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Astronauts including Sen. Mark Kelly celebrate the opening of L.A.'s new air and space museum with plenty of kids

Maddie Connors — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 16:48:33 GMT

When the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center officially opened its doors to the public Friday, astronauts, including Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, were on hand to greet hordes of excited public school children.

Commentary: Russell Brand doc excoriates a predatory chameleon and the culture that celebrated him

Mary McNamara — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Netflix's 'Russell Brand: Open Secret' is less interested in the psychology of a criminal predator than it is in the culture that rewarded him and the women who finally brought him to justice.

Christian Cousins, former child actor who played Dominic in 'Kindergarten Cop,' dead at 43

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 14 Nov 2026 02:27:49 GMT

Christian Cousins, a former child actor known for his role as Dominic in 'Kindergarten Cop' and Bobby Ewing on the CBS soap opera 'Knots Landing,' has died at 43.

Kylie Jenner's ex-housekeeper was bitten by a dog, pepper sprayed, new lawsuit claims

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 23:27:17 GMT

The embattled beauty mogul has been slapped with another lawsuit from a former employee. This one claims she was injured and traumatized on the job. The suit comes weeks after attorneys for Jenner asked the court to make one petitioner drop her anonymity.

From Monterrey to Houston, Nsqk makes music for people who move between worlds

Osvaldo Espino — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 21:01:49 GMT

Ahead of his Sunday performance at Camp Flog Gnaw fest, Mexican singer-producer Nsqk reflects on the Mexican American experience, working with Eslabón Armado and his alternative-minded new album, 'Mosca.'

U2 is a rock 'n' roll band at the end of history

Mikael Wood — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:59:08 GMT

On its first studio album in nearly a decade, the veteran Irish band aims for what guitarist the Edge has called 'defiant joy.'

From L.A. dance studios to festival headliners: Ateez reflects on its full-circle moment

Adam Davidson — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:36:28 GMT

Five members of Ateez talk about what 82 World meant to them and the significance of their eighth anniversary, which they're marking with a new mini-album 'Golden Hour: Part.6.'

'American Doctor' team condemns Israeli strike that killed Palestinian surgeon in Gaza hospital

Tracy Brown — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 20:33:57 GMT

'American Doctor's' distributor has condemned the attack on a Gaza hospital that killed a Palestinian surgeon featured in the documentary.

The medieval England of "Werwulf" is hell. Ethel Cain and Robin Carolan make it sound immaculate.

August Brown — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:59:28 GMT

For the single 'Wynter Waxeth' from the 'Werwulf' film score, Cain sings in Middle English, which brings something ancient and profound out of her.

Avril Lavigne welcomes her first child: It's a (skater) girl

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:53:46 GMT

Avril Lavigne announces the arrival of her first child, writing on social media her 'princess has arrived.' She has kept the father's identity under wraps.

Russell Brand accused of sexual misconduct by six more women following conviction: report

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 19:04:01 GMT

Six more women have spoken out against Russell Brand, accusing the British actor and recently convicted rapist of sexual misconduct amid the ongoing fallout of his trial in the U.K.

A 13th 'Friday the 13th' movie is finally on the way with iconic franchise director returning

Tracy Brown — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:58:37 GMT

Jason Voorhees is back for the 13th 'Friday the 13th' movie. Steve Minor, who directed 'Friday the 13th Part 2' and 'Part III,' is also back.

'Victorian Psycho' is fancy digs in need of some believable viciousness

Katie Walsh — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:53:30 GMT

Maika Monroe stars in a glitzy, emptily ironic horror comedy that only half-understands the Bret Easton Ellis novel that inspired its source material.

Jorja Smith left London for peace and balance. She came back with an infectious club record

Kailyn Brown — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:45:35 GMT

Ahead of her L.A. show, Jorja Smith talks leaving London for her quiet hometown, creating her dance album "What Are the Odds" and marking 10 years in music.

Punkie Johnson stops trying to fit in with her debut comedy special, 'Long Tiddie Short Story'

Ali Lerman — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:41:01 GMT

After four seasons on "Saturday Night Live," Punkie Johnson says the pressure to fit in dulled her confidence; her debut special marks a return to her unfiltered style.

Savannah Guthrie extends contract with NBC News

Cerys Davies — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:37:16 GMT

After a turbulent year on air, Savannah Guthrie extends her contract with NBC's "Today" show.

'Bitter Christmas' shows Pedro Almodóvar in a self-reflexive mood — twice over

Tim Grierson — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:35:58 GMT

The Spanish master confronts aging and artistry with his signature style, if not quite the revelatory results he's capable of reaching.

A father's unrelenting pursuit of answers powers the sad, obsessive documentary 'Closure'

Carlos Aguilar — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:27:16 GMT

Serving as his own cinematographer, filmmaker Michał Marczak mounts a sensitive portrait of a parent consumed by hope, even as things look bleak.

'Soul Patrol' salutes the Black soldiers who fought in Vietnam but became a footnote

Robert Abele — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:26:59 GMT

A loose adaptation of Compton native Ed Emanuel's 2003 memoir, the documentary also includes dramatic re-creations, new interviews and archival photos.

'How to Rob a Bank' steals your time and any goodwill you may have for heist movies

Robert Abele — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:17:26 GMT

Don't expect much in the way of crime lessons here. The filmmakers are too busy going back to school learning how to write engaging characters.

ABC announces Sam Hartman, a Commanders practice squad quarterback, as new 'Bachelor'

Chuck Schilken — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:55:46 GMT

Sam Hartman, a good-looking Washington Commanders quarterback who has yet to play in an NFL regular-season game, will star in Season 30 of ABC's "The Bachelor."

Column: Only one of these Oscar contenders is likely to land a best picture nom. Which will it be?

Glenn Whipp — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

With the race starting to take shape, the 'crowd-pleaser' lane is crowded indeed. Will 'Club Kid,' 'I Play Rocky,' 'Being Heumann' or 'Mr. Irrelevant' end up in the final 10?

How 'The Chosen' tells the story of Jesus' crucifixion in Season 6

Jim Halterman — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The new season of 'The Chosen,' premiering Sunday, depicts the 24-hour window of Jesus' arrest, trial, torture and crucifixion, which series creator Dallas Jenkins says balances humanity and divinity.

Johnny Depp's mean-spirited 'Ebenezer' makes a holiday classic unfun for the whole family

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Horror director Ti West plunges into holiday filmmaking by making a mess of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol," with Johnny Depp as a silly and sad Scrooge.

Inside the $40-million renovation of an Art Deco gem in bustling Leimert Park

Laura Zornosa — Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After five phases of renovations over 20 years, totaling $40 million, the Vision Theatre in Leimert Park will reopen with 'A Proud Family Wizmas.'

Cause of death for Anthony Clark, comedian and 'Yes, Dear' star, revealed

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 23:45:38 GMT

The cause of death for comedian and 'Yes, Dear' star Anthony Clark has been revealed.

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' was mired in scandal. 'Orange County' is hoping for a fresh start

Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 20:53:25 GMT

The cast of the new spinoff spoke about building a community together, their personal struggles and picking up the pieces of the franchise after the allegations involving Taylor Frankie Paul.

Patrick Stewart's widow Sunny Ozell shares tribute to late actor: 'He changed me for the better'

Tracy Brown — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:45:30 GMT

Sunny Ozell, the widow of late actor Patrick Stewart, has shared a tribute to him two weeks after his death. 'We left nothing unsaid.'

Dan Hicks, NBC sportscasting legend and husband of ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, unexpectedly dies at 64

Steve Henson — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:31:10 GMT

Dan Hicks, NBC Sports' voice of golf, the Olympics and Notre Dame football, died suddenly at 64, according to a social media post from ESPN anchor Hannah Storm, Hicks' wife of 32 years.

Duran Duran's Roger Taylor steps down, retires from playing drums

Deborah Day — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:24:29 GMT

Roger Taylor of English pop-rock band Duran Duran is stepping away from the gig. The drummer will hang up his drumsticks following a diagnosis of tinnitus, which has worsened of late.

Dallas rapper Yella Beezy sentenced to life in prison for hiring hit man to kill MO3

Iris Kwok — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:10:09 GMT

Dallas rapper Yella Beezy has been convicted in the 2020 murder of rival rapper MO3.

James Gray's star-studded 'Paper Tiger' is a murky crime thriller about ignorant squares

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:01:49 GMT

In this smart but tepid thriller, Adam Driver, Miles Teller and Scarlett Johansson play a Queens family who can't stomach the corruption of the Gowanus Canal.

Commentary: Johnny Depp hits the streets of London at the 'Ebenezer' premiere, where ghosts of Dickens' fable abound

Patt Morrison — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

"Ebenezer" marks Johnny Depp's return to film after his messy legal battle with Amber Heard. The movie's London premiere featured loads of fans and a faux Victorian street scene — in a city where ghosts of Dickens' famous fable abound.

'Star Wars' at 50: Original film heads to Cosm with new immersive, theme-park-like effects

Todd Martens — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

The pop culture phenomena that started an empire is coming to the Inglewood venue, home to a high-definition spherical screen that wraps around its audience.

Commentary: How 'Blue Lights' turns Belfast's sectarian tensions into gripping police drama

Mary McNamara — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

'Blue Lights,' now entering its fourth season, may have been conceived as a Belfast-set version of 'The Wire,' but it also joins the often exalted ranks of art attempting to explain the complicated history and reality of the Emerald Isle.

'I Play Rocky' is an 'anti-money movie,' says its director. Just like the original

Mark Olsen, Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Director Peter Farrelly, star Anthony Ippolito and more of the team behind 'I Play Rocky' joined The Envelope for a live taping at AFI Fest.

What's the deal with those massive, eerily lifelike sculptures of swimmers on Rodeo Drive?

Laura Zornosa — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The artist Carole Feuerman just unveiled "Monuments of Stillness" — 10 giant sculptures, all of them swimmers or divers — on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills.

In 'The Good Daughter,' trauma and drama are wrapped in a Southern-set murder mystery

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Adapted from Karin Slaughter's novel of the same, Peacock's limited series stars Rose Byrne and Meghann Fahy as estranged sisters brought back together after a stabbing and a shooting.

Anthony Clark, comedian and actor best known for 'Yes, Dear' and 'Boston Common,' dies at 62

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 01:59:27 GMT

Anthony Clark, a comedian and actor known for shows 'Yes, Dear,' and 'Boston Common,' has died. Mike O'Malley and Nick Swardson posted tributes to him.

Frankie Muniz rushed to hospital after he crashed during Daytona practice

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:54:32 GMT

Team Reaume confirmed the 40-year-old driver was evaluated following a practice incident at Daytona International Speedway and was released from the hospital on Wednesday evening.

Irma P. Hall, teacher who became 'Soul Food', 'Ladykillers' scene-stealer, dies at 91

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:30:14 GMT

Irma P. Hall, a scene-stealer known for films 'Soul Food,' 'The Ladykillers' and 'A Family Thing,' died Tuesday at age 91, her family announced.

Christina Applegate fears that 'poisoning' may be behind her misdiagnosis of MS

Deborah Day — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:19:11 GMT

'Dead to Me' star Christina Applegate ventures a guess at what might be causing her symptoms that led to her MS misdiagnosis: poisoning.

Commentary: Marvel's 'VisionQuest' makes AI feel dangerously human

Mary McNamara — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 23:09:55 GMT

In a time of AI anxiety, 'VisionQuest's' examination of the line between artificial and 'real,' not to mention a terrific cast playing AI programs, is both fun and distinctly troubling.

'Days of Our Lives' star James Reynolds reveals Parkinson's diagnosis as show incorporates his condition

Tracy Brown — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:30:36 GMT

James Reynolds revealed he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. 'Days of Our Lives' has written his condition into his storyline.

Tony Iommi: Riff master of Black Sabbath's reality

Katherine Turman — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 20:01:25 GMT

The iconic guitarist talks Ozzy Osbourne, a new solo LP, Rick Rubin and expensive perfume

Chris Brown and Usher's recently added SoFi show now canceled amid stars' reported beef

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 19:01:26 GMT

Chris Brown and Usher cancel a pair of shows in their joint R&B: Raymond & Brown tour, including one of two shows at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium next week.

Russell Brand faces fresh allegations, police investigation in wake of rape conviction

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:26:45 GMT

The public reckoning against British actor-comedian Russell Brand continues following his conviction and prison sentencing for rape and sexual assault charges.

Look dine-in theater chain to reopen former iPic theater in Pasadena

Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The former iPic theater at One Colorado in Pasadena will reopen in early December under the management of the Look dine-in theater chain.

Major League Baseball content producers join WGA

Meg James — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The organizing effort marks the first time a professional sports league's content creators have formed a WGA bargaining unit.

The week's bestselling books, November 15

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Grammy nominations are out Monday. Here's who we think will make the cut

Mikael Wood — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Ella Langley, Taylor Swift and Olivias Dean and Rodrigo: See who's likely to end up nominated for Grammy Awards come Monday morning.

Slasher season is over, but Dario Argento's 'Tenebrae' bleeds eternal

August Brown — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Claudio Simonetti and Goblin will perform the soundtrack score to Dario Argento's 1982 horror film 'Tenebre' on Wednesday at the Alex Theatre in Glendale

Scarlett Johansson is on the hunt for something deeper

Josh Rottenberg — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

After three decades of stardom, Scarlett Johansson has the clout to choose her own path. But as she stars in James Gray's "Paper Tiger," she's still working out where she wants that path to lead.

Chris Harrison calls his exit from 'The Bachelor' 'a gut punch.' But he's excited about 'The Vow'

Greg Braxton — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Harrison is a host and executive producer of Fox Nation's "The Vow," a new dating reality TV series which has heavy emphases on God and prayer.

'VisionQuest's' Maximoff twins reunited — now what? 'It would be cool to find our mum'

Tracy Brown — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Maximoff twins are finally reunited in the 'VisionQuest' finale. Ruaridh Mollica and Joe Locke talk Tommy and Billy's big moment.

What we owe the artists who came before us

Gioncarlo Valentine — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Two generations of photographers, Gerald Cyrus and Gioncarlo Valentine, reflect on mentorship, cultural preservation and the responsibility of carrying each other's work forward.

Hollywood warned young screenwriters about AI. Now it may be their ticket in

Ada Tseng — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

As generative AI spreads through Hollywood, unsettling writers worried about losing jobs and creative control, some L.A. educators see it as a way for emerging screenwriters to develop pitches, visuals and projects — and reach industry contacts once reserved for insiders.

Coachella 2027 lineup: Dua Lipa, SZA, Tame Impala will headline, plus Madonna in the dance tent

Vanessa Franko — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 06:18:58 GMT

After weeks of leaks and speculation, Coachella returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio April 9-11 and 16-18, 2027 with Dua Lipa, SZA, Tame Impala topping the bill along with special sets from Madonna and Daddy Yankee

Stacy Keach, actor known for playing detective Mike Hammer, dies at 85

Iris Kwok — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:58:01 GMT

Actor Stacy Keach, best known for his title role in the 1980s television series "Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer," has died.

Meghan Markle's father Thomas Markle Sr. cut off his ankle monitor following child porn arrest

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:29:45 GMT

Federal judge orders Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle Sr., jailed without bond after he allegedly cut off his court-ordered ankle monitor.

Essay: What comes after 'Viva México'? Rethinking Mexican nationalism and Latino identity

Francisco Aviles Pino — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:20:40 GMT

L.A. writer and filmmaker Francisco Aviles Pino reflects on Mexican sports culture and the limits of nationalism to establish community as an immigrant in the United States.

Bay Theater reopening in Pacific Palisades after nearly two years

Cerys Davies — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:59:12 GMT

The Bay Theater has been closed since a wildfire destroyed large portions of the coastal enclave in 2025. The venue will reopen Friday.

Ron Howard's exhilarating 'Avedon' places its lens on a master of photography

Robert Lloyd — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 20:35:25 GMT

Ron Howard's documentary on Richard Avedon examines the photographer's life, his troubled family and long career as one of America's premiere artists.

Beyoncé means business. At USC, MBA students will study her empire

Jaweed Kaleem — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

USC Marshall's new MBA course, "The Business of Beyoncé," will examine the superstar's strategies in music, fashion, branding and entertainment.

A literary superstar disappeared for a decade. Now he's back with a sequel

Mariella Rudi — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Author Chad Harbach cashed in on a six-figure bidding war, put a bitter legal dispute behind him — and spent a decade out of the spotlight. Now, here comes his second act.

'Purpose' arrives at Geffen Playhouse with its Tony-winning Broadway cast intact

Jordan Riefe — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' Tony Award-winning play 'Purpose' is opening at Geffen Playhouse with its Broadway cast intact, and Phylicia Rashad once again in the director's chair.

Sex, sets and second thoughts: Dustin Hoffman revisits his battles in Hollywood

Julia M. Klein — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Dustin Hoffman's new memoir, 'Look at Me,' traces his rise from a difficult Los Angeles childhood to Hollywood stardom and the film roles, such as 'The Graduate,' 'Tootsie' and 'Rain Man,' that got him there.

20 years later, the Cold War Kids are all right

Pamela Chelin — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The indie rock veterans recover four lost songs to celebrate the record that started it all.

Toukie Smith, model and actor known for her role on '227,' dies at 74

Tracy Brown — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 02:33:38 GMT

Toukie Smith, a model and actor who shares twins with former partner Robert De Niro, has died at age 74.

This Indigenous voice actor is on a quest to dub Disney's 'The Lion King' into Quechua

Carlos Aguilar — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:51:12 GMT

Augusto Zegarra's first feature, "Runa Simi," follows Indigenous voice actor Fernando Valencia's efforts to dub Disney's animated classic "The Lion King" into Quechua.

Joseph Baena, son of Arnold Schwarzenegger, places in top 5 of first pro bodybuilding competition

Deborah Day — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 23:08:52 GMT

Arnold Schwarzenegger's youngest son Joseph Baena placed in the top five of his first pro bodybuilding competition.

Fire alarm cuts Stephen Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma Harvard event short as graduate student union pickets outside

Tracy Brown — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 21:54:18 GMT

A Harvard event featuring Stephen Colbert and Yo-Yo Ma was cut short by a fire alarm as striking graduate student union members picketed outside.

Skydance looks to cut more than $6 billion as it integrates Warner Bros. operations

Meg James — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 21:17:48 GMT

Executives warned that the Warner Bros. film slate would be disappointing in the fourth quarter.

Elvis rights holders and Eminem's publisher sue Suno, testing the ELVIS Act

Cerys Davies — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 20:47:44 GMT

Elvis Presley's rights holders and Eight Mile Style, the publisher of many of Eminem's early songs, filed separate federal lawsuits against Suno on Nov. 6. The Presley suit is one of the first major tests of Tennessee's ELVIS Act, which protects artists' voices and likenesses.

A golden Trump statue mocking his 'draft-dodging' bone spurs appears on National Mall

Jessica Gelt — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 20:39:39 GMT

The anonymous satirical art group Secret Handshake erected a giant statue on the National Mall mocking Trump's 'draft-dodging' bone spurs a week after the midterm elections.

Hudson Westbrook isn't trying to be the 'perfect country singer'

Mikael Wood — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 20:36:15 GMT

The 22-year-old from Texas broke out in 2024 with a flirty TikTok hit. With his new album, he's aiming for something more raw and vulnerable.

Del Casher, inventor of the wah-wah pedal, dead at 88

August Brown — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 20:21:21 GMT

Casher's wah-wah pedal added an elastic, vocal-like tone to lead playing, which gave it its onomatopoeic nickname.

Fights — without stabbing — broke out at Jamie Foxx's Halloween party in Thousand Oaks, officials say

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 19:58:27 GMT

Jamie Foxx's annual Halloween bash at his Thousand Oaks home over the weekend was not the site of a stabbing, but several alleged fights instead, according to new information from local officials.

Former Tubi chief executive takes top job at SiriusXM

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 19:22:52 GMT

Anjali Sud will succeed Jennifer Witz as chief executive of SiriusXM on Jan. 1.

Neil deGrasse Tyson gives NFL players a cheery pep talk on moon landing and flat-Earth conspiracies

Steve Henson — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 18:43:31 GMT

Neil deGrasse Tyson joined Travis and Jason Kelce on "New Heights," using jokes and science to tackle NFL locker-room claims that the moon landings were faked and Earth is flat.

James Gunn and Peter Safran are replaced as heads of DC Studios

Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 17:44:59 GMT

Skydance made the announcement Monday. Gunn and Safran will be replaced by Marvel veteran Jeremy Latcham.

Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape, sexual assault convictions

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 14:44:57 GMT

A London judge on Monday sentenced British comedian Russell Brand to 10 and a half years in prison after he was convicted on rape and sexual assault charges in the U.K. last week.

Why strangers are swapping secrets at this underground L.A. supper club

Maddie Connors — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Inside a historic 1908 Craftsman home in West Adams, monthly gatherings pair garden-grown dishes with storytelling to help diners find connection.

To become Muhammad Ali in 'The Greatest,' Jaalen Best studied his voice, shuffle and punch

Greg Braxton — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The 28-year-old actor had only a few acting credits before landing the leading role in Prime Video's new series, which takes a more personal look at the larger-than-life champion boxer.

Dave Chappelle's comment about Charlie Kirk's death during tour stop sparks backlash

Alex Wigglesworth — Mon, 9 Nov 2026 01:05:10 GMT

Comedian Dave Chappelle has drawn criticism for saying he "feels better" after the murder last year of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Denis Villeneuve attempts to reveal the next James Bond at LACMA's Art + Film gala

Laura Zornosa — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 21:19:52 GMT

The 15th annual Art+Film Gala at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art honored artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, with musical guest Rosé.

Macklemore accuses L.A.-area venues of rejecting 'Free Palestine' concerts

Wendy Lee — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 21:06:26 GMT

Music artist Macklemore says nine U.S. venues, including Crypto.com Arena and the Kia Forum, turned down being locations for the Free Palestine shows.

Art of the midterms: Blue wave splashes musicians, artists and even a former Prada model into power

Emily St. Martin — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 11:00:00 GMT

From Tejano star Bobby Pulido to former Prada model Rob Sand, elected officials with creative backgrounds are bringing a splash of art to Congress and statehouses.

James Talarico, the new senator-elect of Texas, has a message for Trump in 'SNL' cold open

Maira Garcia — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 05:26:56 GMT

The senator-elect of Texas made a surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live,' sending a message directly to President Trump about working together for Americans.

Richard Lloyd, guitarist for acclaimed NYC rockers Television, dead at 75

August Brown — Sun, 8 Nov 2026 03:28:17 GMT

Lloyd's playing in Television fulfilled the genre's promises of swaggering virtuosity and restless re-invention.

Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil's girlfriend arrested for domestic assault

Deborah Day — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 22:28:40 GMT

The girlfriend of Vince Neil, lead singer of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe, was arrested on a charge of domestic assault.

Martha Stewart apologizes again, saying Halloween costume wasn't Craig Melvin's fault

Tracy Brown — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 19:47:16 GMT

Martha Stewart says she was 'making a joke' when she blamed 'Today' show's Craig Melvin for her controversial Halloween costume.

'Are you guys OK?': Making a TV show is hard. Making it at -39 degrees Celsius is 'crazy'

Max Gao — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 19:09:48 GMT

For the team behind 'North of North,' shooting in the Canadian Arctic requires creativity, determination and a lot of jumping jacks. They wouldn't have it any other way.

Long at the apex of their domain, polar bears now need to scavenge in 'Nuisance Bear'

Robert Abele — Fri, 6 Nov 2026 18:47:31 GMT

This prize-winning documentary by directors Jack Weisman and Gabriela Osio Vanden details the connection between climate change and the food chain.