Music
Willie Nelson’s second wife learned about his soon-to-be third wife through the U.S. mail — and a baby was involved. A new Paramount+ docuseries tells tales.
Dec. 22, 2023
As the country music icon celebrates his 90th birthday at the Hollywood Bowl, stars from Beck to Snoop Dogg to George Strait plumbed 60 years of Nelson classics.
April 29, 2023
From Beck to Keith Richards to, of course, Willie, the performances at this weekend’s tribute concert ranged from heartbreaking to side-splitting to just plain brilliant.
May 1, 2023
Tonight’s guests wishing Willie a happy 90th include Dave Matthews, Kris Kristofferson, Beck and at least one surprise superstar.
April 30, 2023
Entertainment & Arts
Willie Nelson offers a behind-the-scenes look at lyrics from 160 of his favorite songs in a book, ‘Energy Follows Thought: The Stories Behind My Songs,’ set to release Oct. 31.
May 16, 2023
World & Nation
Texas fertilizer disaster: Willie Nelson to hold benefit concert
April 18, 2013
Country music legend Willie Nelson, 86, says he’s taking better care of himself and his lungs by quitting smoking weed. That doesn’t mean he’s given it up.
Dec. 4, 2019
Country music star Willie Nelson is hosting ‘Come and Toke It,’ a cannabis-centric livestream event featuring Matthew McConaughey, Kacey Musgraves and others.
April 20, 2020
Books
Watch singer Willie Nelson at the L.A. Times Book Club on Oct. 13 discussing his new book, “Me and Paul.”
Oct. 14, 2022
Neil Young, Kacey Musgraves, Snoop Dogg, Miranda Lambert and many more will help Nelson celebrate his 90th birthday at the Hollywood Bowl on April 29 and 30.
Jan. 24, 2023