Entertainment & Arts

Lessons in letting go: In 'Rheology,' Shayok Misha Chowdhury's secret weapon is his physicist mother

Charles McNulty — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:02:50 GMT

The playwright teams up with his theoretical physicist mother at REDCAT for a physics lesson applicable to both art and life

Paramount's $111-billion Warner Bros. acquisition clears key hurdle

Meg James — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:01:42 GMT

As expected, the U.S. Justice Department gave its consent for the blockbuster merger expected to reshape Hollywood

Judge orders Justin Baldoni to pay Blake Lively's legal fees as legal fight nears end

Josh Rottenberg — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:47:04 GMT

A federal judge granted Blake Lively attorneys fees tied to Justin Baldoni's unsuccessful defamation lawsuit against her, but denied her request for additional damages, potentially closing the final chapter in the bitter 'It Ends With Us' legal fight.

Grand Performances: Summer lineup includes Ozomatli, Culture Clash, Son Rompe Pera

Andrea Flores — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:32:48 GMT

Since 1987, Grand Performances has provided Angelenos with free outdoor entertainment. The summer concert series will kick off with a show by Latin hip-hop funk band Ozomatli on June 13.

Contributor: David Hockney's paintings gave the world a vision of L.A.

James Cahill — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:50:00 GMT

The artist, who died Thursday at 88, came to Los Angeles in the 1960s and created indelible, shimmering images of the city's people, scenes and sunlight.

5 essential David Hockney artworks that capture his glimmering Los Angeles

Jessica Gelt — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:23:46 GMT

David Hockney, the towering British-born artist who made Los Angeles his home, turned the city's landscapes filled with glittering pools, rolling hills and lush foliage into consequential art. Here are five of his best works.

A night out with Cuban jazz maestro, Arturo Sandoval

Suzy Exposito — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:56:22 GMT

Hot on the heels of his new album, "Sangú," the Cuban jazz legend talks playing Coachella with Karol G, being knighted by the king of Spain and honored by former President Obama

David Hockney, whose art celebrated sun-drenched Los Angeles, dead at 88

Jessica Gelt, Barbara Isenberg — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:34:47 GMT

David Hockney, the innovative British artist who celebrated Los Angeles' sun-drenched life and landscapes in colorful, wildly popular paintings, has died.

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

Lisa Boone — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For this sun-averse music obsessive, a perfect day would include vinyl hunts, sushi and shows at intimate venues.

'The Listeners' moves slowly but demands that you hear the hum

Robert Lloyd — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Starz's drama centers on a woman named Claire, played by Rebecca Hall, who is afflicted by a low but persistent background noise called "the hum," going to lengths to find relief.

Under fire from parents, 'CoComelon' turns to UCLA to prove its videos aren't 'crack for kids'

Iris Kwok — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Moonbug Entertainment, the studio behind the popular preschool cartoon 'CoComelon,' enlisted UCLA researchers to win over skeptical parents.

'The Little Sister' finds a young Muslim woman taking risks to show her true self

Tim Grierson — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hafsia Herzi's coming-out drama, set in a tight-knit conservative family, has a deft turn by Nadia Melliti, balancing personal discovery against fear.

Olivia Rodrigo has looked at love from both sides now

Mikael Wood — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:01:00 GMT

The 23-year-old pop star takes up the bloom of young love on her thrilling new album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.'

Ariana Grande tells the White House not to use her music in 'barbaric, inhumane' ICE post

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:21:40 GMT

The White House is clapping back after Ariana Grande commented on a TikTok telling the administration not to use her music as the soundtrack in immigration enforcement promo videos.

Todd and Julie Chrisley sue law firm for $25 million, say legal flub led to conviction

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:54:28 GMT

The Chrisleys are seeking $25 million in damages from the law firm they claim botched their defense by missing a deadline to suppress evidence that got the couple convicted on all counts.

As Paramount chases $111-billion Warner Bros. acquisition, David Ellison sheds his theater chain

Cerys Davies — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:15:28 GMT

The Ellisons have sold the business, operating under the Showcase Cinemas name, to European theater operator Kinepolis.

Legal brawl that helped tank Jeff Shell's Paramount career ends

Meg James — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:34:03 GMT

Robert James "R.J." Cipriani has asked a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to dismiss the scorched-earth lawsuit he brought against Shell in March.

Kaley Cuoco announces she is expecting her second child with fiancé Tom Pelphrey

Tracy Brown — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:34:55 GMT

Kaley Cuoco has announced she is pregnant and expecting her second child with fellow actor and fiance Tom Pelphrey: 'Little sissy on the way!!!'

Get knocked out by the innovative fighting style of 'The Furious,' the future of action cinema

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:33:15 GMT

Ignore the rote kidnapped child plot and gape at the creative fight choreography in this Asian action spectacular, which could kick off a revolution.

UFC Freedom 250: What to know about the White House bouts, Paramount and the lawsuit

Greg Braxton — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A scheduled UFC bout on the White House South Lawn in celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th anniversary has sparked controversy and a lawsuit.

Want to experience the World Cup for $10? Head to the FIFA Fan Festival

Kailyn Brown — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Taking place Thursday through Sunday at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, the family-friendly event will feature live match broadcasts, music performances by artists like Steve Aoki and more.

Who will be the new '60 Minutes' correspondents?

Stephen Battaglio — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Tony Dokoupil, Holly Williams and Matt Gutman are among the names being considered to replace the departed Scott Pelley, Cecilia Vega, Sharyn Alfonsi and Anderson Cooper.

At Riverside's Mission Inn, former owner departs with historic art — and locals are outraged

Christopher Reynolds — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Before the sale of the landmark hotel closed, Kelly Roberts removed two beloved paintings that had been a part of the property for more than a century.

Commentary: Russell T Davies has left 'Doctor Who' again, but change is the essence of the show

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On Wednesday, the showrunner of the long-running BBC sci-fi series announced he was departing the series again, and while the show may be in limbo, evolution is part of its nature.

The Oscars don't have a Hilary Duff Award for Millennial Excellence. But 'Las Culturistas' do

Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers spoke about how their love of awards shows birthed Las Culturistas Culture Awards, how they come up with the categories and the evolution of their podcast.

For Riz Ahmed, representation is not enough: 'Does the room change you, or do you change it?'

Yvonne Villarreal, Mark Olsen — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Ahmed talks about drawing on his own experience for 'Bait,' his new series about an actor whose life is upended when he's rumored to be the next James Bond.

What is it with Spielberg and space aliens? We break down his career-long fixation

Mark Olsen, Josh Rottenberg — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With 'Disclosure Day,' the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials.

Jakob Nowell used to call Sublime 'his dad's band.' But new album proves 'Now it's our band. It's us'

Nate Jackson — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With the release of "Until the Sun Explodes" their first album as Sublime in 30 years, the band members talk about recapturing the effortless essence of their timeless sound and looking forward to future plans.

Lisa See revisits L.A.'s deadliest day, the Chinese massacre of 1871, in new novel

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In Lisa See's new novel 'Daughters of the Sun and Moon,' the historical novelist revisits the deadliest lynching in the state's history: The Chinese Massacre of 1871.

Bill Cody, the voice of WSM Radio and the Grand Ole Opry, dies at 67

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:22:03 GMT

Nashville and beyond is mourning the loss of WSM Radio and Grand Ole Opry host Bill Cody, who died at 67 on Tuesday. In May, his daughter shared that the country music icon had suffered critical organ failure and needed a transplant.

Model says as Kanye West sexually assaulted her, he yelled, 'This is art, I'm Picasso'

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:44:40 GMT

Lawyers for Kanye West argue that what Jennifer An alleges was sexual assault was the rapper's 1st Amendment right to artistic expression.

AMC postpones its interactive concert series as summer box office soars

Cerys Davies — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:10:59 GMT

AMC is rescheduling its interactive concert experience for later this year. After a very lucrative start to the summer box office, the movie theater chain said it needed to refocus its June programming.

Glen Walker is returning to broadcast news, months after being cut from KTLA

Cerys Davies — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:03:18 GMT

Earlier this year, KTLA cut a handful of its veteran broadcasters, including Glen Walker. He is now starting a new role as a rotating anchor on two of Fox's local L.A. news stations.

In Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day,' the aliens are here — but the wonderment isn't

Amy Nicholson — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:00:13 GMT

Emily Blunt and Josh O'Connor race around the Midwest trying to expose UFOs in a hectic adventure that lacks intelligent life.

'Doctor Who' Christmas special canceled so BBC can figure out the show's 'long-term future'

Tracy Brown — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:50:22 GMT

The BBC has scrapped its previously announced 'Doctor Who' Christmas special. Russell T Davies and production company Bad Wolf have also exited the franchise.

A new L.A. Times feature: Now you can save our expert recs for your next adventure

Jeff Poirier — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:09:13 GMT

Explore restaurants, shops, museums, unique experiences and more. Then save what piques your interest to make our vast array of guides your own.

Academy to honor Glenn Close and Ridley Scott at Governors Awards

Josh Rottenberg — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:44 GMT

Animator Floyd Norman will also receive an honorary Oscar, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.

Director's Guild reaches tentative deal with studios

Cerys Davies — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:55:58 GMT

In striking a tentative deal with major studios, the Directors Guild is the last of the Hollywood unions to do so in this year's negotiation cycle.

The week's bestselling books, June 14

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, June 14, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Woody Guthrie's guitar, a Gettysburg photo: 5 must-sees at the Huntington's new America 250 exhibit

Julius Miller — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Huntington will celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary with "This Land Is...," a retrospective exhibition that examines American identities over time.

With 'The Boys,' 'Satan's writers' room' made a satire to afflict the comfortable

Max Gao — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Creator Eric Kripke and cast members Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Chace Crawford, Laz Alonso and Karen Fukuhara break down 'The Boys' finale and look back on the series' legacy.

One Shot: How 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' made its climactic battle so 'sinister'

Daron James — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Getting inside Dunk's helmet helped viewers get inside his head during the first season's harrowing 'trial by seven,' explains cinematographer Gustav Danielsson.

Thanks to BookTok, authors are the new 'rock stars.' And Hollywood is taking notice

Gary Goldstein — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As this year's Emmy race proves, the excitement around popular books as intellectual property for film and TV adaptations shows no signs of slowing.

6 music supervisors select their TV shows' best needle drops

Kara Warner — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We asked the music supervisors from six Emmy contenders to pick the needle drops they love most from their shows' latest seasons.

Zendaya's chances of a 'Euphoria' Emmy three-peat, by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Don't rule her out: 'Euphoria' already made Zendaya the youngest lead drama actress winner (2020) and the first Black actor to win the category twice (2022).

One of L.A.'s most personal theater experiences is disguised as a tarot reading

Todd Martens — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Koryn Wicks' 'You Must Be Here for the Reading' relies heavily on audience participation and a willingness to be vulnerable.

Is Hollywood Fringe finally becoming the theater festival that L.A. deserves?

Jenelle Riley — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After 16 years, Hollywood Fringe is finally becoming the kind of cohesive festival that L.A. deserves. Most surprisingly, the super-powered new version of the massive theater festival was born out of COVID disruption.

Hiker who died in Runyon Canyon ID'd as Hollywood screenwriter, pal of Caitlyn Jenner

Clara Harter — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:41:25 GMT

Authorities have identified the hiker who suffered a fatal medical emergency in Runyon Canyon as 78-year-old screenwriter William Hasley, who helped Caitlyn Jenner write a motivational book.

'Michael' hits streamers, $900-million mark. 'The Verdict' also draws viewers, and threats

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:58:42 GMT

As biopic 'Michael' crosses $900 million at the global box office, Netflix's molestation trial docuseries 'The Verdict' rises, and a prosecutor reports threats from Michael Jackson fans.

Pretend you're dead. Queer author Julián Delgado Lopera will carry you

Laura Zornosa — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:18:38 GMT

Award-winning Colombian author Julián Delgado Lopera talks his new novel, "Pretend You're Dead and I Carry You." His U.S. book tour includes a June 10 stop with author Michelle Tea at Skylight Books.

Nick Reiner seeks money for defense in his parents' killings from trust they established for him

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 23:05:05 GMT

Nick Reiner, who is suspected of murdering his parents, is petitioning the court to release funds to pay for his legal defense from a trust established by Rob and Michele Reiner.

Dudamel's Disney Hall send-off became more than a mere party

Mark Swed — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 22:30:42 GMT

Gustavo Dudamel's final concerts at Disney Hall as L.A. Phil music and artistic director included send-offs from John Williams and John Adams.

Boy, bye: Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater reportedly broke up several months ago

Tracy Brown — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 19:23:43 GMT

'Wicked' co-stars Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater have reportedly split after three years together. The 'quiet breakup' happened 'several months ago.'

Spotify accused of using new streaming policy to reduce indie artist's royalties

Cerys Davies — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 19:08:02 GMT

Mark Kratter, a Connecticut-based musician, is suing Spotify for engaging in what he alleges are "unfair business practices." The complaint claims that streaming metrics have been altered to prioritize major artists and labels above smaller indie musicians.

Modest Mouse deals with death and breathes life into a new album that 'actually is ours'

Rachel Brodsky — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:48:43 GMT

Three decades after Modest Mouse's scrappy Northwest beginnings, Isaac Brock returns with "An Eraser And A Maze," a new album he says finally feels wholly theirs.

Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire doc shows how trauma lingered behind a band's relentless positivity

Stuart Miller — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 18:07:04 GMT

Drummer, DJ and director Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson talks about how the funky but aspirational band was much more than its biggest hit; plus, three other documentaries to watch in June.

Steve Martin, Ann Philbin to curate new Santa Barbara Museum of Art exhibit of 'peculiar' paintings

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

'Martin Mull: The Joys of Indoor/Outdoor Living' in Santa Barbara will be curated by comedian-actor Steve Martin and former Hammer Museum director Ann Philbin.

6 television actors on being judged for their looks, why AI is 'lame' and more

Mark Olsen — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Jamie Bell, Linda Cardellini, Camila Morrone, Michael Peña, Andrew Rannells and Constance Zimmer sit down with moderator Mark Olsen for the 2026 Emmy Limited Series / TV Movie Roundtable.

Nicola Walker is adored in Britain. With 'Alice and Steve,' everyone else can catch up

Mary McNamara — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Lauded and loved in the U.K. for her roles in iconic series including 'Unforgotten,' 'River' and 'Last Tango in Halifax,' Nicola Walker is getting her first big American push with 'Alice and Steve.'

Sarah Goldberg didn't want to be 'the girl next door.' So she charted a tougher path

Sarah Rodman — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As an ethically compromised therapist to Silicon Valley bigwigs in 'The Audacity,' Goldberg shines in yet another role that defies easy categorization. That's exactly how she likes it.

Step away from the athleisure. 'Brentwood mom' fashion is TV's hottest trend

Clarissa Cruz — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This Emmy season, moms' (and dads') looks aren't limited to yoga pants. Top costumers explain how casual chic, on-trend office wear and quiet luxury are reshaping parental fashion.

Why TV was the perfect form for Netflix's new 'Lord of the Flies'

Jack Thorne — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In an essay for The Envelope, writer Jack Thorne explains how the medium's 'chapter structure' breathes fresh life into William Golding's classic parable.

Of course, Supergirl can have pierced ears. James Gunn explains it again for those who forgot 'Superman'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 01:24:24 GMT

DC's James Gunn reminds fans that he's already explained how Supergirl could have pierced ears with her introduction in 'Superman.'

Musicians shortchanged by AI deals with labels, lawsuit alleges

Wendy Lee — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 22:22:18 GMT

American Federation of Musicians alleges that Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have not compensated musicians as part of the companies' settlement with AI companies Suno and Udio.

No, 'The Last of Us' isn't canceled. Season 3 of the post-apocalyptic drama is set for 2027

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 21:24:51 GMT

'The Last of Us' fans had a scare when online rumors spread that the wildly popular HBO post-apocalyptic drama had canceled filming.

Echo & the Bunnymen reschedules show after frontman Ian McCulloch injured in crash

Tracy Brown — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 19:54:33 GMT

Echo & the Bunnyman has recheduled its Philadelphia show that was postponed after frontman Ian McCulloch was injured in a 'road traffic incident.'

Rush reunion becomes a moving tribute to Neil Peart and Anika Nilles' coronation at Kia Forum

Joshua Rothkopf — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 18:08:43 GMT

Opening its first post-Neil Peart tour with high energy and a smartly chosen set list, the band also has a showstopper in touring drummer Anika Nilles.

'Scooby-Doo: Origins' reveals its mystery-solving pup, and he's a very good boy

Maira Garcia — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 14:00:32 GMT

Look at those eyes, those paws, that shiny coat. Is he the best mystery-solving dog? Yes, he is.

A 'Giant' win, vampires and the Pink of it all: 7 essential moments from the 2026 Tony Awards

Jessica Gelt, Charles McNulty — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"Schmigadoon!" won best musical, during the 79th Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall, Sunday, but fans were also buzzing about Pink's hosting skills, John Lithgow's not entirely expected win and Ali Louis Bourzgui's passionately political speech.

Inside the rise of the professional reality TV star

Tyler Coates — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From 'Survivor' to 'The Traitors,' 'The Valley' to 'Top Chef,' reality TV fame doesn't have to be fleeting. Why familiar faces are increasingly central to the form.

Matthew Rhys promises he's not 'disturbing.' But his TV characters definitely are

Emma Fraser — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rhys showcases his range with two Emmy-contending roles this season, in Netflix's mystery-thriller 'The Beast in Me' and Apple TV's horror-comedy 'Widow's Bay.'

In the marvelous 'Alice and Steve,' a May-December romance pushes friends apart

Robert Lloyd — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hulu's British comedy starring Nicola Walker and Jemaine Clement puts the titular best friends at odds when Alice's 26-year-old daughter begins dating the much older Steve.

The California dream is a lie. It's still my home

Zinzi Clemmons — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From Los Angeles to Sacramento, Zinzi Clemmons wrestles with Didion's narrative of California against her own.

'DTF St. Louis' begins with sex, death and 'deviancy.' Then things get really interesting

Michael Ordoña — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Writer-director Steven Conrad and star-executive producer David Harbour break down their HBO limited series, which exhilarates by refusing to 'satisfy lurid expectations.'

He cleaned out his parents' Brentwood home and discovered his grandpa was a spy. His novel is here

Bethanne Patrick — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Musician and film composer David Baerwald opens up about his debut historical fiction book, 'The Fire Agent,' family trauma and uncovering his family's secret WWII legacy.

In a culture that commodifies everything, Dave Eggers' latest makes room for artistic bliss

Marc Weingarten — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In his triumphant new novel, 'Contrapposto,' the author follows two lifelong friends as they collide over money, ambition and the radical dignity of creating art purely for yourself.

'I didn't want to work for anybody': Inside Byron Allen's journey from comic to media mogul

Stacy Perman — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A relentlessly driven, shrewd deal-maker and entrepreneur, Allen is used to defying skeptics and seeing opportunity in assets overlooked by others.

15 brilliant British crime dramas old and new to keep you cool for the summer

Mary McNamara — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Here are 15 British crime dramas, new and old, to watch. The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails.

A massive car fest is coming to SoCal with drift rides that feel like 'throttle therapy'

Christopher Buchanan — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A love letter to late actor Paul Walker, FuelFest is a global car show coming to Orange County on Saturday. Organizers plan to celebrate the first 'Fast and Furious' movie.

Tony Awards 2026: 'Schmigadoon!' wins best musical in a season saved by revivals

Charles McNulty — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 03:13:28 GMT

'Cats: The Jellicle Ball' and Ragtime' were the standout musical winners at the Tony Awards; "Schmigadoon!" took the prize for best new musical.

Tony Awards 2026: 'Death of Salesman,' the prestige hit of the Broadway season, is showered with Tony love

Charles McNulty — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 02:50:56 GMT

The critically hailed revival of 'Death of a Salesman' wins six Tony Awards, including best revival and best featured actress in a play for Laurie Metcalf.

Tony Awards 2026: An upset win delivers the night's most political speech (with vampires as a metaphor)

Jessica Gelt — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 02:32:01 GMT

Ali Louis Bourzgui scored an upset win for performance by an actor in a featured role and went on to make a passionate speech in support of Palestine and immigrants — using vampires as a metaphor.

Tony Awards 2026: Three's a charm, John Lithgow, Laurie Metcalf achieve Tony trifectas

Jessica Gelt — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 01:31:55 GMT

John Lithgow won his third Tony Award for "Giant," while Laurie Metcalf took home her third statue for "Death of a Salesman" at the 2026 Tony Awards.

Tony Awards 2026: Bess Wohl's Pulitzer-Prize-winning 'Liberation' is crowned best play

Charles McNulty — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 01:22:44 GMT

'Liberation,' Bess Wohl's playful imagining of her mother's feminist consciousness-raising group in 1970s Ohio, deservedly wins the Tony for best play

Ariana Grande returns to the stage, pop-star quirks intact

Mikael Wood — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 00:21:38 GMT

Seven years after her last outing, the singer launched her new tour Saturday night in Oakland, showcasing her peculiar talents and slightly twisted sense of humor.

Tribeca Festival condemns Actor Elon Gold and influencer Lizzy Savetsky's 'offensive' dog rape joke

Alene Tchekmedyian — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 20:27:29 GMT

Actor Elon Gold and pro-Israel influencer Lizzy Savetsky face backlash and Tribeca Festival condemnation over a Palestine joke.

'Masters of the Universe' debuts to soft opening as superhero genre struggles continue

Samantha Masunaga — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 17:10:29 GMT

'Masters of the Universe' opens to $29M amid superhero box office struggles, as 'Scary Movie' tops the weekend with a $55M domestic debut.

Tony Awards 2026: The complete winners list

Kevin Crust — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

'Liberation,' 'Schmigadoon!', 'Ragtime' and 'Death of a Salesman' were the big winners at the 2026 Tony Awards.

California and other states may sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. deal

Wendy Lee — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 23:13:19 GMT

States including California and New York are taking steps to file a lawsuit to block the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Phones banned on Phoebe Bridgers' tour, including her Halloween shows at Intuit Dome

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 21:22:53 GMT

Phoebe Bridgers will set out on the international Lost Tour in September, with two dates over Halloween weekend at Inglewood's Intuit Dome.

A family braces for the worst, unsentimentally and with nuanced charm, in 'Renoir'

Tim Grierson — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 20:24:25 GMT

An offbeat 11-year-old Japanese girl pre-grieves her cancer-stricken father in filmmaker Chie Hayakawa's sensitive drama, refreshingly free of heaviness.

How the 'Masters of the Universe' post-credits scenes introduce you-know-who and make the case for a sequel

Tracy Brown — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 20:08:35 GMT

Yes, 'Masters of the Universe' has multiple post-credits scenes. Here's what they set up for He-Man's future

How to watch the 2026 Tony Awards and everything else you need to know

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 19:15:59 GMT

The 2026 Tony Awards, hosted by pop star Pink, will air live Sunday on CBS. Here's everything you need to know about the ceremony.

The death throes of glaciers make for an unusually personal doc in 'Time and Water'

Robert Abele — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 17:44:58 GMT

Filmmaker Sara Dosa ('Fire of Love') continues to mine human intimacy from natural backdrops, settings to which we are more connected than we realize.

The new 'Scary Movie' is cringey, crass and salvaged only by its devoted cast

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 17:31:03 GMT

The sixth installment of the spoof series is actually the best one yet (not a huge compliment), with daffy turns by stars Anna Faris and Regina Hall.

Anthony Head, British star of 'Ted Lasso,' 'Merlin' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' dies at 72

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 17:20:17 GMT

British actor Anthony Head, whose decades-long acting career includes roles in 'Ted Lasso' and 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' has died. The actor's family announced his death on Friday. He was 72.

WGA East and SAG-AFTRA call out the new leaders at CBS News and '60 Minutes'

Cerys Davies — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 17:13:38 GMT

After weeks of turmoil at CBS's legacy newsmagazine '60 Minutes,' WGA East and SAG-AFTRA are slamming the network for its most recent actions, citing a lack of editorial independence.