Entertainment & Arts

Whitney Leavitt is leaving 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' after Season 5 wraps

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 6 May 2026 00:47:25 GMT

Whitney Leavitt says Season 5 of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' will be her last. She didn't envision her path to fame would be through the reality series, but said she wouldn't change a thing.

Commentary: 'Gary' is a riveting snapshot of Mikey and Richie before the events of 'The Bear'

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 5 May 2026 22:39:52 GMT

FX released on Tuesday a surprise flashback episode of 'The Bear,' written by Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who star as cousins Mikey and Richie on a road trip to Gary, Ind.

AMC is bringing a new live concert experience to local movie theaters

Cerys Davies — Tue, 5 May 2026 22:04:22 GMT

Artists such as Paris Hilton and Kim Petras might be making an appearance at your local AMC. With interactive technology, the theater chain is introducing a new type of live concert experience.

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor Nicholas Brendon's cause of death confirmed

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 5 May 2026 19:34:48 GMT

Officials reveal the cause of death for Nicholas Brendon, the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' actor who died in March at age 54. He was suffering from multiple health issues.

CBS' 'Tracker' is moving from Canada to L.A., thanks to beefed-up state tax incentive

Cerys Davies — Tue, 5 May 2026 19:07:12 GMT

CBS' 'Tracker' is set to earn $48 million in tax credits after relocating its production to California.

A star pitcher at USC, he was cut after six years in the minors. Then Banana Ball came calling

Steve Henson — Tue, 5 May 2026 18:19:32 GMT

After a stellar career at USC, pitcher Chris Clarke toiled for six years in baseball's minor leagues. The Savannah Bananas have given him a delightful next chapter.

'Lost Boys,' 'Schmigadoon!' lead 2026 Tony nominations

Malia Mendez — Tue, 5 May 2026 12:58:46 GMT

'The Lost Boys' and 'Schmigadoon!' led the 2026 Tony Awards nominations with 12 each, followed by 'Ragtime,' which earned 11 nods.

Why the star of 'PEN15' had to stop talking to her father to finally hear herself

Rachel Brodsky — Tue, 5 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Anna Konkle spent years portraying a version of her younger self on screen. In her new memoir "The Sane One," she finally addresses the parts of her history that didn't fit into a sitcom.

Elizabeth Strout's latest novel probes loneliness and a fractured America

Julia M. Klein — Tue, 5 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a poignant new novel, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Olive Kitteridge" explores the limits of human connection and the weight of unspoken truths.

As Kimmel mocks Trump, ABC's TV station licenses are under review — here's what that means

Stephen Battaglio — Tue, 5 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It isn't easy to suspend a TV station's broadcast license, but it's happened before.

Commentary: This year's Met Gala proved one thing: The real devil who wears Prada is Jeff Bezos

Mary McNamara — Tue, 5 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jeff Bezos' participation in this year's Met Gala sparked protests that threatened to overshadow the event itself.

Tony Awards 2026: Win or lose, these 10 standout performances and shows are worth celebrating

Charles McNulty — Tue, 5 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Moments that stand out from the 2025-2026 Broadway season include performances by Laurie Metcalf, a radical reframing of 'Cats' and John Lithgow's towering performance in 'Giant,' all of which received Tony nominations

We re-created radical covers from High Performance, the L.A. magazine made for and by artists

Angella d'Avignon — Tue, 5 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Together with the Performance Art Museum, six artists staged their covers in honor of the magazine, which ran from 1978 to 1997.

Kid Cudi cuts M.I.A. from tour after she says she 'can't do illegal' in political rant on stage

Clara Harter — Tue, 5 May 2026 04:28:47 GMT

Kid Cudi has fired M.I.A. as the opener on his Rebel Ragers tour following backlash over onstage comments in Dallas, where she appeared to accuse audience members of being in the country illegally.

Paramount's Ellison underscores his pledge to make 30 films a year when his company buys Warner Bros.

Meg James — Mon, 4 May 2026 23:15:55 GMT

Paramount topped Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue, which grew to $7.3 billion

Beanie, baby. Feldstein and film producer wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts await new addition

Christie D'Zurilla — Mon, 4 May 2026 23:06:55 GMT

Beanie Feldstein is expecting a baby with wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts. The "Booksmart" actor and the producer, who married in 2023, shared the news on social media.

The best looks from the 2026 Met Gala

Maane Khatchatourian — Mon, 4 May 2026 22:08:00 GMT

The best looks from the 2026 Met Gala, including Heidi Klum, Blake Lively, Bad Bunny, Emily Blunt, Emma Chamberlain, Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Sabrina Carpenter, Rihanna and Beyoncé.

Bess Wohl's 'Liberation' wins Pulitzer for drama. Could a Tony be next?

Katie Simons — Mon, 4 May 2026 21:47:50 GMT

Bess Wohl won the 2026 Pulitzer for drama, awarded for her play "Liberation," which premiered on Broadway in 2025.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni resolve bitter legal dispute ahead of trial

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 4 May 2026 20:42:43 GMT

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a settlement, ending a sprawling legal fight tied to 'It Ends With Us' just weeks before a trial was set to begin in New York.

Dolly Parton says her immune and digestive systems 'got all out of whack,' creating health concerns

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 4 May 2026 20:37:44 GMT

Dolly Parton is being treated for medical issues that arose last fall related to her immune and digestive systems. She has also called off her Las Vegas residency.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome baby No. 3: 'We love life with our family'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 4 May 2026 17:33:47 GMT

Cameron Diaz and rocker Benji Madden have added one more piece to their family: another baby. They are now the parents to a third child, named Nautus Madden.

Stanley Clarke and Stewart Copeland reunite for the 'serendipitous' Santa Monica Jazz Festival

Steve Baltin — Mon, 4 May 2026 16:54:26 GMT

Bass legend Stanley Clarke and the Police drummer and composer Stewart Copeland talk about their longtime friendship and their plans to play together for the Santa Monica Jazz Festival debut.

Once a 'sickly' child, Olympic medalist Brittany Brown now has a mural at her elementary school

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 4 May 2026 15:34:10 GMT

Sprinter Brittany Brown, a bronze medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, now has a mural at the Claremont elementary school where she ran to escape childhood hardships.

It's time to set sail with the 'Yacht Girls,' L.A.'s coolest book club on a boat

Paula L. Woods — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Aloni Ford created the inclusive boat, brunch and books-centered event to offer women a space for authentic conversation and self-care.

This historian dug into old records and found a lost chapter of Chicano L.A. music culture

Oliver Wang — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Community historian Ruben Molina's discovery of 1950s rhythm & blues records with handwritten tags inspired "The Dreamy Side," a book documenting overlooked Chicano youth culture.

In this 'Lord of the Flies,' the boys get more backstory but the tragedy remains the same

Stuart Miller — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jack Thorne's adaptation is largely faithful to William Golding's 1954 novel, but with the help of director Marc Munden, they added some flourishes.

Inside the elaborate, competitive L.A. book club taking immersion to the extreme

Maddie Connors — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From Ukrainian delicacies in a Venice Beach kitchen to 18th century mansions in La Jolla, go inside 'The Booked Babes' — an ultra-exclusive, high-production Los Angeles book club where six best friends turn literary discussion into a competitive art form of elaborate costumes, custom scents and tablescapes.

John Williams returns to North Hollywood High, which honors him with new performing arts center

Tim Greiving — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

John Williams cut the ribbon on a new state-of-the-art performing arts center named for him at his alma mater, North Hollywood High School, where he honed his craft in the 1940s.

Holocaust Museum LA will reopen as part of the new $70-million Goldrich Cultural Center

Solvej Schou — Mon, 4 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After a nearly eight-month closure and a $70-million campus expansion, the Holocaust Museum LA will reopen as part of the Goldrich Cultural Center, featuring an expanded vision in Pan Pacific Park.

Jack Thorne's 'Lord of the Flies' is a timely, engrossing miniseries true to novel

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 4 May 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Jack Thorne, the co-writer of 'Adolescence,' admirably adapts William Golding's 1954 novel about boy castaways into a miniseries for Netflix.

Former Santana vocalist Alex Ligertwood dies at 79

Carlos De Loera — Sun, 3 May 2026 23:32:43 GMT

Former Santana vocalist Alex Ligertwood died at age 79. His wife and agent confirmed his death in a social media post on Saturday evening.

SAG-AFTRA reaches a tentative deal with the studios

Cerys Davies — Sun, 3 May 2026 22:24:49 GMT

After resuming negotiations last week, the actors' union announced a tentative deal with film and TV studios.

A family affair: Hammer Museum Gala pays tribute to Betye Saar and Darren Star

Katie Simons — Sun, 3 May 2026 20:28:52 GMT

The annual Gala in the Garden celebrated the Los Angeles artists' community while honoring Betye Saar and Darren Star.

Redondo Beach Pier reopens after evacuation that delayed BeachLife Festival

Carlos De Loera — Sun, 3 May 2026 19:09:50 GMT

Redondo Beach police issued an evacuation order at the Redondo pier Sunday morning due to "police activity." The evacuation comes on the final day of the BeachLife Festival.

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' steps out to $77 million at the box office

Samantha Masunaga — Sun, 3 May 2026 17:10:06 GMT

The 20-year sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" capitalized on millennial nostalgia to overtake "Michael" at the box office this weekend.

Olivia Rodrigo hosts 'SNL' and debuts new song, while Aziz Ansari takes on Kash Patel

Omar L. Gallaga — Sun, 3 May 2026 06:57:28 GMT

The pop star made her hosting debut, and pulled double duty as musical guest, while comedian Aziz Ansari made a cameo in the cold open as FBI Director Kash Patel.

Zayn Malik cancels U.S. leg of his Konnakol tour after a recent mystery hospitalization

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 1 May 2026 22:11:01 GMT

Zayn Malik has nixed the U.S. leg of his Konnakol tour weeks after recently posting photos from a hospital bed while he was being treated for an undisclosed illness.

Steven Tyler is headed to trial after child sexual assault claims

Cerys Davies — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:58:49 GMT

In 2022, Julia Misley filed a lawsuit against Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler. She accused him of grooming and sexually assaulting her as a teen. The case has been partly dismissed, but the remaining allegations will be tried by a jury.

'All the President's Men' is 50 years old. A former Post staffer tells us why that matters

Ann Hornaday — Fri, 1 May 2026 21:22:51 GMT

Ann Hornaday, former film critic for the Washington Post, explores the journalism classic from the inside, along with its lessons for publishers.

Consumers sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. deal

Samantha Masunaga — Fri, 1 May 2026 19:26:21 GMT

A group of Paramount+ and cable subscribers have filed a lawsuit to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal and unwind the Paramount-Skydance merger.

Another Oscar win for 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin': Filmmaker's missing statuette located after TSA dispute

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 1 May 2026 18:52:05 GMT

"Mr. Nobody Against Putin" filmmaker Pavel Talankin will soon be reunited with his Oscar after it went missing amid his recent travels. Lufthansa confirmed that the coveted golden statuette has been located.

Oscars tighten AI rules, emphasizing human authorship

Josh Rottenberg — Fri, 1 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

New Oscars guidelines say screenplays must be human-authored and performances must be delivered by humans with consent.

An oppressively dumbed-down 'Animal Farm' has little use for George Orwell's ideas

Robert Abele — Fri, 1 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Originally a kid-friendly entry point into political allegory, the novella has been reduced to a cloud of animated fizz, with little nuance remaining.

Spotify adds verification badge to distinguish human artists from AI

Cerys Davies — Fri, 1 May 2026 17:28:56 GMT

After much criticism, Spotify has launched a new certification badge, "Verified by Spotify." The marker will distinguish human artists from AI.

In 'Omaha,' a father and his girls hit the road, with tensions along for the ride

Robert Abele — Fri, 1 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

John Magaro, an actor who excels in tricky parts (he played the third wheel in "Past Lives"), tunnels inward for a portrayal of a father who can't look back.

Britney Spears reportedly out of rehab and expecting a plea deal to be offered in DUI case

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 1 May 2026 16:38:09 GMT

Britney Spears reportedly checked herself out of voluntary rehab this week. Arrested last month on suspicion of DUI, she will likely be offered a plea deal on Monday.

Righteous fury comes to a racist town in RZA's 'One Spoon of Chocolate'

Tim Grierson — Fri, 1 May 2026 16:23:53 GMT

The Wu-Tang Clan's sonic architect steps behind the camera for his fourth feature, an action-drenched throwback to the '70s-era revenge flicks he loves.

Granderson: What the audience has learned since the first 'Devil Wears Prada'

LZ Granderson — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:02:00 GMT

Gen X identified with the protagonist 20 years ago. After two bruising decades in the job market, we might see her actions as more foolish than heroic.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram

Marc Ballon — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Kingfish Sunday Funday

Why a CBS News veteran's new YouTube show could be a model for the future

Stephen Battaglio — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"Alchemy with Anthony Mason," which features in-depth interviews with musicians and other artists, debuts Wednesday on YouTube.

10 books to read in May, new page-turners from Sedaris, Stockett and more

Bethanne Patrick — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From Kathryn Stockett's return to David Sedaris' latest essays, these are some of the 10 most highly anticipated reads hitting shelves this May.

Broadway musicals: Does 'Cats' have nine lives? Does 'Lost Boys' suck? Does 'Titanique' sink?

Charles McNulty — Fri, 1 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A selection of reviews of new Broadway musical productions: "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," "The Lost Boys" and Celine Dion to the rescue of "Titanique."

Kylie Jenner sued by second housekeeper who says she slipped a letter to Jenner pleading for help

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 1 May 2026 04:05:47 GMT

Kylie Jenner is sued by a second housekeeper who says abusive treatment by staff worsened after she sought to notify Jenner.

Legal battle to halt Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger expands with five new states

Meg James — Fri, 1 May 2026 00:13:31 GMT

With the addition of the five new states, California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's battle to block the merger is now bipartisan.

Judge to Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen: 'You two need to stay away from each other'

Yvonne Villarreal — Fri, 1 May 2026 00:11:59 GMT

At a hearing in Utah, a judge issued three-year protective orders for the 'Mormon Wives' star and her ex-boyfriend, requiring them to stay at least 100 feet away from each other.

Britney Spears charged with misdemeanor DUI involving drugs and alcohol

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 1 May 2026 00:09:51 GMT

Britney Spears has been charged with a misdemeanor DUI in Ventura County. The pop star was arrested last month after driving erratically and a substance was found in her BMW 430i.

How BeachLife became an oceanfront antidote to SoCal's crowded festival season

Alex Distefano — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:40:34 GMT

Built on community connection rather than blockbuster spectacle, the Redondo Beach festival deliberately avoids typical pain points like long lines and dusty lots to create a comfortable oceanfront gathering.

'SNL' writer Jimmy Fowlie says sister's case now a homicide investigation; LAPD says it is not

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:09:33 GMT

'SNL' writer Jimmy Fowlie says his sister who went missing last year is 'no longer alive,' according to police. The LAPD swiftly said the case has not been reclassified as a homicide.

Charlize Theron's stylist outs herself as the real-life Emily from 'The Devil Wears Prada'

Christie D'Zurilla — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:08:28 GMT

As 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' hits theaters, the stylist who knows she inspired the Emily character confirms her identity — and claims one classic quote from the film.

With 'Mad Bills to Pay,' Joel Alfonso Vargas aims to rep the real Dominican Bronx

Carlos Aguilar — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:05:28 GMT

"Mad Bills to Pay" opens at the Los Feliz Theatre on May 2. Special screenings at Laemmle locations May 4-6, before playing at the Laemmle NoHo 7 and Monica Film Center starting May 8.

Roger Sweet, the toymaker behind 'He-Man,' dies at 91

Cerys Davies — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:37:21 GMT

Toymaker Roger Sweet died Tuesday. As one of Mattel's longtime designers, Sweet is credited with developing He-Man, which became an emblem of childhood entertainment in the 1980s.

Ving Rhames released from hospital after collapsing in a Los Angeles restaurant

Tracy Brown — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:28:55 GMT

'Mission: Impossible' actor Ving Rhames has been released from the hospital and is feeling fine after a health scare at a Los Angeles-area restaurant.

Sinbad just celebrated his 'homecoming' in Pasadena years after a debilitating stroke: When to catch him next

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:46:03 GMT

Sinbad, after he suffered a debilitating stroke in 2020, announced his comedy comeback on Wednesday — with Pasadena's historic Ice House the site for his 'homecoming.'

How these Latine drag kings took center stage

Nicole Macias Garibay — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:39:02 GMT

At a recent panel called 'Living Legends of Drag: Stories of LGBTQ+ Artistry & Culture,' two Latine drag kings — Manny Oakley and El Daña — connected their struggles across generations.

Olivia Rodrigo's massive 65-date Unraveled Tour includes four L.A. concerts

Katie Simons — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:06:06 GMT

Olivia Rodrigo's massive 65-date Unraveled Tour will include four concerts at Inglewood's Intuit Dome in January 2027, following the release of her new album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.'

'Hokum' finds fresh scares lurking in the shadows of an old Irish hotel

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:57:27 GMT

Writer-director Damian McCarthy breathes new life into the well-worn haunted house story, which ain't broke and needs no fixing if you have actors like Adam Scott.

It's never a bad time to be Ringo Starr

Mikael Wood — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:40:35 GMT

At 85, the former Beatle has just released his second country album in less than a year and a half.

Patrick Muldoon's cause of death confirmed after actor-producer was found at his home

Christie D'Zurilla — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:19:09 GMT

Causes of death for Patrick Muldoon, the actor and producer known for projects including 'Days of Our Lives,' 'Melrose Place' and 'Riff Raff,' have been confirmed.

Lucas Museum unveils inaugural exhibitions curated by George Lucas himself

Jessica Gelt — Mon, 4 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

When the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art officially opens its doors to the public Sept. 22, guests will be presented with more than 1,200 objects in nearly 20 exhibitions installed across more than 30 galleries.

David Allan Coe, controversial 'outlaw country' pioneer, dies at 86

Julius Miller — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:50:08 GMT

David Allan Coe, a prominent figure in the 'outlaw country' music movement who wrote 'Take This Job and Shove It," has died. He was 86.

Meet the riveting young actors who brought 'Half Man's' dangerous brother act to life

Barry Levitt — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nine months, five auditions, one fateful moment: A connection at their chemistry read set the tone for Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell's collaboration in 'Half Man.'

After years in comedy, Deon Cole still likes who he sees in the mirror

Marissa Evans — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Chicago-born comic is performing a benefit show in Altadena as part of Netflix Is a Joke festival to raise money for residents still recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires.

Health was the harshest band at the Smell nightclub. Two decades later, it sold out the Palladium

August Brown — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Health has collaborated with Nine Inch Nails and Bad Omens. Culture finally caught up to their bleakness.

Shaikin: The Dodger hosting a comedy show? Stoic Will Smith. No joke

Bill Shaikin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On May 7, Will Smith, the Dodgers' stoic All-Star catcher, hosts his third annual Dodgers Comedy Night, part of the Netflix is a Joke comedy festival.

She's the oddball in 'Pride and Prejudice.' But in 'The Other Bennet Sister,' Mary's the star

Emily Zemler — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On the set of 'The Other Bennet Sister,' Ella Bruccoleri talks about portraying Mary Bennet, the heroine at the center of a take on Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice.'

In 'Man on Fire,' a new Creasy, played by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, capably takes the helm

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The latest adaptation of A. J. Quinnell's novel of the same name is a meat-and-potatoes action series led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy, a damaged security operative.

'Columbo' star Peter Falk's daughter Jackie dies at 60

Christie D'Zurilla — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:21:14 GMT

Jacqueline 'Jackie' Falk, the older of 'Columbo' star Peter Falk's two daughters, died Monday by suicide. The family's story is a complicated one.

Darth Vader arrives at 'Star Wars' Land, marking a pivot for Disneyland

Todd Martens — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:05:33 GMT

His presence — along with that of Leia, Han and Luke — marks a major shift in direction for Galaxy's Edge.

D4vd dismembered teen girl with chainsaw and tried to cover his tracks, prosecutors allege

James Queally, Richard Winton — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:23:00 GMT

A new court filing from L.A. County prosecutors alleges David Anthony Burke cut up Celeste Rivas Hernandez's body after killing the 14-year-old because she threatened to expose that he'd been sexually abusing her.

The hellishly hot trend in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' is pink slips for the media industry

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:00:07 GMT

Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt and an icy Meryl Streep return for a sequel that's less about fashion, more about the horrors of keeping a magazine alive.

Nick Reiner murder case delayed until September, autopsy reports still not complete

James Queally, Richard Winton — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:52:46 GMT

Nick Reiner appeared in a downtown L.A. courtroom Wednesday for a hearing related to the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. The case will not proceed until the fall.

The week's bestselling books, May 3

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

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, May 3, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

L.A.'s comedy scene is in a golden era. Netflix Is a Joke proves it

Nate Jackson — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The weeklong Netflix Is a Joke Festival brings production work and economic benefits to L.A. while cementing the city's reputation as a comedy capital.

Broadway's strange season gets a boost from 7 acting powerhouses

Charles McNulty — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Broadway reviews of Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson in "The Fear of 13," Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf in "Death of a Salesman," Jon Bernthal and Ebon-Moss Bachrach in "Dog Day Afternoon" and John Lithgow in "'Giant."

Tupac's stepbrother files wrongful death suit, cites new turns in 29-year-old murder case

Clara Harter — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Maurice Shakur, known by his stage name, Mopreme, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking damages against Duane "Keffe D" Davis and additional unnamed defendants.

The 20 Netflix Is a Joke shows we're most excited for this year

Nate Jackson, Dawn Burkes, Ali Lerman — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 20 Netflix Is a Joke shows we're most excited to see this year, from Ralph Barbosa to Seinfeld to Atsuko Okatsuka and Flight of the Conchords.

Move over, Elsa. The hottest entertainers at L.A. kid parties are 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Carlos Aguilar — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Entertainers inspired by Rumi, Mira, Zoey and the Saja Boys from 'KPop Demon Hunters' are the hottest kids' birthday party offering in Los Angeles right now.

James Conlon begins his final L.A. Opera stretch as music director with a mission

Mark Swed — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

James Conlon begins the final stretch of his 20th season as music director of L.A. Opera with a production of Verdi's 'Falstaff' and a special concert of opera excerpts.

Adapting Isabel Allende's 'The House of the Spirits' for TV was 'magical realism'

Laura Zornosa — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Isabel Allende and the showrunners of Prime Video's new Spanish-language series spoke about adapting the Chilean author's novel and how it authentically portrayed the story.

How to watch the 2026 Met Gala and everything else you need to know

Iris Kwok — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Met Gala, including the date, start time, theme, dress code, guest list and how to livestream the event.

Megan Thee Stallion exits 'Moulin Rouge' weeks early, just days after split with Klay Thompson

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:36:23 GMT

Megan Thee Stallion is ending her Broadway 'Moulin Rouge' run weeks early and days after she revealed a messy split from NBA star Klay Thompson. The Grammy-winning rapper also suffered a recent health scare.

'90s star Samuel Monroe Jr. is on life support after meningitis 'repeatedly misdiagnosed'

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:53 GMT

Samuel Monroe Jr., star of 'Menace II Society,' and other films from the 1990s, is on life support after contracting meningitis in Las Vegas while filming. His wife says his condition was 'repeatedly misdiagnosed' by doctors.

Quixote production services vendor to wind down most of its soundstage business in L.A.

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:49:38 GMT

In another sign of the industry's financial difficulties, production services vendor Quixote said it will close most of its soundstage business in Los Angeles.

Ariana Grande announces highly anticipated new album, 'Petal'

Katie Simons — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:22:25 GMT

After taking a break from music, Ariana Grande has revealed that her eighth studio album, 'Petals,' will be released July 31.

Paramount wants FCC to approve increased foreign ownership in Warner Bros. Discovery deal

Meg James — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:57:15 GMT

The Larry Ellison-backed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery would give Middle Eastern royal families an ownership stake in CBS and CNN.

BMG and Concord merge to create music's fourth-largest company

Cerys Davies — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:27:24 GMT

BMG and Concord, music companies that represent artists including Tina Turner, Daft Punk and Jelly Roll, are officially merging. This deal is aimed at expanding the global reach of its artists and investing more in AI tools.

Reality TV production continues to plummet in L.A.

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:18:04 GMT

Reality TV show production continues to drop in L.A., even as the state's new production incentives have increased shooting for film and other TV series.

Audacy's KNX will replace news on 97.1 FM with a sports talk format

Stephen Battaglio — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:09:52 GMT

Station owner Audacy will end simulcast of the news format on 1070 AM and launch the Fan on May 11.

'Dances With Wolves' actor Nathan Chasing Horse gets life sentence for sexual assault

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:01:43 GMT

Nathan Chasing Horse, best known for 'Dances With Wolves,' gets life in prison a month after he was convicted of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls.

With Kimmel under fire, FCC moves to review ABC's TV station licenses

Stephen Battaglio — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:59:49 GMT

The Disney Co.-owned ABC station licenses are under scrutiny as the company faces ire over late-night gags about the White House Correspondents' Assn. dinner.