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Review: 'I Saw the TV Glow' gets stranded in a glum gaze from which it never stirs
Writer-director Jane Schoenbrun turns a shared obsession over a fictional TV series into an inchoate story of teenage semi-friendship and arrested development.
Tiffany Haddish goes to the extreme over online trolls: 'I have called people, honey'
Don't tempt fate by trolling Tiffany Haddish online. She will hunt you down: 'Sometimes, I get so mad that I'll get they phone number and I'll just call them.'
SAG-AFTRA taps Nielsen for streaming data to enforce new contract
Performers union SAG-AFTRA has tapped audience measurement company Nielsen to provide streaming data that will inform how bonuses are distributed.
Sony and Apollo make formal $26-billion joint bid for Paramount
Adding to the intrigue around Paramount Global, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management have formally submitted a bid for the storied studio.
Rob Marciano was fired over 'screaming match' that saw Ginger Zee step in, report says
Details surrounding meteorologist Rob Marciano's ABC News firing have emerged, including allegations he engaged in a 'screaming match' with a 'GMA' producer.
The 'fairy tale' is really over: Britney Spears, Sam Asghari amicably settle divorce
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari settle their divorce less than week after she resolved a long-standing financial dispute with her father, Jamie Spears.
Review: In 'The Fall Guy' with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, what's a stuntman to do? Shake it off
At its best, director David Leitch's movie is a romantic comedy that coasts on the chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. The stunts aren't bad, either.
How do you follow up 'Drive My Car'? Director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi finds a new lane
The Oscar-winning filmmaker recalls the frenzy of awards season and discusses his mysterious new movie, "Evil Does Not Exist," an attempt to dodge expectations.
Tiffany Haddish just can't quit. Even when she knows she should
The comedian and 'Girls Trip' star gets candid about why she doesn't want to have children and addresses her DUIs, relationships and new book.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-05-02/for-real-tiffany-haddish-girls-trip
'The Contestant' tells the bizarre story of a Japanese man who lived a real-life 'Truman Show'
A Hulu documentary looks at the story of a Japanese comedian named Nasubi who became the unwitting star of a reality show in 1998.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-05-02/the-contestant-documentary-hulu
Washed Out's new music video was created with AI. Is it a watershed moment for Sora?
Washed Out is the first major music artist to commission a music video using OpenAI's Sora text-to-video technology.
Kathleen Hanna is a troubadour unafraid to speak out
Kathleen Hanna's memoir, 'Rebel Girl,' is a bold portrait: a crucial book about feminist politics and art and a tender examination of a woman who survived abuse and sexual assault.
In 'A Man in Full,' Jeff Daniels plays a real estate mogul whose life crumbles. Sound familiar?
David E. Kelley's loose adaptation of Tom Wolfe's novel depicts two men, played by Jeff Daniels and Jon Michael Hill, whose lives fall apart in parallel.
Bret Baier's teenage son Paul is in recovery after emergency open-heart surgery
Bret Baier's 16-year-old son Paul, who was born with heart defects, is recovering after his fifth — and hopefully last — open-heart surgery.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-05-01/brett-baier-son-open-heart-surgery
Rosie O'Donnell joins 'And Just Like That' for Season 3, and there's no sign of Sara Ramirez
HBO confirmed that Rosie O'Donnell will be in Season 3 of "And Just Like That" but remained quiet on Sara Ramirez, who is rumored to have departed the show.
Mavis Leno joins husband Jay at a premiere after dementia revelation: 'I feel great'
Jay Leno's wife, Mavis, who has been battling dementia for years and is now in a conservatorship, joined him at the premiere of the Netflix movie 'Unfrosted.'
Dan Schneider suing 'Quiet on Set' producers for defamation: 'I sadly have no choice'
Dan Schneider accuses producers of the explosive 'Quiet on Set' docuseries of defamation, a new lawsuit says. He alleges 'they went beyond reporting the truth.'
Drew Barrymore urged VP Kamala Harris to be 'Mamala of the country.' The internet recoiled
Drew Barrymore faces waves of backlash on social media for pleading to Vice President Kamala Harris that she become the 'Mamala of the country.'
Prince William shares positive health update about Kate Middleton amid cancer battle
Prince William said that his wife Catherine and their children are 'all doing well' months after the princess revealed that she has an undisclosed form of cancer.
These 8 'Bluey' episodes could hint at what's next for the beloved show
After the premiere of a trifecta of "Bluey" episodes, The Times looks back at eight key moments from the series that inform its past and possibly its future.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-05-01/bluey-future-episodes-explained
Global film and TV production down 7% this year following Hollywood strikes, report says
Global film and TV production in the first quarter of 2024 was down 7% from the same time last year, according to a report by ProdPro.
L.A. Phil names Kim Noltemy as president and CEO
Kim Noltemy takes over as president and CEO of the L.A. Phil from Chad Smith, who left for the Boston Symphony Orchestra last fall. She arrives from the Dallas Symphony Assn.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-05-01/l-a-phil-new-ceo-kim-noltemy
Lance Bass teases Justin Timberlake with 'It's Gonna Be May' meme, an NSYNC fan favorite
Lance Bass and Justin Timberlake both riff on 'It's Gonna Be May,' the NSYNC meme that turns on JT's cringe delivery of the namesake line in 'It's Gonna Be Me.'
Mandisa's father gives eulogy: Singer's death showed 'no signs' of self-harm
The gospel singer and 'American Idol' alumna, who won a Grammy for her album "Overcomer: The Greatest Hits," was found dead in her Tennessee home on April 18. She was 47.
On global stage, 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Taiwanese winner says the word China hates
Taiwan is celebrating the latest winner of 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' Nymphia Wind, after she called the island a country.
Review: Ralph Fiennes, an older Macbeth, builds sympathy for a killer with soulful weariness
A cinematic presentation of a London production of "Macbeth" starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma has a limited engagement in movie theaters.
Column: No one has more contempt for America than Donald Trump himself
Being found in contempt of court in his ongoing hush money trial is just the latest example: The former president has no respect for the country or citizens he's running to lead.
Dance duo Justice just crushed Coachella. Eight years between albums, 'We don't like to be too exposed.'
Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay of French dance duo Justice came back to crush Coachella before the release of the band's new album "Hyperdrama."
ABC News fires meteorologist Rob Marciano after reports of alleged behavior issues
ABC News has fired meteorologist Rob Marciano, a year after he was reportedly banned from ABC's Times Square Studios for alleged behavioral issues.
Paul Auster, postmodern author behind 'The New York Trilogy' and 'Smoke,' dies at 77
Paul Auster, the American postmodern writer behind 'Smoke,' has died at 77. The bestselling author was diagnosed with cancer in 2022.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2024-05-01/paul-auster-dead
Inside the secret poker games opening doors in L.A.'s art scene
Poker-playing artists have let the cigar smoke out and opened up the tables to a more diverse, inclusive and female-friendly pool of players.
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2024-05-01/los-angeles-poker-art-scene
The week's bestselling books, May 5
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, May 5, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2024-05-01/the-weeks-bestselling-books-may-5
Why Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer are bearing down to run a 5K with their fans
Podcast hosts and comics Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer are rallying their fans and fellow comedians for a run at Rose Bowl.
Jerry Seinfeld says 'the extreme left and P.C. crap' are hurting TV comedy
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld said 'the extreme left' and concerns about offending audiences has watered down comedy.
Barbra Streisand clarifies Ozempic query to Melissa McCarthy: 'Wanted to pay her a compliment'
Barbra Streisand's 'Ozempic' comment to Melissa McCarthy on Monday garnered mixed reaction on social media. 'I think she thought this was a DM?' wrote one X user.
For the first time ever, 'Blood In Blood Out' will be available for streaming
More than 30 years after its release, the 1993 cult classic will be available on streaming for the first time.
https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2024-04-30/blood-in-blood-out-streaming-hulu
'American Idol' pays tribute to late Grammy-winning former contestant Mandisa
The Grammy-winning singer died at her home last week and was honored on 'American Idol' by former 'Idol' contestants performing her hit 'Shackles (Praise You).'
How a negotiation over cable fees could weigh on Paramount's sale
Charter pays Paramount to carry its channels, including CBS and Nickelodeon. The outcome of the negotiations could weigh on Paramount's valuation in the event of a sale.
For Anne Hathaway, going five years without booze is a bigger milestone than 'middle age'
Anne Hathaway put alcohol (and hangovers) on a shelf more than five years ago. Now, she's expressing gratitude for the gifts and opportunities she's been given.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-30/anne-hathaway-sobriety-stress-middle-age
Based on C.J. Sansom's novel, 'Shardlake' sets a murder mystery in Tudor England
Based on the first of C.J. Sansom's Tudor-era murder mystery novels, "Shardlake," premiering Wednesday on Hulu, follows a lawyer turned reluctant detective.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-04-30/shardlake-review-cj-sansom-hulu
Kendrick Lamar responds to Drake in new diss track 'Euphoria'
The Compton-born rapper returned his onetime collaborator's fire in a new song Tuesday that questions Drake's authenticity and Blackness.
It's another all-Taylor Swift edition of the Hot 100 chart this week
Swift repeated — and bested — her own 2022 feat by claiming the 14 top slots on the singles' chart.
Former Fox News executive is named president of news and politics for NewsNation
Cherie Grzech is promoted at NewsNation, while former president of news Michael Corn moves to New York to oversee prime-time programming.
A 'Buffy' obsession became an opening door. Now Jane Schoenbrun returns the favor
Loaded with teenage confusion and intense fandom, 'I Saw the TV Glow' speaks to its audience in an intimate way. Its trans director made the film as a lifeline.
Alex Hassilev, last original member of the '60s folk trio the Limeliters, dies at 91
With Glenn Yarbrough and Lou Gottlieb, Alex Hassilev was in one of the most popular bands of the early '60s. 'Through Children's Eyes' made the Limeliters beloved.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-30/alex-hassilev-limeliters-dies
Tony nominations reflect a Broadway year in which long shots eclipsed safe bets
'Stereophonic,' 'Merrily We Roll Along,' 'Illinoise,' Alicia Keys' 'Hell's Kitchen,' Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, Rachel McAdams, Jeremy Strong: This year even known quantities had to stretch.
The Slamdance Film Festival is moving to Los Angeles with its next edition
Founded by filmmakers who had been rejected by Sundance, Slamdance is stepping out of Park City's shadow, relocating to Los Angeles and picking February dates.
Billie Eilish launching Hit Me Hard and Soft tour this fall, sets three Forum shows
Billie Eilish has a new tour to go with her upcoming album, 'Hit Me Hard and Soft.' The tour kicks off in the fall and includes three nights at the Kia Forum.
2024 Tony Awards: 'Stereophonic' and 'Hell's Kitchen' lead nominations
The nominees for Broadway's biggest prize were announced Tuesday, with "Stereophonic" and "Hell's Kitchen" receiving 13 nods each. Here's the full list of 2024 Tony nominations.
Wrexham in the Premier League? Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds seek a Hollywood finish
Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC faces extremely long odds of ever making it to the Premier League, but that isn't stopping the team from chasing its dream.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/story/2024-04-30/welcome-to-wrexham-football-promotion
Ariana Madix, Tom Sandoval counter 'Vanderpump' co-star Rachel Leviss' revenge-porn lawsuit
Exes Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval separately deny former co-star Rachel Leviss' revenge-porn allegations, according to legal documents reviewed by The Times.
Britney Spears ends protracted battle with her father over conservatorship legal fees
Britney Spears settles the protracted battle with her dad stemming from her dissolved conservatorship: 'Her wish for freedom is now truly complete,' lawyer says.
Rolling Stones kick off 48th tour with 'Hackney Diamonds' cuts and classics in Houston
The Rolling Stones, who have played more than 2,000 concerts across seven decades, wowed fans with three new tunes as well as their classic gems.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks dismissal of revenge porn, human trafficking claims in lawsuit
Attorneys for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask New York court to throw out portions of a suit accusing the rapper of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.
Bob Bakish is ousted as CEO of Paramount Global as internal struggles explode into public view
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish's ouster comes a day after David Ellison's Skydance Media sweetened its offer for Shari Redstone's National Amusements, with money earmarked for Paramount's Class B share...
Blue Ivy joins mom Beyoncé in 'Lion King' prequel 'Mufasa.' Can you feel the love?
Blue Ivy Carter, 12, is making her feature film debut alongside her mom, Beyoncé, in Disney's upcoming film 'Mufasa: The Lion King.'
Review: Elisabeth Moss stars as a spy gone rogue in FX's thriller 'The Veil'
In FX's "The Veil," premiering Tuesday on Hulu, Elisabeth Moss stars as an MI6 agent who encounters a woman believed to be an Islamic State leader.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-04-29/the-veil-review-elisabeth-moss-hulu
Morgan Wallen, the Beach Boys and the best, worst and weirdest of Stagecoach Day 3
Morgan Wallen, Hardy and the Beach Boys with John Stamos brought the heat for the final day of the 2024 Stagecoach country music festival.
Russell Brand: Baptism is 'opportunity to leave the past behind' amid sexual assault allegations
Russell Brand, finding solace in Christianity amid rape and sexual assault allegations, reveals he was baptized over the weekend. 'This is my path now,' he said.
Hollywood's crew union negotiations have gone well so far. Now the hard part begins
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) is scheduled to enter general contract negotiations with the Hollywood studios this week.
Need a little hope? Geffen Playhouse magic show proves hope is more than an illusion
Helder Guimarães and Frank Marshall created the rare COVID-era theater hit with "The Present." They're back with "The Hope Theory," a magic show about the immigrant experience.
Ali: University protests dominate media coverage, obscuring the true horror of Gaza war
Student protests are big news. But they are blocking out the horrors of the Gaza war that inspired them.
Mark Taper Forum to reopen with 'American Idiot,' Larissa FastHorse's 'Fake It Until You Make It'
Robert O'Hara's new "Hamlet," as well as the Broadway tours of "Life of Pi" and "Parade," are among Center Theatre Group's 2024-25 season offerings.
The best moments of Stagecoach 2024 in photos
Check out the best images from L.A. Times photographers on the ground at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio.
Stagecoach 2024: Post Malone, Miranda Lambert and the best, the worst and the weird of Day 2
A Miranda Lambert and Reba McEntire moment, Post Malone's all-star set and a strange Guy Fieri cooking demo catch our fancy at Stagecoach.
Zendaya's tennis drama 'Challengers' tops box office
'Challengers' scored more than $15 million at the box office, according to ComScore. But overall box office sales are still down from a year ago.
Post Malone's all-star Stagecoach set includes Brad Paisley, Dwight Yoakam
Post Malone's special set of country covers at the Indio festival included some big names in the genre, including Brad Paisley.
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish expected to leave the company
Paramount Global's Chief Executive Bob Bakish is expected to be ousted from the media giant, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The move comes as Paramount considers its future.
The best, worst and weirdest of Stagecoach Day 1 with Eric Church, Jelly Roll and more
From Jelly Roll's big night and Eric Church's somber set to Dwight Yoakam's flying fringe, these are the biggest moments from Day 1 of Stagecoach 2024.
A guide to everyone Taylor Swift sings about in 'Tortured Poets Department' — and their reactions
Taylor Swift didn't hold back from discussing ex-boyfriends and celebrity feuds in 'The Tortured Poets Department,' her brand new double album.
How the Cat King in 'Dead Boy Detectives' captures a familiar queer dynamic
The Cat King, played by Lukas Gage, is a dangerous and fun queer villain in Netflix's adaptation of "Dead Boy Detectives."
The differences — and similarities — between the Coachella and Stagecoach festivals
The Stagecoach Country Music Festival is held in Indio at the same site as Coachella. What do the festivals have in common?
Shannon Sharpe under fire for 'invalidating' Amanda Seales' experiences with autism, racism
Shannon Sharpe hosted actor and comedian Amanda Seales on "Club Shay Shay." The episode has now gone viral, with some criticizing Sharpe's interview tactics.
Oh, Zendaya knows all about that 'Spider-Man' female lead-to-tennis player 'prophecy'
'Challengers' actor Zendaya, who played MJ in three recent 'Spider-Man' movies, reacts to a fan's viral comparison of past leads who've gone on to tennis films.
Ellen DeGeneres riffs on getting 'kicked out' of showbiz after toxic-culture allegations
Ellen DeGeneres made her comedy comeback Thursday, reportedly finding laughs in the fallout from toxic-workplace allegations that hit her former talk show.
Sapphira Cristál's ties to Latinidad
The Season 16 contestant and fan favorite was born and raised in Houston in a diverse household — her mother is Black and her stepfather, who came into Cristál's life when she was 10 months ol...
https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2024-04-26/sapphira-cristals-rupaul-drag-race-saul-soliz-latina
Stagecoach 2024: How to stream Morgan Wallen, Miranda Lambert and other sets at home
Stagecoach 2024 — who needs tickets and dust? The country festival will stream live on Prime Video and Twitch.tv, kicking off at 4 p.m. daily through Sunday.
Review: 'Illinoise,' based on Sufjan Stevens' concept album, clears a fresh Broadway path
Choreographer and director Justin Peck brings an athletic grace to a new, category-defying Broadway musical spun from a Sufjan Stevens album. The singing? It's gorgeous
Emma Stone would like to be called by her real name, if you don't mind
'Emma Stone' is not Emma Stone's real name. Now the two-time Oscar winner has decided she prefers to be called by her given moniker: 'I would like to be Emily'
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2024-04-26/emma-stone-real-name-emily-stone
'Deeply disturbing': Jeezy denies Jeannie Mai's child neglect, domestic violence accusations
Jeezy reassured fans on social media, 'Yall know me,' after Jeannie Mai accused him of domestic violence and neglectful behavior toward their 2-year-old child.
Why Arnold Schwarzenegger's 2003 tabloid deal came up at Trump's hush-money trial
The former publisher of the National Enquirer brought up a deal he had made with then-gubernatorial candidate Arnold Schwarzenegger during former President Trump's trial.
CNN journalist and host Poppy Harlow exits after 16-year run
Harlow has been off the air since CNN revamped its morning line-up in February.
Ricky Martin to headline LA Pride in the Park festival
June 8's concert, held in in Chinatown's L.A. State Historic Park, will be the first Pride festival performance from the Latin pop superstar, who will also be the first out gay Latino to headline...
Art Deco and dignity inspire multi-hyphenate comedian Katie Cazorla's new club, the Kookaburra Lounge
Opening at the Ovation Hollywood complex on May 2 as part of the Netflix Is a Joke festival, Kookaburra aims to give its comedians the respect they deserve
A new play about Jesus comes to the O.C. It could provoke 'intense' reactions
World premiere 'Galilee, 34,' at South Coast Repertory through May 12, turns biblical figures into flawed humans — in a way that some believers may take issue with.
Our 25 must-see shows at Netflix Is a Joke
From Ali Wong to Katt Williams and Puddles the Clown, here's our list of the 25 shows we definitely plan to check out at the Netflix is a Joke festival in LA next month.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-26/netflix-is-a-joke-2024-25-must-see-shows
Mike Pinder, Moody Blues keyboardist, dies at 82
Mike Pinder, the keyboardist and last surviving original member of the rock group the Moody Blues, has died. he was 82.
This is what Billie Eilish talks about when she's not promoting 'Barbie, Barbie, Barbie'
Billie Eilish says she needed a break from the constant 'Barbie, Barbie, Barbie' questions that came at her on the movie's press tour and the awards circuit.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-04-25/billie-eilish-break-barbie-song
Review: Generic from its title onward, 'Boy Kills World' does little to differentiate its gore
Junky, manic and action-laden in an enervating manner, director Moritz Mohr's debut feature doesn't seem to be made for audiences to enjoy so much as endure.
Grant Gustin, 'The Flash' cast mark superhero's disappearance day, as teased in show's pilot
In the first episode of the CW's 'The Flash,' a headline from the future teased April 25, 2024, as the day the superhero vanished. Today, the cast remembered.
'Rebel' redacted: Rebel Wilson's book chapter on Sacha Baron Cohen struck from some copies
Rebel Wilson and team opt to keep parts of her book 'Rebel Rising' from hitting some shelves — to avoid legal backlash from former co-star Sacha Baron Cohen.
Amy Duggar King hopes cousin Josh Duggar is feeling 'torture' while behind bars
Amy Duggar King of '19 Kids & Counting' and 'Counting On' fame weighs in with her hope that convicted cousin Josh Duggar gets an even longer term in prison.
Column: The crackdown on student protesters shows exactly why we need them
As has happened throughout U.S. history, student demonstrations over Israel's war in Gaza are a prism of the wider world. Their activism must be taken seriously, for all our sakes.
Sophia Bush confirms relationship with Ashlyn Harris: 'The universe had been conspiring for me'
Sophia Bush talks infertility, divorce and relationship with soccer star Ashlyn Harris in a new essay: 'I have never operated out of more integrity in my life.'
Who is the real Martha from 'Baby Reindeer'? Jessica Gunning says she didn't need to know
British actor Jessica Gunning explained how she tackled playing the stalker Martha in "Baby Reindeer" and why she didn't ask creator Richard Gadd about her real-life counterpart.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2024-04-25/baby-reindeer-martha-jessica-gunning
Hollywood, accusers condemn reversal of Weinstein conviction: 'We know what happened'
Harvey Weinstein accusers and others in Hollywood have condemned a New York appeals court's decision to reverse the disgraced producer's rape conviction.
Review: In 'Unsung Hero,' a family's musical success story comes to life via the clan itself
Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone, better known as Christian pop duo For King & Country, dramatize their own rise in a movie that could use some distance.
Review: In the sexy, adrenalized 'Challengers,' tennis competitors don't skimp on the foreplay
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the tennis drama stars Zendaya, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor as longtime friends whose relationships combust on and off the court.
Harvey Weinstein rape conviction overturned by N.Y. court; California conviction stays
In a stunning reversal, a New York appeals court overturned the conviction of movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, citing errors by the trial judge.
Sissy Strolls bring queer people of color together in WeHo
This monthly outing satisfies an appetite for stepping out on the town while addressing the lack of comfortable social spaces for queer people of color in West Hollywood