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Hank Azaria says he has no plans to continue voicing the character of Apu on “The Simpsons,” according to an industry blog. But that isn’t to say the Indian immigrant convenience store owner Azaria brought alive for 30 years won’t live on.
As the controversial new comic-book film ‘Joker’ hits theaters, director Todd Phillips delves into some of the film’s ambiguities.
When Oprah Winfrey signed on to produce a documentary about Russell Simmons’ accusers, no one expected what would transpire. Here’s a timeline of those events.
Bong Joon Ho’s movie made Oscar history, but it also revealed the industry’s blind spots about Asian actors.
The award is a questionable Oscar predictor, but adds to “1917’s” momentum.
Oscar nominations arrived Monday ... and the best picture race could be over by this weekend.
Cinematographer Roger Deakins and production designer Dennis Gassner explain what director Sam Mendes was after in this pivotal scene and how they made it work.
Robert De Niro and Al Pacino approach acting from different places. But their friendship has sustained them through career ups and downs.
Antonio Banderas gave the best performance with ‘Pain and Glory.’ Historically, the lead actor Oscar has gone to the actor who does the “most.”
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Paradigm Talent Agency laid off 30 people on Friday, according to a person familiar with the situation who declined to be named. It was part of the agency’s effort to eliminate redundancies caused by its recent acquisitions in the music space, the person said. -
Major studios are once again preparing for WGA strike, but much has changed since the last walkout in 2007-2008.
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A surge in TV production may be creating a shortage of studio space, forcing some crews to leave L.A. to shoot.
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Former Grammys CEO Neil Portnow’s remark that female artists needed to “step up” triggered actions leading to the hiring and ultimate ouster of successor Deb Dugan.
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Buckingham Palace says Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle will no longer use the titles “royal highness” or receive public funds.
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New on Blu-ray “Zombieland: Double Tap” (Sony DVD, $19.96; Blu-ray, $34.99; 4K, $45.99; also available on VOD) Ten years after the horror-comedy “Zombieland” became a surprise hit with critics and moviegoers, the cast reunites with director Ruben Fleischer and “Deadpool” screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick for this cheeky sequel, which once again combines over-the-top monster-fighting violence with wacky romantic complications.
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Frank Cruz always told other people’s stories. Now, he tells all in his memoir about his days as a reporter, Telemundo co-founder and everything in between. He carved paths for others along the way.
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Oprah Winfrey says Russell Simmons attempted to pressure her about her involvement with a documentary in which several women detail sexual abuse allegations against the rap mogul, but his efforts were not what prompted her to leave the project.
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The week’s arts and culture in one handy newsletter, including L.A.'s dance influencers
New museum shows in L.A. for Jan. 19-26 include “Objects From the Concentration Camps” at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
Dance performances in L.A. for Jan. 19-26 include A.I.M by Kyle Abraham at the Carpenter Center in Long Beach
Classical music concerts in L.A. for Jan. 19-26 include a salute to Beethoven with New West Symphony and Eroica Trio, plus Pacific Opera Project’s double bill of “Gianni Schicchi” and “L’enfant et les sortilèges”
South Coast Repertory stages the centerpiece of Donja R. Love’s trilogy exploring queer love at pivotal moments in African American history.
New plays, Critics’ Choices, etc., for Jan. 19-26 include Sting in the musical “The Last Ship” at the Ahmanson Theatre
Pae White’s art installations at the Beverly Center have taken over the walls along the five-story escalators.
Openings in Los Angeles and beyond, including four decades of work by Charles Arnoldi and plays on color by Hank Willis Thomas
He was the first African American to win a Pulitzer for music, yet he died largely unknown. How the music world is starting to right that wrong.
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A former colleague discouraged Dana Terrace from working on her new Disney animated series, “The Owl House.” It’s already been renewed for a second season.
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Scott Derrickson announced that he will no longer be directing Marvel’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” due to “creative differences.”
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What makes ‘Life Is Strange 2' so scary, and one of the best games on the market, is that its horrors are from our world, reflective of modern headlines.
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What to play now: Think talking dragons are just for kids? “Takeshi and Hiroshi,” an adorable game with a heartfelt message on how not to miss out on life’s biggest rewards, is all-ages fun.
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Respawn Entertainment began with a mission to build a better shooter. That became the hit “Titanfall.” In 2019, the studio expanded with the free-to-play “Apex Legends” and “Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order.” The studio run by Vince Zampella is just getting started, with a virtual reality project on tap for 2020. Zampella also is taking over the Los Angeles offices of DICE.
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Baby Yoda has shared the screen with plenty of characters during the first season of “The Mandalorian” on Disney+. We ranked them.
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The Recording Academy places President and CEO Deborah Dugan on administrative leave with the Grammy Awards fast approaching. Insiders trade accusations.
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Ten days before the Grammys, Recording Academy Chief Executive Deborah Dugan has been accused of misconduct and placed on “administrative leave.”
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Taking over for longtime Chief Executive Neil Portnow, all eyes are on new Recording Academy president Deborah Dugan as she approaches her first Grammy Awards.
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Multi-hyphenate Tyler Perry makes his Netflix Originals debut with the murder mystery “A Fall From Grace,” featuring Crystal Fox, Cicely Tyson and Phylicia Rashad.
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When Oprah Winfrey pulled her support of Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick’s documentary about sexual assault allegations against Russell Simmons, the filmmakers were in total shock.
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Federico Fellini’s 1952 comedy “The White Sheik,” starring Alberto Sordi, Leopoldo Trieste and Brunella Bovo, effortlessly charms today
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Justin Long stars in “The Wave” as a lawyer who undertakes a psychedelic trip after being dosed with a hallucinogen while out on the town with a coworker.
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James Taylor’s audio-only memoir, “Break Shot: My First 21 Years,” will be released on Audible on Jan. 31.
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Korean pop stars BTS have delivered a new single, “Black Swan,” with a video that stars seven contemporary dancers — and none of the group’s members.
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On his unannounced new album, Eminem makes light of the 2017 terrorist bombing outside an Ariana Grande concert and addresses the 2018 mass shooting in Las Vegas.
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On Halsey’s third album, “Manic,” the streaming superstar bounces from slick K-pop to country-ish acoustic sounds.
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What’s on TV Saturday, Jan. 18: ‘What’s on TV Saturday and Sunday Talk Shows, Jan. 18 and 19: ‘Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story’
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‘Avenue 5,’ from ‘Veep’ creator Armando Iannucci, and ‘Medical Police,’ from the ‘Childrens Hospital’ team, are expertly acted and funny enough to keep you going.
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Hillary Clinton and director Nanette Burstein discussed the life-spanning Hulu docuseries “Hillary” at Television Critics Assn. press tour Friday.
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TV highlights for Jan. 19-25 include the new series “Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens” on Comedy Central, “Avenue 5" on HBO and “Star Trek: Picard” on CBS All Access
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What to do in L.A.: 5 book talks for the week ahead
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Jeanine Cummins’ novel about a migrant family, “American Dirt,” hasn’t been published yet but has already stirred a debate: Who should tell what stories?
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“Tightrope” authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn saw despair across the U.S., so they began shifting through statistics and solutions.
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In ’55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal,” Elizabeth White explores the new realities for boomers and Gen-Xers.
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Garden-related events include workshops in soil building and
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War works its way into five films this season. Why is it so popular? Maybe it’s the underlying message of hope.
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Rapper French Montana has listed his Hidden Hills home, once owned by Selena Gomez, for sale at $6.599 million. Also: Forest Whitaker has sold his Hollywood Hills compound, and 5 Seconds of Summer guitarist Michael Clifford has found new ground in Valley Village.
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