Entertainment & Arts

Cristian Mungiu's 'Fjord' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Joshua Rothkopf — Sat, 23 May 2026 21:13:59 GMT

Awards for acting were shared by the co-stars of "Coward" and "All of Sudden," while the Russian thriller "Minotaur" took home the festival's Grand Prize.

'Housewives' star Erika Girardi settles $25-million lawsuit over money from husband's firm

Sonja Sharp — Fri, 22 May 2026 23:15:43 GMT

Erika Girardi, a pop star who appeared on the reality show "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," faced a lawsuit that alleged she should have known her husband, Tom Girardi, was supporting her singing career with money diverted from his now-defunct law firm.

Rob Base, rapper known for 'It Takes Two,' dies at 59

Katie Simons — Fri, 22 May 2026 23:10:02 GMT

Rob Base, rapper known for his collaborations with DJ E-Z Rock, dies at 59 after a battle with cancer.

Good night and good luck and goodbye — CBS News Radio signs off after nearly 100 years

Stephen Battaglio — Fri, 22 May 2026 21:15:02 GMT

The service that launched CBS and helped define the broadcast industry had its final newscast Friday.

What heated rivalry? A queer women's basketball rom-com with actual WNBA players is in the works

Tracy Brown — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:53:56 GMT

A rom-com about a women's basketball player who falls for her teammate is in the works. WNBA players Gabby Williams, Sydney Colson and Theresa Plaisance are set to appear.

10 Cannes movies worth looking out for in a year of disappointments

Amy Nicholson, Joshua Rothkopf — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:16:20 GMT

Not every returning auteur brought their A-game, but we found enough to like, including strong work from Pedro Almodóvar, Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Jane Schoenbrun.

Ricky Martin safe after 'tear gas' — or maybe pepper spray? — stops his concert in Montenegro

Christie D'Zurilla — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:47 GMT

Ricky Martin is fine, his publicist says, after 'an individual discharged tear gas toward the stage' and temporarily halted the singer's concert Thursday in Montenegro.

Ryan Porter, beloved L.A. jazz trombonist and Kendrick Lamar collaborator, dies at 46

August Brown — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:40:26 GMT

Ryan Porter was a central figure in the L.A. jazz scene, performing with Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington, and co-founding the West Coast Get Down.

Going off the grid in a van has its hazards in the half-scary 'Passenger'

Robert Abele — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:22:05 GMT

Jason Scipio, Lou Llobell and Melissa Leo co-star in a generic piece of nighttime driving horror, doubly cursed for arriving during a moment of creativity for the genre.

Álvaro Díaz dares Latin trap fans to expand their palates in 'Omakase'

Osvaldo Espino — Fri, 22 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In today's Latin music landscape, looking backward has become a way to move forward. Álvaro Díaz is flipping the script.

At SoCal newest children's museum, kids can dig for mammoth bones or face a giant Lite-Brite

Deborah Netburn — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At KidSTREAM, the first museum of its kind in Ventura County, immersive exhibits highlight the area's unique industry and geography.

L.A. Times BuzzMeter: Predicting the 2026 Emmy winners

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Our panel of experts returns for another season of fearless Emmy predictions.

'KPop Demon Hunters' fries and Grogu shakes: Why Hollywood keeps feeding the fast-food machine

Iris Kwok — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hollywood's decades-long love affair with fast-food chains shows no signs of slowing down, from purple 'demon' sauce inspired by 'KPop Demon Hunters' to blue milkshakes for 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.'

'Sofia the First: Royal Magic' brings back a beloved princess, along with new friends and a foe

Amy Amatangelo — Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Disney Jr.'s first preschool princess returns in a new sequel series that features a few new characters and a villain voiced by Broadway star Eden Espinosa.

Stephen Colbert takes final bow on 'The Late Show' with Paul McCartney as last guest

Greg Braxton — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:29:57 GMT

The beloved late-night host brought the curtain down on his CBS late-night series after 11 years, with appearances by several stars, including Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds and Paul McCartney.

Joe Hunter talks getting zero votes, 'Joetation,' and blocking 'Survivor' players online

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 22 May 2026 03:49:09 GMT

'Survivor 50' player Joe Hunter has made it to the final three in the grueling competition show twice, but both times, he got little love at tribal council. Now the fan favorite is reflecting on what went wrong.

Netflix aims to eat radio's lunch with daily livestream of Charlamagne tha God's 'The Breakfast Club'

Cerys Davies — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:30:45 GMT

Netflix is upping its livestream capabilities. Starting June 1, the streaming giant will begin hosting its first daily livestream with iHeartRadio's "The Breakfast Club."

'The Boroughs' brings a lively group of seniors into a predictable sci-fi adventure

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:07:22 GMT

Alfred Molina, leading a cast of veteran actors, plays Sam, a retired engineer who moves to a retirement community where strange things are afoot.

'What just happened?' Jeff Probst spoils 'Survivor 50' finale during live broadcast

Katie Simons — Thu, 21 May 2026 20:02:57 GMT

Jeff Probst accidentally revealed the loser of a finale challenge ahead of the scene airing during the 'Survivor 50' live finale.

No time for a 'Mandalorian' rewatch before getting your 'Grogu' on? We got you covered

Tracy Brown — Thu, 21 May 2026 18:12:24 GMT

Everything you need to know about the Mandalorian, Grogu, Rotta the Hutt, the Anzellans and more before watching the new 'Star Wars' movie.

Sony Pictures Classics chiefs on what AI can't do, avoiding bidding wars and more

Matt Brennan — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:26:57 GMT

Envelope editor in chief Matt Brennan spoke to the leaders of Sony Pictures Classics at Cannes' Marché du Film about the importance of festivals, the use of AI and more.

Turning 90, Philip Glass gets revelatory tributes that show his work in new light

Mark Swed — Thu, 21 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Taylor Mac and Lucinda Childs honored Philip Glass and his work with poets during a special performance, one of several celebrations ahead of the composer's upcoming 90th birthday.

How Josh Johnson composed 'Symphony,' the music-driven special aiming to be timeless

Nate Jackson — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 'Daily Show' co-host swaps topical punchlines for something meant to last decades in his new special 'Symphony,' premiering Friday on HBO.

Too young to drink, ready to destroy: How young punks Xcomm are crashing the hardcore scene

Daniel Kohn — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Homework can wait for L.A.'s hardcore upstart Xcomm, whose youngest member is 14, as it focuses on the release of its debut album, 'Time to Burn.'

2026 Emmy predictions: best supporting actress, drama