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R. Kelly is charged with 10 counts of sexual abuse and could face 70 years in prison

R. Kelly was charged Friday in Chicago with 10 counts of aggravated sexual abuse after decades of allegations of harassment and misconduct against the singer.

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Sexual misconduct allegations against Time’s Up CEO Lisa Borders’ son prompted her resignation

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Countdown to the Oscars

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The Oscars are upon us, and L.A. Times awards columnist Glenn Whipp offers his picks to help you with your Oscar pool.

2019 Oscars: What to expect

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Gold Standard: Final predictions for Sunday's Oscars

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'Roma' stars break down the film's unique shooting style

'Roma' stars break down the film's unique shooting style

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Gold Standard: Yalitza Aparicio revels in her Oscar moment

Gold Standard: Yalitza Aparicio revels in her Oscar moment

Feb 15, 2019

How ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ sound team put moviegoers inside the Queen Live Aid concert

How ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ sound team put moviegoers inside the Queen Live Aid concert

Feb 15, 2019

Composer Marc Shaiman's passion for 'Poppins' comes full circle

Composer Marc Shaiman's passion for 'Poppins' comes full circle

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Oscar-nominated ‘Never Look Away’ tackles Germany’s darkest history

Oscar-nominated ‘Never Look Away’ tackles Germany’s darkest history

Feb 15, 2019

The Envys: The film awards you didn’t see coming

The Envys: The film awards you didn’t see coming

Feb 15, 2019

These 'Buster Scruggs' songwriters earned their wings with the Coen brothers

These 'Buster Scruggs' songwriters earned their wings with the Coen brothers

Feb 14, 2019

Some scenes from Oscar movies never made it into the final cut due to time, tone or feel

Some scenes from Oscar movies never made it into the final cut due to time, tone or feel

Feb 14, 2019

Oscar nominee Yalitza Aparicio breaks down her three most emotional scenes from 'Roma'

Oscar nominee Yalitza Aparicio breaks down her three most emotional scenes from 'Roma'

Feb 14, 2019

‘A Star Is Born’ cinematographer on working with Lady Gaga and first-time director Bradley Cooper

‘A Star Is Born’ cinematographer on working with Lady Gaga and first-time director Bradley Cooper

Feb 13, 2019

Four Oscar voters share their super-secret ballots

Four Oscar voters share their super-secret ballots

Feb 13, 2019

'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' co-writer went for broad — and got an Oscar nod in the process

'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' co-writer went for broad — and got an Oscar nod in the process

Feb 13, 2019

Run for cover, this Oscar ceremony looks to be driverless

Run for cover, this Oscar ceremony looks to be driverless

Feb 12, 2019

Oscar predictions: Which acting category could see an upset?

Oscar predictions: Which acting category could see an upset?

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