Entertainment & Arts

Sass Jordan, 'Make You a Believer' singer and 'Canadian Idol' judge, dies at 65

Tracy Brown — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:29:20 GMT

Sass Jordan, the Canadian rock star known for 'Make You a Believer' and a 'Canadian Idol' judge for six seasons, has died at age 65.

Olivia Dean song accused of lifting from Bill Withers' lasting 'Just the Two of Us'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:22:21 GMT

A complaint recently filed in California alleges that Grammy winner Olivia Dean's song 'I've Seen It' lifts from Bill Withers' lasting hit 'Just The Two of Us.'

Reggie McFadden, comedian known for 'Def Comedy Jam' and 'In Living Color,' dies at 57

Deborah Day — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 21:13:47 GMT

'In Living Color' actor and comedian Reggie McFadden has died at the age of 57. His family received word from the State Department of his death in Tanzania.

Erewhon is now a permanent fixture at LACMA, complete with a museum-inspired smoothie

Jessica Gelt — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 16:15:26 GMT

Erewhon opened as a pop-up cafe at LACMA's new David Geffen Galleries in April, and has now announced it will remain as the museum's permanent cafe.

David Ellison names Skydance team that includes prominent Warner executives

Meg James — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 14:50:20 GMT

Several prominent Warner Bros. Discovery executives will move to the merged company, Skydance

Former Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt joins Fox News

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 14:41:07 GMT

Leavitt joins a long line of former White House officials who have made the jump to TV news punditry.

Here's the backstory on 6 choices Zoe Kazan made in her 'East of Eden' adaptation

Yvonne Villarreal — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Zoe Kazan's 'East of Eden' covers more ground than the film version her grandfather, Elia Kazan, directed. Here's what she told us about her vision.

Meet the Fox News correspondent leading the fight for press freedom at the White House

Stephen Battaglio — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As president of White House Correspondents Assn., Jacqui Heinrich goes to bat for the 1st Amendment rights of her competitors.

Barbara Kingsolver strikes all the right chords in her latest novel

Heather Scott Partington — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In 'Partita,' Pulitzer Prize-winning Barbara Kingsolver weaves classical music and family tragedy into an intimate, resonant novel about second chances and self-discovery.

This 'Carrie' has the bloody prom scene, but it adds a modern horror: social media

Carlos Aguilar — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When Mike Flanagan decided to revamp Stephen King's horror classic, he brought Carrie and her mother, Margaret, to the present as they contend with the outside world's cruelty.

Angelina Jolie, Octavia Spencer team up to give kids access to live theater

Laura Zornosa — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Angelina Jolie, a producer on 'The Outsiders,' and Octavia Spencer, a longtime City Year advocate, teamed up to support youth access to theater tickets.

'Lanterns' finale: The creators discuss John Stewart's Green Lantern, the Halogram and Manhunters

Tracy Brown — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 02:00:00 GMT

'Lanterns' co-creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King discuss John Stewart's Green Lantern, hologram Hal Jordan and the show's fiercely protective mothers.

Video appears to show rapper Lucki caught up in bloody brawl at ComplexCon; 4 hurt, police say

Jasmine Mendez — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 01:50:30 GMT

Video appears to show the rapper with a laceration below the jaw. At least four people were hurt in a knife attack, police said.

In Metallica's hands, Sphere is a totally brutal Vegas vacation

August Brown — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 17:43:29 GMT

Metallica makes no bones about the group's ambitions. Of course the band members were curious about Sphere, a venue that could go toe-to-toe with their firepower.

Tom Cruise-led 'Digger' tanks at the box office

Samantha Masunaga — Sun, 4 Oct 2026 16:59:01 GMT

Warner Bros.' climate change satire "Digger" collapsed at the box office with a domestic haul of $8 million, despite the star power of Tom Cruise.

Culver City protesters demand Sony, Amazon, other studios defend democracy

Mark Olsen — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 23:51:14 GMT

A protest march in Culver City asked for media companies such as Sony, Apple and Amazon to help ensure fair elections ahead of the midterms.

Zach Bryan spotlights call for 'Free Palestine' during show at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium

Alexandra Del Rosario — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 18:35:18 GMT

Country music star Zach Bryan signaled his support with a 'Free Palestine' shirt at Robert Kraft's Gillette Stadium, a venue that recently banned rapper Macklemore over his efforts to do the same.

How a guitar tech from East L.A. made Olivia Rodrigo's custom heart-shaped guitar

Brenda Elizondo — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 15:35:14 GMT

Luis Muñoz made the distinctive heart guitar Olivia Rodrigo is playing on her Unraveled Tour. It took 'five prototypes before I got the body right.' See video.

Lopez: Doors drummer John Densmore jams at Homeboy: 'Maybe I can do something here'

Steve Lopez — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Densmore, 81, is an admirer of Father Greg Boyle and his decades-long mission of gang intervention and rehabilitation.

Contributor: Arts hubs like the Kennedy Center sustain the nation

Marc Bamuthi Joseph — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 10:04:00 GMT

What could possibly be gained by shuttering a national citadel for creative excellence? Thankfully, America's creative labor force tirelessly stewards a sense of creative provocation and patriotic inquiry.

'There's still more to do': Soulection's Joe Kay reflects on 15 years ahead of L.A. show

Kailyn Brown — Sat, 3 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Soulection, the radio show, independent label and global music collective is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Saturday at Reframe Studios Outdoors.

Over 400 items from Paul Reubens' career to be auctioned. Here are 6 highlights

Emily St. Martin, Deborah Day — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 23:39:15 GMT

Pee-wee Herman's iconic suit and bow tie, quirky furniture, annotated scripts and signed memorabilia will be among the 400-plus items sold at Paul Reubens' Big Auction.

'Outrageous': Halle Berry responds to ex-husband Olivier Martinez's restraining order, abuse allegations

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 22:07:02 GMT

Halle Berry speaks out against ex-husband Oliver Martinez amid his recent restraining order against the Oscar-winning star. He accuses Berry of physical abuse against their 12-year-old son.

Commentary: As David Ellison names his new empire Skydance, the message is clear: He owns Hollywood

Mary McNamara — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 22:00:19 GMT

By naming the product of two mergers Skydance, David Ellison relegates two of Hollywood's founding studios to a sub-brand stew and attempts to erase a bunch of controversial hires.

Disney cuts 300 workers, offers executives early retirement

Meg James — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 21:25:32 GMT

Another round of job cuts comes as CEO Josh D'Amaro aims to consolidate the company's sprawling operations around a "One Disney" theme.

Kennedy Center Honors move to new venue amid building closure and Trump dispute

Anthony Solorzano — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 20:07:50 GMT

The Kennedy Center Honors gala will move to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., after the center's closure amid a legal battle over the addition of Trump's name to the building.

'Tip Toe' showcases phenomenal Alan Cumming in delicate tale about homophobia and violence

Robert Lloyd — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 19:25:20 GMT

Russell T Davies' limited series on Starz about a gay bar owner and his neighbor is beautifully wrought and delicately performed, inspiring and depressing.

Sean Combs placed in solitary confinement following reports of lavish prison lifestyle

Andrea Flores — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 18:32:41 GMT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement following allegations in an NBC News report of his lavish federal prison lifestyle.

How culinary school shaped Victoria Monét's return to music

Mikael Wood — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 17:59:27 GMT

The singer and songwriter needed inspiration after winning best new artist at the Grammy Awards. She found it in cooking.

'Chronovisor' invites a woozy deep dive into the mysteries of pseudo-science

Robert Abele — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 17:51:21 GMT

Filmmakers Jack Auen and Kevin Walker, better known as the duo Cosmic Salon, mount an engagingly brainy nighttime adventure into lost technology.

Watch an impromptu Scottish protest go viral in the inspiring 'Everybody to Kenmure Street'

Robert Abele — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 17:13:30 GMT

After two men were detained in a 2021 immigration raid, a swarm of concerned citizens made their voices heard in an incident that's grippingly reconstructed.

Cause of death for Chad Lowe's 13-year-old daughter Fiona confirmed by L.A. County coroner

Alexandra Del Rosario — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 16:07:24 GMT

The official cause of death for Fiona Lowe, the 13-year-old daughter of actor Chad Lowe and niece of Rob Lowe, has been confirmed by the L.A. County medical examiner. Chad Lowe's family announced her death earlier this week.

Paramount, Warner Bros. will be named Skydance after merger

Meg James — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 14:49:55 GMT

David Ellison picked the name that launched his Hollywood ambitions.

'Asco: Without Permission' heralds the next generation of L.A. Chicano artists

Laura Zornosa — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The documentary 'Asco: Without Permission' premieres on PBS on Oct. 2. It follows the '70s and '80s East L.A. revolutionary art group Asco and the next generation of L.A. Chicano artists.

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Wilmer Valderrama

Dinah Eng — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When the actor's not chasing bad guys across L.A. on 'NCIS,' he's taking his kids to the playground, paddleboarding and his favorite sushi joint.

Alan Cumming loves to delight us in 'Traitors.' But in 'Tip Toe,' he wants to 'traumatize' us

Emily Zemler — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As host of 'The Traitors,' Cumming loves to dress up and play lord of the castle, but in Russell T Davies' limited series, his latest dramatic role, he aims to shake people up.

Warner Bros. has had a tough year at the box office. Now, it's bracing for 'Digger'

Samantha Masunaga — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Last year, Warner Bros. movies couldn't miss at the box office. This year, the studio has had a tougher time, and the upcoming "Digger" may be no exception.

L.A.'s Shakespeare Bridge is turning 100. Shall we compare it to a summer's day?

Christopher Reynolds — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With distinct Gothic-style design details and appearances in many movies and TV shows, Los Feliz's Shakespeare Bridge has become a prized neighborhood emblem.

L.A. Opera kicks off new season by unveiling its latest work: a 70-foot, hand-painted curtain

Jordan Riefe — Fri, 2 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

L.A. Opera is set to unveil a monumental new curtain created by the Cuban-born artist Enrique Martínez Celaya. More than a year in the making, the utilitarian art work will serve as the visual centerpiece of the company's entire 2026–27 season.

'Grey's Anatomy' actor Sophia Bush secretly married former pro soccer player Ashlyn Harris

Deborah Day — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 23:54:20 GMT

In her new memoir, 'Grey's Anatomy' actor Sophia Bush reveals that she secretly married former pro soccer player Ashlyn Harris.

Trial begins for 'Scrubs' executive producer facing more than 20 sex assault charges

Sonja Sharp, James Queally — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 21:56:32 GMT

Eric Weinberg, who worked as a producer or screenwriter on more than 90 episodes of the beloved sitcom "Scrubs," has been charged with luring several women to his Los Angeles home and sexually abusing them.

Jim Carrey marries girlfriend Min Ah in Los Angeles

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 20:58:29 GMT

Jim Carrey has tied the knot with Min Ah, his girlfriend of several years, The Times confirms. This is the third marriage for the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' actor.

Three lives linked by wartime atrocity come together in the painfully honest 'Atonement'

Tim Grierson — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 20:08:51 GMT

Based on a subtly powerful New Yorker story, writer-director Reed Van Dyk's debut drama picks up where most Iraq war movies end, exploring aftermath.

Nicolas Cage, who has played multiple Marvel characters, says the MCU has become a 'glorified WWE'

Tracy Brown — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 19:48:51 GMT

'Spider-Noir' star Nicolas Cage says the MCU started off 'marvelous' but is becoming more like a 'well-funded and glorified WWE.'

Dennis Haskins was a staple at Burbank's Dimples karaoke bar. Former patrons remember 'America's principal'

Laura Zornosa — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 19:03:33 GMT

Dennis Haskins, best known for playing Principal Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' loved Dimples karaoke bar in Burbank. Regulars there loved him back.

Bruno Mars is an anti-slop machine at SoFi Stadium

Mikael Wood — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 19:03:24 GMT

The pop superstar played the first of five shows in Inglewood on Wednesday night as part of a world tour behind this year's "The Romantic" album.

'Verity' gives its trio of actors a juicy meal of red meat, tasty if you're in the mood

Katie Walsh — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 18:43:24 GMT

For all of Colleen Hoover's success on the page, adapting her books to the screen has been tricky. This movie finally gets it right.

CNN chief Mark Thompson in talks to remain in role after Paramount takes over network

Stephen Battaglio — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 18:12:26 GMT

Paramount Chief Executive David Ellison has approached Thompson about staying in charge following the merger with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Can divorce be satisfying? It certainly is in 'War'

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 18:08:37 GMT

Starring Sienna Miller and Dominic West as an ultra-wealthy divorcing couple, George Kay's legal drama series, slated to be an anthology, looks at the law firms representing each side.

Rick Ross surrenders to Miami police over battery charges from alleged domestic dispute

Alexandra Del Rosario — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 17:49:39 GMT

Rapper Rick Ross turned himself over to Florida law officials for his alleged involvement in a domestic violence incident in August that left a woman with injuries, including a broken lip.

After ban threats, TikTok touts a $12-billion boost to California businesses

Cerys Davies — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

After being nearly banned in the U.S. over privacy concerns and launching a new U.S. joint venture, TikTok touts its contributions to California's economy.

Was Cathy a monster? The cast of 'East of Eden' on Zoe Kazan's vision and the meaning of timshel

Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Florence Pugh, Chris Abbott and Mike Faist spoke about portraying the leads in the Netflix adaptation of John Steinbeck's timeless masterwork and the nuances of their characters.

L.A.-raised comic Jack Assadourian Jr. turns his Mexican Armenian roots into fearless new comedy special

Anthony Solorzano — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Comedian Jack Assadourian Jr. on exploring his Mexican and Armenian roots through humor, family and his journey to embracing his identity.

Spooky season is here! 13 things to do in L.A. for a frightfully epic October

Todd Martens — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Our picks include Halloween staples — Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch, 'Carved' at Descanso Gardens and Universal Studios' Halloween Horror Nights — along with some campier events.

10 books to read in October: New releases from Barbara Kingsolver, Chad Harbach and more

Bethanne Patrick — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This month brings gripping new novels and thought-provoking memoirs, including anticipated releases from Kawai Strong Washburn, Nathaniel Philbrick, Chuck Lorre and more.

Max Amini brings his Iranian American story to a record-setting Dolby Theatre run

Nate Jackson — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The L.A.-based Iranian American comedian, who is touted as being the world's most watched comedian on the internet, comes home to the Dolby Theatre for six shows starting this weekend.

A father couldn't find his son at Rolling Loud. That real-life panic inspired a comedy

Miki Hellerbach — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Actors Matt Rife and Owen Wilson of "Rolling Loud: The Movie" look back at the chaos of filming at a real-life music festival.

Zoe Kazan's 'East of Eden' centers Steinbeck's dynamic Cathy with an impressive Florence Pugh

Robert Lloyd — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 07:01:00 GMT

Also starring Mike Faist and Christopher Abbott, Netflix's miniseries adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel features standout performances by Hoon Lee, Ciarán Hinds and Martha Plimpton.

Wynonna Judd confirms rift with sister Ashley Judd: 'We're taking a break'

Emily St. Martin — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 02:17:16 GMT

Country star Wynonna Judd has revealed, ahead of her new album release, that she and sister Ashley Judd are currently taking a break from their relationship.

Pregnant 'Dancing With the Stars' pro Witney Carson shuts down elimination gossip

Andrea Flores — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:58:08 GMT

'DWTS' pro Witney Carson took to social media following Week 3 of Season 35 to address rumors that she wished to be voted off alongside celebrity partner Guillermo Rodriguez because of her pregnancy.

RM of BTS, museum curator? He is now.

Christine Terrisse — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:19:35 GMT

RM, a member of the South Korean K-pop group BTS, is serious about art. A portion of his 400-piece collection is now going on view at SFMOMA.

Ella Langley pauses concert to pan bullies: 'I don't know if I'm strong enough for this, Lord.'

Emily St. Martin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:18:52 GMT

Ella Langley's rapid rise hasn't come without its drawbacks, and the country singer is getting candid about the dark side of life in the spotlight.

Chris Brown might not need to pay housekeeper nearly $13 million for dog attack, court finds

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:57:31 GMT

A Los Angeles judge sides with Chris Brown, granting the singer and his team's motion for a new trial on the nearly $13 million owed to the housekeeper injured in a vicious dog attack.

Sean Combs' release date is pushed up, as new report details pampered prison lifestyle

Andrea Flores — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:16:54 GMT

An earlier release date for Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been set, once again, just as an NBC News report claims the disgraced rapper and producer is living a pampered lifestyle in federal prison.

Federal judge allows Paramount-Warner merger to move forward

Meg James, Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:08:58 GMT

The judge's approval allows tech scion David Ellison to finalize his company's $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Los Tigres del Norte honor Minneapolis community at relocated Hispanic Heritage Awards

Andrea Flores — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:53:46 GMT

Airing Oct. 2 on PBS, the Hispanic Heritage Awards was relocated to Minneapolis in solidarity with its immigrant communities. Honorees include Mon Laferte, Eladio Carrión, Oscar D'León and Ximena Sariñana.

Lady A's Charles Kelley reveals rare blood cancer diagnosis

Tracy Brown — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:26:45 GMT

Country singer Chalres Kelley of Lady A reveals he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare type of blood cancer.

Sen. Tim Scott touts federal film tax credit as a blue-collar jobs bill

Samantha Masunaga — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:04:13 GMT

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said a federal film tax credit would boost blue-collar jobs and help shape America's perception aboard by including different voices and locations.

Chad Lowe announces death of 13-year-old daughter Fiona: 'Light of our lives'

Alexandra Del Rosario — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:58:36 GMT

The family of 'Life Goes On' star Chad Lowe announces the death of 13-year-old daughter Fiona. 'She was the light of our lives,' the family wrote and included information for a mental health lifeline.

An immersive 'Dune' experience is coming to downtown L.A.

Todd Martens — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Come face to face with the Bene Gesserit and sandworms at 'Dune: The Experience,' opening in November.

The week's bestselling books, Oct. 4

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Contributor: There's a reason people are still talking about Julie Andrews as she turns 91

Shams-il Arefin Islam — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:01:00 GMT

As she enters her 10th decade, there are calls online to bubble wrap her, just in case. She is indeed a global treasure.

Commentary: Killer mosquitoes, rabid bats and bear attacks: Climate change is making eco-horror feel real

Mary McNamara — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In the 1970s, the environmental movement sparked a string of 'nature rebels' horror films. As climate change increases deadly interaction between humans and wildlife, homicidal rats and frogs no longer seem quite as far-fetched.

JIJI's Jazz Club is the jazz party L.A. was missing

Mary Carreon — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The former tattoo artist behind JiJi's Jazz Club is reminding Angelenos that jazz belongs to everyone, and that gathering, in a city like L.A., is its own act of resistance.

A martini with Ayad Akhtar, the novelist remaking autofiction for the social media age

David L. Ulin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As his latest book 'The Radiance' blurs the lines between memory and invention, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author makes a compelling case for why literature remains our richest record of human consciousness.

Woman accused of firing bullets at Rihanna's mansion is deemed mentally fit to stand trial

Iris Kwok — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:14:53 GMT

Ivanna Lisette Ortiz of Florida was deemed mentally competent by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi, meaning the criminal case can proceed.

Perez Hilton reunites with children for 'short, supervised visits' amid ongoing mental health treatment

Iris Kwok — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:52:50 GMT

Perez Hilton has been able to see his children for 'short, supervised' visits while he undergoes treatment for his August mental health crisis.

Paramount streaming chief Cindy Holland exits studio, making way for HBO's Casey Bloys

Meg James — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:42 GMT

The announcement comes as Paramount waits for a judge's approval of its $111-billion purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery.

'Game of Thrones' movie 'Aegon's Conquest' will hit theaters summer 2029

Tracy Brown — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:57:20 GMT

The first 'Game of Thrones' movie, about Aegon the Conquerer, the first Targaryen to rule over Westeros, will hit theaters in 2029.

Angela Stribling, BET host and radio personality, dies after 2-year battle with brain cancer

Deborah Day — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:11:00 GMT

Pioneering BET host Angela Stribling has died. Stribling was also an accomplished jazz singer and radio personality, who lost a two-year battle with brain cancer.

Akriila brings her unique alt-pop vision from Chile to the world

Ernesto Lechner — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:39:20 GMT

Akriila's new album "Lucy Miró al Mundo y Notó Que Está Girando" has made her the toast of the Latin indiesphere. She spoke to De Los about her musical journey, from trap to dream pop.

Slinger Francisco, Calypso singer known as the Mighty Sparrow, dies at 91

Deborah Day — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:38:56 GMT

"King of Calypso" Slinger Francisco, also known as the Mighty Sparrow, died in New York on Sunday at 91 following a brief illness, according to his daughter, Karen Francisco.

Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin welcome first baby together, reveal daughter's name

Tracy Brown — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:38:02 GMT

Former Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse and Victoria's Secret model Barbara Palvin 'took Labor Day literally this year,' she wrote on Instagram.

Baby Rose's 'Yearnalism' was made for small rooms. She got arenas first

Steve Baltin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:37:28 GMT

After opening for Olivia Dean in arenas, R&B singer Baby Rose will bring her yearning-filled album "Yearnalism" to intimate Blue Note shows in Los Angeles, her first headlining dates there.

Tom Cruise destroys Earth in 'Digger,' a messy climate satire that occasionally strikes gold

Amy Nicholson — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:00:12 GMT

Director Alejandro González Iñárritu teams up with a prosthetics-swaddled Cruise for a bleak comedy about a Texan oil driller who triggers the end of the world.

Sylvester Stallone was never supposed to make it

Marc Weingarten — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

"The Steps: A Memoir" details not only the grit and determination it took to write best picture winner "Rocky" but how Stallone stood his ground to get to play the underdog boxer.

Think Burning Man meets the end of the world: This Pulitzer winner's new book is a chaotic trip

Carolyn Kellogg — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Pulitzer winner Hernan Diaz returns with 'Ply,' an ambitious, science-fiction leap into a fallen metropolis where art and anarchy reign.

40 years later, a dream to rival L.A.'s art scene has become Orange County's cultural epicenter

Jenelle Riley — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As Segerstrom Center for the Arts turns 40, its leaders look back on its rise—and ahead to a rich and varied future.

Chris Daughtry on sobriety, 'butt rock' and those Instagram thirst traps

Mikael Wood — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Ahead of a gig Wednesday night in Rancho Mirage, the rock singer (and 'American Idol' alum) sits down for a wide-ranging chat.

From creating 'crack for girls' to superhero TV: The untold history of the CW, 20 years later

Whitney Friedlander — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

When the WB and UPN merged 20 years ago, the result was the CW, a network that took younger viewers seriously, spawning stars and hit series like 'Gossip Girl,' 'The Vampire Diaries' and 'Arrow.'

Dennis Haskins, known for playing beloved Principal Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' dies at 75

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:35:28 GMT

Dennis Haskins, known for playing the earnest and beloved Principal Richard Belding on 'Saved by the Bell,' has died. He was 75.

Teresa Giudice asks for privacy after bodycam clip reveals daughter 'had fentanyl in her system'

Emily St. Martin — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:21:14 GMT

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice asked for privacy after bodycam footage showed police responding to an incident involving her daughter Milania Guidice.

'Jersey Shore' star Paul 'DJ Pauly D' DelVecchio and Nikki Hall are engaged after 6 years of dating

Emily St. Martin — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:22:20 GMT

'Jersey Shore' star Paul 'DJ Pauly D' DelVecchio and Nikki Hall are engaged after 6 years of dating. The two met on the MTV dating series 'Double Shot at Love.'

Paramount, states reject calls for deeper review of merger deal

Samantha Masunaga — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:56:19 GMT

Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and attorneys general from 12 states are pushing back against Sen. Cory Booker's questions about their antitrust settlement.

Why Ed Ruscha made the poster for Tom Cruise's 'Digger': 'The movie blew my hair back'

Laura Zornosa — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:59:28 GMT

Tom Cruise, Jesse Plemons and John Goodman — stars of Alejandro González Iñárritu's 'Digger' — attended the LACMA unveiling of a new film poster by Ed Ruscha.

Chuck Varga, founding member of shock-metal band Gwar, dead at 68

August Brown — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:10:03 GMT

Varga contributed costumes, props, sets and artwork to Gwar, which became infamous beyond the metal world.