Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall told Jimmy Kimmel that Paramount forced them to cast Louie Anderson in their 1988 comedy classic “Coming to America.”
Chris D’Elia, who just addressed sexual misconduct that came to light in July, is sued by a woman who says he sought pictures and sex from her when she was 17.
Whitney Cummings and Amy Schumer have spoken out following allegations that Chris D’Elia has behaved sexually inappropriately with teenagers.
Comic Chris D’Elia apologizes for years of sexual misconduct and tries to explain why he did what he did. “I do have a problem,” he says.
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In a new interview on Australian TV, HFPA member Jenny Cooney said the lack of Black members was a problem the group was previously unaware of.
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The 2021 Golden Globe Awards winners, which include Chloe Zhao, “Ted Lasso” and Anya Taylor-Joy, were awarded in a bicoastal ceremony.
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A Times investigation finds that the nonprofit HFPA regularly issues substantial payments to its members in ways that some experts say could skirt IRS guidelines.
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Michelle Pfeiffer, Rashida Jones, Kate Winslet, Vanessa Kirby and film newcomer Andra Day gather (virtually) to talk nerves, women’s stories and the trick to lengthy careers.
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When six directors — David Fincher, Paul Greengrass, Regina King, Spike Lee, Aaron Sorkin and Chloé Zhao — recently got together to talk about their latest projects, they shared candid feelings about control on-set and the movie business in a post-COVID world.
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Riz Ahmed, George Clooney, Delroy Lindo, Gary Oldman and Steven Yeun take us inside their new films and open up about their insecurities.
Daniel Fish, Culture Clash, Dael Orlandersmith, Richard Maxwell, Annie Dorsen and Lars Jan reveal much loss — but also see a way forward.
Jim Krantz was used to big commercial shoots with a huge crew, but COVID ended that. Now it’s just him, a camera, some light and an interesting subject.
‘Saturday Night Live’ takes a few jabs at Gov. Gavin Newsom in this weekend’s opening comedy sketch.
Disney is charging $75 for admission to California Adventure without rides or most live attractions. Sound crazy? Check out the near-hourlong waits.
“The View” panelist Meghan McCain took aim at Dr. Anthony Fauci for “inconsistent messaging” during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
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The San Diego medical examiner’s office has released more details about the cause of actress Cloris Leachman’s death at age 94 in late January.
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A 32-year-old mural by Salvador Roberto Torres was demolished in September, despite community opposition.
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CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ drew its smallest audience since its season premiere but still was the highest-rated prime-time show in the week of Feb. 22-28.
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What’s on TV tonight, Wednesday, March 3: “S.W.A.T.” on CBS; “The Conners” on ABC and more
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“30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria introduced their sixth child on social media Tuesday, less than six months after welcoming their fifth child.
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In the wake of J.K. Rowling’s transphobic remarks, an upcoming “Harry Potter"-themed video game will allow users to play as trans witches and wizards.
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A Moroccan landscape painted by Winston Churchill and owned by Angelina Jolie breaks an auction record for a work by Britain’s World War II leader.
This week: A dire report on COVID-19 and the creative economy; healthcare workers who turn to art; new leaders at CAAM, Colburn and Long Beach Opera.
Other arts to watch: Tim Robbins’ “Embedded,” comic Maria Bamford, Ed Ruscha’s new show and the Bob Baker Marionette Theater.
Farley will be reunited with his longtime mentor Darleen Callaghan, the school’s new associate dean, to run the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute.
Nearly a year after a thief took his bassoon, the San Bernardino Symphony music director gets his instrument back thanks to a good Samaritan.
Cameron Shaw previously served as CAAM’s deputy director and chief curator.
The postal envelope is the canvas in a creative exchange between high school students and professional artists that aims to break down barriers.
James Darrah has emerged as a key figure in the year of COVID-19, leading digital productions for companies in L.A., Boston and beyond.
The L.A. River plan acknowledges the problem of displacement, but its solutions won’t go far enough, fast enough to ensure that it benefits the surrounding working-class communities.
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The broadcast suffered from its postponed date, lack of theatrical blockbusters and controversy over the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.
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The yearlong program is part of a broader commitment by Netflix to invest $100 million in groups and initiatives promoting inclusion in film and television.
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Q&A with David Goodman, president of the WGA West, on what writers gained from new agreements with the top talent agencies.
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‘The Scary of Sixty-First,’ the debut film from the ‘Red Scare podcast host, blends conspiracies and the occult as two young women move into Jeffrey Epstein’s former apartment.
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Amy Poehler directs and co-stars in ‘Moxie,’ a comedy with Hadley Robinson as a shy teen turned campus rebel.
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Don’t eat my energy, OK? Just enjoy the drive-through Oscars ceremony at Dodger Stadium. It promises to be a 12-ring Circus of the Cars.
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To play widowed Margie in ‘The King of Staten Island,’ Marisa Tomei tapped into her mom’s more obliging generation.
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“While nobody liked the behavior, we are a radio station — not in the censorship business,” said the owner of a station playing country star Morgan Wallen.
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Pop star Britney Spears showed off on Instagram how much her boys have grown and explained why she doesn’t post about them.
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Bunny Wailer, who along with bandmates Bob Marley and Peter Tosh popularized reggae music worldwide with their legendary group the Wailers, died Tuesday.
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Rapper T.I. and wife Tiny continue to deny abuse allegations that began on social media. On Monday, a defamation case was filed against the couple and a friend.
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Nahnatchka Khan’s new sitcom pays homage to the power of pro wrestling, a spectacle that transcends language and culture. Including in her own family.
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Hollywood’s most influential showrunners talk with The Times about how they broke into the business, the shifting TV landscape, their writing process and more.
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After Rachel Lindsay criticized Chris Harrison for defending the racist actions of a contestant, ‘Bachelor’ producers defended her against a backlash.
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When the ‘Punky Brewster’ star embarked on a new documentary, she found that confronting her past, including surviving sexual assault, was the only way forward.
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‘Life After Death’ revisits the story of Winter Santiaga, the hustler in her 1999 smash hit ‘The Coldest Winter Ever.’ Sister Souljah on what took so long.
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The awards recognize outstanding literary achievements in 12 categories, including the Ray Bradbury Prize for Science Fiction, with winners to be announced April 16.
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The business that preserves and protects Dr. Seuss’ legacy says it will stop publishing six of his books because of racist and insensitive imagery.
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A writer who was chosen to translate Amanda Gorman’s work into Dutch has declined the assignment folowing criticism that a white author was selected.
