Entertainment & Arts

Paramount quarterly profit falls amid bruising merger battle

Meg James — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 22:32:03 GMT

A federal judge has set a March 2 trial to determine whether David Ellison's Warner Bros. takeover can move forward

Patti Scialfa's cancer is in remission after 8 years, husband Bruce Springsteen announces

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 20:17:45 GMT

Bruce Springsteen announces his wife and E Street Band musician Patti Scialfa's blood cancer is in remission. Scialfa revealed her cancer battle two years ago.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' crosses $1 billion at the global box office in just six days

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 19:19:58 GMT

In just six days, Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has now crossed $1 billion in global box office revenue.

At Hard Summer, Latino DJs and ravers push festival culture forward

Katerina Portela — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:49:07 GMT

Backstage at rave music festival Hard Summer, Tokischa, Six Sex, Bolo and L.A. DJs and attendees say that this year, Latinos dominated the weekend.

Spotify hits record 300 million premium subscribers

Cerys Davies — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 17:39:55 GMT

In its latest earnings report, Spotify said it now has 300 million paying subscribers. The Swedish company said it's a 'milestone no audio streaming service has ever reached.'

Paramount's David Ellison says critics don't get his politics

Meg James — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 16:14:19 GMT

In an op-ed, Ellison tries to allay worries that he can be trusted to run CNN

Susanna Hoffs is finally ready to tell these old stories

Mikael Wood — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Due Sept. 18 from her Baroque Folk label, "The List" — Hoffs' first set of original material in more than a decade — collects a dozen touching and witty songs based on tales from her life as an artist, wife, businessperson and mother.

John Candy's family opens up about the beauty and pain unearthed by Emmy-nominated doc

Jenelle Riley — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rosemary Candy and children Chris and Jennifer explain why they turned down countless offers to make a film about the late actor — until 'John Candy: I Like Me.'

You're invited... to find out how 4 Emmy hopefuls reinvented the TV wedding dress code

Emma Fraser — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At the nuptials on 'Love Story,' 'Hacks,' 'Bridgerton' and 'The Gilded Age,' the guests may not upstage the bride and groom. But they certainly come close.

'Your Friends & Neighbors' is unafraid to tackle the indignities of middle age

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Star Amanda Peet and creator Jonathan Tropper break down the Apple TV series' matter-of-fact treatment of aging, from perimenopause to back pain.

For Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, the quest to revive 'All My Children' is personal

Amy Amatangelo — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The TV power couple, who met on the show, is developing a series of Lifetime movies checking in on key characters. It could be the next evolution of the soap opera form.

Commentary: The secret to 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day's' record-breaking box office is love, not spectacle

Mary McNamara — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The web-swinging and villain foiling is great fun, but 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is, above all, a multilayered love story.

Yes, Emily Wilson, Odysseus has been changed for the movie. Deal with it

Amy Nicholson — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Critical swords are clashing, but there's a way to cut through the debate and really talk about how we review art.

Ariana Grande stops concert to give 4-minute speech on public hiatus: Boundaries 'need to be set'

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 04:52:24 GMT

Standing before 20,000 fans, Ariana Grande broke her silence on stepping away from the public eye amid online scrutiny and dropping out of her West End show.

Geno Segers exits Broadway's 'Hadestown' after backlash over transgender comments

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 03:10:03 GMT

Geno Segers has left Broadway's 'Hadestown' and issued an apology after past videos and social media comments about transgender rights triggered online calls for his replacement.

Two of Rob Reiner's children pay tribute to their late parents with Dodgers ceremonial first pitches

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 23:43:45 GMT

Two of the late Rob and Michele Reiner's adult children, Jake and Romy, threw out ceremonial first pitches before Sunday's game. Rob and Jake shared a deep bond over the team.

Every box office milestone set by 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' so far

Anthony Solorzano — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 23:02:58 GMT

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' broke multiple box office records with its $360-million opening-weekend haul. Here are all the milestones it's set so far.

Phil Collins' brush with death: 'My organs were just seizing' because of alcohol abuse

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 22:38:15 GMT

Grammy winner Phil Collins revealed that he nearly died two years ago after his struggles with alcohol abuse landed him in the hospital. 'People were coming to say goodbye.'

Mahershala Ali's 'Blade' movie is officially dead, and he blames Marvel

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 22:37:31 GMT

Seven years after being announced as Marvel's vampire hunter, two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali confirms he is no longer attached to the long-delayed 'Blade' reboot.

Inland Empire's KCAL-FM cuts entire on-air staff in move to all-music programming

Cerys Davies — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 20:42:15 GMT

KCAL-FM 96.7, the Inland Empire's classic rock radio station, is losing all of its on-air personalities. Over the weekend, the station switched to an all-music format that includes fewer interruptions and more music.

Massive Attack banned from Singapore after displaying Palestinian flag onstage

August Brown — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 20:03:04 GMT

Massive Attack members were detained and investigated. They will not be allowed to re-enter Singapore. The band defends its activism.

'The Exorcist' actor Linda Blair's home and dog kennels searched by L.A. County officials

Summer Lin — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 18:30:33 GMT

L.A. County officials said the 'goal is to inspect this property for buildings and structures associated with a kennel operation reported to have more than 100 dogs.'

Ariana Grande to retreat from public eye following tour, 'ongoing public scrutiny'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 18:28:53 GMT

After the sun sets on Ariana Grande's Eternal Sunshine tour, the pop diva plans to to take a step back from the public eye, her representative announced.

In the 'Beef' writers room, 'intrusive thoughts' are dramatic gold

Michael Ordoña — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Beef' creator Lee Sung Jin explains how everything from Eastern religions to Carl Jung informed Season 2's bruising intergenerational battle.

What does it really take to sell out Madison Square Garden? We asked the experts

Hillary Atkin — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In the final season of 'Hacks,' a Madison Square Garden sellout looms large for Deborah Vance. In real life, the venue is just as totemic for stand-ups.

6 veteran actors on their hard-earned Emmy nods: 'Does this mean I get more work?'

Daniel Vaillancourt — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With many credits to their names and years under their belts, these six performers are basking in the glow of their first Emmy nominations.

'Wonder Man' may be canceled, but Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's big year isn't over

Tim Grierson — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The recent cancellation of Marvel's 'Wonder Man' may put a damper on the actor's Emmy campaign, but he still has Netflix's 'Cliff Booth' movie to look forward to.

'La La Land' kid who saved Sydney performance stars in the L.A. show at Greek Theatre

Tim Greiving — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park, "La La Land" returns for a sold-out 10th-anniversary concert, with the film projected overhead and orchestra playing the lush score live.

Kim Kardashian and Trump helped free him from prison. Now he tells his triumphant story

Julia M. Klein — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The searing new memoir, 'The Wound Is Where the Light Enters,' details Young's journey from a mandatory life sentence to freedom through self-education and an extraordinary legal fight.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' scores second-largest global opening ever

Samantha Masunaga — Sun, 2 Aug 2026 17:49:07 GMT

Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" brought in $355 million in its domestic debut. It's the second-biggest opening ever in the U.S. and Canada, beat only by 2019's "Avengers: Endgame."

Vincent Pastore, mobster actor in 'The Sopranos' and 'Goodfellas,' dies at 80

Yvonne Villarreal, Samantha Masunaga — Sat, 1 Aug 2026 23:11:24 GMT

Vincent Pastore, best known for playing gangster informant Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's "The Sopranos," has died.

Paramount, state attorneys general spar over antitrust trial date

Meg James — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:40:00 GMT

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta would like Paramount-Warner antitrust trial to unfold in April. Paramount is pushing for November.

'The Odyssey' book nerd battle rages on: Susan Orlean says Emily Wilson is being 'a bit of a jerk'

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:04:24 GMT

As literary figures clash over Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' author Susan Orlean calls translator Emily Wilson 'a bit of a jerk,' and Wilson admits to one key regret in her review.

Team behind Jared Leto doc wants to continue sexual assault investigation

Emily Zemler — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:13:04 GMT

Alice McShane and Jessica Sartenaer spent a year and a half and sifted through more than 120 online allegations to investigate claims of sexual assault and possible statutory rape against Jared Leto, who denies the accusations.

Netflix expands 'The Walking Dead' deal, but loses exclusive hold on zombie franchise

Cerys Davies — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:05:31 GMT

Netflix will stream all 371 episodes of the 'Walking Dead' universe worldwide under a five-year, $500-million deal — but it loses its U.S. exclusive.

'Everybody's high on dance': At 25 years, Hip Hop International has big plans for the future

Jevon Phillips — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:11:30 GMT

Hip Hop International crowns its world champions in Phoenix on Saturday, in a competition featuring 3,000 dancers from more than 55 countries.

Boy George exits 'Jesus Christ Superstar' production after releasing pro-Israel reggae song

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:08:12 GMT

Boy George's manager announced the singer will no longer appear as King Herod in the West End revival of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' following backlash over a pro-Israel reggae song.

Ariana Grande trades sunshine for shadows on 'Petal'

Mikael Wood — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:54:48 GMT

The pop star's new album is a darker, moodier follow-up to 2024's tender "Eternal Sunshine."

Javier Bardem on the 'Cape Fear' finale and reinventing Max Cady for the digital age

Carlos Aguilar — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The actor discussed the finale of the Apple TV thriller, why he finds satisfaction in portraying sinister characters like Cady and how he doesn't fear a backlash for being outspoken.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Salish and Jordan Matter

Michelle Woo — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Shopping at Del Amo mall, bike riding along the Strand and a family night swim are on the agenda for the YouTube-turned-Netflix stars.

10 books to read in August: new releases from Jill Lepore, Claudia Rankin and more

Bethanne Patrick — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The acclaimed novelist Téa Obreht's sweeping 'Sunrise,' James M. Scott's propulsive World War II history 'Empire of Ashes' and Jill Lepore's 'The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State,' are among this month's most anticipated fiction and nonfiction releases.

How the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' post-credits scene sets up what's to come in 'Doomsday' and beyond

Tracy Brown — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:38:57 GMT

Yes, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has one post-credits scene. Here's how it sets up Spidey for 'Avengers: Doomsday' and 'Secret Wars.'

George and Amal Clooney forced to evacuate home in France amid wildfires

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:28:06 GMT

George and Amal Clooney evacuated their 425-acre Provence wine estate in southeastern France as wildfires spread across Europe.

Producer sues Netflix over lost unreleased Nicolas Cage movie

Wendy Lee — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:31:11 GMT

A producer is suing Netflix for losing a copy of an unreleased Nicolas Cage movie, alleging the missing copy could reduce the film's value and open it to piracy.

Kanye West and his former assistant Lauren Pisciotta settle sexual harassment lawsuit

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:24:17 GMT

The legal strife between controversial rapper Ye (formerly Kanye West) and his ex-assistant Lauren Pisciotta has come to an end after more than two years. Pisciotta filed to dismiss her suit with prejudice.

Megan Moroney cancels Denver show mid-set because of illness: 'I just can't play'

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:17:12 GMT

Country star Megan Moroney broke down on stage at Denver's Ball Arena on Tuesday, calling off her concert just three songs into her set due to illness.

What is a brand extension? 'Jeopardy!' attempts to answer question of TV's future

Stephen Battaglio — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:04:01 GMT

"Jeopardy!" is TV's most-watched entertainment show — and its median viewer is 70. Inside Sony's push onto ESPN, Netflix and YouTube to find a younger audience.

Horror's Kiyoshi Kurosawa pivots to power plays in the absorbing 'The Samurai and the Prisoner'

Tim Grierson — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:57:35 GMT

A director best known for eerie thrillers like 'Cure' and 'Pulse' leans into a mystery set at a feudal castle, where rivalry blooms into unlikely conversation.

Provocative and sly, 'I Want Your Sex' celebrates the fine art of sloppy mistakes

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:07:31 GMT

A return to features after 12 years, Gregg Araki's ticklish comedy about a bad boss spanking her employee stars Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman.

'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Alaska takes on Mary Todd Lincoln in 'Oh, Mary!' at Ahmanson Theatre

Anthony Solorzano — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Alaska will star as Mary Todd Lincoln in 'Oh, Mary!' at the Ahmanson Theatre in the fall alongside J. Harrison Ghee.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs gets another month shaved off his federal prison sentence

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:53:39 GMT

Imprisoned music mogul Sean Combs inches closer to his release from federal prison. His sentence has yet again been slightly reduced.

ABC fires back at FCC, alleging 'retaliation' campaign on behalf of Trump

Meg James — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:19:31 GMT

Disney is defending its stewardship of its eight owned stations, including KABC-TV Channel 7 in Los Angeles and KGO-TV in San Francisco.

Major record labels propose guidelines for AI music on the charts

Cerys Davies — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The music industry's biggest players have proposed several guidelines for how to treat music produced with AI.

Real stunts, relatable emotions: How 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' is fighting superhero fatigue

Samantha Masunaga — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The superhero genre has had a tougher time at the box office lately. But "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" may be poised for breakout success.

Kiyoshi Kurosawa used to want to scare us. Now he plays a longer game, fascinated by power

Robert Abele — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The director became emblematic of two of J-horror's most haunting achievements, 'Cure' and 'Pulse.' 'The Samurai and the Prisoner' is a turn toward complexity.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' finds its nimble hero tangled by franchise upkeep

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Marvel is showing its age, but Tom Holland highlights the humanity of a lovelorn, workaholic Spider-Man whose arachnid hormones are surging.

'Children of Blood and Bone' author hints at traumatic on-set ordeal. Fans have questions

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:46:16 GMT

After the 'Children of Blood and Bone' trailer dropped, author Tomi Adeyemi claimed a behind-the-scenes ordeal was so painful she can never see the movie.

Joyce Carol Oates goes to battle for 'Odyssey,' takes aim at translator Emily Wilson's viral review

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:26:55 GMT

Joyce Carol Oates called out translator Emily Wilson's viral review of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey,' comparing her critique to 'the crude language of MAGA folks.'

BTS won't submit music for Grammys, after new Asian music category introduced

August Brown — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:56:02 GMT

The seven members of BTS each shared the same message across their social media Wednesday, announcing the news.

Jared Leto 'absolutely' denies women's accusations of sexual misconduct when they were teens

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:07:40 GMT

Jared Leto denied allegations of sexual misconduct with numerous women when they were teenagers, including one who said he had sex with her when she was 17 years old. The accusations arise from an investigation by the BBC.

SiriusXM is launching an all-access sports audio subscription

Cerys Davies — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:18:10 GMT

SiriusXM's new Sports Pass will cater to sports fans of all kinds, offering live games, expert commentary and exclusive content.

Kavinsky, French electronic artist and 'Drive' composer, dead at 50

August Brown — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:10:07 GMT

Kavinsky a defining act of the Paris electronic scene of the 2000s and 2010s whose 'Nightcall' track was key to the Ryan Gosling-led thriller 'Drive,' died of a suspected stroke.

'It's been the right time for a long time': Behind Watts Towers' $22-million campus renovation

Jane Horowitz — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:05:51 GMT

Groundbreaking begins in October on a $22-million renovation of the Watts Towers Arts Center Campus. With this work, one of Los Angeles' most important cultural landmarks is entering a new chapter after more than a decade of planning and community engagement.

The week's bestselling books, August 2

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter known for 'Once' Oscar win, dies at 56

Janine Schaults, Mikael Wood — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:09:37 GMT

Glen Hansard, a singer-songwriter who starred in the film "Once" and was the leader of band the Frames, has died after a motorcycle crash in Ireland.

From 'Star Wars' to samba, Cut Chemist rewrites L.A. hip-hop's playbook

Harry Levin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After three decades shaping L.A.'s underground, DJ-producer Cut Chemist turns a lifetime of chance encounters — from Star Wars at the Chinese to São Paulo samba — into his sample-heavy, narrative-rich sound.

You know him from 'S— My Dad Says.' Now, his sardonic debut novel is here

Stuart Miller — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Before his viral Twitter feed launched him into a successful Hollywood career, a painful Little League error taught a 12-year-old Justin Halpern a lesson about passion that echoes through his new book.

Beehive Block Party and beyond: SoLa and Live Nation train entertainment's next generation

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

South Los Angeles youth planned the 2026 Beehive Block Party through the SoLa Live Accelerator, a partnership program between the SoLa Foundation and Live Nation that trains aspiring live entertainment professionals.

SoCal's new Harry Potter train ride attracts fans, concerns local LGBTQ+ rights activists

Emily Tarinelli — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure" arrived in Southern California, providing theatrical performances on a moving train until Sept. 27.

You think escaping a Cyclops is hard? Try outwitting a giant cave shark in 'The Devil's Mouth'

Mary McNamara — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The Odyssey' meets 'Shark Week' in Amazon Prime Video's 'The Devil's Mouth': the ultimate travel horror tale.

'Children of Blood and Bone' director hints at casting drama: We wanted 'all the beautiful hues'

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:33:37 GMT

As the first trailer for 'Children of Blood and Bone' drops, director Gina Prince-Bythewood shares why it took three offers to get her on board and seems to address the casting drama that led to the author distancing herself from the project.

Golden Globes sale was a 'sham,' Hollywood Foreign Press alleges in $150-million suit against Penske, others

Stacy Perman — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:49:28 GMT

The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. sues Jay Penske and Todd Boehly over the 2023 Golden Globes sale, alleging fraud, monopoly and misuse of charitable funds.

New York Times writer Ross Douthat named '60 Minutes' correspondent

Stephen Battaglio — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:11:16 GMT

Veteran journalist Sebastian Junger, former Vice correspondent Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips are named contributors.

Steve Lacy accidentally reveals 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day's' top-secret character

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:36:28 GMT

At the 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' premiere, Grammy winner Steve Lacy allegedly also spilled the beans on 'Stranger Things' alumna Sadie Sink's 'Spider-Man' top-secret character.

Chargers QB Justin Herbert and singer Madison Beer announce their engagement

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:44:40 GMT

Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert is engaged to pop singer Madison Beer almost a year after they were first spotted together at a video shoot. Beer announced the news Tuesday on Instagram.

Ibeyi's 'Offering' is far more than musical — it's a spiritual rite

Suzy Exposito — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:29:33 GMT

The L.A. Times interviews Cuban French sister act Ibeyi on spirituality, dancing in Havana and the making of 'Offering,' their fourth album and first since leaving XL Recordings.

5 powerful works by Betye Saar that represent her fearless vision, in art and life

Jessica Gelt — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:24:07 GMT

Groundbreaking assemblage artist and lifelong Angeleno Betye Saar died at 99, leaving a vast trove of work in her wake that reshaped the art world and helped kickstart the Black women's movement.

'I am Bear, hear me roar': Composer trades Hollywood scores for headbanging riffs

Bryan Reesman — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Emmy-winning composer Bear McCreary channels his inner metalhead in "The Singularity: Ekleipsis," fusing symphonic rock, death metal and star collaborators into his most personal, riff-driven project yet.

Older actresses shine in rarely revived Noël Coward play at Theatricum Botanicum

Charles McNulty — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jan Wikstrom, Susan Angelo and Ellen Geer lead a cast of older actress in an entertaining revival of Noël Coward's 'Waiting in the Wings,' presented outdoor at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum under the direction of Willow Geer.

'Odyssey' translator Emily Wilson rips apart film, says she'd be 'ashamed to have written' script

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:27:53 GMT

The translator who inspired Christopher Nolan when crafting his adaptation of Homer's 'The Odyssey,' is calling out the film's character depictions.

BuzzFeed is slashing its workforce by 35% under new owner Byron Allen

Cerys Davies — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:33:36 GMT

Billionaire Byron Allen bought a majority stake in BuzzFeed earlier this year. The media company, known for its eccentric videos and quizzes, is laying off 180 employees across all of its brands.

Details on Emma Roberts and Cody John's wedding. And what no-show dad Eric Roberts had to say

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:57:24 GMT

After four years together, actor Emma Roberts and Cody John are married. Inside their intimate Idaho wedding, custom dress details, and star-studded guest list.

Betye Saar, influential assemblage artist who 'liberated' Aunt Jemima, dies at 99

Carolina A. Miranda — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:30:17 GMT

Assemblage artist Betye Saar, who's known for arming stereotypical images of mammies with deadly weaponry, and has influenced generations of artists, has died.

Paramount CEO David Ellison says the Warner merger is still on track

Meg James — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:19:52 GMT

Paramount stock has lost about 20% of its value since the beginning of July amid concerns the company will have to shoulder higher costs to get its $111-billion Warner Bros. acquisition across the finish line.

Carly Simon reveals Parkinson's disease, skin cancer diagnoses: 'I am still very much here'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:56:32 GMT

In a statement shared with The Times, 'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon announced she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and has dedicated time away from the spotlight to learn how to live with the illness.

The Strokes are getting (way) weirder with age

Mikael Wood — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:17:40 GMT

'Reality Awaits' is the veteran rock band's first LP since 2020's 'The New Abnormal.'

NBCUniversal's Peacock to join YouTube Premium

Meg James — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The deal will introduce Peacock into millions of new homes.

'Everybody wanted to be me': Inside Eve Babitz's private letters

Steve Wasserman — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A new collection of Eve Babitz's largely unsent correspondence, "Too L.A.," resurrects the cult writer's singular voice — and revelry.

In 'Furious,' a female serial killer is more than the murders she commits

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Created by Elizabeth Meriwether, 'Furious' stars Emmy Rossum as an FBI agent on the trail of a female serial killer who gives reasons to dislike her victims.

Unauthorized 'The Odyssey' copy posted online draws swift warning from Universal

Greg Braxton — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 22:29:44 GMT

An unauthorized, but high-quality, copy of the Christopher Nolan hit film 'The Odyssey' was leaked online. Universal responded with a stern warning.

Ryan Gosling to join Marvel Cinematic Universe as Ghost Rider

Nicole Nixon — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 04:06:58 GMT

Gosling will join the MCU as a motorcycle riding superhero and a new Black Panther is announced.

Why Paramount's Warner Bros. deal suddenly looks less certain

Meg James — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:39:19 GMT

State attorneys general, led by California AG Rob Bonta, plan to ask for a trial in 2027 -- after the midterm elections.

Contributor: How Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis forever changed comedy

Rosario A. Iaconis — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Saturday Night Live,' Jerry Seinfeld and Adam Sandler all owe a debt to the suave Italian crooner clowning around with his gawky Jewish buddy.

Jon Bon Jovi cuts 'Forever' tour show short: 'I've got to cool it'

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:27:49 GMT

Jon Bon Jovi ended his Madison Square Garden concert early due to a sinus infection, apologizing to fans and promising to figure out rescheduling details.

Drakeo security guard says YG brandished knife during fatal backstage brawl

Dave Brooks — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:23:56 GMT

YG has denied being involved in Drakeo the Ruler's killing, but former security guard Alrick Cooper III said he was fighting YG and his entourage before stabbing.

Tom Holland is the first 'Hot Ones' guest to puke after spicy 'Odyssey' interview

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:09:29 GMT

During the press tour for 'The Odyssey,' actor Tom Holland stopped by 'Hot Ones' for an interview that was too hot to handle.

A celebrated stage production makes the leap to screen in the fiery 'Hadestown: The Musical'

Katie Walsh — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:00:30 GMT

The mythical musical dominated the Tonys in 2019, and its original cast reunites for a filmed staging on London's West End that reminds us why.

Paramount agrees to months-long delay of Warner Bros. merger

Meg James — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:57:57 GMT

The concessions come as Paramount Skydance already was facing the prospect of a lengthy moratorium. The latest delay could extend to next summer.