Haunted-house film ‘His House’ and more of the best new horror to watch this Halloween.
Actress Scarlett Johansson and “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Jost got married and want fans to donate to Meals on Wheels to celebrate.
Khloé Kardashian is defending her sister Kim Kardashian, whose private-island birthday party amid the COVID-19 pandemic was dragged on Twitter.
What happened to Mandalore and the Mandalorians before the events of Disney+ series “The Mandalorian”? Here’s what we know from the animated “Star Wars” shows.
Keith Richards on his X-Pensive Winos reissue, a new Rolling Stones album and living in American during COVID.
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The 25th Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, Stories & Ideas kicks off this weekend. Due to the pandemic, this year’s series of free events will be virtual. Here’s everything you need to know about how to tune in.
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In advance of a panel, “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Sex and Vanity” author Kevin Kwan on the wonders of living in Los Angeles and the pandemic’s creative toll.
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Marlon James chats during the Festival of Books about his novel, “Black Leopard, Red Wolf,” winner of The Times’ 2019 Ray Bradbury Prize.
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Roberto Lovato discusses his life and work with Times writer Esmeralda Bermudez for the 2020 Festival of Books.
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Former Gov. Jerry Brown discusses a new biography on his California political life at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books.
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Marlon James, Natalie Portman, Marilynne Robinson, Jerry Brown, Laila Lalami, Kevin Kwan, Roberto Lovato and so many more writers will take part.
Phoebe Tonkin, who’s also an environmental activist, just released pieces from Lesjour!, her L.A.-made loungewear line. Her collection is made from earth-friendly fabric that derives from wood pulp.
PR firms hired by HHS vetted the politics of hundreds of celebrities for an ad blitz aimed at portraying Trump’s response to the coronavirus outbreak in a positive light.
In the early days of the pandemic, L.A. Dance Project began developing a COVID-19 compliant season that evolved into a drive-in dance series.
When will be back to “normal”? Only when the biggest, most enraptured symphony, Mahler’s Eighth, can be performed in the concert hall.
Jimmy Fallon, local authors and devoted regulars are rallying to help Once Upon a Time in Montrose — the country’s oldest kids’ bookstore — survive the pandemic that has destroyed so many small businesses.
Some people turned to sourdough. Others became plant parents. My pandemic hobby of choice? Roller skating.
This week’s lineup in the virtual Festival of Books 2020 features conversations with Natalie Portman, Kevin Kwan, Marlon James and Maria Hinojosa.
For the first time since COVID shutdowns, and the first time since retirement, former Times critic Kenneth Turan sees a movie, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet,” in a theater. Here’s what brought him back.
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Find a flick with our guide to new and classic movies playing outdoors at L.A.-area drive-ins, pop-ups and rooftops.
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“Come Play,” written and directed by Jacob Chase, based on his 2017 thriller shortr, stars Azhy Robertson, Gillian Jacobs and John Gallagher Jr.
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Kim A. Snyder’s documentary “Us Kids” follows survivors of the 2018 Parkland, Fla., shooting, including Emma Gonzalez and David Hogg, as they fight America’s gun issue.
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What’s on TV Friday, Oct. 30: “My Big Italian Adventure” on HGTV; College football; “Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: A Swingin’ Sesame Street Celebration”; “Washington Week” election special
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Directed by Alice Gu, the documentary “The Donut King” reveals the promise and the pitfalls of the American Dream.
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The Baltimore Museum of Art reversed its decision to sell artworks from the permanent collection hours before two were to be auctioned at Sotheby’s.
Our weekly list of online concerts, streaming theater and virtual art exhibitions includes CAP UCLA and Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival showcases.
‘Los Angeles Haunted Hayride,’ drive-in movies, drive-thru scares, ‘Night of the Living Dead Live!’ and more.
A conceptual TV news show infiltrates the city, popping up as stealth art in coffeehouses across L.A. The subject: Black life, past and present.
A Black & Decker drill, “Kraptonite” chains, multiroll storage that flaunts your hoard. Artists share inspirations for the Echo Park show “Under/Over.”
Andrew Scott and Ian McKellen are among acting winners as Britain’s Laurence Olivier Awards celebrates the best of the London stage
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Klein’s lamppost sculpture was moved without permission in 2017, now it’s back. Plus, museums at a crossroads in our weekly arts newsletter
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Netflix on Thursday raises prices on its standard and premium plans, after the streamer experienced exponential growth during the pandemic.
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The Major League Baseball season was shortened to 60 games because of the coronavirus pandemic and delivered strong ratings when play began in late July.
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A Spotify executive this week seemed to defend the appearance of conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on its platform, after removing the Infowars founder’s content in 2018.
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Remi Weekes’ feature debut, streaming on Netflix, is a crafty if derivative mix of migrant drama and haunted-house freakout.
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Annapurna Interactive, already known for partnering with critically acclaimed game makers, will now develop and distribute its own games. And the studio, headed by former Sony Santa Monica creative director Nathan Gary, is hiring.
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Omari Hardwick stars in Hoodoo horror Halloween offering “Spell.” It’s not exactly magical.
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Jaeden Martell, Chris Messina, John Turturro in the story of an unusual teen looking for his place in the world.
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Fellow outlaw country legend Willie Nelson once said that “Billy Joe is definitely the best writer in Texas.”
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K-pop is a bona fide global phenomenon. Now, reality shows featuring K-pop stars are ready for a breakout moment of their own. Here are 6 to get you started.
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Rock the Vote began as a rebuke to the PMRC, and coupled with MTV became a political force. How it changed elections and hopes to do the same Nov. 3.
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‘Networks should do this once a week’ and other forward-looking thoughts on ‘Essential Heroes: A Momento Latino Event.’
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Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Rock, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alicia Keys and other stars are participating in CBS’ “Every Vote Counts” special.
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“This would be like if the Lakers replaced LeBron with Ben Carson,” Trevor Noah said of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg being replaced by Amy Coney Barrett.
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Heather Clark fuses new discoveries and eye-opening analysis in an inspiring biography, “Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath.”
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Bestsellers List Sun., Nov. 1, 2020
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“Memorial,” Washington’s followup to his acclaimed story collection, “Lot,” pays homage to Houston, Osaka, and the bonds of unconventional family.
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In “The Cold Millions,” the novelist takes on proletarian lit, and honors his hometown, in the story of labor activists in early 20th century Spokane, Washington.
