TV.

What it will take for the Griffith Park merry-go-round to finally spin again

Todd Martens — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Plans are underway to make the landmark carousel operational again, with help from theme park designers. But the project, expected to take years and cost millions, won't be easy.

'Toxicity' at 25: System of a Down exhibition revisits the album that changed everything

Alex Distefano — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

System of a Down is marking 25 years of 'Toxicity' with a free, all-ages exhibition at Beyond the Streets in Los Angeles, featuring artifacts, photographs and instruments from the album's era.

Nicolas Cage says he won't work with Amazon again over AI dispute

Cerys Davies — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:21:48 GMT

Nicolas Cage, who recently starred in "Spider-Noir," said he won't work with Amazon again after a disagreement over an AI waiver.

Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko granted temporary guardianship of her estate

Andrea Flores — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 22:22:08 GMT

Wladimir Klitschko appeared in virtual court on Thursday alongside 11-year-old daughter Kaya, who he shares alongside Panettiere. Kaya is the sole heir of the "Heroes" star's estate, following the death of the actor Aug. 16.

Adéla brings 'Nicole Kidman' — and the real Chappell Roan — to L.A.'s Fonda Theatre

Mikael Wood — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 21:04:38 GMT

The 22-year-old pop singer flamed out on a YouTube competition series. Now she's one of the year's viral breakouts.

Netflix plans substantial layoffs, sources say

Wendy Lee — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 20:37:56 GMT

Netflix plans to lay off employees, according to sources familiar with the streaming company's plans. The cuts come after investors have expressed concerns over user engagement. The stock has declined 43% compared to a year ago.

Barry Manilow returns to the stage after six-week hiatus following health break

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 20:27:15 GMT

"I'm back!": Barry Manilow returned to the Las Vegas stage after six weeks away, a summer break while he is navigating his lung cancer recovery.

Céline Dion takes a tumble, but goes on

Andrea Flores — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 19:21:31 GMT

Céline Dion slipped in front of live audiences while performing 'Dans un Autre monde' during her Paris residency on Oct. 7. But the French Canadian singer quickly got back up and signaled to fans that she was A-OK by flashing a thumbs-up.

Troubling documentary 'NAZA' details Israel's AI-assisted airstrikes in Gaza

Robert Abele — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 18:53:12 GMT

Co-directed by Israel's Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, makers of the Oscar-winning 'No Other Land,' the film presents testimony from IDF intelligence.

Chad Lowe shares message of hope following the death of his 13-year-old daughter

Deborah Day — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 18:32:08 GMT

Chad Lowe posted a message about hope and spirituality on Instagram, following his 13-year-old daughter Fiona's death.

Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' is engineered to be a slog

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 17:49:28 GMT

Jeremy Strong's Mark Zuckerberg is sidelined and stiff in a follow-up to 'The Social Network' that focuses on the foul Facebook choices we already know.

Journey drummer Deen Castronovo suffers medical emergency during Tulsa concert

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 17:41:42 GMT

A Journey concert was delayed Thursday when drummer Deen Castronovo suffered a medical emergency during a Tulsa concert.

The world's first trillionaire gets an exhausting, though not exhaustive, profile in 'Musk'

Robert Abele — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 17:33:01 GMT

Oscar-winning documentarian Alex Gibney didn't score an interview with the bullish entrepreneur, but his four-hour profile finds ways around that.

'Fjord,' about an outsider family clashing with the state, will test you

Mark Olsen — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 17:19:59 GMT

Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve play a conservative couple battling to retain custody of their children in Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or winner.

Brandon Flowers has no plans to open a bar in Nashville

Mikael Wood — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 17:07:47 GMT

The Killers frontman went to Nashville to make his new solo album. He says country music is 'a soulful artistic endeavor.'

'Pan's Labyrinth' at 20: 'I wanted to see the kid win,' says Guillermo del Toro

Carlos Aguilar — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

As 'Pan's Labyrinth' returns to the big screen to celebrate its 20th anniversary, Del Toro says the movie marked a turning point for him: 'Filmmaking became a religion.'

With Hollywood's history of failed mergers, this is the rocky road ahead for David Ellison and Skydance

Meg James — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ellison and his team must braid together two huge film studios (housing nine film labels), four streaming services, three TV production studios, three animation units and more than 50 television networks, including two prominent news organizations.

15 most extreme Method acting performances of all time

Laura Zornosa — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jeremy Strong practices method acting as Mark Zuckerberg in 'The Social Reckoning.' Andrew Garfield, Lady Gaga and Jared Leto have done it too.

Anne Carson, genre-defying poet and classics scholar, wins Nobel Prize in literature

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 03:28:37 GMT

Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in literature for her bold, inventive works that redefine contemporary form.

HBO's 'Crazy Rich Asians' is actually happening. Constance Wu, Henry Golding to return

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 23:41:08 GMT

'Crazy Rich Asians' will officially be back on screen with stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Ronny Chieng returning. HBO greenlit an original drama series eight years after the film adaptation.

Shonda Rhimes is writing the 'Bridgerton' prequel about mom Lady Violet

Tracy Brown — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 23:25:44 GMT

Netflix has announced a 'Bridgerton' prequel about Lady Violet — the mother of the main show's central siblings — written by Shonda Rhimes and Nicholas Nardini.

Minka Kelly and boyfriend Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons call it quits after four years

Andrea Flores — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 22:43:27 GMT

Minka Kelly and Dan Reynolds have ended their four-year relationship. The two met in 2022 after meeting through a mutual friend, following Reynolds' separation from wife Aja Volkman.

Halle Berry's daughter Nahla defends mom amid custody battle with ex Olivier Martinez

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 20:46:18 GMT

Halle Berry's 18-year-old daughter Nahla Aubry declares in court documents she has 'never witnessed [the actor] act violently toward anyone.' Berry faces allegations of abuse from an ex-husband.

Nimesh Patel's 'Buy the Dip' finds humor and hope in a country in crisis

Nate Jackson — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 18:59:46 GMT

The comedian's debut Netflix special mines the pressures of being an Indian American comedian, raising a young child and caring for aging parents — while holding on to the hope that things can get better.

Sean Combs' release date is delayed following prison perks allegations

Andrea Flores — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 18:05:19 GMT

Sean Combs' release date from FCI Fort Dix was pushed back following allegations of a pampered prison lifestyle. His new release date is set for March 2, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate database.

Joe Rogan renews multimillion-dollar podcast deal with Spotify

Wendy Lee — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 16:37:25 GMT

Spotify announced that it has renewed its deal with Joe Rogan, who heads the audio company's most popular podcast.

Michael Kearns, one of Hollywood's first out gay actors, dies at 76

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 16:18:46 GMT

Michael Kearns, the trailblazing actor, author and AIDS activist credited as the first Hollywood actor to come out as gay, has died at 76.

For Josh Hartnett and Charlie Heaton, creating a father-son bond in 'Below' was easy

Ashley Spencer — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actors spoke about their new Netflix series about a fishing village being terrorized by something in the water, nailing a Newfoundland accent and growing up in the spotlight.

Vampires can be funny, too: 5 TV shows that trade horror for camp and comedy

Whitney Friedlander — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Eternally Yours' isn't the first vampire show to lean into comedy. Here are a few more examples, including 'What We Do in the Shadows' and 'Vampirina: Teenage Vampire.'

CBS has a new parent company. But its usual solid fall lineup remains, with 3 new shows

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

CBS keeps doing what it does best with an NCIS expansion; 'Eternally Yours,' a supernatural comedy from the guys who developed 'Ghosts'; and 'Cupertino,' a Silicon Valley legal drama from the Kings.

Can vampires be family-friendly? The creators of 'Eternally Yours' think so

Whitney Friedlander — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Joe Port and Joe Wiseman, the co-creators and co-showrunners of CBS' new vampire comedy, say they wanted to mine the idea of eternal love: "This is totally 'Twilight' 500 years later."

Essay: Comedy's middle class is getting squeezed out. SiriusXM's Sebastian Maniscalco channel is just one example

Christina Catherine Martinez — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

SiriusXM replaced its Raw Comedy channel with Sebastian Maniscalco's Comedy Radio last April. The change threatens a meaningful source of royalties and exposure for midlevel comics.

This L.A. dance party is a rare 'utopia' for trans women. But now it's in danger of closing

Candace Hansen — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Since 2023, Trans*cendent has created a rare L.A. rave refuge for trans women. But rising warehouse rents to host events makes the party's future uncertain.

L.A.'s comedy mentors teach kids more than how to write a punchline

Ada Tseng — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Across Los Angeles, comedy mentors are using stand-up and improv to help young people find their voices, build confidence and connect with others.

Dolly Parton's nephew accused of using 'no trespassing' sign, barbed wire to deter process server

Andrea Flores — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 00:50:42 GMT

Dolly Parton's estate is alleging that Bryan Seaver, the singer's nephew and former head of security, is avoiding being served in a lawsuit, which alleges he threatened and extorted her estate.

Kacey Musgraves tapped Intocable for a Spanish version of 'Uncertain, TX.' The Tejano vision was always there

Andrea Flores — Thu, 8 Oct 2026 00:44:55 GMT

On Tuesday, Musgraves released a Spanish version of her critically acclaimed 'Uncertain, TX' featuring norteño band Intocable. Incorporating a Tejano sound into the song was always her vision.

Joe Manganiello says Santa Monica shaman healed him after autoimmune disease nearly killed him

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 22:49:07 GMT

In a new book, 'Bloodlines,' which drops Oct. 13, Joe Manganiello details a debilitating autoimmune disease that, he says, destroyed his marriage with Sofía Vergara and forced him to undergo 'major organ amputation.'

'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Whitney Rose reportedly files for divorce from husband of almost 17 years

Deborah Day — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 20:34:08 GMT

'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Whitney Rose reportedly has filed for divorce from her husband of nearly 17 years, Justin Rose.

Mia Goth files to divorce Shia LaBeouf after almost 10 years of marriage, one child

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 20:18:37 GMT

Mia Goth files to divorce Shia LaBeouf after almost a decade of marriage. The estranged spouses share one child and separated last summer, according to court documents.

A star falls in Chris Rock's 'Misty Green' — but the movie itself launches one

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:42:09 GMT

Rock's brutally honest Hollywood dramedy is a 'Jackie Brown'-style showcase for its ferocious lead Rosalind Eleazar as a down-and-out Emmy winner hounded by bad habits.

'DWTS' contestants Guillermo Rodriguez and Jackson Olson confirm they are friends after apology

Tracy Brown — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:30:17 GMT

Guillermo Rodriguez and Jackson Olson confirmed there is no bad blood between them after the latter apologized for a 'negative' comment.

Aerosmith will play the Hollywood Bowl on Oct. 29 and Nov. 1

Mikael Wood — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 19:04:12 GMT

The veteran rock band announced two upcoming shows slated to feature a variety of guests.

Chet Hanks (sigh) explains himself after confronting Eric André at ComplexCon

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 18:13:10 GMT

Chet Hanks explains why he confronted Eric André at ComplexCon in Los Angeles over the weekend. He accused the comic of 'trashing me to the media after I outshined him on his own show!!'

The real headliner at Head Trip? Floating Points' one-of-a-kind sound system

Niyaz Pirani — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 17:48:28 GMT

The custom sound system pioneered by British multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Sam Shepherd is ready for its North American debut at Head Trip.

In the magical 'Small Prophets,' tiny creatures grown in jars give a man long-sought answers

Robert Lloyd — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 17:36:40 GMT

Mackenzie Crook's meditative and melancholy comedy is about a man whose life has been on pause since his girlfriend's disappearance, leading him to use alchemy to get answers.

A new Pixar film and the sequel to 'Michael' will receive tax credits from California

Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 16:37:26 GMT

Thirty-five film projects, including a new Pixar movie and the sequel to "Michael," were awarded production incentives for work done in California.

ESPN's 2027 Super Bowl telecast will stream on Disney+

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 15:22:00 GMT

The streaming service will carry the NFL's marquee event along with two "Monday Night Football" games this season.

He wants you to argue about his movie, even if you can't pin him down politically

Tim Grierson — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 15:20:58 GMT

Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' follows a Romanian-Norwegian couple accused of abusing their children, placing clashing cultural values at the center of a courtroom drama.

'Hey Arnold!' at 30: Why a cartoon about a boy with a football-shaped head endures

Darryn King — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 14:32:14 GMT

When the Nickelodeon animated series premiered Oct. 7, 1996, its offbeat, lyrical and sometimes painfully honest portrayal of childhood in the city set the show apart.

The week's bestselling books, October 11

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Ben Gleib built a late-night show in his house — he's not the only comedian going DIY

Anthony Solorzano — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ben Gleib's DIY late-night show reflects how comedians are using YouTube and social media to build audiences and create on their own terms.

'Home of the Future' at LACMA explores dark side of American dream

Sam Lubell — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Across six decades, designers and corporations sold the home as a route to health, freedom and security. The exhibition raises the harder question of who paid for that dream.

'Saved by the Bell' actor Dennis Haskins' cause of death is revealed

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 02:48:54 GMT

The cause of death for Dennis Haskins, an actor who played Principal Richard Belding across the 'Saved by the Bell' franchise, has been revealed. The sitcom star died Sept. 27 in Burbank.

Sheila E. outraged by death at Carson jazz festival: 'You guys have to do better. This was horrible.'

August Brown — Wed, 7 Oct 2026 00:04:03 GMT

The legendary percussionist criticized promoters, she said, for allowing the show to continue before the body was removed.

FKA twigs and ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf resolve dispute over NDA: 'terminated and void'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 23:59:56 GMT

FKA twigs' latest legal dispute against Shia LaBeouf has ended. The nondisclosure agreement between the exes has been 'terminated and void.'

Marvel Unlimited is shutting down after 19 years, will be replaced by Webtoon comics app

Tracy Brown — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 23:07:29 GMT

Marvel has announced that a new Marvel Comics app powered by Webtoon will replace Marvel Unlimited, its digital service of nearly 19 years.

Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-winning star of 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' dies at 102

Valerie J. Nelson — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 21:15:20 GMT

Eva Marie Saint, a graceful actor best known for her Oscar-winning film debut in 'On the Waterfront' and for her turn as a sultry spy in 'North by Northwest,' died Tuesday. She was 102.

New Gehry concert hall takes shape in downtown Los Angeles

Roger Vincent — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

A pet project of architect Frank Gehry, a smaller concert hall to complement his legendary Walt Disney Concert Hall, is taking shape in downtown Los Angeles for an opening next September.

U.S. share of studio TV spending fell from 94% to 64%, unions say

Cerys Davies — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 20:11:52 GMT

A study commissioned by Hollywood unions finds the U.S. share of major-studio TV spending fell from 94% to 64% as Congress weighs a film tax credit.

ABC says it's second-guessing news coverage decisions due to FCC's TV license review

Stephen Battaglio — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 19:56:16 GMT

The Disney-owned network said the threats from President Trump and FCC Chairman Brendan Carr are having a chilling effect on its speech.

Freddie Jackson, fixture of '80s R&B, dead at 69

August Brown — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 19:23:07 GMT

A statement from Jackson's official social media accounts said on Tuesday that the Grammy-nominated 'You Are My Lady' singer died on Oct. 5.

Alex Gibney spent four years getting inside Elon Musk's head. Now he wants Musk out of his

Josh Rottenberg — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

After tracking the billionaire's rise and political turn, the Oscar-winning filmmaker says the scariest question may be what Musk intends to do with all his power.

'Carrie' expands its story for the modern world with an exceptional, apocalyptic lead

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 18:09:35 GMT

Mike Flanagan's series adaptation of Stephen King's first novel is a modern take with wonderful performances by Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan as Carrie and Margaret White.

'Rubber Soul' caught the Beatles on the cusp of change. A new box set opens the vaults

Darryn King — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 18:05:01 GMT

The new 'Rubber Soul' deluxe set brings together fresh mixes, demos, session recordings and an illustrated book across several formats, including vinyl and Blu-ray.

Niamh O'Brien dead: 'Lord of the Dance' star Michael Flatley loses a partner in dance and life

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 17:21:27 GMT

'Lord of the Dance' star Michael Flatley announces the death of his wife and 'Riverdance' performer, Niamh O'Brien.

Sheryl Crow headlines the first 'Live on Sunset' event November 14

Katherine Turman — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Sunset Strip, will see Sheryl Crow play a free concert on November 14 as part of the newly minted concert series Live on Sunset.

Why the team behind 'The Bold and the Beautiful' is betting big on short-form video

Cerys Davies — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 15:19:12 GMT

The Bell family, behind 'The Bold and the Beautiful' for nearly 40 years, is making microdramas on the soap's own set during its dark weeks.

Paramount-Warner Bros. transaction closes, creating a new Hollywood colossus

Meg James — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 14:32:26 GMT

Shares of the merged company, now called Skydance, began trading on the stock market Tuesday morning.

Jim Bakker, televangelist who rose to fame and fell from grace, dies at 86

Steve Marble — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 13:55:29 GMT

Jim Bakker, famed PTL preacher who fell from grace, dies

And the Emmy Awards go to Amazon Prime Video

Meg James — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Amazon will stream the annual awards fest for at least six years, beginning in 2027

How Bella Kay learned to listen to the universe

Mikael Wood — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 20-year-old singer and songwriter scored a viral hit this year. Now she's in the mix for a coveted best new artist nod at the Grammys.

Sara Bareilles is not your grief guru

Janine Schaults — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Good Grief,' Sara Bareilles' first solo album in seven years, deals with the death of two close friends and her struggles with infertility.

100 gallons of water and fake blood: Behind the scenes of that epic rumble in 'The Outsiders'

Jenelle Riley — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Carefully choreographed stagecraft is at the heart of the epic fight scene toward the end of 'The Outsiders' at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

Aziz Ansari has been doing stand-up for 25 years. He calls his Hypothetical Tour his best yet

Stuart Miller — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The multihyphenate has been touring for nearly 20 months, with breaks for his film projects, and his tour is finally making a stop in L.A. at the Dolby Theatre.

'Grey's Anatomy' alum Isaiah Washington reveals wife Jenisa Garland died more than a year ago

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 04:17:03 GMT

'Grey's Anatomy' star Isaiah Washington shared that his wife, Jenisa Garland, died of a hemorrhagic stroke and urged fans to take severe headaches seriously.

FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins are engaged after 3 years of dating

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 03:45:59 GMT

FBI Director Kash Patel and country singer Alexis Wilkins, who is also an ambassador for Turning Point U.S.A., announced their engagement on Instagram after dating since 2023.

Robert Kelker-Kelly, soap drama star known for 'Days of Our Lives' turn as Bo, dies

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 00:38:49 GMT

Robert Kelker-Kelly, the former daytime drama actor who played Bo Brady on 'Days Of Our Lives,' died Saturday after reportedly complaining of chest pain. He was 62.

Why Punk Rock Bowling took a year off — and why it's coming to Los Angeles

Dick Slaughter — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 00:14:46 GMT

Immigration concerns and the loss of its longtime Las Vegas venue helped force Punk Rock Bowling into an unexpected hiatus. Now the festival is bringing its community together in Los Angeles for Fight to Unite, a two-night all-ages benefit supporting immigrant families.

'The Batman 2' production paused as director Matt Reeves steps away for a 'family matter'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 00:01:28 GMT

Production on 'The Batman Part II' has been temporarily paused while filmmaker Matt Reeves steps away for personal reasons.

Sass Jordan, 'Make You a Believer' singer and 'Canadian Idol' judge, dies at 65

Tracy Brown — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:29:20 GMT

Sass Jordan, the Canadian rock star known for 'Make You a Believer' and a 'Canadian Idol' judge for six seasons, has died at age 65.

Olivia Dean song accused of lifting from Bill Withers' lasting 'Just the Two of Us'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:22:21 GMT

A complaint recently filed in California alleges that Grammy winner Olivia Dean's song 'I've Seen It' lifts from Bill Withers' lasting hit 'Just The Two of Us.'

Reggie McFadden, comedian known for 'Def Comedy Jam' and 'In Living Color,' dies at 57

Deborah Day — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:13:47 GMT

'In Living Color' actor and comedian Reggie McFadden has died at the age of 57. His family received word from the State Department of his death in Tanzania.

Erewhon is now a permanent fixture at LACMA, complete with a museum-inspired smoothie

Jessica Gelt — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 16:15:26 GMT

Erewhon opened as a pop-up cafe at LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries in April, and has now announced it will remain as the museum's permanent cafe.

David Ellison names Skydance team that includes prominent Warner executives

Meg James — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 14:50:20 GMT

Several prominent Warner Bros. Discovery executives will move to the merged company, Skydance

Former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 14:41:07 GMT

Leavitt joins a long line of former White House officials who have made the jump to TV news punditry.