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Sony and Alamo Drafthouse are reportedly in talks to take over Cinerama Dome

Mark Olsen — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:17:55 GMT

Sony and its Alamo Drafthouse theater chain are reportedly in talks to reopen the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, which has been closed since 2020.

Kaylee Hottle, 'Godzilla vs. Kong' actor, dies in car crash at 18

Tracy Brown — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:21:56 GMT

Kaylee Hottle, who portrayed Jia in 'Godzilla vs. Kong' and 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,' has died in a car crash. She was 18.

10 moments from Mosswood Meltdown's wild punk picnic with Iggy Pop and Bikini Kill

Nate Jackson — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:57:28 GMT

The 17th annual fest at Mosswood Park in Oakland was a punk picnic paradise featuring sets from Iggy Pop, Bikini Kill and Pavement.

Plas Johnson, jazz artist and 'Pink Panther' saxophonist, dies at 94

August Brown — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:41:53 GMT

"My solos always seemed to bring the record up another notch," Johnson said in one interview. He played with Frank Sinatra and Marvin Gaye.

With 'Femme Fatale Vol. 2,' Mon Laferte shows she's at her musical peak

Ernesto Lechner — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:30:50 GMT

"Femme Fatale Vol. 2" is a panoramic double album that simmers with ambition. Anchored on a near-orchestral soundstage, its 20 tracks ricochet from in-your-face punk dissonance to majestic broken-heart dirges, a lovely duet with St. Vincent, rootsy folk interludes and farfisa-rich lounge.

John Kirby, beloved celebrity acting coach and Bruce Kirby's son, dies of ALS

Anthony Solorzano — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:22:44 GMT

John Kirby, a veteran acting coach whose clients included Jeff Bridges, Jim Caviezel, Cameron Diaz and Hilary Duff, died Wednesday after a three-year battle with ALS. He was 75.

Meet 'Gillian': The untold story of 'Phantom of the Opera's' 2,000-pound chandelier

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:58:18 GMT

After almost 40 years of performances, the 2,000-pound chandelier at the heart of the action in the famed Gothic melodrama "Phantom of the Opera" is a character unto itself. If beads could talk, this would be its story.

Disney and Kraft Heinz ink multiyear partnership

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:29:39 GMT

Walt Disney Co. and Kraft Heinz have announced a partnership that would include new items at Disney theme parks and cruise ships, as well as marketing campaigns.

Sony Music Entertainment files new lawsuit against AI startup Udio

Wendy Lee — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:03:10 GMT

Sony Music Entertainment on Monday filed a new lawsuit against AI startup Udio, alleging the company infringed on the copyrights of more than 30,000 recordings.

Pixar and National Geographic hit in latest round of Disney layoffs

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:08:35 GMT

Pixar and National Geographic were affected in the latest round of layoffs at Disney, where several hundred staffers were cut on Tuesday.

Ed Harris says he wanted to quit 'Dutton Ranch,' felt 'underused and inconsequential'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:47:24 GMT

Ed Harris opened up on the red carpet about his experience on Taylor Sheridan's 'Yellowstone' spinoff 'Dutton Ranch,' saying he felt 'underused and inconsequential' in the series' first season.

Yoko Ono's 'Cut Piece' has lost little of its cutting urgency

Mark Swed — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The Broad's Yoko Ono concert at REDCAT in concert with its exhibition reveals just how closely Ono was to John Cage and in the process connects the Broad and Grand Avenue with LACMA.

Ryan Clark, Karl Ravech and Cam Newton exit ESPN in round of layoffs

Stephen Battaglio — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:40:46 GMT

Most of the cuts announced Tuesday are tied to ESPN's acquisition of the NFL Network.

His creepy score made 'Obsession' a blockbuster. What's Rock Burwell's next wish?

August Brown — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:36:41 GMT

Burwell's score is getting Oscar buzz as 'Obsession' hits streaming. 'I'd be lying if there wasn't a bit of imposter syndrome,' he said.

Sexual kinks are no substitute for human connection in Erik Patterson's 'F— Strangers'

Charles McNulty — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:26:22 GMT

Echo Theater Company presents the world premiere of provocateur playwright Erik Patterson's "F— Strangers," directed by Chris Fields and starring Michael Sturgis, James Tupper, Sean Luc Rogers and Tasha Ames.

Ben Affleck's AI company is sold for more than $500 million

Cerys Davies — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Netflix purchased Ben Affleck's AI company in March. A new security filing revealed the streamer giant paid $587 million in cash for the actor's film tech company.

Tom Hiddleston calls 'Pompeii: Out of Time' an 'extraordinary confluence of my passions'

Stuart Miller — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actor known for playing Loki in the MCU time travels to Pompeii in his new series for NatGeo, which is part travelogue, documentary and historical reenactment of the explosion of Mt. Vesuvius.

13 bookstores, one weekend and a $325 grand prize: L.A.'s book crawl is here

Julius Miller — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Participating locations stretch across the entire L.A. region, featuring institutions like Vroman's in Pasadena, the reopened Book Soup in West Hollywood and niche favorites like Culver City's The Ripped Bodice.

8 ways that Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' changes Homer's epic

Josh Rottenberg — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A gorier Cyclops, a darker Circe, an entirely new ending: The writer-director felt free to reshape the 2,700-year-old epic poem for the Imax age.

'RHOSLC' stars Angie Katsanevas and Shawn Trujillo split after 27 years of marriage

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:37:35 GMT

'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' star Angie Katsanevas and husband Shawn Trujillo are separating after nearly three decades of marriage. The couple has denied rumors of infidelity.

The first proper 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer shows Steve Rogers is still worthy

Tracy Brown — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:05:47 GMT

Thor battles Doctor Doom, reunites with Steve Rogers and assembles a crossover superteam in the new 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer.

Paramount-Warner Bros. deal on hold after court ruling

Meg James — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:33:57 GMT

District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín granted a temporary restraining order request by a coalition of 12 state attorneys general, led by California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta, to freeze the deal

El Malilla brings his party from Mexico to the States

Lucas Villa — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The audacious reggaeton Mexa star El Malilla teases his next album and explains why he delayed — then brought back — his Tu Maliante Bebé tour to the U.S.

Medicare sucks. Caregiving is hard. Too bad the pain of aging feels like old news in new memoir

Julia M. Klein — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Inspired by caring for one grandmother, and mourning another, Lucy Schiller's 'Aging Out' wanders through America's eldercare issues, tracing a map of isolation.

Is this the book of the year? Colson Whitehead's Harlem trilogy meets its perfect, gritty end

Leigh Haber — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Pulitzer Prize-winner pivots to the 1980s in 'Cool Machine,' delivering a dazzling, humor-infused masterpiece that cements his Harlem trilogy as an American classic.

If you haven't read double-Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead, start with these books

Carolyn Kellogg — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With his new novel 'Cool Machine' out now, revisit how Colson Whitehead evolved from an avant-garde stylist into a bestselling, genre-defying novelist. Here is your essential reading cheat sheet.

Ewan Mitchell helps Aemond show his true colors in 'House of the Dragon'

Emily Zemler — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The British actor, who plays Aemond Targaryen in HBO's "House of the Dragon," spoke in depth about Season 3, Episode 5, which examines his relationship with Alys Rivers.

'The Odyssey' is Christopher Nolan's biggest-ever global opening with $264.1-million debut

Samantha Masunaga — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:36:29 GMT

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" opened to a big domestic haul of $124.5 million this weekend, providing a needed boost to the summer box office.

Protesters at World Cup final will hand out red cards for FIFA president and Trump

Tracy Brown — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A coalition of artists and advocates are handing out special red cards at the World Cup final to protest FIFA's Gianni Infantino and President Trump.

Why e-commerce pitches are creeping into TV news

Stephen Battaglio — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As ratings and ad revenue shrink, selling products inside of programming is becoming increasingly common. Product pitches on NBC's "Today," ABC's "Good Morning America" and "CBS Mornings" have grown in recent years.

Jennifer Finch, bassist for influential L.A. rock band L7, dead at 59

August Brown — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:19:42 GMT

"We are shattered by the loss of our beloved bandmate, sister and friend," L7 said in a statement.

Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami, officials say

Alanna Durkin Richer — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:40:34 GMT

The brothers, who have millions of followers on social media, have been wanted in the United Kingdom, where they face rape and human trafficking charges.

Nara Smith says 2-year-old daughter Whimsy's cancer is in remission

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:05:45 GMT

The content creator, known for making elaborate meals while wearing glamorous ensembles, tells her TikTok and Instagram followers that she and her husband have spent the last eight months processing their daughter's health battle.

For Los Primos del Este, writing new album 'Dulce Amargo' felt like therapy

Andrea Flores — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:03:32 GMT

Since 2017, the band has gained over 2 million listeners on Spotify for its popular norteño-sax sound — a subgenre that grew by 39% in both the U.S. and Mexico in 2024, per Spotify.

'Fast & Furious' coaster is not delayed by 'noise complaints,' Universal Studios says

Todd Martens — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:40:33 GMT

With no official opening date, questions have intensified about what may be causing the park to go radio silent on what's expected to be its centerpiece attraction.

Paramount offers to briefly delay Warner Bros. merger as court battle heats up

Meg James — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:59:48 GMT

Federal Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín said she would decide by next Wednesday whether to issue a temporary restraining order that would pause the blockbuster Hollywood deal.

Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning star known for 'My Left Foot' and 'Home Alone 2,' dies at 81

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:51:35 GMT

Oscar-winning actor Brenda Fricker, 'Home Alone 2's' Pigeon Lady, died Thursday evening at age 81. She was the first Irish female actor to win an Academy Award.

Netflix stock plunges to 52-week low following mixed earnings report

Wendy Lee — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:29:01 GMT

Netflix stock declined 11% on Thursday morning, after investors raised concerns about Netflix's future growth following its second-quarter earnings report.

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

Marah Eakin — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On the docket for the actor in Apple TV's new movie 'The Dink': pickleball, a dog-friendly hike and re-watching 'Cheers' with husband Ted Danson.

'Heartstopper Forever': The creator and stars bid farewell to Nick, Charlie and their love story

Max Gao — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Alice Oseman, the creator of the 'Heartstopper' comics and Netflix TV series, along with stars Joe Locke and Kit Connor, spoke about ending Nick and Charlie's story with a feature film.

To screen Christopher Nolan's 70mm 'Odyssey,' L.A. theaters raced to resurrect a nearly lost craft

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is fueling renewed demand for Imax 70mm, shining a spotlight on the specialty theaters and projectionists keeping analog film alive.

Kris Jenner's mom, beloved matriarch Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, dies at 91

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:02:44 GMT

Kris Jenner's mom, the beloved 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' matriarch Mary Jo 'MJ' Shannon, died Thursday. She was 91.

Hal Williams, 'Sanford and Son' and '227' actor, dies at 91

Tracy Brown — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:02:44 GMT

Actor Hal Williams, who portrayed Officer Smitty on 'Sanford and Son' and Lester Jenkins on '227,' has died. He was 91.

Netflix reports higher profits as investors worry about growth

Wendy Lee — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:50:02 GMT

Netflix beat analyst expectations on net income in the second quarter, as the streamer sought to reassure investors that its business model remains strong.

The Hollywood Bowl's beast of a new sound system is a work in progress

Mark Swed — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:27:30 GMT

The L.A. Phil began the first all-American week of the L.A. Phil Hollywood Bowl season with new works about soccer and Suffs led by Tito Munoz in his Bowl debut and Thomas Wilkins

Chloe Fineman is saying goodbye to 'SNL' after seven seasons

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:02:31 GMT

Chloe Fineman announced her departure from 'Saturday Night Live' after seven seasons on the NBC sketch comedy show.

A young woman with autism finds a sport of her own in the predictable but sweet 'Horsegirls'

Katie Walsh — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:34:15 GMT

The unusual discipline of hobby horsing is showcased in a movie based on a true story that also touches on bullying, cancer and personal independence.

In 'Remake,' a filmmaker obsesses over his lost son, guilty he may have made him a casualty

Tim Grierson — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:15:22 GMT

Ross McElwee, a longtime diaristic documentary-maker, assembles a personal ode to the troubled boy on the edge of his frame who became a drug addict.

'Disorderly person' arrested for allegedly shouting racial slur, lunging at 'Today's' Craig Melvin

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:39:43 GMT

An intruder breached 'Today' show security and confronted co-anchor Craig Melvin, lunging and yelling a racial slur at him.

Shohei Ohtani wins two ESPYs ... and Mike Tyson learns the Dodgers superstar is a guy

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:11:18 GMT

Dodgers two-way phenomenon Shohei Ohtani is a global superstar. Still, a hot mic at the ESPYs on Wednesday picked up legendary boxer Mike Tyson asking Jake Paul, 'Shohei's a guy?'

Goldenvoice's Ocean Way fest gets Olivia Dean, the Killers to Santa Monica. Take the E, there's no parking

August Brown — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

"There's a creative legacy here that's unlike anywhere else," said Goldenvoice's Nic Adler. "Ocean Way Festival is our opportunity to celebrate that history."

Julia Garner and Foster the People frontman Mark Foster separate after almost six years of marriage

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:24:29 GMT

Julia Garner and Mark Foster, frontman of Foster the People, are separating after almost six years of marriage. The 'Ozark' star was recently seen in Los Angeles and Paris without her wedding ring.

Is 'The Catcher in the Rye' phony or still cool? 6 writers reflect on its legacy at 75

Adam Messinger — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:14:51 GMT

We loved Holden Caulfield at 16, but how does the book hold up? Six California writers unpack the enduring power of Salinger's only novel as it turns 75.

Contributor: Hollywood will stop fueling racism when audiences demand better

Sue Obeidi and Jose Antonio Vargas — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Two new films, 'Citizen Vigilante' and 'Run, Fight, Hide: Infidels,' use streaming platforms and social media to cash in on xenophobia.

Netflix is the king of streaming. So why is its stock down this year?

Wendy Lee — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Some investors are concerned about Netflix's future growth, causing the company's stock price to tumble 21% year to date.

Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer really have become each other's ride or die

Emily Zemler — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actors joined forces in Prime Video's new action-comedy series, where they play best friends on the run, developing a real-life friendship in the process.

Will Ferrell's 'The Hawk' tees up silly sophomoric jokes, but that's why we're here

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Ferrell stars alongside Fortune Feimster and Molly Shannon as washed up golfer Lonnie "The Hawk" Hawkins, who is trying to get back on the PGA tour and reconnect with his son.

'You're scaring my people.' Shia LaBeouf's alleged stalker arrested after posting viral video

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:54:40 GMT

Hours after posting a video of Shia LaBeouf telling her 'you're scaring my people,' a woman who runs an Instagram account with more than 5,000 posts about the actor was arrested.

Paramount prevails in bid for new judge in federal antitrust case

Meg James — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:45:53 GMT

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín will now oversee the high-profile antitrust case challenging Paramount's proposed takeover of Warner Bros.

'Batman 2' is delayed again. Here's everything we know so far about Matt Reeves' sequel

Tracy Brown — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:43:51 GMT

Warner Bros. has pushed back the release of 'The Batman Part II' once again. Here is everything to know about Matt Reeves' sequel to his 2022 reboot.

Paramount shareholder lawsuit accuses Ellisons of corruption

Meg James — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:28:24 GMT

The Delaware suit alleges Paramount won the bidding war for Warner Bros. by assuring President Trump there would be sweeping changes at CNN.

FCC will vote on lifting TV station ownership cap next month

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:08:32 GMT

The agency's chairman Brendan Carr said the commission will consider TV station mergers that exceed the current ownership limits on a "case by case" basis.

Fabrizio Guido talks 'Running Point,' the new wave of Latino Hollywood and stand-up comedy

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:21:18 GMT

In this week's episode of "The De Los Podcast," actor and comedian Fabrizio Guido discusses his character Jackie Moreno from Netflix's "Running Point," sings the praises of the rising young Latino talents in Hollywood and walks through his rise as a stand-up comic.

Olivia Dean sings for lovers, fighters and immigrant families at Crypto.com Arena

August Brown — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:42:30 GMT

At Crypto.com Arena, the Grammy-winning Dean's songs of devotion were hard-won.

The week's bestselling books, July 19

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:01:32 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, July 19, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Prior to his death, 'Jurassic Park' star Sam Neill revealed how he wanted to be remembered

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:16:21 GMT

"Jurassic Park" actor Sam Neill expressed a simple wish for his legacy nearly a year before he died at age 78. He wanted to be remembered for his kindness.

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is a mighty Trojan horse of his thematic obsessions

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:19 GMT

Generously sized and steered toward realism, the director's take on Odysseus is epically satisfying, even if it skimps on the character's ego and lust.

Vija Celmins, Denis Villeneuve to be honored at LACMA's 2026 Art + Film Gala

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve will be honored at LACMA's 15th annual Art + Film Gala co-hosted by Eva Chow and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Enough about her legacy. At 100, Betye Saar just wants to keep making art in L.A.

Tara Anne Dalbow — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:00:00 GMT

As Betye Saar turns 100, she's more interested in creating new work than reflecting on her legacy as one of America's most groundbreaking artists.

'Mexodus,' a live-looping, hip-hop history lesson, reenergizes the American musical

Charles McNulty — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson bring their award-winning musical 'Mexodus,' a live-looping, hip-hop musical about a fugitive slave who finds freedom south of the border, to Pasadena Playhouse.

In 'Ride or Die' and 'Lucky,' women are on the run but also in on the action

Robert Lloyd — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer star in a rollicking action comedy series on Prime Video, while Anya Taylor-Joy stars in an adaptation on Apple TV that leans into violence.

Millions of dollars were wagered on 'Love Island.' Why Kalshi wants more trades in reality TV

Cerys Davies — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Love Island' marked Kalshi's largest TV market to date, with over $77 million in trading. With more success in its culture markets, the overall percentage of female traders on the prediction market platform has doubled in the last year.

Inside the states' case to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger: 'Each side is taking risks'

Meg James — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Winning a restraining order will be a crucial test for California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and his group. Some observers see the states' efforts as an uphill climb because the U.S. Justice Department last month approved the merger.

The 15 best international series to stream right now

Mary McNamara — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For six weeks, soccer made the U.S. the center of worldwide celebration. Keep the post-World Cup blues at bay by watching these 15 international series.

'Hail Satan? Not me.' Charley Crockett fires satanic duo Twin Temple, so Jack White hires them

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:14:03 GMT

Jack White invited Twin Temple to open his Hollywood Palladium show after Charley Crockett dropped the satanic doo-wop duo over their 'unholy' imagery.

Scott Bryce, actor known for 'As the World Turns,' dies at 68

Tracy Brown — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:12:51 GMT

Actor Scott Bryce, known as the original Craig Montgomery on soap opera 'As the World Turns,' has died. He was 68.

WGA sues Paramount, claiming Warner Bros. acquisition would take away jobs

Wendy Lee, Meg James — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:53:48 GMT

The Writers Guild of America sued Paramount on Tuesday, alleging its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. violates federal antitrust law. The lawsuit comes a day after California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general sued Paramount.

'The Ring' star Daveigh Chase, who died at 35 while homeless, leaves behind six-figure estate

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:43:04 GMT

Daveigh Chase, known for her work on 'The Ring' and 'Lilo & Stitch,' has an estate worth nearly half a million dollars. She died in June after years of battling drug addiction and homelessness.

Jennifer Finch of L7 diagnosed with brain cancer, will miss band's farewell tour

August Brown — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:34:58 GMT

"Following multiple surgeries and serious complications," L7 said, "Jennifer now requires extensive medical care, rehabilitation and professional in-home support."

Finn Wolfhard is taking 'control of the narrative'

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:25:01 GMT

Fresh off 'Stranger Things' and a whirlwind of films, tours and music videos, Finn Wolfhard is doubling down on guitar-driven solo work with new album 'Fire From the Hip.'

A 'next generation studio' for YouTube creators

Wendy Lee — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Content Partners, an L.A.-based firm that owns the rights to movies and TV shows, and enterepreneur Ed Simpson are launching a new company called Wonderloom Media that will acquire YouTube creator-led businesses.

Why this deceptive beach read is poised to become a cult favorite

Mark Athitakis — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Cali Adeline's debut novel 'People Watching in the Desert' uses the tropes of a breezy summer getaway to explore the thorny, Didion-esque ethics of the stories we tell about others.

The battle over Frida Kahlo: Activists sue to keep her art from leaving Mexico

Patrick J. McDonnell, Cecilia Sánchez Vidal — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Many Mexicans worry that an exhibit showcasing paintings by Frida Kahlo and other artists will leave Mexico and never return.

The deeply weird, very L.A. survival story of star-studded Dan Tana's

Maddie Connors — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"A good bar has ghosts." Inside the pages of 'Everybody Came to Tana's,' a new posthumous memoir by Dan Tana detailing the secret mafia deals, rock star patrons and enduring appeal of one of L.A.'s classic restaurants.

Commentary: Tim Heidecker isn't worried about Alex Jones exploding, metaphorically speaking

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actor and comedian spoke about his collaboration with the Onion, in which he parodies the far-right host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in service of Sandy Hook families.

Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky split after 18 years of marriage

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:36:20 GMT

Comedy power couple Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky are calling it quits after 18 years of marriage but plan to keep co-hosting their hit podcast.

Theo Burrell, star of 'Antiques Roadshow' and a cancer research advocate, dies at 39

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:27:05 GMT

'Antiques Roadshow' expert Theo Burrell has died at 39, four years after being diagnosed with an incurable, aggressive Grade 4 brain tumor.

Nathy Peluso's brought her 'Salsa Spectacular' to the Hollywood Bowl

Carlos De Loera — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:55:47 GMT

Argentine singer Nathy Peluso spoke with De Los about her long-running love affair with the salsa genre, ahead of her upcoming "Salsa Spectacular" performance at the Hollywood Bowl.

Sam Neill's legacy in 7 movies, from Australian thrillers to 'Jurassic Park'

Greg Braxton, Joshua Rothkopf, Glenn Whipp — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:40:12 GMT

A crisp, charming presence opposite volcanic stars like Nicole Kidman, Isabelle Adjani and Holly Hunter, Neill made a career out of letting others shine.

Josh Grisetti, Broadway actor also known for 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' dies at 44

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:11:12 GMT

Josh Grisetti, the Broadway actor who charmed audiences with roles in "Something Rotten" and TV's "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," died by suicide. He was 44.

Inside 'Barrio Triste,' the gritty debut film by Bad Bunny collaborator Stillz

Carlos Aguilar — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:19:39 GMT

Colombian American director Stillz spoke to The Times about shooting his first movie, 'Barrio Triste.' The fantasy crime drama was executive produced by Harmony Korine.

Jay-Z brings out Rihanna and Beyoncé after delayed start at Yankee Stadium

Mikael Wood — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:58:06 GMT

The veteran rapper's show in New York reportedly began after midnight and ended around 3 a.m.

States sue to block Paramount's $111-billion Warner Bros. takeover

Meg James — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:55:02 GMT

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general expressed concern that the industry-reshaping deal could spell doom for movie theaters.

Racial and class diversity in TV and films can help children challenge biases, study finds

Whitney Friedlander — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A study looking at children's programming found that exposure to racial and class diversity onscreen can help combat biases among white children.

With AI character Tilly Norwood set for feature-film debut, Hollywood debates what it means to be an actor

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As AI-generated characters proliferate, Hollywood is confronting questions about authorship, artistry and whether a program can truly be an actor.

As L.A. River morphs into impromptu stage for nature-loving musicians, gentrification fears remain

Jireh Deng — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Yo-Yo Ma recently performed an intimate show on the L.A. River, highlighting a growing movement of musicians seeking to spotlight the beauty of the complex waterway.

The comic book store will never be the same: How the latest 'Big Bang' spinoff was born

Jim Halterman — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe' is a wildly different series from 'The Big Bang Theory' and its prequels, elevating Kevin Sussman, Brian Posehn, Lauren Lapkus and John Ross Bowie to leads.

Jessica Knoll's new sexy thriller proves why she is the queen of dark beach reads

Whitney Friedlander — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The bestselling author opens up about her fourth novel, writing good sex and probing class divides in her work.

Sam Neill, 'Jurassic Park' actor, dies at 78

Brittany Levine Beckman — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:53:08 GMT

Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor known for his roles in 'Jurassic Park,' 'The Piano' and 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' has died. He was 78.

State lawmakers cry foul over new cap placed on film tax credits

Samantha Masunaga, Stacy Perman — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:10:56 GMT

More than three dozen state legislators have sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state government leaders warning of a threat to the film and TV tax credit program.