Jessica Gelt is an arts and culture writer for the Los Angeles Times. In her career at the paper she has served as assistant style editor for the Sunday magazine, co-edited the Daily Dish food blog, written a nightlife column called “The Enabler” and regularly covered red carpets and backstage events at the Emmys, Oscars, Grammys and Golden Globes. She has penned cultural commentary and reams of celebrity profiles, as well as investigated claims of sexual misconduct in music and the arts. Over the years, she has written in-depth features about theater, television, film, music, movies, books, art, fashion, food, travel and more. Her award-winning work has appeared in the New York Observer, the L.A. Weekly and Vulture, among others.
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The Times’ top picks for the weekend will take you to downtown L.A., Pasadena and the Joshua Tree region.
Oct. 4, 2024
A daytime fireworks display by artist Cai Guo-Qiang at the Los Angeles Coliseum was supposed to be a joyful celebration. Instead falling debris injured a few guests, and the noise and smoke angered nearby residents.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Hammer Museum has named Zoe Ryan, formerly of ICA and Art Institute of Chicago, as its new director, replacing longtime leader Ann Philbin.
Sept. 30, 2024
A review of L.A. Opera’s “Madame Butterfly” and a rundown of what to do in arts and culture this week.
Sept. 30, 2024
Plus, the NEA’s new pilot program, the L.A.-based winner of the Whitney Museum’s Bucksbaum Award and more arts news you might have missed.
Sept. 27, 2024
Artist Refik Anadol has revealed plans to open his new AI museum, Dataland, in the Grand L.A. complex near MOCA, the Broad and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Sept. 24, 2024
The Getty hosted a ritzy after-hours party in honor of PST ART; Cold Blue Music at Monk Space; and tenderness blossoms at Costco (in a play)
Sept. 23, 2024
A new and electrifying Norton Simon exhibit, a Jane Fonda narration and the return of two notable artifacts.
Sept. 20, 2024
“Hamilton” arrives at the Pantages on the cusp of its 10-year anniversary, and Gustavo Dudamel closes out the summer in grand style at the Hollywood Bowl.
Sept. 16, 2024
Our correspondents on the ground at the 2024 Emmys had a front-row seat to the best moments you didn’t see on TV. Here are their highlights from the awards.
Sept. 16, 2024