Plus, “Sam Now,” a powerful documentary about the filmmaker’s search for his stepmother; and “Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story,” a deep dive into the career of the horror icon.
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Who are the people shaping our culture? Amy Kaufman examines the lives of icons, underdogs and rising stars. Within a span of a few months, Elliot Page became the most famous transgender man in the world. Page’s visibility means that he shoulders the weight of a roiling, often very ugly cultural conversation.
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A Times survey tallies the paydays for the heads of Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix and more. The issue has become a hot topic on picket lines during the writers’ strike.
The wide-open generosity of spirit in Keith Haring’s vivacious work is seen in the Broad’s deft show, which culls together about 120 works that he created between 1982 and 1989.
Hero Complex
After The Times named It’s a Small World the best ride at Disneyland, we wanted to know what park fanatics thought. Did we get it right?
‘The Flash’ director Andy Muschietti says he’d like Ezra Miller to reprise the title role in a potential sequel: ‘a character that was made for them.’
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In the series, as Jen was tending to the ailing Judy, off set, Cardellini was supporting Christina Applegate as she navigated her multiple sclerosis.
The actor relishes her two juicy storylines -- the mystery of her death and connecting with a living descendant -- in the CBS ensemble series
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Determined not to let the ‘Randall Scandal’ define her, the reality TV star was the first person to smell trouble with the show’s now infamous ‘Scandoval.’
Restaurateur Al “Bubba” Baker, who was a contestant on the long-running ABC series, claims that he was mistreated by mogul Daymond John, one of the show’s “sharks.”
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Phil Dunster, Janelle James, Adam Scott, Molly Shannon and others reveal the push and pull of being funny on TV
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The streaming revolution has upended the entertainment business, and artificial intelligence could disrupt it further. These are important issues the studios and unions must work out, and soon.
Eva Mendes is revealing some of her beauty secrets on the Gram: ‘Shaving my face!’ The star is candid about loving the procedure.
A prolific painter, Gilot was likely more famous for her turbulent relationship with Pablo Picasso — and for leaving him.
Susan Boyle returned to ‘Britain’s Got Talent,’ and the Scottish singer revealed that she’s recovering from a stroke that affected her speech and singing.
Showtime has scrapped a planned documentary about embattled comic Louis C.K., nearly a year after announcing the project. C.K. was accused of sexual misconduct in 2017.
Estefania Rebellón is the founder of Yes We Can, an organization that provides educational assistance to migrant minors.
“Isaac is a soldier, but that’s not what he wanted to do,” says the actor, “he’s somebody who would rather be at the party talking about the war than be in the war.”
Season 2 of the ABC sitcom solidifies the bonds between the two male teachers -- and the conspiracy-minded school janitor. And, as it turns out, for the actors who play them.
Britain’s Prince Harry takes the witness stand to give testimony against a tabloid publisher he accuses of phone hacking and other unlawful snooping.
Don’t worry, it was a short drop. Anthony Ramos and Dominique Fishback are trapped in the seventh installment of the franchise, a lurching, sputtering vehicle spewing profoundly silly Autobot-lore.
Career guide for Hollywood dreamers
Careers in the entertainment industry can be mysterious for those just starting out, and even for those working in the business. The Los Angeles Times brings you explainers and advice for starting and building your career in Hollywood.