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Times photographers have an eye for entertainment in 2017

The audience at the Academy Awards is stunned after realizing that "La La Land" was mistakenly announced as best picture. The actual winner was "Moonlight." http://lat.ms/2m3Wtny
The audience at the Academy Awards is stunned after realizing that “La La Land” was mistakenly announced as best picture. The actual winner was “Moonlight.” http://lat.ms/2m3Wtny
(Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)
By Los Angeles Times Photographers
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Los Angeles Times photographers were there to capture 2017’s many entertainment spectacles, both large and small. From music and cinema to theater,and from downtown Los Angeles to the desert sands of Indio, our photographers put a lens on entertainment moments that help define our culture. Here are some of the those images from 2017.

Tom Petty performs as the honoree of the Recording Academy's MusiCares Person of the Year at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Feb. 10. Just a few months later, in October, the rock 'n' roller died at age 66. https://lat.ms/2kV18Fo
Tom Petty performs as the honoree of the Recording Academy’s MusiCares Person of the Year at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Feb. 10. Just a few months later, in October, the rock ‘n’ roller died at age 66. https://lat.ms/2kV18Fo
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
The hip-hop trio Migos looks in the mirror before their show at the Novo in L.A. on Jan. 18. From left: Offset, Quavo and Takeoff. https://lat.ms/2kNLJ8m
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Fans hold up Canadian hip-hop artist Tory Lanez as he performs at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio on April 15. https://lat.ms/2pEtwwl
Fans hold up Canadian hip-hop artist Tory Lanez as he performs at the Coachella Music and Arts Festival in Indio on April 15. https://lat.ms/2pEtwwl
(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Lorde onstage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio on April 23. https://lat.ms/2ovyrzO
(Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times)
Willie Nelson tips his hat to the crowd as he takes the stage at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival in Indio in April. https://lat.ms/2C6uSLg
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Silhouetted against a red backdrop, U2 performs during the band's 30th-anniversary "Joshua Tree" tour at the Rose Bowl on May 20 in Pasadena. https://lat.ms/2BQGHRm
Silhouetted against a red backdrop, U2 performs during the band’s 30th-anniversary “Joshua Tree” tour at the Rose Bowl on May 20 in Pasadena. https://lat.ms/2BQGHRm
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Director Brett Haley, left, and actor Sam Elliott for their film, "The Hero," which is based loosely on the 72-year-old actor's own life and career. https://lat.ms/2rUP4t0
(Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
Yuja Wang performs the last two of Bartók's piano concertos on June 1 at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. https://lat.ms/2Ceq85x
Yuja Wang performs the last two of Bartók’s piano concertos on June 1 at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. https://lat.ms/2Ceq85x
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Ruth Negga stands tall in the year of 'Preacher,' 'Loving' and an Oscar nom. https://lat.ms/2t6CiJx
(Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Andy Tymczyszyn of Moorpark sips Gatorade through his Dr. Doom-Fantastic 4 costume on the opening day of Comic-Con International 2017. https://lat.ms/2tgDx5r
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Yo-Yo Ma solo-performs the six Bach cello suites in a nearly three-hour concert at the Hollywood Bowl. https://lat.ms/2y0q4Rc
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)
Problem, a young hip-hop artist from Compton, created the Los Angeles Rams' team song, "My Squad." https://lat.ms/2hTKAgF
(Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)
Katy Perry performs with dancers at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Nov. 7.
(Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)
Taylor Swift performs at the 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball at the Forum in Inglewood on Dec. 1. https://lat.ms/2jaiw9j
(Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)
Violin soloist Hilary Hahn performs Leonard Bernstein's "Serenade" with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Jonathon Heyward. https://lat.ms/2ATmNbA
Violin soloist Hilary Hahn performs Leonard Bernstein’s “Serenade” with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by Jonathon Heyward. https://lat.ms/2ATmNbA
(Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)
Songwriter Philip Springer, 91, holds up the original sheet of music and lyrics for the song "Santa Baby," which he co-wrote in August 1953. https://lat.ms/2zhQBcY
(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)
"Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors" at the Broad museum also features her sculptures. https://lat.ms/2C6KLkT
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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