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Carlos Santana, Las Vegas' hometown guitar hero

By Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

The musician prepares for a new two-year residency at the House of Blues on the Strip, and ponders a joint project with ... Gustavo Dudamel?

The musician prepares for a new two-year residency at the House of Blues on the Strip, and ponders a joint project with ... Gustavo Dudamel?

'Act of Valor' marketing poised to accomplish mission

By John Horn, Los Angeles Times — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST

Relativity Media has extensively screened previews of 'Act of Valor,' an action movie with real Navy SEALs, and surveys show that it likely will do well at the box office when it opens this weekend.

Relativity Media has extensively screened previews of 'Act of Valor,' an action movie with real Navy SEALs, and surveys show that it likely will do well at the box office when it opens this weekend.

Review: Sleigh Bells bring 'Treats,' 'Reign of Terror' to Mayan

By Mikael Wood — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:22:52 PST

Sleigh Bells hammers through songs from its two albums at Mayan Theater. The energy is contagious; the message is muddled.

Sleigh Bells hammers through songs from its two albums at Mayan Theater. The energy is contagious; the message is muddled.

Lindsay Lohan in probation 'home stretch,' judge says

By Christie D'Zurilla — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:06:58 PST

Lindsay Lohan had another positive day in court Wednesday, with Judge Stephanie Sautner saying she's in the "home stretch" of a probation saga that dates to 2007.

Lindsay Lohan had another positive day in court Wednesday, with Judge Stephanie Sautner saying she's in the "home stretch" of a probation saga that dates to 2007.

Oscars 2012: Sacha Baron Cohen not barred -- yet

By Nicole Sperling — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:44:41 PST

Word started going around Tuesday, though, that Cohen would walk the red carpet disguised as General Aladeen, his character from "The Dictator."

Musical moments with U.S. presidents

By Randy Lewis — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:23:58 PST

In honor of President Obama's quick duet with B.B. King, Pop & Hiss finds previous examples of chief executives who have flexed their musical muscle while in office.

In honor of President Obama's quick duet with B.B. King, Pop & Hiss finds previous examples of chief executives who have flexed their musical muscle while in office.

Photos: Ocars roll out the red carpet, prepping the food

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:45:07 PST

Preparations continue Wednesday on Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hollywood & Highland Center for the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday.

Preparations continue Wednesday on Hollywood Boulevard in front of the Hollywood & Highland Center for the 84th Academy Awards on Sunday.

Beatles ringtones now available on iTunes

By Randy Lewis — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:19:08 PST

The Fab Four's music has become available for the first time as cellphone ring tones.

Oscars 2012: Is this Meryl Streep's best year ever?

By Steven Zeitchik — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:48:25 PST

Streep has 127 Heat Meter points so far this season for her turn as Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady."

Ruby slippers find a new home at movie academy

By Lee Margulies — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:39:55 PST

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has purchased a pair of the famous ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" to display in the museum it is developing with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.