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The LAUSD program that provides free working instruments and was featured in the Oscar-winning doc ‘The Last Repair Shop’ receives $1 million to safeguard its future. Yo-Yo Ma marks the occasion with a mini concert with kids.
Hero Complex
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?
A prop medal given to Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in the original “Star Wars” film sold for $378,000 on Wednesday, the first day of Propstore’s Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction.
The Envelope
Two-time Oscar winner Adrien Brody knows he ‘made the longest Oscars speech in history.’ He celebrated the unexpected milestone on Tuesday with even more words.
VoicesCommentary: ‘Anora’s’ Oscars triumph is a much-needed win for workers, in Hollywood and beyond
Sean Baker got his fairy-tale ending, investing his speeches with meaningful shout-outs on an Oscar night that celebrated unseen laborers as well as glamour.
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An emboldened president and his allies have launched a vigorous campaign to use levers of government to intimidate an increasingly fragmented and polarized media, experts say.
In the wake of the Palisades fire, should Malibu’s Getty Villa and the Getty Center in nearby Brentwood evacuate — for good?
Critics
An art project called the Goodbye Line prompts passersby to make a collect call and say goodbye — to a loved one, a pet or maybe a part of themselves.
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Jay rose to popularity for his use of an auto-tuned microphone in his performances and audience-participation segments that went viral on TikTok. Now he’s in the middle of a U.S. and international tour, including two sold-out shows at the Wiltern.
In a recent interview with The Cut, the “Death of a Unicorn” star admitted that, “It had nothing to do with pay or scheduling.”
The actor spoke about her starring role as Nikki in FX’s limited series, navigating the show’s tonal shifts and what her character’s bag represents.
British singer Cleo Sol, who’s known for averting the spotlight, made her L.A. debut on Friday night at the Hollywood Bowl, satisfying stateside fans’ appetite.
Coachella is right around the corner. This is how these musicians, who were born and raised in the Southern California region, are getting ready.
Jack Black wasn’t afraid to get silly in this week’s episode, which featured an appearance from Mike Myers, a curse word that slipped the censors and jabs at Morgan Wallen.
The two arena-sized acts will play early afternoon sets in the Mojave Tent. FKA Twigs drops out citing visa problems.
The Trump administration’s tariffs will significantly hurt Silicon Valley tech companies like Apple, which has manufacturing operations in China, Vietnam and India.
We asked readers to tell us what they thought would happen on ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 finale. They ranged from simple to elaborate.
‘Párvulos: Children of the Apocalypse,’ which hits theaters across the country on Friday, is a Mexican take on the zombie genre.
Career Guide for Hollywood Dreamers
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