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System of a Down singer Serj Tankian's new book details band's up and downs, and what fuels his activism
Before releasing new memoir "Down With the System" on May 14, Tankian spoke about why he's optimistic about Armenia, and whether we might see another album from System of a Down.Entertainment -
How to watch the 2024 Met Gala and everything else you need to know
Ahead of the Met Gala, here is everything you need to know about the biggest night in fashion, including how to stream it, the theme and the guest list.Entertainment -
Carlos Amezcua: Sam Rubin was a giant personality, and my friend
Carlos Amezcua, former co-anchor at 'KTLA Morning News,' recalls his colleague and friend Sam Rubin as someone who was 'equal parts mischievous and solid journalist.'Entertainment -
Filmmaker Yance Ford presents the police as the 'armies that they have become' in 'Power'
As a follow-up to his Oscar-nominated "Strong Island," the documentarian turns to the history of American policing, why it was established and how it functions.Entertainment -
Column: Fears about 'Ozempic babies' show how woeful U.S. women's healthcare really is
Just as women's reproductive rights are being restricted, a flurry of troubling reports about 'Ozempic babies,' egg freezing and more underscore the male bias in our healthcare system.Entertainment -
LAist staffers offered buyouts ahead of possible layoffs at public radio station
Staffers at LAist have been offered buyouts ahead of a possible round of layoffs. The local public radio station has cited 'a significant budget shortfall.'Entertainment -
Dua Lipa is a pop star with no lore on 'Radical Optimism'
The London-born singer sounds great on her third studio LP. But is that enough in the age of the celebrity meta-narrative?Entertainment -
Oh, so that's why Lenny Kravitz works out in leather pants
Lenny Kravitz, shown in a viral post wearing leather pants at the gym, has addressed his workout wear. When he decides to lift, he doesn't pause to change pants.Entertainment -
Woman claiming to be real Martha tells Piers Morgan 'Baby Reindeer' is 'hyperbole'
A woman who claims to be the basis for Martha, the mentally ill stalker in Netflix hit 'Baby Reindeer,' speaks to TV host Piers Morgan.Entertainment -
May the 4th be with you! Here's everything our critics have said about the 'Star Wars' franchise
May the 4th be with you! Like many 'Star Wars' fans, we have loved and loathed the various parts of the space franchise. Here's what we've written over the last half a century or so.Entertainment -
Hailey and Justin Bieber are expecting their first baby, baby, baby, ooh!
Hailey Bieber is expecting her first child with Justin Bieber, the celebrity couple announced Thursday. The 'Baby' singer and the model were married in 2018.Entertainment -
'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' is both love story and reminder of the Holocaust and its horrors
Adapted from Heather Morris' bestselling novel, this Peacock miniseries stars Harvey Keitel as a man who recounts how he fell in love with a fellow prisoner at Auschwitz.Entertainment -
Miss Teen USA resigns — days after Miss USA does the same — amid 'workplace toxicity' allegation
Days after Miss USA resigned, Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava also quits, saying that her personal values 'no longer fully align' with Miss USA Organization.Entertainment -
Byron Allen's Allen Media Group facing layoffs across all divisions of the company
Allen Media Group, the company owned by TV mogul Byron Allen, is set to undergo layoffs that will affect 'all divisions' of the business.Entertainment -
We all have a worm in our brain: Welcome to 2024
The revelation that presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a parasite that ate parts of his brain is just the latest bizarre news this election cycle.Entertainment -
Review: 'I Saw the TV Glow' gets stranded in a glum gaze from which it never stirs
Writer-director Jane Schoenbrun turns a shared obsession over a fictional TV series into an inchoate story of teenage semi-friendship and arrested development.Entertainment -
TV series based on Shohei Ohtani interpreter gambling scandal in the works at Lionsgate
The gambling scandal surrounding Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's interpreter is coming to the small screen, as Lionsgate Television plans a scripted series around the real-life drama.Entertainment -
Tiffany Haddish goes to the extreme over online trolls: 'I have called people, honey'
Don't tempt fate by trolling Tiffany Haddish online. She will hunt you down: 'Sometimes, I get so mad that I'll get they phone number and I'll just call them.'Entertainment -
SAG-AFTRA taps Nielsen for streaming data to enforce new contract
Performers union SAG-AFTRA has tapped audience measurement company Nielsen to provide streaming data that will inform how bonuses are distributed.Entertainment -
Two studies find an increase in mental health portrayals on TV, and they're more positive
The studies, commissioned by MTV Entertainment Studios in partnership with the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and Media Impact Project, found more positive portrayals of mental health on TV.Entertainment -
Dua Lipa, as 'SNL' host and musical guest, tries to give us everything
The 'Argylle' actor pulled double duty as host and musical guest, and there were appearances from Jerry Seinfeld and Troye Sivan.Entertainment -
Sony and Apollo make formal $26-billion joint bid for Paramount
Adding to the intrigue around Paramount Global, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Apollo Global Management have formally submitted a bid for the storied studio.Entertainment -
'The Lord of the Rings' will return with two new movies. First: 'The Hunt for Gollum'
Original 'Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson, screenwriters Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens and star Andy Serkis will reunite for 'The Hunt for Gollum.'Entertainment -
How Steve Albini changed rock music, in 12 essential songs
The musician and engineer famed for his collaborations with Nirvana and the Pixies died Tuesday at age 61. Hear some of his most important work.Entertainment -
UCLA faculty protest at Hammer Museum gala, decrying treatment of pro-Palestinian students
Professors crash the Hammer Museum's starry gala, calling for UCLA's chancellor to resign and for pro-Palestinian student activists to be given amnesty.Entertainment -
Rob Marciano was fired over 'screaming match' that saw Ginger Zee step in, report says
Details surrounding meteorologist Rob Marciano's ABC News firing have emerged, including allegations he engaged in a 'screaming match' with a 'GMA' producer.Entertainment -
Maya Rudolph slays on 'Saturday Night Live' in a Mother's Day-themed episode
Maya Rudolph hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the third time, and was honored as 'mother' by the cast in her opening monologue.Entertainment -
Cardi B referred to her Met Gala designer as 'Asian and everything.' Now she explains why
Cardi B explains why she referred to her Met Gala gown designer, Sensen Lii, as 'Asian and everything' instead of by his name upon her arrival at the event.Entertainment -
The 'fairy tale' is really over: Britney Spears, Sam Asghari amicably settle divorce
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari settle their divorce less than week after she resolved a long-standing financial dispute with her father, Jamie Spears.Entertainment -
Review: In 'The Fall Guy' with Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, what's a stuntman to do? Shake it off
At its best, director David Leitch's movie is a romantic comedy that coasts on the chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. The stunts aren't bad, either.Entertainment -
Rudy Moreno, popular Latino comedian who helped the careers of others, dies at 66
Rudy Moreno, known as "the Godfather of Latino comedy" and a frequent performer at the Ice House in Pasadena, died Friday.Entertainment -
Review: 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' monkeys with a durable sci-fi concept, to smart ends
After successful sequels helmed by Matt Reeves, director Wes Ball, best known for the 'Maze Runner' movies, brings youthful energy to the still-vital franchise.Entertainment -
How do you follow up 'Drive My Car'? Director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi finds a new lane
The Oscar-winning filmmaker recalls the frenzy of awards season and discusses his mysterious new movie, "Evil Does Not Exist," an attempt to dodge expectations.Entertainment -
Five essential films from producer Roger Corman you should check out
The essential films of Roger Corman, who launched the careers of Francis Ford Coppola, Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese, Jonathan Demme, James Cameron, Sylvester Stallone and many more.Entertainment -
No NBA deal yet for Warner Bros. Discovery, but David Zaslav is 'hopeful'
Warner Bros. Discovery is trying to hold on to the rights to air NBA games as NBC, Disney and Amazon compete for their own league packages.Entertainment - NBA -
Tiffany Haddish just can't quit. Even when she knows she should
The comedian and 'Girls Trip' star gets candid about why she doesn't want to have children and addresses her DUIs, relationships and new book.Entertainment -
A new play about Jesus comes to the O.C. It could provoke 'intense' reactions
World premiere 'Galilee, 34,' at South Coast Repertory through May 12, turns biblical figures into flawed humans — in a way that some believers may take issue with.Entertainment -
'Kingdom of Planet of the Apes' climbs to top of box office
The veteran franchise about a world ruled by talking apes continues to draw audiences with a strong showing despite no big-name stars.Entertainment -
Review: In 'Poolman,' a familiar kind of laid-back L.A. sleuth rises to the occasion
For his directorial debut — a neo-noir very much about Los Angeles — the 'Star Trek' actor has assembled a cast that includes Annette Bening and Danny DeVito.Entertainment -
Hammer Museum pays tribute to departing Director Ann Philbin at star-packed gala
The Hammer Museum's annual gala paid a starry tribute, featuring Jodie Foster, Will Ferrell and k.d. lang, to departing Director Ann Philbin, who is stepping down after 25 transformational years.Entertainment