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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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.'

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.

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 bio

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.

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.

Inside Kid Cudi's new podcast, where he offers 'Big Bro' advice and good vibes

Kailyn Brown — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With his new podcast, Kid Cudi embraces a lighter, playful side, offering fun chats and "Big Bro" advice with unexpected celebrity guests.

'We desperately need to laugh': this L.A. festival helps the trans community heal through comedy

Candace Hansen — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At The Joy Who Lived festival, trans comedians and actors can shine under spotlights created by and for trans creatives.

'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' post-credits scene is justice for a beloved character

Tracy Brown — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Yes, 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' has multiple post-credits scenes. Here are the characters involved and how they set up what could be next.

Commentary: The golden idol at the center of Trump's presidential library is a terrible idea — even for him

Mary McNamara — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 05:08:20 GMT

Days after millions participated in nationwide No Kings protests, a big gold statue in the middle of the proposed Trump presidential library underscores why they marched.

'Summer House' stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirm their relationship

Katie Simons — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:34:37 GMT

"Summer House" stars Amanda Batula and West Wilson confirmed their relationship, three months after Batula announced her divorce from fellow cast member Kyle Cooke.

'Scrubs' star Judy Reyes is milking Hollywood for all it's worth

Andrea Flores — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:20:08 GMT

For over 30 years, Judy Reyes has graced Hollywood with her fierceness. As the industry fluctuates, the Bronx-born heroine of ABC's "Scrubs" and "High Potential" talks about what grounds her.

'Messy' hitmaker Lola Young is back and recovering after addiction woes led to collapse on stage

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:12:09 GMT

Lola Young is opening up about seeking substance abuse treatment after she fainted during a show last year and subsequently canceled her tour.

Court dismisses wrongful termination suit by former Fox News producer

Stephen Battaglio — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:06:30 GMT

Jason Donner believed he was fired in retaliation for calling out network's reporting on Trump's erroneous charges of 2020 election fraud and Jan. 6 insurrection.

Lamar Odom's past is a 'cesspool of trauma,' he says: 'I don't know what made me relevant now'

Christie D'Zurilla — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:48:24 GMT

It seems like Lamar Odom was in no hurry to revisit the 'cesspool of trauma' that crystallized with his overdose at the Love Ranch in Nevada — but apparently, Netflix was.

Ambrosia's Christopher North, keyboardist with soft-rock hitmakers, dies at 75

Mikael Wood — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:04:12 GMT

Among the band's hits were "How Much I Feel" and "Biggest Part of Me," both of which reached No. 3 on Billboard's Hot 100.

Why did they remake 'Faces of Death'? And why is it so good?

Mark Olsen — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:30:32 GMT

Director Daniel Goldhaber, co-writer Isa Mazzei and star Barbie Ferreira discuss the "moral peril" of smartening up a notorious horror movie for a new generation.

What to know about Dakota Mortensen, Taylor Frankie Paul's ex-boyfriend

Iris Kwok — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Here's what we know about Dakota Mortensen from Hulu's 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' who made recent headlines over domestic abuse allegations against ex-girlfriend Taylor Frankie Paul.

This music collective refuses to make 'safe' free jazz — and the genre is better for it

Steve Donofrio — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Irreversible Entanglements, the free jazz collective featuring poet-musician Camae Ayewa, releases "Future Present Past" — recorded at the legendary Van Gelder studio on Impulse! Records.

Shepard Fairey is not afraid of AI art and other lessons from the High Desert Art Fair

Jessica Gelt — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

During a hot weekend in Pioneertown, the High Desert Art Fair drew creatives in droves, including Shepard Fairey and Mark Mothersbaugh, to a region long celebrated for attracting artistic misfits prone to experimentation.

Her buzzy divorce memoir is a must-read — and soon a must-watch starring Gwyneth Paltrow

Marc Weingarten — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Vanderbilt descendant Belle Burden discusses her unflinching, bestselling memoir 'Strangers,' which is garnering Hollywood attention.

Laura Dern will play journalist who investigated Jeffrey Epstein crimes in a new series

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:43:40 GMT

There's a Jeffrey Epstein series in the works and Laura Dern has signed on to play Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown, who investigated the disgraced financier's crimes.

'You got a real attitude problem, McFly.' James Tolkan, 'Back to the Future' and 'Top Gun' actor, dies

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:17:18 GMT

James Tolkan, who played the commanding officer in 'Top Gun' and the cantankerous principal in 'Back to the Future,' died Thursday.

Linea Personal sprinkles R&B soul in LP 'Todo ø Nada'

Andrea Flores — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:09:47 GMT

For the Stockton band, bringing its sophomore album, 'Todo ø Nada,' to life was a slow burn, which often involved relinquishing control over details of the creative process.

Celine Dion announces comeback concerts: 'I'm so ready to do this'

Katie Simons — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:05:31 GMT

Céline Dion will perform in Paris in September and October, marking her return to the stage after her diagnosis with stiff-person syndrome.

Mary Beth Hurt, 'Interiors' and 'The World According to Garp' actor, dies at 79

Tracy Brown — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:01:00 GMT

Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony Award-nominated actor who appeared in movies including 'The World According to Garp' and Scorsese's 'The Age of Innocence,' has died. She was 79.

Sophie Turner sustains 'minor' injury, and Prime Video's 'Tomb Raider' series halts filming

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:45:02 GMT

Prime Video's upcoming TV adaptation of 'Tomb Raider' has hit pause on filming after star Sophie Turner, who plays Lara Croft, experienced a 'minor' injury.

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

August Brown — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:36:55 GMT

The L.A. bassist's perfect is all about good coffee and comic books, hanging with great friends and soaking in incredible live jazz at his favorite local hotspots.

DJ Dan, pioneer of West Coast rave culture, dies at 57

August Brown — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:04:46 GMT

Dan Wherrett, a native of Washington state, moved to Southern California and then San Francisco in the '90s, as the state was building its networks of house music festivals, collectives and nightclubs.

Alex Duong, comedian and 'Blue Bloods' actor whose career was taking off, dies at 42 after cancer battle

Christie D'Zurilla — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:17:13 GMT

Alex Duong, a comedian, actor and father whose career was finally taking off after years of grinding at the Comedy Store and in the industry, has died. He was 42.

Global streaming revenue surged to $160 billion in 2025. Here's why

Cerys Davies — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:27:49 GMT

Streaming services keep raising prices. More consumers are electing ad-supported tiers. And global streaming revenue is expected to hit over $200 billion by 2020, according to new data from Ampere Analysis.

A new PBS documentary reveals why Henry David Thoreau's radicalism resonates today

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:09:32 GMT

Ken Burns produces the first-ever documentary on Henry David Thoreau, which moves beyond famous one-liners to explore his complex life and startlingly modern relevance.

Coachella 2026: Ask our experts your toughest festival questions

Vanessa Franko — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:20:49 GMT

From the best ways to navigate the festival grounds to survival tips to what you should absolutely not miss at Coachella, our experts have advice for you.

'Paradise' Season 2 finale: Creator Dan Fogelman on Sinatra and what's in store for Season 3

Emily Zemler — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The creator of Hulu's postapocalyptic show explains the big event that reframes the entire series and what we can expect for the third and final season.

Who says no one cares about ballet? These Gen Z YouTubers are making it cool

Scot Paltrow — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The whimsical YouTube channel Ballet Reign posts explainer videos about classic ballets and dancers, bringing edgy, fun Gen Z vibes to an art form known for attracting an older crowd. The online response is effusive and growing.

A timeline of the rise of 'Mormon Wives' and Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence investigations

Katie Simons — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A timeline breaking down the rise of Hulu's 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' and Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence investigations.

'Fences' and 'Dog Man: The Musical': Center Theatre Group pulls out all the stops in new season

Malia Mendez — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:30:00 GMT

Center Theatre Group in its 2026–27 season will wrap August Wilson's Century Cycle with 'Fences,' plus stage some family-favorite shows.

At this point, Paul McCartney might play your birthday party

Mikael Wood — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:34:50 GMT

The 83-year-old rock legend did his latest underplay at L.A.'s Fonda Theatre on Friday night.

Florida manosphere influencer Clavicular arrested on suspicion of battery

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:07:17 GMT

A controversial manosphere influencer who goes by the name Clavicular was arrested on suspicion of battery, and no, this had nothing to do with the alligator incident.

Peter Alexander is leaving NBC News to join MS NOW as an anchor

Stephen Battaglio — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Alexander will have a daily daytime newscast and handle breaking news for progressive-leaning cable news channel formerly known as MSNBC.

'Look, it's a lawsuit!' Lion King composer sues comedian for $27 million over song translation

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:53:59 GMT

The composer behind the iconic 'Lion King' chant had a comedian served with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit for allegedly trivializing lyrics with a translation that went viral online.

David Cross says stand-up specials aren't special anymore unless comics start breaking some rules

Nate Jackson — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:32:59 GMT

To make comedy specials special again, Cross says performers must break rules and take risks, rejecting slick, expensive productions that feel impersonal and phoned-in.

At the Forum, Bad Omens are a good sign for heavy rock's future

August Brown — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:14:53 GMT

Bad Omens' slam-packed Thursday night show reaffirms that they're one of the most ambitious and skilled young bands in rock.

There are no operas more brilliantly wacky than those of Gerald Barry. Look out for 'Salome'

Mark Swed — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:19:21 GMT

Following two of the most brilliantly wacky operas of our time from Gerald Barry, the premiere of his 'Salome' promises to out-wacky the others.

Gothy, goony and gloriously bold, 'Dead Lover' puts the frankness back in Frankenstein

Katie Walsh — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:28:43 GMT

Director, co-writer and star Grace Glowicki breaks out with an inspired Canadian indie sure to charm hard-bitten romantics with a penchant for Mary Shelley.

The two Taylor Lautners announce a baby Lautner is on the way

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:47:42 GMT

Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay, are expecting their first baby. The 'Twilight' actor married the former Taylor Dome in 2022 after a one-year engagement.

What we know (so far) about Ye's 'Bully'

Mikael Wood — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:06:58 GMT

The rapper reportedly premiered his long-gestating new LP online late Thursday.

25 years in and Coachella's food lineup is bigger than ever. Here are the spots to hit.

Danielle Dorsey — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:36:30 GMT

Coachella is returning to Indio's Empire Polo Club with more than 75 restaurants, bars and pop-ups representing the region's top culinary talents.

NBC's 'Today' sets date for Savannah Guthrie's return

Stephen Battaglio — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:49:46 GMT

The morning show co-host has been off the air since her mother was abducted on Feb. 1.

AI is crucial for us to understand. So why does 'The AI Doc' feel made by a machine?

Robert Abele — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Daniel Roher, the documentary filmmaker who won an Oscar for "Navalny," takes on the weightiest subject of our day, sacrificing clarity for a crazy quilt of ideas.

'Palestine '36' presents a complex, underseen history with the sweep of an old-school epic

Robert Abele — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A deep, committed cast featuring a villainous Jeremy Irons brings vitality to Annemarie Jacir's historical drama depicting the 1936 Arab Revolt against occupying Britain.

'Kim's Convenience' is back onstage after TV success with its sitcom warmth intact

Charles McNulty — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ins Choi's 'Kim Convenience,' the Toronto hit play that inspired a TV show, opens at the Ahmanson Theatre, refreshes a familiar immigrant family drama with warmth and gentle humor.

Saying 'I do' is supposed to be joyous — unless something very bad happens

Gina McIntyre — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Haley Z. Boston's Netflix series 'Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen,' executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, explores what happens when you have doubts about marriage.

An anti-nuclear art show opened in L.A. County. Then the U.S. bombed Iran

Chloe Shrager — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Pitzer College art exhibit 'Atomic Dragons' speaks to the war in the Middle East in a way the artists never expected — and never wanted — it to.

LAPD chief backed officers who shot at Weezer bassist's ex; commission overruled him

Libor Jany — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:49:26 GMT

A report made public Thursday shows the LAPD chief sided with officers who shot Jillian Lauren, the estranged wife of Weezer bass player Scott Shriner, but the Police Commission found that some of the officers' actions did not comply with department policies.

'King' Combs, Raven Tracy's mansion target of break-in attempt; the pair weren't home

Emily St. Martin, Richard Winton — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:40:44 GMT

Los Angeles police confirmed the attempted burglary at the home of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' son. This was the second break-in attempt at the residence.

Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and more: Photos from the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards

Robert Gauthier, Allen J. Schaben — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:33:53 GMT

The iHeartRadio Music Awards took place Thursday night with performances and appearances by Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sombr, Weezer, Shaboozey, John Mellencamp and others.

Ryan Gosling to star in new film from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' directors

Katie Simons — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:56:22 GMT

Ryan Gosling will star in a new movie from 'Everything Everywhere All at Once' directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.