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Rhea Seehorn of 'Pluribus' wins first Emmy for lead actress in a drama

Yvonne Villarreal — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:34:31 GMT

The actor secured her first Emmy for her turn as Carol Struka, a pessimistic romantasy author who finds herself as one of the last people with free will in Apple TV's sci-fi drama.

Matthew Rhys wins Emmy for lead actor in a limited series for 'The Beast in Me'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:27:27 GMT

Matthew Rhys won the Emmy for lead actor in a limited series for his performance as Nile Jarvis on 'The Beast in Me' at the 2026 Emmy Awards.

Jean Smart wins Emmy for lead actress in a comedy for 'Hacks' final season, tying record

Anthony Solorzano — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:12:40 GMT

Jean Smart, who starred as comedian Deborah Vance in HBO Max's lauded series, tied the record for most Emmy acting wins, joining the company of Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman.

2026 Emmys live chat: Allison Janney beats 'Pitt' crew, Rhea Seehorn triumphs

Mary McNamara, Glenn Whipp — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:45:08 GMT

Columnists Mary McNamara and Glenn Whipp discuss the top winners, biggest upsets, most entertaining moments and more from the 2026 Emmy Awards.

All the looks from the 2026 Emmys red carpet

Maane Khatchatourian — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:39:22 GMT

The best looks from the 2026 Emmys Awards include Zendaya, Selena Gomez, Nicole Kidman and Mariska Hargitay.

Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after onstage support for Palestinians. He has no regrets

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:23:54 GMT

Macklemore confirms 'Ed Sheeran and his team' decided to remove him from the latter's tour. The 'Thrift Shop' musician faced scrutiny for his onstage support of Palestinians.

You'll be surprised that these Emmy nominees have never won an acting prize

Anthony Solorzano — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Emmy nominees Steve Carell, Jason Bateman, Keri Russell and Rhea Seehorn have earned critical praise throughout their careers but still haven't won an acting prize.

After a Bari Weiss makeover, "60 Minutes" makes its Sunday debut

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:58:16 GMT

The venerable newsmagazine stuck to its usual formula and tone despite the upheaval behind the scenes.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Orville Peck

Eric Ducker — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:35:59 GMT

Meditation, laps at the pool and Vietnamese food at the Sisters Cafe are part of the plan for the masked country singer.

Bob Mackie, iconic costume designer who dressed stars including Cher and Carol Burnett, dies at 87

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:33:48 GMT

Bob Mackie, the prolific fashion designer who created elaborate garments for pop culture superstars such as Cher, Dolly Parton and Beyoncé, has died. He was 87.

Behind the high-stakes acrobatics of 'Water for Elephants' at the Pantages

Jenelle Riley — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:12:26 GMT

The touring production of Broadway's 'Water for Elephants' puts a circus on stage. It's not as easy as its highly trained acrobats make it look.

2026 Emmy Awards: The complete list of winners

Kevin Crust — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Here is a list of winners for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, which recognize achievement in the television industry.

Stagecoach 2027: Garth Brooks, Zach Top and Riley Green will headline

Mikael Wood — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:10:00 GMT

Other acts on the bill for the annual music festival in Indio, Calif., include Willie Nelson, Kelly Clarkson, Stella Lefty, Shaboozey and David Lee Roth.

Jessica Tarlov shares lessons from being the liberal voice at Fox News in 'I Disagree'

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Democrat that Fox News viewers love to hate offers advice for those uncomfortable political conversations.

They're your favorite rapper's favorite label. Thirty years in, Stones Throw still fights for L.A.

August Brown — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Chris Manak, who founded the label Stones Throw, influenced Ye and Tyler, the Creator and owns Highland Park's popular Gold Line Bar, looks back on 30 years of the tumultuous world of indie hip-hop: 'I'm like the cat that lands on its feet.'

In 'Lanterns,' Poorna Jagannathan takes another turn as a TV baddie: The Manhunter

Lorraine Ali — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The actor spoke about her role in HBO's DC Comics series as Zoe Macon, her big reveal in Episode 5 and why she likes playing powerful women.

At Toronto, hunting for the next 'Obsession' on the banks of Lake Whatever

Amy Nicholson — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:42:18 GMT

Fewer big Hollywood movies seem to have been invited to the film festival this year, but there are still interesting and ambitious indies worth toasting.

Boxer Fernando Vargas Jr. arrested on suspicion of DUI at Universal Studios

Andrea Flores — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:33:55 GMT

Boxer Fernando Vargas Jr. was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a multi-vehicle collision at a Universal Studios Hollywood parking lot on Sept. 10.

'The Terrors of Jordan Mendoza' is disturbing yet funny, channeling David Lynch's eeriness

Robert Lloyd — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Adult Swim's latest surreal sketch show, created by and starring Jordan Mendoza, turns his odd dreams into bite-size episodes featuring an impressive list of guest actors.

'Mother Monster' Lady Gaga reportedly welcomes first child

Iris Kwok — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 03:10:14 GMT

Pop singer Lady Gaga and her fiancé, tech investor Michael Polansky, were recently photographed with a newborn child during an outing in Northern California, according to Page Six.

Judge Judy is retiring and passing the gavel to her son

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 01:04:32 GMT

After 30 years on TV, Judge Judy is retiring and handing over the reins to her son, Judge Adam Levy, whose solo show 'Adam's Law' premieres this month.

Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Helen Mirren and more visit L.A. Times Studio at TIFF

Jason Armond — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 23:18:42 GMT

Stars and directors visit the L.A. Times Studio at RBC House during opening weekend at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. Check back regularly for new additions.

Commentary: Kimmel 'bypassed' regulations for a James Talarico interview that 'the FCC doesn't want you to see'

Lorraine Ali — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:08:21 GMT

Jimmy Kimmel moved his interview with James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, to YouTube to sidestep Federal Communications Commission policy regulations.

The team behind smash hit 'Amadeus' returns for 'The Visit' at Pasadena Playhouse

Jenelle Riley — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:35:44 GMT

Director Darko Tresnjak and star Jefferson Mays from Pasadena Playhouse's hit show 'Amadeus' are back with an adaptation of Friedrich Dürrenmatt's 'The Visit.'

Ocean Way, the Santa Monica beach festival, canceled due to impact of offshore hurricane

August Brown — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 21:32:31 GMT

Ocean Way, the beachfront Santa Monica music festival, has been canceled just two weeks before debuting. It was slated to have headline sets by the Killers and Olivia Dean.

Will Hayden Panettiere's death uncover a supplier like Matthew Perry's 'Ketamine Queen'?

Richard Winton — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:52:13 GMT

Is Hayden Panettiere's death like Matthew Perry's fatal overdose, leading to drug suppliers facing charges?

Andrew Garfield gets medieval in 'The Uprising,' about a revolt that speaks to today

Katie Walsh — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:02:29 GMT

The Peasant's Revolt of 1381 comes to jittery, explosive life courtesy filmmaker Paul Greengrass, who brings a modern camera style to the proceedings.

The vitality of a queer filmmaking pioneer comes to life in 'Barbara Forever'

Robert Abele — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:38:41 GMT

Coming out in the early 1970s after a failed marriage, Barbara Hammer brought her evolving identity to filmmaking, resulting in several groundbreaking works.

All 25 of Journey's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best

Mikael Wood — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:12:42 GMT

Ahead of the band's show Saturday night in Los Angeles, here's a critical rundown of Journey's best-known songs.

Witchy women cast another spell in 'Practical Magic 2,' for margarita-supplied fans only

Katie Walsh — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:54:01 GMT

Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock reunite for a belated sequel that should swirl up the old feelings in '90s-nostalgic viewers.

Dan Schneider's defamation suit against 'Quiet on Set' producers thrown out

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:40:09 GMT

A California appeals court sides with the producers of the "Quiet on Set" docuseries years after the subject and ex-Nickelodeon TV producer Dan Schneider filed a defamation lawsuit.

Aztec Empire rises in gripping spectacle with reimagining of Sophocles' 'Antigone' at Getty Villa

Charles McNulty — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:35:00 GMT

The Getty Villa production of Evelina Fernández's 'Antigone: In the Language of Kings," co-produced by Latino Theater Company, resets Sophocles tragedy to pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, Mexico.

'Hope' imports big-budget monster pandemonium from South Korea

Robert Abele — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:33:46 GMT

Filmmaker Na Hong-jin, an expert at mining the clash between high and low, makes a bid for James Cameron-like sci-fi laden with special effects.

A gorgeous must-see, the Watts-shot 'If I Go Will They Miss Me' is aglow with fantasy

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:18:14 GMT

Journalist-turned-filmmaker Walter Thompson-Hernandez won Sundance with a short that transplanted Greek mythology to Watts. Now it's a lyrical feature.

Commentary: Elon Musk threatens to sue over a new doc about him. But the film festival crowd loves it

Lorraine Ali — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Elon Musk and Elizabeth Holmes are unwitting film fest stars as documentaries about problematic tech titans have dominated news coming out of prestigious film festivals.

Commentary: Laugh or scream? 'Widow's Bay' is the perfect escape when the world is on fire

Mary McNamara — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A perfect marriage of horror and comedy, 'Widow's Bay' reminds us that ignoring monsters won't make them go away.

9 movies that best capture the mood of 9/11

Joshua Rothkopf, Josh Rottenberg — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Twenty-five years on, our list of post-9/11 dramas includes 'Donnie Darko,' 'Munich' and 'The Dark Knight,' movies that evoke the uncertainty of the moment.

'We were also viewers': On Sept. 11, L.A. news anchors had to balance fear and duty

Greg Braxton — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Veteran local anchors Pat Harvey, Colleen Williams and Steve Edwards spoke about how the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, upended their usual workdays and the shock of learning an attack had happened.

Utopia is not a place but a people. Micaiah Carter photographs what it looks like

Jason Parham — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Carter, one of the most in-demand photographers of his generation, shares a more personal body of work.

Meet the Netflix executive who helps decide what 325 million people watch next

Wendy Lee — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Netflix scripted chief Jinny Howe must replace ending franchises like "Stranger Things" and "Outer Banks." Inside her bets on "The Roman," "The Body" and first-time showrunners.

'The Paper' visits the paper: How a Cincinnati newsroom in Season 2 was made in L.A.

Yvonne Villarreal — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After the co-creators of Peacock's mockumentary visited The Times, they decided it could stand in for the Cincinnati Chronicle, the newsroom Mare (Chelsea Frei) joins this season.

How to watch the 2026 Emmys (and everything else you need to know)

Anthony Solorzano — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This year's Emmy Awards will be held on Monday beginning at 5 p.m. and hosted by 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' star Mariska Hargitay.

Former employee sues Activision Blizzard, claiming sexual harassment and discrimination

Stacy Perman — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Activision Blizzard previously agreed to pay about $50 million to settle a California employment discrimination and equal pay lawsuit.

Alanis Morissette likens postpartum depression to terror: 'I dipped into psychosis'

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:55:29 GMT

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette described her harrowing experience with postpartum depression, which she says she had after having each of her children.

Man arrested near Kris Jenner's Calabasas home. Suspect has allegedly stalked her before

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:48:42 GMT

Los Angeles County officials this week arrested a 25-year-old man near Kris Jenner's home in Calabasas on suspicion of stalking. A representative for the 'Kardashians' reality star did not comment.

Post-production workers and Mayor Bass press Gov. Newsom to sign first-of-its-kind tax credit

Cerys Davies — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:51:15 GMT

Post workers and Mayor Karen Bass urged Newsom to sign AB 2319, California's first stand-alone post-production tax credit. He has until Sept. 30.

'Call My Agent! The Movie' brings back a beloved French series for a satisfying film

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:06:06 GMT

The popular series returns with a film coda that brings back creator Fanny Herrero and much of the cast, including Camille Cottin and Laure Calamy.

Harry Styles unveils two Rose Bowl concerts in Together Together tour extension

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:48:23 GMT

Harry Styles extends his Together Together tour, including adding two stops in Los Angeles and a variety of guest stars.

Jimmy Kimmel interview with Senate candidate James Talarico won't air on ABC

Meg James — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:56:34 GMT

The comedian's Thursday interview with the Texas Democrat will play on YouTube rather than on television "out of consideration for our ... ABC affiliates in Texas who would have to deal with this nonsense," Kimmel said.

Magic Mountain announces new roller coaster with 'hoverbikes' that feel like they're flying

Todd Martens — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:15:49 GMT

Thrill Glider, coming in 2027, places guests on suspended, bike-like seats and boasts speeds of up to 50 mph.

U2 named 2027 MusiCares Persons of the Year

Mikael Wood — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The veteran Irish band will be honored by the Recording Academy's philanthropic wing in a ceremony to be held before February's Grammy Awards.

Commentary: In defense of political cinema

Matt Brennan — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:15:00 GMT

It's hip to dismiss political films as a Woke 1.0 relic. But to do so overlooks the thrilling, genuinely thorny assertions contained in several of the season's best films.

How the Lucas Museum's epic battle for a home ended in L.A.

Jane Horowitz — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:54:07 GMT

George Lucas' quest to find a permanent home for his namesake museum started more than 20 years ago and involved land battles in Chicago and San Francisco before the project landed in L.A.s Exposition Park.

From Banksy to Boba Fett: A map of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Jessica Gelt — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is vast, and could keep you walking for days. Here's a handy illustrated map to guide your way.

Commentary: Twenty-five years ago, television was the only guide through the horror and chaos of 9/11

Mary McNamara — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Everything changed during the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and we all watched it happen, live on TV.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jimmy Smits

Dinah Eng — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The 'L.A. Law' actor enjoys a long coastal bike ride and a Geffen Playhouse matinee to feel a little L.A., a little New York.

25 years on, they haven't forgotten. How 9/11 changed these TV journalists' lives

Stephen Battaglio — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Five TV journalists who covered 9/11 — Bret Baier, Byron Pitts, Chris Jansing, NJ Burkett and Carson Daly — on what they saw and how it reshaped their careers.

Mariska Hargitay's 2026 has been busy with a Broadway stint and 'SVU.' Next up: Emmys host

Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mariska Hargitay has been a mainstay on television as Capt. Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Now, she's taking on TV's biggest night as host of the 78th Emmy Awards.

In 'Crew Girl,' Netflix's latest YA show, rowing and romance go hand in hand

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:01:00 GMT

The streamer's latest teen drama stars Miku Martineau as Teagan, a championship rower whose life is upended, forcing her to move to the small town where her mom grew up.

Lucien Smith, multidisciplinary artist and art world fixture of the 2010s, dies at 37

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:38:29 GMT

Multidisciplinary artist Lucien Smith, celebrated for his iconic 'Rain Paintings' and 'Pie Paintings,' has died at 37.

Police are looking for a man in black who prowled Quentin Tarantino's Hollywood Hills home

Emily St. Martin, Richard Winton — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:01:13 GMT

Police are looking for a prowler who trespassed at filmmaker Quentin Tarantino's Hollywood Hills home on Wednesday.

Mr. T calls his Netflix documentary 'garbage'

Andrea Flores — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 23:59:35 GMT

A new Netflix documentary, which premiered Tuesday, tells the story of Mr. T, the celebrity bodyguard turned Hollywood actor. But the "Rocky III" star is not happy about his portrayal: 'That documentary pissed me off.'

Blizzard video game workers ratify union contracts

Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 21:17:44 GMT

Nearly 1,900 Blizzard Entertainment video game workers have ratified union contracts covering wage increases, remote work protections and AI workplace rules.

Justice Department seeks more information on $22-billion Roku deal after Trump blasts ouster of Fox News host

Wendy Lee — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 21:10:13 GMT

The Department of Justice requested additional information from Fox about its planned acquisition of Roku, which operates its own ad-supported streaming service and sells hardware such as Internet-connected TV devices.

They've documented L.A. Latines for decades. Now the Getty is honoring their work

Andrea Flores — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 21:05:23 GMT

Through Jan. 3, a new exhibit at the Getty Museum is spotlighting photographs by George Rodriguez, Laura Aguilar, Reynaldo Rivera, Patssi Valdez and Ricardo Valverde.

Longtime film academy chief executive Bruce Davis dies at 83

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 17:30:35 GMT

Bruce Davis was Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences CEO from 1989 to 2011, leading it through a sizable expansion of staff and setting up its film archive at the Pickford Center.

The week's bestselling books, September 13

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Will the Lucas Museum upend the art world? Depends if the people embrace 'the people's art'

Jane Horowitz — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is challenging art-world hierarchies by placing commercial art, comics and pop culture works in conversation with pieces by Frida Kahlo, Mary Cassatt, Pablo Picasso, Vincent van Gogh and more.

As Patrick Brammall winds down his rom-com series, he's ready to show his dramatic side

Jim Halterman — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Patrick Brammall is having the kind of year actors dream of with a pair of series premiering on consecutive days: Apple TV's "Last Seen" and the final season of "Colin From Accounts" on Paramount+.

She won Hollywood's highest honor. So why was making her next film so hard?

Mark Olsen — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Five years after her Oscar-winning 'CODA,' filmmaker Siân Heder talks about 'Being Heumann,' her new movie opening Toronto, and how her life changed.

Maestro of the human drama, playwright Samuel D. Hunter isn't afraid to peer into the future

Charles McNulty — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Samuel D. Hunter, whose plays 'Grangeville' and 'A Case for the Existence of God' are running concurrently in the city, sits down with theater critic Charles McNulty to talk about his prolific career.

2026 Emmy predictions: Our expert picks the winner in 13 key categories

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Awards columnist Glenn Whipp has looked into his crystal ball. Here's who he thinks will win the 2026 Emmys.

'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives': Everything to know before Season 5

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

After a pause in production, the beleaguered Season 5 of the Hulu reality series is finally set to premiere on Thursday; here's a primer to catch you up on the events of the past year.

'South Park' is now 'South America' in move to mock Trump following Lake America name change

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 01:40:46 GMT

Beyond parodying President Trump's Great Lakes order, the move jabs at Paramount and Skydance Media for settling a $16-million lawsuit to clear their merger.

Ray LaMontagne topples over onstage in Nashville, where the high hits 101

Andrea Flores — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 00:37:09 GMT

On Sept. 5, the 53-year-old folk singer fell while performing his popular track 'Jolene' in front of a sold-out Nashville show, according to fan footage.

Tom Jones says he was fired from 'The Voice UK' because of 'financial difficulty with insurance'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 22:27:12 GMT

Tom Jones says he didn't want to leave 'The Voice UK,' but ITV told him he is not returning as a coach due to 'financial difficulty with insurance.'

Dolly Parton's sister slams 'fake AI garbage' following icon's death: 'Show more compassion'

Andrea Flores — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 21:22:16 GMT

In a Sept. 4 Instagram statement, Dolly Parton's sister Stella Parton thanked fans for the "genuine" support, urging supporters to use her sister's life as an "example for tolerance and respect towards others."

Rosanne Cash pauses tour, postpones performances under doctor's orders after emergency

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 21:15:47 GMT

Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash has postponed upcoming concert dates in Wyoming and Montana following a medical emergency under doctor's orders.

AMC will pay $120 million to settle 'Walking Dead' profits lawsuit

Cerys Davies — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 20:21:27 GMT

AMC Global Media will pay "The Walking Dead" creator Robert Kirkman and several of the show's producers $120 million to end a breach-of-contract lawsuit, closing out years of litigation over the zombie franchise's profits.

Macklemore meets pressure to drop from Ed Sheeran's tour with more calls to 'Free Palestine'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 20:05:03 GMT

Grammy winner Macklemore, facing pressure to drop from Ed Sheeran's tour, says 'my message is for peace, love for all human beings to be treated with dignity, respect and equality.'

Malibu residents evacuate after massive, expanding sinkhole opens at Nicolas Cage's house

Summer Lin, Clara Harter — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 19:28:56 GMT

Evacuation orders were issued for 31 Malibu homes due to a massive and expanding sinkhole in the driveway of Nicolas Cage's property.

He sold out a DJ set in a California state park: Here's how Chris Lake made it happen

Cerys Davies — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 17:15:38 GMT

By the end of 2026, Chris Lake will have performed between 50 and 60 shows this year, with his largest taking place in Los Angeles. The British DJ breaks down his tour finances and reveals the realities of touring as an independent artist.

The 6 best movies we saw at the 2026 Telluride Film Festival

Joshua Rothkopf, Josh Rottenberg, Glenn Whipp — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 16:32:44 GMT

Some major Oscar contenders were forged, notably Andrew Scott and Julianne Moore, as the exclusive Colorado film showcase pulled off a successful edition.

Clive Davis' $35-million art trove, including Warhol and Hockney, heads to auction

Anthony Solorzano — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 16:01:30 GMT

Clive Davis' largely unseen art collection, featuring works by David Hockney and Andy Warhol, could fetch more than $35 million at Christie's.

Is the news stressing you out? MS NOW partners with Calm

Stephen Battaglio — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 13:49:54 GMT

The cable channel is offering meditation exercises on its new digital platform that launches Wednesday.

A $4.76-billion summer put movie theaters back on track. Now comes the hard part

Samantha Masunaga — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hollywood's biggest summer box office ever, powered by "The Odyssey" and "Spider-Man: Brand New Day," has analysts betting on a $10-billion year.

What can a 'Star Wars' fan expect at the Lucas Museum? Vehicles, costumes and maybe some inspiration

Amy Nicholson — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Star Wars' fans will find much to love, including costumes, props--and inspiration--at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

Meg Howrey delivers big feelings — including laughter and sobs — alongside big social issues

Meredith Maran — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Assisted suicide, Alzheimer's disease and climate change meld with precisely-drawn characters and the dynamic between a mother and her daughters in the Indiana-set novel "Body Language."

11 must-see things at the sprawling Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Jessica Gelt, Brittany Levine Beckman, Amy Nicholson — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

George Lucas was highly involved in the creation and curation of the 300,000-square-foot Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The museum and grounds are a lot to take in so here's an essential hit list to help you plan your visit.

'Star Trek' is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Why its optimistic vision of the future endures

Tracy Brown, Jevon Phillips — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The original 'Star Trek' premiered in 1966, and despite a rocky start, it endures and continues to inspire the franchise's creatives, stars and fans who say its lessons are still relevant today.

Everything to know as Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens in Los Angeles

Tue, 8 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The highly anticipated $1-billion building opens to the public Sept. 22, with previews underway. Learn more about its architecture, must-see experiences, rocky start and the questions surrounding "narrative art."

'Dang!' amuses with a trio of misfit siblings and Gen Z humor

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Netflix's animated adult comedy series centers on a trio of Chinese American siblings in New York City, voiced by Andrew Law, Stephanie Hsu and Poppy Liu.

Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti talk about the funniest scene you'll see in a movie this year

Glenn Whipp — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Midway through Jesse Eisenberg's "The Debut," there's a scene that makes the audience go wild. Its actors sat down with us to discuss how they did it.

What happened inside Telluride's secret screening of Nathan Fielder's new Elizabeth Holmes documentary

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 07:00:18 GMT

'You Can See Everything,' co-directed by Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, offers extraordinary access to the convicted Theranos founder before taking a reality-bending turn.

Rob Reiner wins posthumous Emmy for his guest appearance in 'The Bear'

Maira Garcia — Mon, 7 Sep 2026 02:52:26 GMT

The Television Academy awarded the actor and director for his appearance in the fourth season of 'The Bear,' and several actors, including David Harbour and Linda Cardellini, won their first Emmys.

Can friendship survive the class war? South Korea's Oscar pick has an electrifying answer

Matt Brennan — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

In Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love,' a budding connection stumbles over the class divide. To capture it, Jeon Do-yeon and Cho Yeo-jeong forged a sublime chemistry.

AI anxiety comes to Telluride, with Bill Gates sounding the alarm

Josh Rottenberg — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

At a festival built around the human touch, two events confronted the promise and perils of artificial intelligence, as Bill Gates warned "the aliens are here."

'A Tale of Two Cities,' starring Kit Harington, leans heavily into 'the worst of times'

Robert Lloyd — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mirren Mack and François Civil complete the cross-Channel love triangle in Daniel West's adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1859 novel set in Paris and London before and during the French Revolution.