Entertainment & Arts

Growing up, his idea of Robin Hood wasn't a fox. Michael Sarnoski goes his own way

Mark Olsen — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:02:41 GMT

The filmmaker behind 'Pig' and 'A Quiet Place: Day One' inspires riskiness from actors. His passion project is a new telling of an ancient tale starring Hugh Jackman.

'I wear my pride on my sleeve': Inside Zach Noe Towers' 'Twink Death' rebirth

Ali Lerman — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:15:14 GMT

Now in his self-described "Twink Death era," Towers reflects on how Pride transformed from something terrifying in the closet to an empowering, year-round celebration of queer community and joy.

AI meets angst in 'Toy Story 5,' in which the gang and the plot feel obsolete

Amy Nicholson — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:30:05 GMT

The fifth entry finds the series pulling the same old heartstrings as Jessie, Buzz and Woody once again feel irrelevant. So does the franchise.

Daveigh Chase, former child star of 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Spirited Away' and 'The Ring,' dead at 35

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:21:02 GMT

Daveigh Chase, of 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'The Ring' fame, died of complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection, her father confirmed.

Appreciation: Architect Lorcan O'Herlihy rethought urban housing and changed Los Angeles for the better

Sam Lubell — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:31:57 GMT

Architect Lorcan O'Herlihy died Sunday at the age of 66. The LOHA founder changed L.A. for the better — rethinking, among other things, dense urban housing and its relationship to the city.

Early TV ratings for 2026 World Cup set records for Fox, Telemundo

Stephen Battaglio — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:21:48 GMT

The first World Cup tournament matches held on U.S. soil since 1994 are doing numbers for audience levels on Fox and Telemundo, more than doubling viewer counts from four years ago.

Thirty years and $3 billion later, 'Toy Story' is still one of Disney's surest bets

Samantha Masunaga, Cerys Davies — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

More than 30 years after the first film came out, the "Toy Story" franchise has continued to resonate with audiences, making it a juggernaut for Disney.

An arrest. A breakup. Turning 30. With 'I Love L.A.,' Rachel Sennott made comedy from chaos

Mark Olsen, Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Rachel Sennott discusses finding the voice of "I Love L.A." — and finding her footing as series creator — during a tumultuous time in her life.

Las Culturistas Culture Awards: 6 best moments from the show

Maira Garcia, Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From a ripped Shrek to show-stopping musical performances, here are our favorite moments from the show and how hosts Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang say they materialized.

How Este Haim reached out and touched Hollywood

Mikael Wood — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The bass player of the beloved L.A. sister trio Haim composed the score for a new Netflix rom-com, 'Voicemails for Isabelle.'

Kenny Chesney didn't think his life was a story. Then his memoir changed everything

Holly Gleason — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Country superstar Kenny Chesney reflects on the memoir he resisted writing and preparing for a new batch of shows at Sphere in Las Vegas starting June 19.

Walter Parazaider, saxophonist and Chicago co-founder, dead at 81

August Brown — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:30:16 GMT

"A Rock & Roll band with horns was Walt's idea," Chicago said, announcing Parazaider's death.

Lost in LACMA's new galleries, a serene still life serves as a compass

Claire Salinda — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:38:39 GMT

Stephanie Shih staged a rainbow of plants, flowers, fruits and a single real butterfly within the gallery itself and documented them over the course of two weeks late last year.

Made for your phone, now playing before the movie: Microdramas hit the big screen

Cerys Davies — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:23:37 GMT

National CineMedia, which is behind pre-show programming in theaters, has inked a deal to show microdrama previews on the big screen.

'Blue Beetle' star Xolo Maridueña talks East L.A. upbringing, Latinos in film and future projects

Carlos De Loera — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:13:09 GMT

In this week's episode of "The De Los Podcast," actor Xolo Maridueña talked about growing up in East L.A., the importance of Latino representation and the litany of projects he has in the works.

10 minutes backstage with Koe Wetzel at the Grammy Museum

Mikael Wood — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:06:38 GMT

The country star from Texas spoke with The Times after performing songs from his new album, 'The Night Champion.'

Lil Nas X gets candid about bipolar disorder, rehab after mental health episode: 'I'm feeling better'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:34:42 GMT

Lil Nas X spoke out on Instagram about his mental health episode last summer that ended in his arrest. 'There's less fear in my heart,' the Grammy winner said in his video.

Former 'Top Gear' host Jeremy Clarkson diagnosed with 'aggressive' form of prostate cancer

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:13:51 GMT

Jeremy Clarkson, formerly of 'Top Gear,' reveals his cancer battle in two episodes of his Prime Video series 'Clarkson's Farm.' 'I promise I'll be fine,' he tells his co-hosts.

Making the queer horror romance 'Leviticus' was an exploration — and a reclamation

Jen Yamato — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

In a crowded year for chilling debuts, director Adrian Chiarella and actors Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen impress with a fear that hits close to home.

'KPop Demon Hunters' was a 'bright spot' in a year of declining diversity among streaming films, study finds

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

A UCLA diversity study found that the percentage of women and people of color leading streaming films decreased in 2025, with the notable exception of 'KPop Demon Hunters.'

The week's bestselling books, June 21

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, June 21, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Ziggy Marley turns grief into light on 'Brightside' and brings the vibration to the Hollywood Bowl

Kailyn Brown — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ziggy Marley on his new understanding of his father, challenging musical norms, staying hopeful during turbulent times and upcoming Hollywood Bowl show.

Noah Wyle's Emmy chances for 'The Pitt' Season 2, by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The Pitt' has already exceeded the major acting categories Emmy haul of Wyle's last hit medical drama, 'ER.' Season 2 is likely to add several more statuettes to the pile.

From 'Gandhi' to 'Wonder Man,' Sir Ben Kingsley still sets the scene

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Whether in an Oscar-winning epic or a Marvel comedy, the British actor never loses his sense of drama. He recently sat down with The Envelope to tell stories as only he can.

Defending their throne: Emma D'Arcy on preparing for battle on 'House of the Dragon'

Tracy Brown — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In Season 3, Rhaenyra Targaryen finally gets to pick up a weapon, a feat that Emma D'Arcy says was a long time coming and nearly hampered by an ACL injury.

The Emmys' new Legacy Award for classic TV shows, explained

Jim Halterman — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Television Academy chief Maury McIntyre breaks down the Emmys' new Legacy Award, which will honor TV series that have had a 'profound and lasting impact' on the medium.

One Shot: How 'Death by Lightning' re-created a game-changing political convention

Daron James — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A rousing speech at the 1880 GOP convention launched James Garfield to the nomination — and the White House. The team behind Netflix's limited series breaks down how they re-created it.

A highly personal ranking of the 10 best toys in the 'Toy Story' movies

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

I watched my children play with their toys over many years and multiple 'Toy Story' movies. These are more than just animated characters to me.

Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape: 'I deserve the max'

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:57:56 GMT

New Orleans born rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to third-degree rape.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' release from federal prison inches closer once again

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:45:59 GMT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is expected to be released from federal prison earlier than expected. The Federal Bureau of Prisons listed an updated release date of February 2028.

What really happened during Corey Feldman's airport health scare

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:23:53 GMT

Corey Feldman is out of the hospital and on the mend after a health scare unfolded at Los Angeles International Airport.

Bonnie Tyler is out of her coma but 'remains very unwell' after emergency surgery

Tracy Brown — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:35:40 GMT

Bonnie Tyler's family says the singer is out of her coma but 'remains very unwell' and is in intensive care after an emergency sugery.

Grammy Awards update new artist and album eligibility, add Asian, Latin categories

August Brown — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:35:08 GMT

"These changes and expansions give even more people a place for their music to be respected, heard and evaluated," the Recording Academy's Harvey Mason Jr. said.

Yes, Zendaya and Tom Holland have already tied the knot. The groom confirmed it himself

Alexandra Del Rosario — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:27:22 GMT

'Spider-Man' star Tom Holland won't spin too many details about his under-the-radar wedding with Zendaya, except that it's already happened.

'Disclosure Day' ends with a bang. Here's how a former news anchor stole the show

David Viramontes — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:54:00 GMT

Her name is Courtney Grace and she carries Steven Spielberg's sci-fi thriller to its emotional climax. She discussed her experience working on the film.

Andrew Bird gets 'painfully sincere' at mental health benefit concert celebrating 'The Pitt'

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:29:17 GMT

Intimacy was key to the sold-out "Andrew Bird and Friends" concert, which took over Largo to benefit mental health organizations for healthcare workers.

Fox versus Telemundo: How hydration breaks and commercials are disrupting World Cup viewing

Cerys Davies — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:44:53 GMT

When the World Cup kicked off last week, FIFA introduced hydration breaks. Many networks are utilizing the pause as a new advertising window — and some fans aren't happy.

6 showrunners on how to keep production in L.A., their advice to young writers and more

Yvonne Villarreal — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

The writers behind 'All Her Fault,' 'The Audacity,' 'Wonder Man,' 'The Comeback,' 'The Testaments' and 'The Gilded Age' sit down with moderator Yvonne Villarreal for the 2026 Emmy Writers Roundtable.

Sex has always sold in Hollywood. This popular app is changing how

Lorena O'Neil — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Audio erotica app Quinn is looking to normalize sexual content, with an assist from the stars of 'Heated Rivalry,' 'The Pitt' and more.

The children's book that beat 'Heated Rivalry' on the charts is officially getting a reprint

Michelle Chihara — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A viral TikTok recommendation sent the 2022 picture book 'Our World Is a Family' straight to the New York Times bestseller list. Now it's being reprinted June 19.

How 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' reimagined the sound of Westeros

Leila Jordan — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The latest 'Game of Thrones' spinoff has a distinct sound from both the original series and 'House of the Dragon.' Here's how it came together.

In a sea of AI music slop, can streaming service Qobuz cut through?

August Brown — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When streamers are deluged with AI slop, Qobuz might have found a sweet spot for an emerging streaming service.

LACMA takes its celebration to the streets with a massive art parade down Wilshire Boulevard

Jane Horowitz — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

LACMA will follow the April opening of its David Geffen Galleries with a large-scale Art Parade that moves beyond the museum walls and into the streets.

How 'Spider-Noir' nailed the looks of 1930s New York — in black-and-white and color

Bill Desowitz — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The team behind the MGM+/Prime Video series explains how they achieved the series' distinctive dual look.

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are calling it quits: Country star files for divorce

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:20:16 GMT

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO are getting a divorce after nearly 10 years of marriage. The country star filed for divorce.

Tyra Banks was rooting for Netflix. Now, she's suing it over 'America's Next Top Model' doc

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:07:11 GMT

Tyra Banks is suing Netflix over the docuseries 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model,' claiming that selective editing painted the former supermodel in a negative light.

Olivia Rodrigo's emotional L.A. pop-up celebrating her album was nothing short of a fantasy

Katie Simons — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:45:28 GMT

Ahead of the release of 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' Olivia Rodrigo partnered with American Express to re-create the set of her music video 'The Cure' in a pop-up for fans.

Country singer Tyler Farr canceled show because of a farm accident that left him severely concussed

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:37:44 GMT

Country singer Tyler Farr pulled out of his rodeo performance this weekend because of a motor vehicle accident on his farm.

Meet the 'I Am Frankelda' directors mentored by Guillermo del Toro

Carlos Aguilar — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:47:43 GMT

The culmination of years of tireless work and financial stress for the Ambriz siblings is the breathtaking period fantasy "I Am Frankelda," Mexico's first-ever stop-motion feature, now streaming on Netflix.

Should Knicks superfan Spike Lee get a championship ring? These celebrities say yes

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:23:09 GMT

Spike Lee is the New York Knicks' most famous and visible fan. Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Hart are among those who think the decades-long courtside staple deserves an NBA championship ring.

Commentary: What a surprise: Trump's UFC Freedom 250 birthday bash was MAGA propaganda (plus fights)

Mary McNamara — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:05:50 GMT

UFC Freedom 250, a celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th, was not so much a sporting event as it was a piece of naked and nationalistic propaganda.

'Love Island USA' executive producer James Barker dies after 'medical emergency' during filming

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:16:59 GMT

The team behind 'Love Island USA' is mourning the loss of executive producer James Barker, who died during filming. He died last week after suffering an 'unexpected medical emergency.' He was 40.

Fox Corp. to buy streaming platform Roku for $22 billion

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:32:40 GMT

The deal will combine the Murdoch family's media assets, which include broadcast channels, with the San José-based streaming company that has 100 million viewers.

'Industry' is TV's last golden age drama

Matt Brennan — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's true: They don't make 'em like they used to. How HBO's sexy, seamy office drama bucked the trend.

Column: These visitors' viral World Cup videos are showing what really makes America great

Mary McNamara — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

International soccer fans discovering the wonders of America, from spacious skies to chicken fried steak, is giving the U.S. a much-needed morale (and PR) boost.

How Connor Hines won over Ryan Murphy and beat impostor syndrome to make 'Love Story'

Connor Hines — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In an essay for The Envelope, Hines explains how he refined his 'obsession' with the tale of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette into a pitch that the mega-producer would love.

5 adult animation series that tackle serious subjects without missing a beat

Whitney Friedlander — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The creators behind five animated series for adult audiences explain how they use the form to explore challenging subject matter (and sometimes get big laughs to boot).

Seth Rogen says he hasn't spoken to James Franco and doesn't plan to work with him

Cerys Davies — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 01:11:52 GMT

After James Franco was accused of sexual exploitation by several women in 2018, a once-close friend and fellow actor, Seth Rogen, said he had no plans to work with him again.

Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' takes the box office crown

Samantha Masunaga — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:31:56 GMT

Steven Spielberg's original alien drama "Disclosure Day" came in first at the box office, in a sign of the continued loyalty fans have toward the veteran director's work.

L.A. museum highlights Jewish roots that shaped world's most popular soccer styles

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As World Cup matches are played in L.A., the holocaust museum unveils an exhibition that explores how World War II upheaval altered global soccer.

Gene Shalit, beloved and bushy film critic on the 'Today' show, dies at 100

Emily St. Martin — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:15:45 GMT

Gene Shalit, the funnyman film critic who captured the hearts of "Today" show viewers across four decades of work, has died. He was 100.

DGA's board backs tentative contract with major studios

Wendy Lee — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 00:30:38 GMT

The DGA's board on Friday unaminously voted to recommend their members to approve a four-year contract with major studios.

Washington National Opera sues the Kennedy Center to recover $17 million in donations

Emily St. Martin — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:53:38 GMT

The Washington National Opera has filed a lawsuit against the Kennedy Center, claiming it has been blocked from $17 million in donated funds.

ESPN's coverage of 2026 NBA Finals is setting ratings records for ABC

Stephen Battaglio — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:09:59 GMT

The first four games of the showdown between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs is the most watched NBA Finals since 1998.

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

Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One of L.A.'s deadliest days: Lisa See revisits 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.