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After ban threats, TikTok touts a $12-billion boost to California businesses

Cerys Davies — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

After being nearly banned in the U.S. over privacy concerns and launching a new U.S. joint venture, TikTok touts its contributions to California's economy.

Was Cathy a monster? The cast of 'East of Eden' on Zoe Kazan's vision and the meaning of timshel

Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Florence Pugh, Chris Abbott and Mike Faist spoke about portraying the leads in the Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck's timeless masterwork and the nuances of their characters.

Max Amini says comedy can bridge divide between Iran and America

Nate Jackson — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The L.A.-based Iranian American comedian, who is touted as being the world's most watched comedian on the internet, comes home to the Dolby Theatre for six shows starting this weekend.

10 books to read in October: New releases from Barbara Kingsolver, Chad Harbach and more

Bethanne Patrick — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This month brings gripping new novels and thought-provoking memoirs, including anticipated releases from Kawai Strong Washburn, Nathaniel Philbrick, Chuck Lorre and more.

L.A.-raised comic Jack Assadourian Jr. turns his Mexican Armenian roots into fearless new comedy special

Anthony Solorzano — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Comedian Jack Assadourian Jr. on exploring his Mexican and Armenian roots through humor, family and his journey to embracing his identity.

A father lost his son at Rolling Loud. That real-life panic inspired a comedy

Miki Hellerbach — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Actors Matt Rife and Owen Wilson of "Rolling Loud: The Movie" look back at the chaos of filming at a real-life music festival.

Commentary: As Lucas Museum cordons off main courtyard, a public space inches toward gated compound

Sam Lubell — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has placed gates around its main courtyard, making it so ticketed and nonticketed guests must go through security to access the space. This is not the public plaza the city was hoping for.

Spooky season is here! 13 things to do in L.A. for a frightfully epic October

Todd Martens — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Our picks include Halloween staples — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 'Carved' at Descanso Gardens and Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights — along with some campier events.

Zoe Kazan's 'East of Eden' centers Steinbeck's dynamic Cathy with an impressive Florence Pugh

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Also starring Mike Faist and Christopher Abbott, Netflix's miniseries adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel features standout performances by Hoon Lee, Ciarán Hinds and Martha Plimpton.

Wynonna Judd confirms rift with sister Ashley Judd: 'We're taking a break'

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 02:17:16 GMT

Country star Wynonna Judd has revealed, ahead of her new album release, that she and sister Ashley Judd are currently taking a break from their relationship.

Pregnant 'Dancing With the Stars' pro Witney Carson shuts down elimination gossip

Andrea Flores — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:58:08 GMT

'DWTS' pro Witney Carson took to social media following Week 3 of Season 35 to address rumors that she wished to be voted off alongside celebrity partner Guillermo Rodriguez because of her pregnancy.

RM of BTS, museum curator? He is now.

Christine Terrisse — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:19:35 GMT

RM, a member of the South Korean K-pop group BTS, is serious about art. A portion of his 400-piece collection is now going on view at SFMOMA.

Ella Langley pauses concert to pan bullies: 'I don't know if I'm strong enough for this, Lord.'

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:18:52 GMT

Ella Langley's rapid rise hasn't come without its drawbacks, and the country singer is getting candid about the dark side of life in the spotlight.

Chris Brown might not need to pay housekeeper nearly $13 million for dog attack, court finds

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:57:31 GMT

A Los Angeles judge sides with Chris Brown, granting the singer and his team's motion for a new trial on the nearly $13 million owed to the housekeeper injured in a vicious dog attack.

Sean Combs' release date is pushed up, as new report details pampered prison lifestyle

Andrea Flores — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:16:54 GMT

An earlier release date for Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been set, once again, just as an NBC News report claims the disgraced rapper and producer is living a pampered lifestyle in federal prison.

Federal judge allows Paramount-Warner merger to move forward

Meg James, Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:08:58 GMT

The judge's approval allows tech scion David Ellison to finalize his company's $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Los Tigres del Norte honor Minneapolis community at relocated Hispanic Heritage Awards

Andrea Flores — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:53:46 GMT

Airing Oct. 2 on PBS, the Hispanic Heritage Awards was relocated to Minneapolis in solidarity with its immigrant communities. Honorees include Mon Laferte, Eladio Carrión, Oscar D'León and Ximena Sariñana.

Lady A's Charles Kelley reveals rare blood cancer diagnosis

Tracy Brown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:26:45 GMT

Country singer Chalres Kelley of Lady A reveals he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare type of blood cancer.

Sen. Tim Scott touts federal film tax credit as a blue-collar jobs bill

Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:04:13 GMT

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said a federal film tax credit would boost blue-collar jobs and help shape America's perception aboard by including different voices and locations.

Chad Lowe announces death of 13-year-old daughter Fiona: 'Light of our lives'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:58:36 GMT

The family of 'Life Goes On' star Chad Lowe announces the death of 13-year-old daughter Fiona. 'She was the light of our lives,' the family wrote and included information for a mental health lifeline.

An immersive 'Dune' experience is coming to downtown L.A.

Todd Martens — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Come face to face with the Bene Gesserit and sandworms at 'Dune: The Experience,' opening in November.

The week's bestselling books, Oct. 4

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Contributor: There's a reason people are still talking about Julie Andrews as she turns 91

Shams-il Arefin Islam — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:01:00 GMT

As she enters her 10th decade, there are calls online to bubble wrap her, just in case. She is indeed a global treasure.

JIJI's Jazz Club is the jazz party L.A. was missing

Mary Carreon — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The former tattoo artist behind JiJi's Jazz Club is reminding Angelenos that jazz belongs to everyone, and that gathering, in a city like L.A., is its own act of resistance.

Commentary: Killer mosquitoes, rabid bats and bear attacks: Climate change is making eco-horror feel real

Mary McNamara — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In the 1970s, the environmental movement sparked a string of 'nature rebels' horror films. As climate change increases deadly interaction between humans and wildlife, homicidal rats and frogs no longer seem quite as far-fetched.

A martini with Ayad Akhtar, the novelist remaking autofiction for the social media age

David L. Ulin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As his latest book 'The Radiance' blurs the lines between memory and invention, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author makes a compelling case for why literature remains our richest record of human consciousness.

Woman accused of firing bullets at Rihanna's mansion is deemed mentally fit to stand trial

Iris Kwok — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:14:53 GMT

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz of Florida was deemed mentally competent by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi, meaning the criminal case can proceed.

Perez Hilton reunites with children for 'short, supervised visits' amid ongoing mental health treatment

Iris Kwok — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:52:50 GMT

Perez Hilton has been able to see his children for 'short, supervised' visits while he undergoes treatment for his August mental health crisis.

Paramount streaming chief Cindy Holland exits studio, making way for HBO's Casey Bloys

Meg James — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:42 GMT

The announcement comes as Paramount waits for a judge's approval of its $111-billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.

'Game of Thrones' movie 'Aegon's Conquest' will hit theaters summer 2029

Tracy Brown — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:57:20 GMT

The first 'Game of Thrones' movie, about Aegon the Conquerer, the first Targaryen to rule over Westeros, will hit theaters in 2029.

Angela Stribling, BET host and radio personality, dies after 2-year battle with brain cancer

Deborah Day — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:11:00 GMT

Pioneering BET host Angela Stribling has died. Stribling was also an accomplished jazz singer and radio personality, who lost a two-year battle with brain cancer.

Akriila brings her unique alt-pop vision from Chile to the world

Ernesto Lechner — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:39:20 GMT

Akriila's new album "Lucy Miró al Mundo y Notó Que Está Girando" has made her the toast of the Latin indiesphere. She spoke to De Los about her musical journey, from trap to dream pop.

Slinger Francisco, Calypso singer known as the Mighty Sparrow, dies at 91

Deborah Day — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:38:56 GMT

"King of Calypso" Slinger Francisco, also known as the Mighty Sparrow, died in New York on Sunday at 91 following a brief illness, according to his daughter, Karen Francisco.

Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin welcome first baby together, reveal daughter's name

Tracy Brown — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT

Former Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse and Victoria's Secret model Barbara Palvin 'took Labor Day literally this year,' she wrote on Instagram.

Baby Rose's 'Yearnalism' was made for small rooms. She got arenas first

Steve Baltin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:37:28 GMT

After opening for Olivia Dean in arenas, R&B singer Baby Rose will bring her yearning-filled album "Yearnalism" to intimate Blue Note shows in Los Angeles, her first headlining dates there.

Tom Cruise destroys Earth in 'Digger,' a messy climate satire that occasionally strikes gold

Amy Nicholson — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:12 GMT

Director Alejandro González Iñárritu teams up with a prosthetics-swaddled Cruise for a bleak comedy about a Texan oil driller who triggers the end of the world.

Sylvester Stallone was never supposed to make it

Marc Weingarten — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"The Steps: A Memoir" details not only the grit and determination it took to write best picture winner "Rocky" but how Stallone stood his ground to get to play the underdog boxer.

From creating 'crack for girls' to superhero TV: The untold history of the CW, 20 years later

Whitney Friedlander — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When the WB and UPN merged 20 years ago, the result was the CW, a network that took younger viewers seriously, spawning stars and hit series like 'Gossip Girl,' 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'Arrow.'

Chris Daughtry on sobriety, 'butt rock' and those Instagram thirst traps

Mikael Wood — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ahead of a gig Wednesday night in Rancho Mirage, the rock singer (and 'American Idol' alum) sits down for a wide-ranging chat.

Think Burning Man meets the end of the world: This Pulitzer winner's new book is a chaotic trip

Carolyn Kellogg — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Pulitzer winner Hernan Diaz returns with 'Ply,' an ambitious, science-fiction leap into a fallen metropolis where art and anarchy reign.

40 years later, a dream to rival L.A.'s art scene has become Orange County's cultural epicenter

Jenelle Riley — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Segerstrom Center for the Arts turns 40, its leaders look back on its rise—and ahead to a rich and varied future.

Dennis Haskins, known for playing beloved Principal Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:35:28 GMT

Dennis Haskins, known for playing the earnest and beloved Principal Richard Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' has died. He was 75.

Teresa Giudice asks for privacy after bodycam clip reveals daughter 'had fentanyl in her system'

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:21:14 GMT

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice asked for privacy after bodycam footage showed police responding to an incident involving her daughter Milania Guidice.

'Jersey Shore' star Paul 'DJ Pauly D' DelVecchio and Nikki Hall are engaged after 6 years of dating

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:22:20 GMT

'Jersey Shore' star Paul 'DJ Pauly D' DelVecchio and Nikki Hall are engaged after 6 years of dating. The two met on the MTV dating series 'Double Shot at Love.'

Paramount, states reject calls for deeper review of merger deal

Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:56:19 GMT

Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and attorneys general from 12 states are pushing back against Sen. Cory Booker's questions about their antitrust settlement.

Why Ed Ruscha made the poster for Tom Cruise's 'Digger': 'The movie blew my hair back'

Laura Zornosa — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:59:28 GMT

Tom Cruise, Jesse Plemons and John Goodman — stars of Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Digger' — attended the LACMA unveiling of a new film poster by Ed Ruscha.

Chuck Varga, founding member of shock-metal band Gwar, dead at 68

August Brown — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:10:03 GMT

Varga contributed costumes, props, sets and artwork to Gwar, which became infamous beyond the metal world.

Taylor Swift passes Beyoncé in number of MTV Video Music Awards, debuts starry 'Patient Zero' video

Deborah Day — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 20:20:42 GMT

Taylor Swift debuted her video for 'Patient Zero' at a historic MTV VMAs for the pop superstar, who broke a Beyoncé record. The video featured Swift's 'good friend' Dakota Johnson, who also presented Swift with an award during the event.

Newsom signs 'ghost ticket' ban but says its carve-outs need more work

Cerys Davies — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:02:49 GMT

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 1349, banning 'ghost ticket' sales for concerts and sports — but urged lawmakers to revisit carve-outs critics say favor StubHub.

Rod Stewart says he's 'not retiring' but announces his 'last tour ever, ever, ever'

Tracy Brown — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:53:46 GMT

Rod Stewart, 81, has announced that his Final Encore tour in 2027 will be his last rock 'n' roll tour 'ever, ever, ever.'

'Obsession' star Inde Navarrette doesn't wish for her wins — she works for them

Carlos Aguilar — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:07:09 GMT

Thanks to her role in the surprise blockbuster horror 'Obsession,' Inde Navarrette went from a relative unknown to an actor with Oscar buzz.

Soviet dissidents bypassed state censorship through art. This L.A. museum wants to show you how

Miranda Huang — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Wende Museum workshops center on samizdat, in which Soviet dissidents hand-typed literature to bypass state censorship. At a time when the U.S. government is curtailing public discourse, the practice remains relevant for cultivating forms of individual resistance.

'Dare I say TikTok is saving jazz': Black Nile rewrites the L.A. jazz story for a new generation

Steve Baltin — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Inglewood brothers Aaron and Lawrence Shaw, the jazz duo Black Nile, step into their biggest hometown spotlight yet, joining Erykah Badu and the Charles Gaines Collective at the Hollywood Bowl on Sept. 29.

The celebrity fame machine has changed. 'Who? Weekly's' hosts map the new rules

Rachel Brodsky — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hosts of the 'Who? Weekly' podcast, Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, share why they wrote "I Want to Be Famous" and how 10 years of analyzing tabloid headlines shaped their view on modern media decay.

Texts link Justin Baldoni's crisis PR pro to secret 'smear' sites, complaint alleges

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:33:53 GMT

Top Hollywood publicist Melissa Nathan faces allegations of playing a key role in running 'smear' sites for embattled celebrities amid the Justin Baldoni legal saga. In a deposition, Nathan denied she was the mastermind behind the now-defunct stephaniejonesleaks.com.

Commentary: Call it propaganda or a PSA, Trump's latest ad blitz is paid for by you

Lorraine Ali — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Criticism spills over on strategically timed ads paid for by the U.S. government touting the alleged achievements of President Donald Trump.

Funko faced a cash crunch. This former Netflix executive has a plan to revive the popular figurine maker

Wendy Lee — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Funko, the company behind the big-headed Pop! figurines, warned last year of a cash crunch, squeezed by tariffs, canceled retail orders and its own overproduction. A new CEO based in Los Feliz is trying to turn it around.

Fox News host Kat Timpf is pregnant again, more than a year after double mastectomy

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:32:14 GMT

Kat Timpf stunned fans at a live comedy show by flashing a baby bump, announcing her pregnancy after a harrowing breast cancer battle.

Harvey Weinstein sentenced, again: A guide to disgraced mogul's convictions and prison time

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:00:29 GMT

Amid Harvey Weinstein's most recent prison sentencing this week, look back on his previous convictions and the sentences that followed.

Dolly Parton recorded a duet with Bono before she died that will be on U2's next album

Tracy Brown — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:09:25 GMT

Dolly Parton recorded a duet with Bono just months before she died that will be included on U2's upcoming album 'Carnaval De Luz.'

Dove Cameron and Damiano David tie the knot

Andrea Flores — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:36:26 GMT

On Thursday, 30-year-old Dove Cameron married 27-year-old Damiano David in a civil ceremony at the town hall in Montalcino, Italy.

Months after exiting soundstages, Quixote sells gear rental businesses, prompting layoffs

Cerys Davies — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:07:18 GMT

Hudson Pacific-owned Quixote sold its grip, lighting and production supplies businesses to Cinelease, cutting about 60 jobs as Hollywood's production slump drags on.

Fans will get what they want with 'Mariachi Meets the Smiths'

Carlos De Loera — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:05:26 GMT

In "Mariachi Meets the Smiths," Mariachi Tierra Mia will combine two of the most influential sounds in Mexican American culture in a show at the Ford on Sept. 27.

How David Lynch's favorite muse escaped Agent Cooper's suit and became the Internet's favorite dad

Rachel Brodsky — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

In a candid new memoir, the beloved 'Twin Peaks,' 'Dune,' 'Blue Velvet' and 'Fallout' actor breaks down the multiple selves behind his famous face.

Why Hallmark Movies and John Wilson's 'The History of Concrete' take the mundane so seriously

Anthony Solorzano — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:37:41 GMT

Hallmark movies and John Wilson's "The History of Concrete" find comedy by taking mundane passions and situations seriously.

10 must-see scares at the Academy Museum's killer new horror exhibit

Josh Rottenberg — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:16:29 GMT

From Bela Lugosi's original 'Dracula' cape to a room dripping with blood, here are the highlights of the Academy Museum's new celebration of horror.

Why this artist wears a hijab and a 328-foot-long garment that looks like a millipede

Siran Babayan — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:47:33 GMT

Performance artist Anida Yoeu Ali's exhibit, 'Anida Yoeu Ali: The Buddhist Bug,' features a 328-foot-long performance installation of an orange bug that explores race, religion, feminism and immigration, and will weave in and out of the gallery rooms.

Grief falls away on the dance floor in the lithe 'Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!'

Tim Grierson — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:35:03 GMT

Rinko Kikuchi, the breakout star of 'Babel,' finds a new emotional register as a dancer picking up the pieces in a movie that flirts with seriousness.

Ed Sheeran's Gillette Stadium shows canceled due to weather in latest snag for his Loop tour

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:24:24 GMT

Ed Sheeran's Friday and Saturday concerts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., have been canceled 'due to severe weather warnings' in the region, Messina Touring announced Friday.

Taylor Swift's new 'Encore' songs, ranked from worst to best

Mikael Wood — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:30:02 GMT

The pop superstar just dropped an expanded edition of 2025's blockbuster 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Here's a critical rundown of the album's new songs.

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

Kailyn Brown — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There will be a biscuit sandwich from the Waffle and spending too much money on a mobile puzzle game.

The stuff of buildings and bridges is grist for something deeper in 'The History of Concrete'

Robert Abele — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

John Wilson, an inspired chronicler of the mundane who first made his name on HBO, tried his hand at a documentary animated by his comic neuroticism.

5 heartbreaking takeaways from Charles Spencer's book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister'

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In Charles Spencer's book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,' he reveals details about the late princess' battle with eating disorders and the press, and the affair that upended her marriage.

Mahershala Ali goes on a quest for breast milk in 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother'

Tim Grierson — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A hit man's infant daughter won't drink formula, so he goes searching for the real thing in writer-director Bassam Tariq's unique action film.

Danny DeVito on directing 'Hoffa' and 'taking the final blow' for working people

Mark Olsen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Starring Jack Nicholson as the pug-nosed labor leader, the 1992 drama is screening in 70mm for the first time in more than 30 years at Beyond Fest.

A 30-year love letter to L.A. with a final revelation

Mark Swed — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

How an ancient church in a small German town and a new concert hall in DTLA bookend my 30 years as classical music critic of the L.A. Times.

Lawyers seek extra security for Schwarzenegger after opposing attorney's 'Terminator'-style post

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:00:15 GMT

Lawyers for Arnold Schwarzenegger requested increased court security after an attorney posted a 'Terminator'-themed ad revealing details of the former governor's trial appearance.

Gary 'Angry' Anderson, frontman for Aussie rock band Rose Tattoo, dies at 79

Andrea Flores — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 02:42:21 GMT

News of Gary Anderson's death came via the band's Instagram account, which said the singer died Monday night in Sydney.

Hannah Einbinder, Susan Sarandon arrested at protest against Netanyahu

Andrea Flores — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:37:59 GMT

Hannah Einbinder and Susan Sarandon were arrested after protesting the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations in New York City. Cynthia Nixon, Elliot Page, Indya Moore, Mary Beth Barone, Caleb Hearon and Sarah Sherman were also at the demonstration.

Sean Gunn retires from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Rocket raccoon role

Andrea Flores — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:46:56 GMT

"Guardians of the Galaxy" actor Sean Gunn is retiring from his on-set Rocket raccoon role because the process of animating the Marvel character was often painful.

Peter Byrne, lead singer for the synth-pop group Naked Eyes, dies at 74

Deborah Day — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:39:37 GMT

British singer-songwriter Peter Byrne, co-founder of synth-pop duo Naked Eyes, died Sept. 14, 2026, in Los Angeles.

'Uh-oh': Gizmo announces that 'Gremlins 3' has been pushed back until 2028

Tracy Brown — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:28:34 GMT

Warner Bros. shared a brief teaser for 'Gremlins 3' along with the news that its release has been pushed back to 2028.

Judge holds off on ruling in states' antitrust settlement with Paramount

Samantha Masunaga, Cerys Davies — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:14:57 GMT

A federal judge declined to rule immediately on Paramount's proposed antitrust settlement with 12 states, asking the parties to address questions first.

Macklemore announces new Free Palestine tour, after Ed Sheeran tour dismissal

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:58:51 GMT

Macklemore reveals his Free Palestine tour, a week after he was dismissed from Ed Sheeran's tour. The tour currently consists of three stops in Europe but will later include U.S. shows, he said.

Seth MacFarlane curates your favorite film composers for the L.A. Chamber Orchestra

Laura Zornosa — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Seth MacFarlane is supporting works by John Williams, Ludwig Göransson, Joel McNeely, Thomas Newman, James Newton Howard and John Powell for LACO.

Hollywood would get 20% federal film tax credit under proposed new bill

Samantha Masunaga, Ana Ceballos — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:30:04 GMT

A bipartisan group of Congressional leaders is pushing for a 20% federal tax credit for film and TV production, a move they say will help bring filming back to the U.S.

MOCA finally names new director after lengthy search, years of leadership turmoil

Jessica Gelt — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The Museum of Contemporary Art has appointed Jonathan Abbott, formerly of GBH in Boston, as its new chief executive and director. Abbot will be the institution's sixth leader since 2008.

How Shudder to Think came back to life

Mikael Wood — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:37:07 GMT

Nearly three decades after its last album, the influential post-punk group is prepping a new LP for release next year.

Ella Langley choosin' Tucker Wetmore: 'Choosin' Texas' breakout dating fellow singer

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:22:09 GMT

Ella Langley has more than a record-breaking hit on her hands. The "Choosin' Texas" country music breakout is now reportedly in a budding romance with Tucker Wetmore, also a musician.

'A Different World' is back with a delightful new class. You'll want to sit in

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:04:12 GMT

The beloved collegiate 'Cosby Show' spinoff returns with a new group of students at Hillman College, and they're accompanied by many familiar faces from the original cast.

CNN, MS NOW and Politico return to White House after judge lifts Trump's press ban

Stephen Battaglio — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:03:42 GMT

Federal court judge calls the ban unconstitutional and rejects the White House argument that the action was done in the name of national security.

'We opened Pandora's box:' Mexican rock trio the Warning defies all expectations

Katerina Portela — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Warning's fifth LP, 'Everything's Falling' landed the band new Billboard records and Latin Grammy nominations. Ahead of their three sold-out shows at the Fonda, the Villarreal sisters dove into their K-pop influence, playing with Carín León at the Sphere and breaking 'purista' expectations.

John Green can't picture images, but his adult debut paints a vivid Hollywood

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In a candid interview, bestselling author John Green opens up about his latest novel, 'Hollywood, Ending,' the influence of Andy Warhol on his work and building a narrative world without a visual mind.

As 'SNL' begins Season 52, here's the state of the show and what to expect

Omar L. Gallaga — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As the long-running sketch comedy series embarks on a new season, here's a look at the lineup of guest hosts, new players, sketches you can expect and the lingering question of Lorne Michaels.

A dog steals 'Heart of the Beast' while Brad Pitt's charm is kept on leash

Katie Walsh — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Man and canine crash-land in the wild, where survival will depend on their resourcefulness. What should have been a star vehicle is stolen by a pooch.

Tequila Mockingbird, L.A. punk's great archivist, is still pissed off and spectacular

August Brown — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mockingbird's archives are on display at the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, depicting a raucous era of music and defiance.

Paramore's Hayley Williams breaks silence following ex-husband Chad Gilbert's death

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 01:25:52 GMT

Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams has spoken out following the death of her ex-husband, New Found Glory founding guitarist Chad Gilbert.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas detained in Westlake after allegedly resisting police

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:27:51 GMT

The former 'Home Improvement' and 'Lion King' actor was taken into custody and spent the night in jail after he allegedly got unruly with police.

If 'Melania' movie left you wanting more, first lady reveals new docuseries is on the way

Deborah Day — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:09:54 GMT

First Lady Melania Trump says an upcoming docuseries about her will be very different from Amazon's 'Melania' documentary released in January.