Entertainment & Arts

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Judy Reyes

Kailyn Brown — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

New York-style bagels, a fresh manicure and a massage in the back of a sushi restaurant are on the agenda for the 'Scrubs' actor.

SoCal artist says Trump administration used her fan art: 'I did not and would never consent'

Iris Kwok — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Devin Elle Kurtz soon took to social media saying: "I did not and would never consent to this administration running my fanart through AI and posting it."

What is Lewy body dementia? About the condition Patrick Stewart had

Iris Kwok — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:09:30 GMT

British actor Patrick Stewart died Wednesday at 86.

Patrick Stewart's 5 best TV and film performances

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:09:25 GMT

Patrick Stewart will be best remembered for the iconic characters he portrayed, particularly in the 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' franchises, but over the course of his career, he proved his versatility, playing comedic roles as brilliantly as his dramatic ones.

Patrick Stewart tributes: Hugh Jackman, Jonathan Frakes and others remember the legendary star

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 22:12:42 GMT

Following the death of 'Star Trek' and 'X-men' actor Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Kevin Feige, Jonathan Frakes, Bryan Batt and more are memorializing the acclaimed actor.

Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi sentenced again on unclear charges

Tracy Brown — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:31:21 GMT

Iran has sentenced acclaimed 'It Was Just an Accident' director Jafar Panahi to five years in prison. Charges remain unclear.

Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned 'Star Trek' captain and 'X-Men' star, dies at 86

Tracy Brown — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 20:02:32 GMT

Patrick Stewart, the British actor known for 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and the 'X-Men' franchise, has died at age 86.

With 'Christmas at the Kringles,' your lump of coal arrives two months early

Katie Walsh — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:50:25 GMT

The cast is stacked with comedy veterans but this wind-up contraption of a holiday horror movie doesn't come with batteries.

'Hit my Achilles' heel': Liev Schreiber, lover of language, explains why he berated reporter

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:56:32 GMT

Liev Schreiber owns up to his intense behavior at the 'Nocturne' premiere, apologizing for scolding a red carpet reporter.

After raucous 99 Cents Only Store takeover, artist Barry McGee is back for more

Jane Horowitz — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Barry McGee, the celebrated graffiti artist who caused an uproar when his pop-up installation at a 99 Cents Only Store on Wilshire Boulevard drew a wild crowd, is bringing his street art to Jeffrey Deitch gallery.

Barbara Barrie, 'Breaking Away' star and actor who was not just any on-screen mom, dies at 95

Andrea Flores — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:07:41 GMT

Barbara Barrie — best known for her motherly roles in major films including "Breaking Away" (1979), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for supporting actress — passed away through a medically assisted death.

Hayden Panettiere's manner of death revealed as officials conclude case

Richard Winton — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:01:25 GMT

"Based on the Medical Examiner's determination and the findings of the investigation, Hayden Panettiere's death has been ruled accidental," officials in Greenville, S.C., said.

Tony Berlant, artist known for large-scale found-metal collages and comic Kate Berlant's dad, dies at 85

Deborah Vankin, Laura Zornosa — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:04:13 GMT

Tony Berlant, a seminal influence in the West Coast Pop Art movement of the 1960s who was known as a 'painterly collage artist' with a penchant for working with tin, has died. He was 85.

Ernie Johnson to exit 'Inside the NBA.' 'Thank you for being our leader,' an emotional Barkley says

Chuck Schilken — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 23:48:28 GMT

Ernie Johnson announced that he is leaving 'Inside the NBA' after 37 years following this season. Charles Barkley became emotional during Wednesday's ESPN broadcast: 'All I can say, Ernie, is thank you.'

Kevin Bleyer, a longtime 'Daily Show' writer, dies in car crash at 54

Andrea Flores — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:37:48 GMT

Kevin Bleyer was an esteemed comedic staff writer on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" for nine years. He also helped write all of President Barack Obama's speeches during the White House Correspondents Dinners — including ones that fired shots at President Donald Trump.

How do you make a gentle comedy? In 'Small Prophets,' it requires nostalgia and handmade creatures

Laura Zornosa — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:31:55 GMT

Mackenzie Crook and his collaborators spoke about creating a series that meditates on grief and loss while being funny — and including some fantastical elements.

'You Can See Everything' is ineligible for the Directors Guild's top award

Tracy Brown — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:52:55 GMT

'You Can See Everything' is ineligible for the DGA Awards' feature film category. The directors can only be submitted for documentary prize.

Disney's theme parks division lays off at least 100 employees

Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:38:30 GMT

The layoffs affect the experiences division, which includes Disney's theme parks, cruise line and Aulani resort and spa in Hawaii.

KTLA-TV's Wendy Burch sues woman who accused anchor, ex-partner of fraud in 2018

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:35:40 GMT

KTLA-TV anchor Wendy Burch files a lawsuit against a woman who accused the journalist and her ex-partner of fraud nearly a decade ago.

Essay: Latina Gothic: How anti-colonial struggle informed our signature dark glamour

Angie Jaime — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:27:44 GMT

Contributing writer Angie Jaime makes the case for how the fight against colonialism and violence in Latin America would inspire the edgy, rebellious beauty of Latina goths — from Alice Bag to Jenna Ortega

'Star Wars' executive Kathleen Kennedy to produce L.A.'s 2028 Summer Olympics ceremonies

James Rainey — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:59:57 GMT

Kathleen Kennedy, the veteran producer behind the 'Star Wars' and 'Jurassic Park' franchises, will lead the creative team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies.

What Brothers Osborne have learned about home

Mikael Wood — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:44:08 GMT

The country duo have a new album, 'Watertown,' that looks back on their days growing up in a small fishing town in Maryland.

The week's bestselling books, November 1

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Actor Cheyenne Jackson was 'one job away' from losing SAG-AFTRA healthcare. Now, he's helping others

Suhauna Hussain — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Actor and singer Cheyenne Jackson, who has starred on Broadway and acted in dozens of TV shows, said he has received hundreds of messages since offering to help union members keep their healthcare.

Explore Endeavour with an astronaut who knows its secrets (including how to store tortillas in space)

Laura Zornosa — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The California Science Center's Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is now home to the space shuttle Endeavour. NASA astronaut Danny Olivas gave us a tour.

2027 Oscar predictions: best supporting actor

Michael Ordoña — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A raft of heavy hitters makes the supporting actor race one of the toughest to predict at this early stage of the cycle.

2027 Oscar predictions: animated feature

Michael Ordoña — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Indie LAIKA's 'Wildwood' ekes out the top spot over Disney/Pixar juggernaut 'Toy Story 5' in a competitive, crowded field.

2027 Oscar predictions: best actor

Michael Ordoña — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Perhaps the season's most exciting category, lead actor presents a three-way race for the Oscar — and a host of possibilities for the other two slots.

10 showstoppers to see beyond Endeavour at the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From the Endeavour in launch position and Mars rovers to a two-decker 747, the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is primed to blow your mind.

10 intriguing facts to know about space shuttle Endeavour ahead of upright debut

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bet you didn't know these fun facts about the space shuttle Endeavour, on view in launch position for the first time at the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, which opens Nov. 13.

12 mind-blowing experiences for kids (and kids at heart) at new L.A. Air and Space Center

Jessica Gelt — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Fly a drone, operate a remote-controlled Mars rover, step into a digital space suit and take a space slide: There are interactive exhibits galore at the new Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center.

From 'Pod Meets World' to 'Office Ladies,' how rewatch podcasts are keeping classic TV shows alive

Stephen Battaglio — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Fans who found "Scrubs," "90210" and "A Different World" on streaming are turning to cast-hosted podcasts and live tours for behind-the-scenes stories.

Commentary: Agitating for attention, Trump and Bill Maher get into it, again

Lorraine Ali — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bill Maher has railed on Trump only half as much as his late-night peers, leaning into various MAGA grievances about the "woke" left and forging a fair-weather friendship with the second-term president.

'Nocturne' intrigues with a stellar cast that grounds a sometimes implausible mystery

Robert Lloyd — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Adapted from Lars Kepler's bestselling novel, Apple TV's drama stars Liev Schreiber as a former cop who suspects a serial killer may have something to do with a child's disappearance.

Setting a thriller inside LAX is a gamble. Author Alexander Maksik makes it unforgettable

Bethanne Patrick — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For Alexander Maksik, writing about labor and estranged families is personal. Inside his new thriller, those themes collide under the fluorescent glare of LAX.

Flavor Flav gives everyone permission to skip work to watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals

Tracy Brown — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:44:54 GMT

Flavor Flav has signed permission slips for everyone to use to skip work and watch Game 6 of the WNBA Finals between the Valkyries and the Dream.

As filming lags, L.A. City Council offers $1 a day parking fees and free permits for micro-shoots

Cerys Davies — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:03:38 GMT

As local productions continue to decline, L.A. City Council is taking modest action. The council passed two measures Tuesday to encourage more filming activity.

Danny Masterson, jailed star of 'That '70s Show,' loses rape conviction appeal

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:34:23 GMT

Three California appeals court judges rejected 'That '70s Show' star Danny Masterson's efforts to overturn his two rape convictions, ensuring he will remain behind bars.

A church, a casket and My Chemical Romance: inside L.A.'s fan tribute

Carlos Aguilar — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:30:21 GMT

A Koreatown church featured in My Chemical Romance's "Helena" video has become an immersive tribute, with a replica casket, fan photo ops and organ renditions of songs from "The Black Parade."

Savannah Chrisley announces that she's pregnant — and engaged to her mystery boyfriend

Deborah Day — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:42:46 GMT

Reality star Savannah Chrisley announces her pregnancy and engagement to a mystery fiancé. The "Chrisley Knows Best" star took to social media to reveal her "sweetest blessing yet."

Susan Saint James, activist and TV star of 'Kate & Allie' and 'McMillan & Wife,' dies at 80

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:07:00 GMT

Susan Saint James, the TV star who shared the screen with Rock Hudson in 'McMillan & Wife' and went on to champion the Special Olympics, has died. She was 80.

Horror icon John Carpenter is now making chocolate bars. Here's how to find them

Stephanie Breijo — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:11:40 GMT

The master of horror and his wife and creative partner, Sandy King, quietly launched this line of nearly half-pound chocolate bars to give fans a sweet and spooky treat.

Chrishell Stause and G Flip have broken up after four years together

Tracy Brown — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:01:12 GMT

'Selling Sunset's' Chrishell Stause and musician G Flip announced they are no longer together. The couple have been married since 2023.

Tom Jones postpones L.A. and San Diego shows because of 'bad case of the flu'

Tracy Brown — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:56:11 GMT

Tom Jones postponed his L.A. and San Diego concerts last minute after 'unexpectedly' catching the flu. The shows have been rescheduled to November.

'I hate this place': Pat McAfee said he felt unsafe on 'College GameDay' after a Utah video mocked his antics

Steve Henson — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:11:11 GMT

Pat McAfee said he hopes to avoid returning to Utah with 'College GameDay,' after a university video mocked his shirt-removing routine and called his antics 'corny.'

2027 Oscar predictions: best supporting actress

Michael Ordoña — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's Penélope Cruz vs. 'The Odyssey' in the supporting actress race, according to our panelists.

2027 Oscar predictions: best actress

Michael Ordoña — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's only October, but the BuzzMeter panel agrees that 'The Debut's' Julianne Moore has this race locked up.

2027 Oscar predictions: International feature

Michael Ordoña — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'La Bola Negra' appears poised to roll away with this year's international feature race.

'The One About Matthew Perry' is a love letter that includes actor's stumbles, director says

Whitney Friedlander — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Mary Robertson, the director of the Netflix docuseries about Matthew Perry, spoke about the actor's struggles, how his friends relayed his humor and keeping editorial control.

Frank Capra's mostly wonderful life in Hollywood was not without a few missteps along the way

Julia M. Klein — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Sam Wasson's "Frank Capra: A Life" is an entertaining, energetic and occasionally overexuberant read but makes the case for the three-time Oscar winner's enduring importance.

Malcolm Gladwell thinks everything you know about gun violence is probably wrong

Shelby Hartman — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In his ninth book, "The American Way of Killing," the bestselling author argues that America's approach to gun violence is built on misunderstandings, bad history and dishonest conversations — and that fixing the problem starts with seeing it clearly.

John Goblikon wants to fire his ghostwriter. The problem? He is his ghostwriter

Anthony Solorzano — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Comedian Dave Rispoli created John Goblikon, a metal-loving goblin who has become a comedy star with a personality all his own.

Real-life violence encroaches on 'Miami Vice '85' film set. Video shows man pull out hefty knife

Iris Kwok — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 02:48:32 GMT

A caller told New York police that he had been in a verbal dispute with an "unidentified individual" when the man took out a knife.

It's official! Jay-Z will headline the 2027 Super Bowl halftime show

Maane Khatchatourian, Laura Zornosa — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 01:52:13 GMT

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium on Valentine's Day.

Woman who claimed she was carrying 'Bachelor' star's baby sentenced in pregnancy fraud scheme

Salvador Hernandez — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:55:28 GMT

A woman who faked two pregnancies and falsely claimed that a former star of "The Bachelor" was the father of one of the children has been sentenced to 30 days in jail.

'You Can See Everything's' full-frontal shower scene was Billy Evans' idea, co-director says

Laura Zornosa — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:37:09 GMT

Billy Evans — the partner of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes — asked the 'You Can See Everything' team: 'Want to film me showering?'

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders take legal action against My Chemical Romance over dancers' uniforms

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:53:27 GMT

The company behind the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders is seeking a court order to stop My Chemical Romance from using dancers in costumes it says copy the squad's signature uniform.

Chris Brown gets suspended prison sentence in case over London nightclub bottle attack

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 20:20:51 GMT

Chris Brown avoids prison time, as a London judge suspends the Grammy winner's prison sentence for a year. The R&B star pleaded guilty to attacking a music producer at a nightclub in 2023.

Skydance offers voluntary buyouts to some employees

Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:42:26 GMT

Skydance is offering a one-time voluntary buyout offer to certain employees, as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merge operations.

Luke Bryan's son Bo commits to Georgia, making him latest superstar scion to give football a shot

Steve Henson — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:36:01 GMT

Luke Bryan's son, three-star quarterback Bo Bryan, has committed to Georgia but faces long odds. Other celebrity musicians' sons who tried major college football struggled.

Laika's PG-13 'Wildwood' opens to nearly $12 million, in test of audiences' appetite for mature animation

Cerys Davies — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 19:03:46 GMT

Laika's PG-13 stop-motion film, "Wildwood," opened third with an estimated $11.6 million. Here's what its debut says about the market for mature animation.

Walter Koenig, 'Star Trek' franchise's original Chekov, dies at 90

Deborah Day — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 18:11:05 GMT

Walter Koenig, the 'Star Trek' franchise's original Chekov, has died at 90. Born in Chicago and raised in Manhattan, the actor was the son of Lithuanian immigrants of Russian descent.

'Generational talent': Eric Bauza, versatile voice actor known for modern take on 'Looney Tunes' characters, dies at 46

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:44:08 GMT

Voice actor Eric Bauza died Sunday of natural causes at age 46. His career spans more than two decades and includes credits for modern 'Looney Tunes' projects, 'Rick and Morty' and 'Unikitty!'

Puerto Rican band Chuwi wooed Bad Bunny fans on his world tour. They go mask off in 'Libertad'

Juan J. Arroyo — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

De Los interviews Chuwi: the Puerto Rican quartet that famously opened for Bad Bunny on his world tour. The band's debut 'Libertad' dives boldly into the political history of Puerto Rico and the question of its sovereignty.

Sex scenes with a 'Wicker' man? 'Less embarrassing' than usual, says Olivia Colman

Whitney Friedlander — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Colman and co-star Alexander Skarsgård sat down with The Envelope to discuss the unusual (and unusually bawdy) fable of a medieval fisherwoman and the man of her wishes.

2027 Oscar predictions: best adapted screenplay

Michael Ordoña — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's a showdown of (most) of the top best picture contenders in adapted screenplay — but could result in different winners.

2027 Oscar predictions: best director

Michael Ordoña — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Christopher Nolan looks to join the exceedingly small club of filmmakers to win the Oscar for directing for consecutive films.

2027 Oscar predictions: best original screenplay

Michael Ordoña — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Can Mike Leigh win his first Oscar for his final film? He'll have to get through Jesse Eisenberg and Martin McDonagh to do it.

2027 Oscar predictions: best picture

Michael Ordoña — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is the early (and unanimous) front-runner, but some panelists are hoping 'La Bola Negra' makes it a race.

Following the money in 'You Can See Everything': Did Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans get paid?

Josh Rottenberg — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Nathan Fielder's documentary turns a dispute over paying its subjects into a central source of tension. Here's what we know about the proposed deal.

A night in the life, and after-life, of a professional scare actor

Jenelle Riley — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

October unleashes a wave of spooky seasonal work for local actors, but all that creeping and crawling isn't easy.

Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's 'All Things Considered,' dies at 84

Tracy Brown — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:58:47 GMT

Noah Adams, a journalist and author who was a host on NPR's news program 'All Things Considered' for 18 years, has died at age 84.

Jay-Z burnishes his legend at SoFi Stadium

Mikael Wood — Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:46:50 GMT

After earlier stadium shows in New York, London and Paris, the 56-year-old rap superstar touched down in Inglewood for a set overflowing with hits.

Stevie Wonder files lawsuit to evict reported ex-fiancée living rent-free at his L.A. property

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:24:47 GMT

Stevie Wonder is taking legal action against a reported ex-fiancée, seeking to evict the woman after she has allegedly lived more than 30 years rent-free at the singer's Hollywood property.

Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' over child pornography allegations against father Thomas Markle Sr.

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:12:10 GMT

After reports surfaced that Thomas Markle Jr. discovered explicit material involving minors in their father's home, the Duchess of Sussex explains her choice to distance self from her father.

Michael Gray, former teen idol and 'Shazam!' series star, dies at 75

Tracy Brown — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:14:00 GMT

Michael Gray, a former teen idol known for his portrayal of Billy Batson in the 'Shazam!' TV series, has died at age 75.

'H3 Podcast' cuts ties with co-host Ethan Klein amid wife's claims

Andrea Flores — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 20:41:57 GMT

The 'H3 Podcast' is cutting ties with host Ethan Klein after his wife and co-host, Hila Klein, accused him of infidelity. The couple have been together for 20 years.

Mary J. Blige won't let anyone ruin this for her

Mikael Wood — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:56:25 GMT

As she continues her residency in Las Vegas, the veteran R&B star looks back on her long career and considers a string of recent accolades.

'Wildwood' is an exquisite handmade adventure set in a forest of warring factions

Gary Goldstein — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:47:40 GMT

Two intrepid teens head into the unknown on an absorbing, densely detailed rescue mission — not for the especially young — that stuns at every turn.

Ex-Eminem employee, accused of stealing and selling rapper's unreleased work, pleads guilty

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:28:24 GMT

A former studio engineer for Eminem pleads guilty to a charge of criminal copyright infringement. Prosecutors accuse the man of stealing and selling the rapper's unreleased music.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to William Jackson Harper

Kailyn Brown — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Breakfast at Fred 62, hiking at Griffith Park and a vintage jacket shopping spree are on the agenda for the Emmy-nominated actor.

Two couples run headlong into the limits of empathy in the masterful 'Possible Love'

Robert Abele — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In the wake of a catastrophic labor strike, a documentary project brings out class resentments and secret desires in Lee Chang-dong's suggestive drama.

'Fatherland' returns a parent and daughter to a changed Germany they only partially know

Tim Grierson — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Award-winning 'Cold War' filmmaker Paweł Pawlikowski continues his string of European excursions, this time with political disillusionment in mind.

The body horror is great in DC's 'Clayface' but the script is a sloppy mess

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Welsh actor Tom Rhys Harries shows promise as DC's gooiest goon. Still, this villain's origin story works better as a showcase for effects than anything tragic.

Catapult Books is being sold; authors mourn a major loss to L.A.'s literary scene

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Catapult Books has sold its assets to an undisclosed buyer, leaving the future of 16 scheduled titles uncertain as its staff negotiates a severance package.

'Nobody Wants This' turns a complicated triangle into a 'situation' in Season 3

Yvonne Villarreal — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Jackie Tohn, Timothy Simons and Justine Lupe, the actors who play Esther, Sasha and Morgan in Netflix's rom-com series, spoke about complications that have emerged in their relationship with one another.

No permits, no stars, no playing it safe in 'Ten Will,' an audacious indie odyssey through L.A.

Amy Nicholson — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Debut feature filmmaker Max DeFalco shot this dark comedy about a sex offender during his off-hours. Fans of John Waters and Sean Baker should give it a watch.

50 Cent allegedly bailed out suspect who was accused of assaulting Rick Ross' son

Andrea Flores — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:24:51 GMT

50 Cent allegedly bailed out a 20-year-old man identified in police filings as Don Roberts, who is accused of pistol-whipping Rick Ross' son, 21-year-old William Roberts III. The two rappers have been feuding since the late 2000s.

'Heated Rivalry' is coming out of the cottage and into the movie theater

Laura Zornosa — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:27:24 GMT

'Heated Rivalry' — with commentary from Jacob Tierney, the show's creator, writer and director — is coming to theaters for Season 1 screenings.

Latina DJs reflect on 10 years of neoperreo: 'The weirder, the better'

Ana González Vilá — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:23:30 GMT

From digital networks to dance floor sanctuaries, the reimagining of reggaeton called 'neoperreo' — made by and for femmes and freaks — turns 10 this year. Founders say the movement goes beyond the sound.

The five best moments from CMA's Dolly Parton tribute

Whitney Friedlander — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:21:03 GMT

The two-hour CMA tribute to Dolly Parton, who died of cancer in August, offered touching performances but largely stayed within country music, despite her influence across genres.

Liev Schreiber has choice words for Apple TV reporter

Andrea Flores — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 22:07:17 GMT

A bystander video showed Liev Schreiber scolding a female reporter while on the red carpet promoting his Apple TV series "Nocturne."

Comcast to cut cable jobs, take $1-billion-plus charge as broadband losses deepen

Samantha Masunaga, Meg James — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 21:47:30 GMT

Comcast plans layoffs in its broadband and wireless business ahead of spinning off NBCUniversal, after losing 144,000 broadband customers last quarter.

'Klara and the Sun' star Jenna Ortega: 'Artificial intelligence isn't creative'

Andrea Flores — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 20:12:40 GMT

'Wednesday' star Jenna Ortega appears in the new movie "Klara and the Sun," directed by Taika Waititi. Out Oct. 23, the film is set in a dystopian society gripped by industrialization, where the use of artificial intelligence is designed to combat loneliness.