Category "Entertainment & Arts" - List of latest news (3 907 results)

10:00 John Waters' one-man show comes to the Wallis in Beverly Hills: 'I'm so respectable, I could puke'

Filmmaker John Waters turns 79 with a show at the Wallis. The legendary king of bad taste talks about drag queens, Elon Musk's daughter Vivian, Melania Trump's Christmas decorations and more.

10:00 Jon Bernthal wants to bring Broadway-caliber theater to Ojai: It's 'always been a dream of mine'

Jon Bernthal has opened a theater in Ojai, realizing a lifelong dream. He hopes to turn the community into a theater destination. "We want to put on plays that you could only see in New York or London or maybe in L.A."

03:59 Review: Netflix and 'Stranger Things' take on Broadway. Enter at your own peril

'Stranger Things: The First Shadow,' a prequel to the hit streaming series, opens at the Marquis Theatre, bringing Netflix branding to Broadway.

00:06 L.A.-based agent Mark Measures indicted in Manhattan, accused of stealing from actor clients

Mark Measures, a longtime talent agent based in Los Angeles, has been indicted in Manhattan on suspicion of stealing more than $1.8 million from 160 actors.

22/04 Designing illusions for 'Stranger Things: The First Shadow' and 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher tell The Times about creating wand duels and on-demand nosebleeds to bring two global phenomenons to the stage.

22/04 Gabriel 'Fluffy' Iglesias and Jo Koy announce Super Bowl-size comedy show at SoFi Stadium

Two of L.A.'s biggest comedians are teaming up for the first-ever comedy show at SoFi on March 21, 2026. If it sells out, it would be the largest comedy show in history.

22/04 Could Octavia Butler's 'Parable of the Talents' draw a new audience as a graphic novel?

Unveiled last Friday at Octavia's Bookshelf in Pasadena, with illustrator John Jennings in attendance for a Q&A, the adaptation will be released Tuesday by Abrams ComicsArts.

21/04 Billy Ray Cyrus and Elizabeth Hurley's Easter surprise? They are apparently an item

Billy Ray Cyrus hard-launched his romance with actor-model Elizabeth Hurley over the weekend, less than a year after ending things with third ex-wife Firerose.

21/04 Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer tie the knot in a low-key Silver Lake ceremony

Oscar nominee Kristen Stewart and screenwriter Dylan Meyer are married! The pair exchanged vows in Silver Lake over the weekend after dating nearly six years.

21/04 PBS brings the arts to American living rooms; funding cuts could change that: L.A. arts and culture this week

PBS brings the arts to American living rooms via programs such as "American Masters" and "Great Performances"; funding cuts could change that.

18/04 Haley Joel Osment apologizes for calling officer an antisemitic slur after arrest at ski resort

Haley Joel Osment says he was "in the throes of a blackout" when he called a police officer a Jewish slur following his arrest at the Mammoth Mountain ski resort earlier this month.

18/04 Art Spiegelman, Janinah Burnett and more: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

The Getty Center's hands-on exhibition, Erik Gernand's small-town-set play, a tribute to Philip Seymour Hoffman and more arts headlines and happenings.

17/04 Nora Aunor, veteran performer who was beloved in the Philippines, dies at 71

Nora Aunor, a prolific entertainer who was beloved in the Philippines, died Wednesday at age 71. Aunor 'touched generations with her unmatched talent,' says her daughter.

17/04 Haley Joel Osment arrested on suspicion of public intoxication at popular ski resort

'The Sixth Sense' star Haley Joel Osment has been released after his recent arrest in Mammoth Lakes on suspicion of public intoxication and possession of an unidentified controlled substance.

17/04 New Richard Pryor box set revives the comedy giant's classic albums

“I Hope I’m Funny: The Warner Albums (1974-1983),” is a 7-LP set showcasing Pryor’s unparalleled genius, released Thursday on Rhino Records.

17/04 The freedoms of a.k. payne's award-winning abolition play 'Furlough's Paradise,' onstage and off

DeWanda Wise and Kacie Rogers play estranged cousins in the West Coast premiere run at the Geffen Playhouse through May 18.

16/04 Amanda Bynes just wants to chat with her fans. That will cost them 50 bucks a month

Amanda Bynes has joined OnlyFans but says she won't post "any sleazy content." She just wants to talk directly with her fans (who are willing to pay $50 a month).

16/04 Playwright Keiko Green invites audiences to party like it's the apocalypse

Keiko Green's 'You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World,' a comedy about family, loss and environmental destruction, has its world premiere at South Coast Repertory in a production directed by Zi Alikhan.

15/04 That Blue Origin flight was a success but isn't landing well among some stars: 'Disgusted'

Olivia Wilde and Emily Ratajkowski are among those slamming Blue Origin for its totally necessary 11-minute flight Monday, which had an all-female celebrity crew.

15/04 Elaine Wynn, LACMA co-chair, art collector and Wynn Resorts co-founder, dies at 82

Elaine Wynn, the co-founder of Mirage Resorts and Wynn Resorts, billionaire philanthropist and art collector and philanthropist, has died. She was 82.

15/04 Facing cancer and blindness, L.A.’s Alex Duong fights to keep his sight and stand-up spirit

The comic, who has also been a Door Guy at the Comedy Store, was told that his rare cancer has a low survival rate, five years. Recently the L.A. comedy scene rallied behind him with a GoFundMe to help with his treatment.

15/04 Inside Geffen Playhouse's 2025-26 season: Athol Fugard, Pearl Cleage and multiple world premieres

The season includes new works from Roxana Ortega, Rudi Goblen and Beth Hyland, as well as notable premieres of plays by Douglas Lyons and Sara Porkalob.

14/04 In the new musical 'Regency Girls,' young women in trouble discover empowerment on a road trip

"Regency Girls," a musical comedy about young women on a wild road trip in the Jane Austen-era, has its world premiere at the Old Globe in a production directed by Josh Rhodes.

14/04 How classical music synchronizes audience hearts: L.A. arts and culture this week

Classical music to calm your fried nerves? Give it a try

13/04 Nicky Katt, 'Dazed and Confused' and 'Boston Public' actor, dies at 54

Katt was a child actor who grew up to comfortably portray villains.

11/04 Jaime King says 'system is really unfair' after ex-husband Kyle Newman wins primary custody

Jaime King says she 'will do everything in my power to change this system,' nearly a month after ex-husband Kyle Newman won primary custody of their two kids.

11/04 Lucy Markovic, who competed in 'Australia's Next Top Model,' dies at 27

Model Lucy Markovic, who began her career on 'Australia's Next Top Model,' died after a 'brave battle' with a rare brain condition, her management team announced. She was 27.

11/04 Thank you, William Finn, for these 'Falsettos' lessons: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Altadena's jazz scene, new murals at the California Science Center, a new name for the Huntington and more arts headlines and happenings.

11/04 Egged on by his family, Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh finally opens MutMuz Gallery to the public

Devo's ‘social scientist’ and Hollywood composer wonders ‘Why Are We Here?' in his debut art show at MutMuz Gallery in Chinatown

10/04 LeBron James is plastic, it's fantastic: Mattel unveils Ken doll modeled after Lakers star

LeBron James is bringing big Ken-ergy to the toy world. Barbie maker Mattel announced the Lakers star is the first professional male athlete to have a Ken doll modeled in his likeness.

10/04 Alice Tan Ridley, 'America's Got Talent' singer and Gabourey Sidibe's mother, dies

Alice Tan Ridley, a singer who shared her powerful vocals on 'America's Got Talent' and was the mother of Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe, has died. She was 72.

10/04 Cameron Esposito explains why bipolar disorder is her stand-up comedy 'superpower'

In her latest hour, "Four Pills," to be released Friday via Dropout (formerly College Humor), the hilarious multi-hyphenate has honed a fresh and visually stunning perspective on living with bipolar disorder.

09/04 Jury awards $1.68 billion to 40 women in James Toback sexual misconduct lawsuit

The verdict in the suit, filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, held Toback responsible for a pattern of sexual assault and psychological abuse.

09/04 Anjelica Huston reveals she is 'in the clear' after private, years-long cancer battle

Oscar winner Anjelica Huston reveals she was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer six years ago. Now, she says 'I managed to survive it, and I'm proud of myself.'

08/04 Morgan Jay is giving his audience the musical sex comedy they want (and an auto-tuned microphone)

Before we sit down for the interview, Morgan Jay is in the middle of a photoshoot — posing against a piano.

07/04 On 'No Worries If Not,' Riki Lindhome rewrites her hero’s journey to motherhood

Across 11 tracks of her debut solo comedy album (released on April 4), Lindhome traces her maze-like path to motherhood while poking fun at other quadragenarian quandaries.

07/04 Review: 'The Last of Us' Season 2 review: Survival is not just about staying alive

If the first season of 'The Last of Us' was about navigating the horrors of a country ravaged by cordyceps, Season 2 looks more closely at the perilous landscape of the heart.

07/04 How new global tariffs could affect the art market: L.A. arts and culture this week

How Trump's 'Liberation Day' could affect artists, galleries and collectors; plus Latino Theater Co.'s 40th season launches, choreographer Will Rawls at REDCAT and more.

07/04 Review: Bruce Nauman's pensive Conceptual art from the 1970s seems timely again

Bruce Nauman's celebrated Conceptual art ripened during the decade he worked in Pasadena. A fine gallery show assembles two dozen examples.

07/04 A charming Nintendo Switch 2 enters the Trump tariff crosshairs

The Nintendo Switch 2 delivers a bigger screen, more processing power and, as a test drive proves, signature Nintendo charms. But how will Trump tariffs affect one of 2025's biggest consumer product releases?

04/04 Michelle Williams and husband Thomas Kail quietly welcomed newest baby via surrogate

'Dying for Sex' star Michelle Williams and her director husband, Thomas Kail, reportedly welcomed their third child via surrogacy weeks ago.

04/04 George Méliès movies and a Betsabeé Romero exhibition: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

A free performance of a new musical about Vitka Kempner, the Linda Lindas, Elevator Repair Service and more arts headlines and happenings.

04/04 Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape and assault in the U.K.

British comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape and assault by police in the U.K.

04/04 Festooned with LACMA rubble, 7th Ave Garden is L.A.’s most unlikely arts oasis

David Horvitz has transformed a burned out lot in Arlington Heights into a secret garden decorated with rubble from recently demolished LACMA buildings. It is also home to low-key arts gatherings.

03/04 Crikey! Zookeeper Robert Irwin strips down to his crocodile-hunters in new underwear ads

Robert Irwin, son of late 'Crocodile Hunter' Steve Irwin, is stripping down to his underwear for a new clothing campaign. At 21, he isn't a kid anymore.

03/04 Young Thug's probation on the line: Prosecutors file motion to get rapper back in custody

Atlanta rapper Young Thug told fans on Wednesday that he's 'all about peace and love,' about an hour before prosecutors filed a motion to revoke his probation.

02/04 Jason Kelce and wife Kylie welcome daughter No. 4, who surprises Uncle Travis Kelce during podcast

Jason Kelce and wife Kylie have welcomed a fourth baby, another girl. At 2 days old, Finn surprises uncle Travis Kelce with a quick podcast appearance.

02/04 No joke: Kevin Ryder is back on KROQ, hosting on 106.7 FM during afternoon drive time

Kevin Ryder is back on KROQ-FM (106.7) after a few years in the radio wilderness, hosting 3-7 p.m. daily on the station where he worked for three decades.

02/04 Our critics pick spring's most anticipated L.A. arts, theater, classical music, pop and comedy shows

Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar/SZA, Ali Wong, Ricky Gervais, Buddhist art, a queer photography retrospective, the Ojai and Seoul (in L.A.!) music festivals, "Life of Pi" and "Hamlet" highlight our staff's spring preview picks.

02/04 Time travel, ghosts and the end of the world: Inside Keiko Green’s surreal stage plays

The world premiere of her new show "You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!," running April 5 through May 3 at South Coast Repertory, stars Joel de la Fuente, River Gallo, Sharon Omi, Alysia Reiner, Rafael Goldstein and Anna LaMadrid.

01/04 Sian Barbara Allen, actor known for 'The Waltons' and 'You'll Like My Mother,' dies at 78

Sian Barbara Allen, who appeared in several TV series and TV movies through the early 1970s to late ’90s, has died. The Golden Globe nominee died Monday at age 78, her family announced.

01/04 L.A. County officially creates the Grand Avenue Cultural District

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to designate Grand Avenue as a cultural district. The goal: Boost the number of visitors to struggling DTLA and an arts corridor that includes the Broad, MOCA, Disney Hall, the Ahmanson and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

01/04 Review: Why the L.A. Phil's Handel festival was downright revelatory

The exuberant French conductor Emmanuelle Haïm began a three-year L.A. Phil collaboration with sheer joy — and also some truths for a country in crisis.

01/04 Baby alert! Jennifer Lawrence and husband Cooke Maroney welcome a second child

The latest member of Jennifer Lawrence and husband Cooke Maroney's growing family has arrived. The pair welcomed their second child this month.

01/04 Singer Sean Kingston and mother Janice Turner convicted in fraud scheme

Sean Kingston and his mom, Janice Turner, were convicted on multiple wire fraud charges after being accused of stealing over $1 million in cash and goods from several businesses.

31/03 Larry Mantle's L.A.: The beloved radio host reflects on 40 years of 'AirTalk'

In the weeks leading up to the April 1 live anniversary taping of 'AirTalk' at Southern California Public Radio’s Crawford Family Forum, Mantle and his producers are pulling favorite moments to rebroadcast for third-hour member drives.

31/03 Richard Norton, stunt veteran who sparred with Chuck Norris and Jackie Chan, dies at 75

Richard Norton, a veteran stunt performer and martial artist whose credits include 'The Suicide Squad' and 'The Octagon,' has died. James Gunn says 'the film world will be a less vibrant place without him.'

31/03 The Kennedy Center slashes its social impact team, and why it matters: L.A. arts and culture this week

The Kennedy Center laid off the bulk of its social impact team, which sought to make art more accessible to those not in the habit of attending performing arts shows.

31/03 Review: In Broadway's latest 'Gypsy,' Audra McDonald takes our critic from doubt to spiritual epiphany

George C. Wolfe directs the new Broadway revival of "Gypsy" starring six-time Tony-winner Audra McDonald.

31/03 Alden Ehrenreich's mission to make L.A. a 'theater city' involves a 119-year-old trolley station

Actor Alden Ehrenreich bought a historic trolley station in Cypress Park and transformed it into a hub for artistic work and creativity, with the goal of making L.A. a 'theater city.'

30/03 ‘Saul’ brothers bond over ‘Glengarry’ stage work, shared comedy instincts

'Better Call Saul' screen siblings Bob Odenkirk and Michael McKean have reunited on Broadway for the revival of 'Glengarry Glen Ross.' Like Jimmy McGill, Odenkirk is feeling his way through the experience.

28/03 Role Model returns to his songwriting roots and writes most sincere record yet

Following his sophomore album, 'Kansas Anymore,' Role Model explains what feels like a 'full circle moment' in his career. The 27-year-old singer is currently on tour and will play two sold-out shows at the Wiltern on April 1 and 2.

28/03 Why Alvin Ailey's new 'Sacred Songs' is a homecoming: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Cypress Hill and the London Symphony Orchestra, Yorgos Lanthimos' photography exhibition, Nicholas Pilapil's new play and more arts headlines and happenings.

28/03 Jim Jarmusch gets dark: Indie filmmaker reveals his latest artistic turn in L.A. show

A new exhibition of indie filmmaker Jim Jarmusch's newspaper collages will open March 29 at the James Fuentes gallery in Los Angeles, showing off a darker side.

28/03 Trump executive order targets the Smithsonian over 'divisive, race-centered ideology'

President Trump threatened to block funding for Smithsonian exhibitions that discuss racism and ordered the restoration of monuments taken down because of their celebration of racist figures.

27/03 L.J. Smith, whose 'Vampire Diaries' books inspired CW series, dies at 66

Author L.J. Smith, who created the 'Vampire Diaries' otherwordly book series that inspired the CW drama of the same name, died this month. She was 66.

27/03 Inside 'Maybe Happy Ending,' the revolutionary robot musical that has Broadway audiences aglow

This intimate spectacle was a hit in Asia for years, before the isolation of the pandemic and the existential threat of AI. The Times spoke with the cast and creative team about the musical's unabashed originality and ambiguous ending.

27/03 Bergamot Comedy Festival shows comedy only gets better when diverse stand-ups have 'an even playing field'

Up-and-coming comedians of all stripes will perform and participate in panels at nonprofit Crow comedy club March 31 through April 5.

27/03 Selena's killer is up for parole 30 years after shooting Latin superstar

The woman who murdered Latin legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez may get out of jail almost 30 years after shooting the beloved singer.

26/03 Jeremiah Watkins and Avery Pearson join comedic forces to go a Thousand Percent

The comedians' new joint venture, Thousand Percent, produces video and audio content and just shot a ridiculously funny commercial for Einstein Bros. Bagels.

26/03 Hamdan Ballal's 'No Other Land' co-directors skewer film academy for silence on attack, detainment

Israeli journalist and 'No Other Land' filmmaker Yuval Abraham alleges the academy, which oversees the Oscars, 'felt no need to respond' to the recent attack on his co-director Hamdan Ballal.

26/03 Cindyana Santangelo, actor and model who lived the 'party rock star life' before getting sober, has died

Cindyana Santangelo, a philanthropist, actor and music video star whose credits include 'CSI: Miami' and 'Married... With Children' was found dead in Malibu.

26/03 Review: All's unfair in love and identity politics in Echo Theater Company's 'One Jewish Boy'

Echo Theater Company artistic director Chris Fields directs the West Coast premiere of 'One Jewish Boy,' Stephen Laughton's two-hander starring Sharae Foxie and Zeke Goodman

25/03 'No Other Land' co-director Hamdan Ballal, bloodied and bruised, released from Israeli custody

Palestinian 'No Other Land' filmmaker Hamdan Ballal is free, less than a day after Israeli military and police forces detained him following a brutal attack by settlers.

25/03 A 90-year mystery solved: 'Lost' Maxine Albro frescoes uncovered at the Ebell of Los Angeles

In 1933, the Ebell of Los Angeles commissioned frescoes by renowned muralist Maxine Albro. Two years later — after contentious battle — the frescoes were thought to be destroyed. They have now been rediscovered.

24/03 Dennis Prager sets talk-radio return following a severe spinal cord injury

Dennis Prager, the conservative host who has been missing from 870 AM since falling at home in November, is returning to talk radio in June.

24/03 As Conan O'Brien receives Mark Twain humor prize at the Kennedy Center, the joke is on Trump

Conan O'Brien received the Mark Twain prize for humor in ceremony that drew Sarah Silverman, Will Ferrell, David Letterman and Stephen Colbert to the embattled Kennedy Center, setting the stage for Trump zingers.

24/03 Foreign musicians cancel U.S. performances in protest of Trump: L.A. arts and culture this week

Hungarian pianist András Schiff and German violinist Christian Tetzlaff cancel upcoming U.S. performances in reaction to Trump-era policies.

24/03 AI voice clones pose an 'existential crisis' for actors: 'It's a violation of our humanity'

Nearly a dozen voice actors interviewed by The Times said voice replication technology is reducing paid job opportunities and stripping them of their agency. Many found their voices cloned without their consent, knowledge or compensation.

24/03 Ron Sossi, founder of the provocative Odyssey Theatre in L.A., dies

Ron Sossi, who challenged theater conventions in Los Angeles as the artistic director of the Odyssey Theatre for a remarkable 50-plus years, has died.

21/03 The Paley Archive, Arcangelo Corelli and Atomic Café: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

A rare West Coast showcase of the work of María Magdalena Campos-Pons, a Desert X dispatch and more arts headlines and happenings.

21/03 Quinta Brunson files to divorce husband Kevin Anik after three years of marriage

'Abbott Elementary' star and comedian Quinta Brunson has called it quits on her marriage with Kevin Anik. She filed for divorce earlier this week in Los Angeles.

20/03 Jess Hilarious confronts Loren LoRosa, 'Breakfast Club' after her heated Instagram rant

Jess Hilarious, after airing her grievances about her 'Breakfast Club' return, hashed out her differences with co-host Loren LoRosa and the rest of their team. Here's how it went down.

20/03 Kennedy Center employee strips nude in protest video and asks, 'Should I quit?'

Kennedy Center contract employee Tavish Forsyth, troubled by President Trump's takeover of the national arts institution, strips naked and delivers a 35-minute protest poem suggesting that arts leaders nationwide must take a stronger stand.

19/03 Jonathan Majors ties the knot with Meagan Good just months after engagement

Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good have married, months after announcing their engagement late last year. The couple went public with their romance while Majors was on trial for domestic violence.

19/03 Review: Hugh Bonneville stars in an impressively poised revival of 'Uncle Vanya' at Berkeley Rep

Hugh Bonneville stars in 'Uncle Vanya,' a co-production between Berkeley Repertory Theatre and Washington, D.C.'s Shakespeare Theatre Company, directed by Simon Godwin.

18/03 Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony crashed by pro-Palestine and pro-Israel protesters

Gal Gadot's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony was interrupted by Pro-Palestine and Pro-Israel protesters.

18/03 Jaime King's ex Kyle Newman wins physical custody of sons as she's ordered to rehab

Jaime King and Kyle Newman's custody battle over their two sons has ended. Newman was awarded sole primary custody as she is ordered to complete a six-month drug and alcohol program.

18/03 Bert Kreischer shares his 'Lucky' secret to success in comedy. Hint: It has nothing to do with hard work

Premiering his new Netflix special, 'Lucky,' Kreischer talks about the value of good fortune over hard work and the smartest thing he did to retain audiences who stream his comedy.

18/03 We asked if the Getty should move. Here's how readers responded

The Getty's priceless works of art have been threatened by wildfires. Should they move? Here's what L.A. Times readers think.

18/03 11 years after Mickey Rooney's death, prized memorabilia from his estate will be auctioned

At the end of March, pieces of silent film star Mickey Rooney's legacy will be sold. Signed movie posters, personal items like clothes and his pipe as well as old contracts and credit cards are included in the estate sale.

17/03 Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness

The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.

17/03 In first Kennedy Center visit, Trump slams 'Hamilton' and lauds other 'Broadway hits'

In his first visit to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since taking over as chairman, President Trump said he never liked 'Hamilton' but expected other 'Broadway hits' to do quite well.

17/03 Wendy Williams wants 'to move on with my life' despite guardianship: How she got here

Wendy Williams is ready for 'my life to get back to status quo' amid effort to exit a contentious guardianship. Here's a refresher of the twists and turns that led to her latest revelations.

17/03 Too liberal for the South, too redneck for L.A.: Why Trae Crowder's comedy makes him a man without a country

Recently Crowder spoke with The Times about new special "Trash Daddy," his upbringing in a liberal family in a conservative area and life as a fish out of water in Los Angeles.

17/03 Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom get married on a beach in Tulum, Mexico

Justin Theroux and Nicole Brydon Bloom get married on a beach in Mexico, if photographic evidence can be trusted. The two actors have been dating since 2023.

17/03 Art at risk — Trump administration to fire federal art caretakers: L.A. arts and culture this week

Trump administration to fire federal art caretakers, leaving public art — including important California pieces — vulnerable.

16/03 Now streaming, Irish Rep's 'Beckett Briefs,' headlined by F. Murray Abraham, asks the essential questions

Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham stars in 'Krapp's Last Tape,' one of three short Samuel Beckett plays on offer in 'Beckett Briefs,' an Irish Rep production now available for streaming via the League of Live Stream Theater.

15/03 Review: How the storied Vienna Philharmonic returned to SoCal for the first time in a decade

The Vienna Philharmonic returned to Southern California in fine form, conducted by Yannick Nezet-Seguin with Yefim Bronfman as soloist.

14/03 How a photo of Nazis eating blueberries inspired Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich's Holocaust play

'Here There Are Blueberries' tells the story of an album of historical photos documenting the lives of ordinary Germans who were part of the bureaucracy of the Holocaust. Authors Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich discuss their play.

14/03 SoCal Museums Free-for-All and lots of opera: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

American Contemporary Ballet favorites, a new solo "Hamlet" and more arts and culture headlines and happenings.

14/03 Postponed by January fires, comedy-industry vets open the Upstairs club downtown

The newly opened downtown club hopes to bring diversity, discovery and big laughs to L.A. night life with major talents such as Craig Robinson, Rene Vaca and more.

14/03 Russell Howard on how to tell parenting and political jokes without sounding corny: 'Authenticity is key'

Howard, who makes a stop at the Hollywood Improv on March 23, welcomed a son in May. Despite his new responsibilities, he found time to scour the news for fresh material.

13/03 Wendy Williams 'can find peace' at Brock Pierce's mansion, says former child star

Brock Pierce, the former 'Mighty Ducks' child star-turned-crytpocurrency boss, says Wendy Williams can 'begin her journey to healing' at his mansion.

12/03 After Rosie O'Donnell's move to Ireland, Trump tells Irish PM he's 'better off not knowing' who she is

Rosie O'Donnell has left the U.S. for Ireland because of President Trump. She doesn't plan to return until 'it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there, in America.'

12/03 Boosie Badazz threw an after-party in Ohio. A shooting broke it up and left three people injured

Rapper Boosie Badazz's party at an Ohio bar and restaurant was quickly derailed as a shooting broke out. Three people were injured, two of them in critical condition.

12/03 Review: L.A. Opera's silly 'Così fan Tutte' saved by the singing

L.A. Opera sets 'Così fan Tutte,' Mozart's sophisticated study of love and constancy, in a swanky American country club.

12/03 Review: Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran deliver 'A Streetcar Named Desire' for the ages

Paul Mescal and Patsy Ferran star in Rebecca Frecknall's production of Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

11/03 Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal's 'Othello' breaks 'Harry Potter's' Broadway record

'Othello,' starring Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, hasn't officially opened on Broadway yet, but the show's earnings for its preview performances have already broken a record.

11/03 Nicolas Cage dismissed in ex-girlfriend's lawsuit, but assault claims against their son remain

Nicolas Cage's ex-girlfriend Christina Fulton dismisses her negligence claims against the actor in her ongoing assault lawsuit against their son Weston.

11/03 'I’m not the only woman who does stand up': Iliza Shlesinger on 'digestible feminism' and mom brain

In her latest comedy special, "A Different Animal" which premiered Tuesday on Prime Video, Iliza Shlesinger dives into her evolution as a mother of two dealing with "mom brain" while proudly upholding her role as an elder millennial.

11/03 How to see the new LACMA up close: Museum sets opening for plaza around new building

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Tuesday announced a timeline for the public to get its closest glimpse yet of its new building spanning Wilshire Boulevard.

10/03 Olivia Culpo announces she's expecting a baby with husband Christian McCaffrey

Olivia Culpo is expecting a baby with Christian McCaffrey, she announced Monday. The model-actor-influencer and the NFL running back got married last summer.

10/03 Appreciation: Playwright Athol Fugard proved the pen could be mightier than the sword

An appreciation of South African playwright Athol Fugard, whose plays that bore witness to the cruelty of apartheid, including 'Blood Knot,' 'Boesman and Lena,' 'A Lesson From Aloes' and 'My Children! My Africa!'

10/03 On the fifth anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, what have we learned?: L.A. Arts and Culture this week

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10/03 Athol Fugard, South African theater artist whose works confronted apartheid, dies at 92

Athol Fugard, South Africa’s foremost dramatist who explored the pervasiveness of apartheid in such searing works as 'The Blood Knot' and "'Master Harold" … and the Boys.'

07/03 Millie Bobby Brown unveiled her full real name. Hint: It sounds really, really similar

Millie Bobby Brown tells her 'Electric State' co-star Chris Pratt in an interview that she moved away from her full birth name just for fun. 'I've never told anyone that,' she says.

07/03 'Stereophonic,' 'Hell's Kitchen' lead Pantages 2025-26 season: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Central Library's after-hours art party, Corita Art Center's opening day, the L.A. return of Victor Quijada's Rubberband and more arts headlines and happenings.

07/03 Review: How Gustavo Dudamel's Mahler festival grooves for young and old

An all-day marathon of youth orchestras from around L.A. proves to be a highlight of the L.A. Phil's Mahler Grooves festival, which continues this weekend.

07/03 Corita Kent made waves as the 'Pop-Art nun' in the ’60s. A new center honors her legacy

Corita Kent used her bold silkscreens to advocate for social change during the ’60s. A new center in downtown L.A. honors her work while in the city and beyond.

06/03 'Gracias Gustavo': Details of the L.A. Phil's plans for Dudamel's final season

A golden era at the Los Angeles Philharmonic approaches its end as the organization announces its final season under Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel before he departs for the New York Philharmonic.

06/03 Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of 'Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide

Actor Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, who appeared in several TV series and was the ex-wife of 'Baywatch' star David Hasselhoff, died of suicide this week. She was 62.

05/03 ‘Hamilton’ cancels Kennedy Center run after Trump takeover

'Hamilton' creator Lin-Manuel Miranda said he doesn’t want the show to play at what he called the 'Trump Kennedy Center.'

05/03 Pasadena high school seniors, Steve Carell has a surprise for you: Free prom tickets

'Despicable Me' star Steve Carell announced some SoCal high school students affected by the wildfires won't have to worry about prom tickets this year. 'It's a pretty good deal,' he says.

05/03 Review: A new revival of Suzan-Lori Parks' 'Topdog/Underdog' misses the beat at Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse revival of 'Topdog/Underdog,' Suzan-Lori Parks' Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, stars Brandon Gill and Brandon Micheal Hall in a production directed by Gregg T. Daniel.

05/03 Inside the downfall of mommy vlogger Ruby Franke: 8 takeaways from the Hulu docuseries

A year after mommy vlogger Ruby Franke was convicted of child abuse, her husband, Kevin Franke, and two oldest children, Shari and Chad Franke, are sharing their story in Hulu’s new docuseries 'Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke.'

04/03 Millie Bobby Brown is over critics 'dissecting my face, my body.' She calls them out by name

Millie Bobby Brown, 'Stranger Things' star, tells fans she feels she's become a target for tabloid journalists 'desperate to tear young women down.'

04/03 Andrew Schulz on fatherhood, the effects comedy has on politics and his new stand-up special, 'Life'

The comedian who made waves last year interviewing President Trump on his 'Flagrant' podcast dives into his personal life and process of having a baby using IVF treatments.

04/03 Tarantino's cinematic universe as live cabaret show? Welcome to L.A.'s new CineVita

Demi Moore is an investor behind a new live theatrical experience called CineVita, housed in a 15,000-square-foot Belgian spiegeltent near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. A tribute to Quentin Tarantino film tunes is up first.

03/03 Meghan Markle, ahead of new Netflix show, acknowledges 'mistakes' in lifestyle reentry

Meghan Markle, on the cusp of her newest Netflix show and her As Ever lifestyle brand, says in a recent interview that she 'was figuring it out in real time.'

03/03 Concerts and exhibits are canceled after Trump targets diversity: L.A. arts and culture this week

U.S. Marine Band, Art Museums of America cancel shows with Black, LGBTQ+ artists: L.A. arts and culture this week

03/03 Photos: The 97th Academy Awards

At the 97th Academy Awards in Hollywood, The Times’ photo team was out in force on the red carpet, capturing all the best looks as stars made their way into the Dolby Theatre for the ceremony.

01/03 Review: '44,' a musical satire about Barack Obama by one of his campaign insiders, cuts up at the Kirk Douglas

Written, composed and directed by Eli Bauman, a former Obama campaign organizer, '44,' about Barack Obama's presidency, returns to L.A. at Kirk Douglas Theatre.

01/03 Review: The starry spectacle of Yuja Wang and Vikingur Ólafsson at Disney Hall

Two of today's most stellar pianists, Yuja Wang and Vikingur Ólafsson, deliver moments of magic in recital at Walt Disney Concert Hall.

01/03 Golden Globes ends policy of paying 50 voting members $75,000 salaries

The Golden Globes has terminated its policy of paying $75,000 annual salaries to former members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

28/02 Francis Ford Coppola uses Razzies 'worst director' win to roast Hollywood: 'I chose to NOT follow the gutless rules'

Francis Ford Coppola used his Razzie 'win' for worst director as an opportunity to slam the film industry.

27/02 Francis Ford Coppola, George Takei and others honor Gene Hackman: 'One of the true giants of the screen'

Hollywood paid tribute to Gene Hackman, who was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog in their New Mexico home.

26/02 Michelle Trachtenberg's 'Gossip Girl,' 'Buffy' co-stars remember the actor

Hollywood is paying tribute to Michelle Trachtenberg. The actor who starred in 'Harriet the Spy,' 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' and 'Gossip Girl' died at 39.

26/02 Column: Donald Trump and Elon Musk are coming for your summer vacation

The new administration's mass reduction of the federal workforce will endanger the relatively few and short holidays Americans take. That's not 'efficient.' It’s heartless.

26/02 $14.3 million in fire relief grants roll out to artists thanks to Getty-led museum fund

A coalition of museums and philanthropic organizations called the L.A. Arts Community Fire Relief Fund notified more than 1,700 arts workers Tuesday that they will receive up to $10,000 each.

24/02 An 8-year-old's guide to 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child': L.A. arts and culture this week

You don't have to take a kid to see 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' at the Pantages, but if you want to know what's going on, you should.

24/02 Column: The Eaton fire claimed her home, studio and this 'powerful' piece of Oscars history

For years, Susie Chung's students delighted in playing on the Steinway piano Lady Gaga used at the 2019 Oscars. Now it, along with Chung's home and studio, are gone.

24/02 Column: With 2025 SAG Awards, Netflix proved it isn't solving awards season ratings crisis

The awards show with the largest percentage of famous faces failed to grow its audience in 2024 when it made its Netflix debut. It's tough to imagine it will do so this year.

22/02 Hunter Schafer reveals new passport misgenders her: Trump's anti-trans orders 'not just talk'

Transgender actor Hunter Schafer says she was 'shocked' upon learning her new passport, issued under the Trump administration, incorrectly identifies her.

21/02 Jessica Simpson left L.A. for Nashville. Now she's released her first single in almost 17 years

Jessica Simpson's new single, 'Use My Heart Against Me,' is the first look into her new country EP, 'Nashville Canyon, Part 1.' The project will be released March 21.

21/02 Kennedy Center says J6 Prison Choir is not a 'confirmed event,' despite what Steve Bannon says

The Kennedy Center downplays CPAC comments from longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon that a choir composed of Jan. 6 rioters will perform at the Kennedy Center.

21/02 Actor Faizon Love struck San Diego hotel worker with credit card reader, lawsuit alleges

A San Diego hotel worker alleges that 'Elf' actor and comedian Faizon Love hurled a credit card reader at her last year, according to a lawsuit filed this week.

21/02 Frieze Los Angeles, Felix Art Fair and more: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Parker Gallery's inaugural exhibitions, 'Importance of Being Earnest' screenings, a world-premiere opera and more Essential Arts headlines and happenings.

21/02 Russell Peters is used to being ignored by Hollywood. It's only made him funnier.

Peters, who returns to Peacock Theater on Saturday night, talks about near misses with landing sitcoms and why staying true to himself as a comedian is worth more than mainstream success.

21/02 'Queen Sugar' actor Kofi Siriboe dives into the art world with his first L.A. exhibition

The art exhibition on display from Feb. 21-23 at the Line Hotel in Koreatown explores themes of Black migration and movement via various art forms.

21/02 Victor Quiñonez highlights immigrants' humanity with 'I.C.E. Scream' sculptures

Victor Quiñonez will debut his sculpture series 'I.C.E. Scream,' about immigrants' struggles, during this year's Frieze.

21/02 Review: 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' brings authentic magic to the Hollywood Pantages

The Tony-winning play 'Harry Potter and Cursed Child' has its Los Angeles premiere at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

21/02 Kim Kardashian called him a Texas death row inmate on Instagram. He wasn't, and he's suing

Kim Kardashian confused a Texas death row inmate with a New York resident who is not a double murderer. He's now suing for defamation.

21/02 'Ugly Betty' alum Eric Mabius arrested on suspicion of battery in Florida bar brawl

Actor Eric Mabius, best known for TV series 'Ugly Betty,' was booked early Thursday on two misdemeanor charges: battery and resisting law enforcement without violence.

20/02 Amid Liam Payne death probe, singer's friend and two hotel workers cleared of charges

Argentine appeals court judges reversed the charges against Liam Payne's friend Roger Nores, whom prosecutors charged with manslaughter last year.

19/02 Cynthia Erivo's whirlwind year to continue with Tonys hosting gig

Cynthia Erivo will host the 2025 Tony Awards, continuing a banner year that included an Oscar nomination.

19/02 Model Winnie Harlow and NBA player Kyle Kuzma get engaged during weekend getaway

NBA player Kyle Kuzma proposed to supermodel Winnie Harlow during a weekend getaway to Turks and Caicos, popping the question with an 8.5-carat engagement ring.

19/02 Commentary: Shakespeare's portrait of an insecure, paranoid tyrant makes this the perfect time for 'Macbeth'

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo deliver a 'Macbeth' for the ages, but the curse of Shakespeare's tragedy isn't easy to avoid.

19/02 Rapper ASAP Rocky acquitted of assault charge over alleged Hollywood shooting

ASAP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was acquitted Tuesday of assault charges stemming from a 2021 Hollywood shooting.

18/02 G. Ray Hawkins, gallerist who championed photography as fine art, dies at 80

G. Ray Hawkins launched the first public gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography and showcased the work of giants including Ansel Adams, Man Ray and Paul Outerbridge during his career

18/02 Meghan Markle rebrands newest venture: So long, American Riviera Orchard. Hello, As Ever?

Meghan Markle unveils As Ever, the newest name for her lifestyle business, which she intends to launch in tandem with her upcoming Netflix series.

18/02 Comedian Rosebud Baker hits the 'Mother Lode' with motherhood 

Baker writes for 'Weekend Update' on 'Saturday Night Live.' Her second special, 'The Mother Lode,' gives a fresh take on the inner turmoil of mom life, before and after.

18/02 The essential guide to Frieze, Felix Art Fair, the L.A. Art Show and more

Frieze L.A. 2025 and the rest of L.A. art week is upon us. Here's your short list of can't-miss exhibitions, talks, parties and other places to go.

17/02 Will current Kennedy Center programming be canceled? L.A. arts and culture this week

President Trump makes alarming changes at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; meanwhile, Frieze Los Angeles, the LA Art Show and the visual arts take the spotlight in L.A this week.

16/02 Inside the new musical about Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass

The bold stage show '3 Summers of Lincoln' — starring Ivan Hernandez, Quentin Earl Darrington, Carmen Cusack and Saycon Sengbloh — will play at La Jolla Playhouse through March 30.

14/02 Review: 'Old Friends' pay tribute to Sondheim in a luxurious pre-Broadway celebration at the Ahmanson

Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga star in 'Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends' in a pre-Broadway run at the Ahmanson Theatre.

14/02 Review: Twyla Tharp at her best in 'Aguas da Amazonia' premiere with Philip Glass score

Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Twyla Tharp Dance premieres 'Aguas da Amazonia' with Philip Glass' score in Santa Barbara, Costa Mesa, Palm Desert and Northridge before it heads for the Kennedy Center.

14/02 Why Lauren Yee's 'Cambodian Rock Band' hits home: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

A benefit exhibition for artists who've been impacted by the wildfires, Batsheva Dance Company's U.S. premiere and more arts headlines and happenings.

13/02 Marlon Wayans rips Soulja Boy for transphobic remarks against son: 'He ain't been relevant'

Marlon Wayans makes a punchline out of Soulja Boy's entire career after the 'Pretty Boy Swag' rapper targets the comic and his trans son with anti-LGBTQ+ slurs.

13/02 New Kennedy Center board makes Trump chairman, prompting Shonda Rhimes and others to resign

A new board of Trump allies makes him chairman of the Kennedy Center and fires the arts organization's longtime leader, Deborah Rutter.

12/02 The real Scarlett Johansson decries 'misuse of AI' by a deepfake video shaming Kanye West

Scarlett Johansson stands firmly against AI after a self-declared 'generative AI expert' lifts her likeness and others' for a viral post condemning Kanye West.

12/02 The Grammy Museum's Sonic Playground: Where accessibility meets creativity

Funded by the Campaign for Music Education, the Grammy Museum's Sonic Playground allows visitors of all ages to tap into their musical potential. The new interactive exhibit opens Friday, Feb. 14.

12/02 Review: 'Bacon' treads the line between love and abuse for teenage boys in a Rogue Machine powerhouse

Rogue Machine Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of Sophie Swithinbank's 'Bacon,' a two-hander directed by Michael Matthews that explores masculinity, bullying, sexuality and trauma.

12/02 Douglas Lyons writes comedies centering Black women. How his trilogy could change theater

IAMA Theatre's workshop production of Douglas Lyons' time-travel adventure "Don't Touch My Hair" runs through Feb. 24.

11/02 Shopify shutters Kanye West's Yeezy website: Selling swastika shirt 'violated our terms'

Shopify shuts down Ye's post-Super Bowl efforts to sell swastika T-shirts on his website, saying the rapper once known as Kanye West 'violated our terms.'

11/02 Felipe Esparza on being a Mexican vegan and joking about meaty topics in new special 'Raging Fool'

Esparza recently spoke with The Times about his fifth full comedy special, which premieres Tuesday on Netflix.

11/02 Plane owned by Mötley Crüe's Vince Neil involved in fatal collision; he's fine, rep says

One person was dead and four injured after a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil collided into another private jet when landing at Scottsdale Airport, authorities said.

10/02 Kanye West exits X, credits Elon Musk with 'allowing me to vent' via venomous rants

Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, logs out of X (formerly Twitter) after a weekend of more antisemitic posts. He left with a parting message: 'I appreciate Elon for allowing me to vent.'

10/02 Review: 'Noises Off,' Michael Frayn's ingenious farce, doesn't have to be perfect to succeed

Tony winner Anna D. Shapiro directs a revival of Michael Frayn's backstage farce at the Geffen Playhouse in a co-production with Steppenwolf Theatre Company.

10/02 A flood of executive orders are impacting the arts: L.A. arts and culture this week

How a flood of executive orders are impacting the arts, plus high-definition chamber music from Camerata Pacifica and the Oscar-nominated documentary "Sugarcane" at the Museum of Tolerance.

09/02 Counterculture author Tom Robbins has died

His first novel, “Another Roadside Attraction,” was published in 1971 when Robbins was 39 -- more than three decades after declaring to his parents, at age 5, that he’d be a writer.

09/02 Stage and film actor Tony Roberts, who often starred in Woody Allen movies, dies at 85

Roberts appeared in Allen’s 'Play It Again, Sam,' 'Annie Hall,' 'Stardust Memories,' 'A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy,' 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Radio Days.'

09/02 Review: William Kentridge's 'The Great Yes' at the Wallis: A dazzling meditation on a world out of kilter

Enough cannot be said about the singing, the dancing, the costume and production design and more in William Kentridge's chamber opera, in which noted intellectuals and artists flee 1941 France.

08/02 Trump to make himself chair of the Kennedy Center, says he'll dismiss board members

President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint himself chair of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., and announced he will immediately dismiss multiple board members.

07/02 Prince documentary canceled at Netflix, singer's estate to develop new project

Netflix will no longer release a nine-hour documentary about Prince after years of production. The late singer's estate will develop its own film.

07/02 Review: Larissa FastHorse's 'Fake It Until You Make It' has its historic premiere at the Taper

'Fake It Until You Make It,' a satiric farce by Larissa FastHorse ('The Thanksgiving Play'), has its world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum, in a production directed by Michael John Garcés.

07/02 Lakers' free exhibition showcasing artists of color, and more L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Celebrations of Alice Coltrane in Los Angeles and Orange County, plus a free play reading in Studio City and "Old Friends" in downtown.

06/02 'Rust' documentary about cinematographer Halyna Hutchins coming to Hulu

A new Hulu documentary will examine the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie 'Rust.'

05/02 Billie Eilish interviews Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked’ screening as duo teases potential collaboration

Billie Eilish interviewed 'Wicked' star Ariana Grande after a screening of the movie, and the musicians hinted that a collaboration could be in their future.

05/02 Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Da’Vine Joy Randolph to present at 2025 Oscars

Robert Downey Jr., Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy and Da’Vine Joy Randolph will be among the presenters at the 2025 Oscars.

04/02 Former nanny's lawsuit accuses Neil Gaiman of human trafficking, rape, calling her 'slave'

Author Neil Gaiman is accused of human trafficking, sexual abuse, assault and rape in a lawsuit filed against him and estranged wife Amanda Palmer.

03/02 Yuval Sharon and the Industry celebrate opera at the Bradbury Building: L.A. arts and culture this week

Inside the Industry's avant-garde opera party at the Bradbury Building, Jazz at Naz and more L.A. arts and culture news.

31/01 Radio host Matt Pinfield had a 'massive stroke,' daughter confirms in conservatorship bid

Matt Pinfield, a radio host and former MTV VJ, is unable to care for himself after recently suffering a 'massive stroke,' his daughter says in legal documents.

31/01 William Kentridge's Centre for the Less Good Idea, and more L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Doug Varone and Dancers in Orange County, "Appropriate" in San Diego and more arts headlines and happenings.

30/01 'All My Children' actor Esta TerBlanche died accidentally after a fall, coroner says

The L.A. County medical examiner confirms actor Esta TerBlanche's cause of death and rules it an accident, months after the 'All My Children' alumna's death.

30/01 50 Cent apparently finds it hilarious that Gloria Allred's client is suing him for alleged assault

A photographer represented by Gloria Allred is suing 50 Cent, alleging assault with the door of an SUV. The rapper-entrepreneur seems to think that's hilarious.

29/01 Comedian Ken Flores dies at 28, remembered for his 'infectious laugh and presence' in the L.A. comedy scene

Flores, a beloved figure in L.A. stand-up, was becoming a breakout star at various comedy clubs including Hollywood's Laugh Factory, the Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv. No cause of death was immediately known.

29/01 There's a new royal baby in town: Britain's Princess Beatrice welcomes second child early

Princess Beatrice, who is ninth in line to the British throne, has welcomed her second child with her husband, millionaire property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi.

29/01 At last, Larissa FastHorse is the first Native American playwright at Mark Taper Forum

The office-set farce "Fake It Until You Make It," starring Julie Bowen and Tonantzin Carmelo, explores "race-shifting" and nonprofit organizations.

29/01 Meryl Streep 'cut a car-sized hole in the fence,' fled fire through a neighbor's yard, nephew says

Meryl Streep’s nephew reveals how the ‘Devil Wears Prada’ star took matters into her own hands as she evacuated from her home during the L.A. County fires.

28/01 Review: Will Arbery's 'Evanston Salt Costs Climbing' combines despair with tender absurdity at Rogue Machine

Rogue Machine presents the Southern California premiere of Will Arbery's 'Evanston Salt Costs Climbing' in a Rogue Machine Theatre production at the Matrix Theatre directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos.

28/01 Neil Gaiman dropped by publisher Dark Horse Comics over sexual assault allegations

Dark Horse Comics has taken a stance against "The Sandman" and "Coraline" author Neil Gaiman, who faces allegations of sexual assault from multiple women.

28/01 Hammer Museum reveals the 27 artists in the Made in L.A. 2025 biennial

John Knight, Hood Century Modern and New Theater Hollywood are on the list of artists to be spotlighted in the Hammer Museum's much-anticipated Made in L.A. biennial.

28/01 Column: Stop the outrage. To cope with Trump, ignore what he says and watch what he does

Perpetual outrage, no matter how justified it may seem, is not a sustainable political strategy. Those who disagree with Trump’s vision of America must figure out a more effective form of resistance.

27/01 Billy Ray Cyrus says he’s praying ‘for my family’ after son's ardent — and angry — posts

Billy Ray Cyrus wrote about 'the start of healing' after son Trace Cyrus penned an open letter about his father and accused him of threatening legal action.

27/01 How Pasadena Playhouse is helping kids affected by the L.A. fires: L.A. arts and culture this week

Pasadena Playhouse and Center Theatre Group have worked to give kids safe spaces and keep them engaged with the arts, while some schools remain shuttered because of the L.A. fires

24/01 Leslie Odom Jr.'s father sues performer, alleging breach of contract and financial elder abuse

Leslie Odom Jr. is facing legal heat from his father, who sued the Broadway and screen star this week for alleged breach of contract and financial elder abuse.

24/01 Adam Carolla on evacuating his Malibu home, exiting California and doing fire jokes: 'Make sure it's funny'

Carolla spoke about leaving his home due to wildfires and his upcoming gigs, including an appearance at the Comedy Fantasy Camp in Hollywood this weekend.

24/01 Free concert tickets for people impacted by fires: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

LA Opera's Kelli O'Hara concert and BroadStage's shows are among the complimentary offerings for Angelenos dealing with devastation from the Palisades and Eaton fires.

24/01 The Broad sued again. Museum faces $10-million discrimination lawsuit

The Broad Museum and its former chief operating officer are facing a second lawsuit in less than a week, accusing them of discrimination, retaliation, defamation and sexual harassment.

24/01 Portelli’s vow to help sacked Ch9 star

Colourful billionaire Adrian Portelli has taken to Instagram with a vow to help an embattled Channel 9 star, after he was sacked from the network following a fallout from accepting a $50,000 payment.

23/01 Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag sue city of L.A. and DWP after losing home in Palisades fire

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, along with several other Pacific Palisades property owners, sue the city of L.A. and L.A.'s DWP after fire took their homes.

23/01 For drag queen talk show host Delta Work, the phrase 'luxury public access' is more than a manifesto

On Thursday, Delta is celebrating her birthday and her podcast’s 2025 kickoff with an installment of 'Very Delta Live' at Hamburger Mary’s in Long Beach.

22/01 Prince Harry reaches settlement with Murdoch's UK tabloids. They apologize, admit to intruding on Princess Diana

Prince Harry claimed a monumental victory Wednesday as Rupert Murdoch’s U.K. tabloids made an unprecedented apology for intruding in his life over decades.

21/01 Review: Sanaz Toossi's 'Wish You Were Here' at South Coast Rep traces the faltering dreams of young Iranian women

Pulitzer Prize-winner Sanaz Toossi, who grew up in Orange County, has a homecoming of sorts with the West Coast premiere of "Wish You Were Here" at South Coast Repertory.

20/01 David Lynch was a painter before he brought his art to film: L.A. arts and culture this week

The world lost one of its premiere film auteurs when David Lynch died last week. It also lost a fascinating visual artist.

20/01 ‘Appalling’: Surprise twist in Alex Cullen, Adrian Portelli scandal

Popular Nine presenter Alex Cullen has received a groundswell of support from viewers after the network took him off-air in the wake of his Adrian Portelli scandal.

19/01 How Hollywood lost the culture war

Its fate hitched to the Democratic Party, Hollywood has reinforced the failure of political imagination that gave us Trump 2.0: reflections on a doomed alliance.

18/01 Broad museum hit with discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit

The Broad's former human resources director accuses the museum and its former COO of retaliation after he refused to terminate another employee, a new lawsuit says.

17/01 How artists are mobilizing for fire victims and first responders: L.A. arts and culture this week

Actors, musicians and comedians are 'giving back the best way we know how,' while institutions are offering donations, grants and safe places to recharge.

17/01 Artists' utopia in ashes: How a little-known 'misfit community' called JJU burned down in Altadena

John Joyce University wasn't a university but rather a tight-knit counterculture collective that drew painters, composers, poets and more. Their houses and converted garages burned, but residents are already talking about how to bounce back.

17/01 Wendy Williams declares, 'I am not cognitively impaired,' disputing guardian's assertions

Wendy Williams is speaking out about her guardian's assertion that she is 'cognitively impaired.' 'Do I seem that way?' she said on 'The Breakfast Club.'

16/01 Jessica Alba confirms she and Cash Warren have broken up, will 'embark on a new chapter'

Jessica Alba confirmed Thursday that she and Cash Warren, her husband of 16 years, have split. Divorce rumors have swirled around the couple for days.

16/01 Altadena comedy club PDA burned down, but owners say its love hasn't burned out

The 35-seat venue that was home to local comics and big acts, such as Maria Bamford, Alex Borstein and Fred Armisen, was destroyed in the Eaton fire. Owners already have plans to rebuild.

16/01 Column: The Oscars 'must go forward' — and will, says film academy CEO. He's right

With L.A. burning, many have called for the Oscars to be canceled. Film academy CEO Bill Kramer tells The Times that the March 2 ceremony will proceed, with 'special moments' acknowledging first responders.

15/01 L.A. museums launch $12-million emergency fund for artists hit by the fires

The Getty, LACMA, MOCA and Hammer museums have partnered with George Lucas' and Steven Spielberg's foundations and other groups to create the L.A. Arts Fire Relief Fund.

15/01 How Altadena became the L.A. dream for Gen X and millennial artists, writers, musicians

For a particular creative community, Altadena represented one of the last great affordable places in L.A. to raise a family. The Eaton fire left those homes in ashes, and destroyed one vision of the L.A. dream.

15/01 Lucy Walker's 2021 documentary asked hard questions about living with fires in California

Lucy Walker 2021 documentary about California wildfires, “Bring Your Own Brigade,” debuted at Sundance during COVID but is currently available on Paramount+.

15/01 How is L.A. comedy trailblazer James Adomian facing 2025? With Amtrak travel and surprising optimism

Following Adomian’s YouTube special “Path of Most Resistance,” released in September, his North American tour concludes Sunday, January 19 at the Irvine Improv.

14/01 Kate Middleton's cancer is now in remission: 'It takes time to adjust to a new normal'

Catherine, Princess of Wales, confirmed Tuesday that her cancer is in remission during a visit with the staff and patients of the Royal Marsden in Chelsea.

14/01 Column: Fire is part of L.A.'s ethos. But this Angeleno is asking, 'Is it time to go?'

After evacuating from the Eaton fire, our columnist wonders if climate change, the insurance crisis and other factors have made remaining, or rebuilding, too risky.

14/01 Kim Kardashian wants higher pay rate for inmate firefighters: 'I see them as heroes'

Kim Kardashian is calling on California's government to raise the pay rate for the state's incarcerated firefighters battling the devastating L.A. fires.

13/01 Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' illuminates an existential truth revealed by the Los Angeles fires

Theater critic Charles McNulty writes on how Shakespeare, and 'The Tempest' in particular, is helping him bear witness to the scale of loss caused by the Los Angeles wildfires.

13/01 The unimaginable losses of the L.A. firestorms: L.A. arts and culture this week

It's too early to fully assess the extent of the devastation from the historic L.A. firestorms, but it is already unimaginable.

11/01 The architecturally significant houses destroyed in L.A.'s fires

Historic landmarks by the likes of Myron Hunt and Elmer Grey and a noted Midcentury retreat by architect Ray Kappe have been lost. Here's our residential architecture list, to be updated regularly.

11/01 Column: For Angelenos suffering fire fatigue, ace water drop videos are sweet revenge

Videos of fire-fighting pilots nailing flames with miraculous precision have given Angelenos something to root for during a week of shock, terror and grief.

11/01 Pasadena Playhouse cancels 'Anything Goes,' 'Follies' concerts as fires threaten L.A. theater scene

'When people are in pain and trauma the way our community is right now, I don't think the show has to go on,' says the Pasadena Playhouse's Danny Feldman.

10/01 Anita Bryant, singer and orange juice spokesperson who rallied against gay rights, dies at 84

Anita Bryant, a former Miss Oklahoma and popular singer who became known over the second half of her life for her outspoken opposition to gay rights, has died.

10/01 Fires threaten cultural institutions, destroy historic architecture: L.A. arts and culture this week

The devastation so far includes Will Rogers’ ranch house, Topanga Ranch Motel and numerous homes, businesses and community structures.

10/01 Column: L.A. officials' poor fire communication should have residents fuming

At a time when residents, especially evacuees, are desperate for information, press conferences by Mayor Karen Bass and other L.A. officials have fallen woefully short.

10/01 Altadena couple loses two homes in one night in the Eaton fire

The couple had just moved into their dream home and were preparing to sell their fixer-upper in Altadena's Janes Village. Fire destroyed both homes.

09/01 Among tens of thousands of displaced Angelenos, celebrities face the same devastating losses

Paris Hilton, Mandy Moore, Steve Guttenberg and Cameron Mathison are among the many L.A. County residents who lost homes to the destruction of historic fires.

09/01 Inside the dash to save the Getty Villa from the Palisades fire: a timeline

The Getty Villa activated its emergency operations center at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, and within two hours, the fast-moving blaze had reached the grounds. Here's how the staff, museum and precious art were kept safe.

08/01 Eames House and other L.A. cultural gems threatened by fire: status updates

The Getty Villa, Gamble House, Norton Simon Museum, Descanso Gardens and Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens are among the cultural destinations threatened by fires in the L.A. area.

07/01 It's de-lovely, it's official: Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman hold hands on L.A.-area date

Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster's latest public jaunt is bound to be a kick for Broadway fans: The two were seen holding hands on a date night in Santa Monica.

07/01 Aubrey Plaza says husband's death was an 'unimaginable tragedy'

Aubrey Plaza broke her silence Monday on the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, at age 47 with a brief statement asking for privacy.

06/01 Jean Milant, founder of Cirrus Gallery and Cirrus Editions, dies at 81

Jean Milant, founder of Cirrus Gallery and Cirrus Editions, worked with artists Ed Ruscha, John Baldessari and many others, dies at 81.

06/01 Zendaya and Tom Holland are reportedly engaged amid those Golden Globes rumors

Zendaya and Tom Holland are reportedly engaged after more than three years of dating. They sparked engagement rumors with a ring spotted at the 2025 Golden Globes.

06/01 Line sculptures and Loman drama: The best of L.A. arts and culture this weekend

A tribute to the late satirist Pippa Garner, and more of the week’s notable arts and culture news.

03/01 As British as ever, ‘Wallace & Gromit’ are back for a new feature-length movie

Aardman co-directors Nick Park and Merlin Crossingham deliver another unabashedly British Wallace & Gromit stop-motion adventure: 'Vengeance Most Fowl.'