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‘They’re willing to fight.’ WGA leaders brace for tough negotiations

The Writers Guild is set to enter negotiations with the major studios, nearly three years after the historic strike that shut down Hollywood. The union’s leaders are clear that they aren’t shying away from their demands.

Long Beach, CA - United States Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra tours the Long Beach Public Health Department and hosts a roundtable on pandemic preparedness with local public health officials. June 01: in Long Beach on Thursday, June 1, 2023 in Long Beach, CA. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

California

USC and ABC7 criticized for exclusion of all candidates of color in upcoming gubernatorial debate

Filmmaker Steven Spielberg speaks on stage for "The Big Picture With Steven Spielberg" during 2026 SXSW

Movies

‘We are not alone’: Steven Spielberg shares his true feelings about aliens and UFOs at SXSW

Actress Jennifer Lawrence with her Oscar for best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in "Silver Lining Playbook."

Awards

Oscars fashion: What every winner wore since 2000

Hollywood Inc.

‘Access Hollywood’ is canceled as NBCUniversal exits first-run syndication business

Oscars

2026 Oscars predictions: Our expert’s picks in every category
How to watch the 2026 Oscars and everything else you need to know
One stress-loving composer, 125 nominees: What it takes to score the Oscars
After a racial slur and an underdog narrative, ‘Sinners’ elevated its chances for Oscar gold
They lost their Oscars in the wildfires. What happens next?
What should win on Oscar night? And what should have been nominated? Our critic has thoughts

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Conan O’Brien unrolls the 2026 Oscars red carpet

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Legoland gets a grown-up coaster

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This tiny electrical box provides a platform for local artists

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Kurt Cobain's Fender, Beatles drum head among $1 billion collection going to auction

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Jim Irsay’s $1 billion guitar collection goes to auction in New York

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Actors recount their favorite Catherine O’Hara role

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Is AI a bigger issue than it was when SAG went on strike three years ago? We asked actors

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Would Noah Wyle be fine with Zach Braff performing surgery on him? Depends where

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‘The Mrs. Pat Show’ creators on shedding light on Black families and queerness

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Music

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Hollywood Inc.

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Voices

Commentary: Anyone who says the Oscars have gotten ‘too political’ hasn’t watched the Oscars
Review

Prison behind her, an ex-con gets a romantic reboot in ‘Reminders of Him’

Music

SXSW 2026: 15 Latin music acts we’re excited to see
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Television

Nicole Curtis of ‘Rehab Addict’ can’t stop fart-digging her way through a ‘Breakfast Club’ chat
It took years to bring Kay Scarpetta from page to screen. Now they both play her
Review

‘Scarpetta’ finally brings the medical examiner and a slew of details to the screen

Books

L.A. Times Festival of Books lineup features Lionel Richie, Sarah Jessica Parker, Larry David, Roxane Gay and more
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The Envelope

Oscars host Conan O’Brien says ‘we will find the right tone’ for ceremony amid Iran war
‘Sinners,’ ‘The Pitt’ win big at Writers Guild Awards after L.A. ceremony cancellation
Thunderous applause, awed silences: What happened inside the room at the Actor Awards
‘Sinners,’ Michael B. Jordan scramble Oscar race with 2026 Actor Awards wins

Television

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Movies

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Voices

Commentary: Latino Oscars presence can’t overshadow lack of representation in the movie industry
Entertainment & Arts

Irishman David Nihill feared public speaking before he found stand-up. Now he won’t stop talking
Lifestyle

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Entertainment & Arts

Jack Osbourne welcomes his fifth baby girl, and names her after dad Ozzy Osbourne
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