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'Notes on Surviving the Fire' isn't a rape-revenge thriller. It's a journey of grief
Christine Murphy's 'Notes on Surviving the Fire' isn't interested in a tidy detective narrative. The emotionally resonant novel will stick with you for a while.28m - Entertainment -
Beyond 'Emilia Pérez': Inside 7 of the nastiest Oscar campaigns in history
Testy campaigns for the Oscars are something of a tradition and this year is no exception. With numerous controversies surfacing around multiple films and actors, this season is a particularly ...28m - Entertainment -
A relocated Slamdance Film Festival launches its first edition in Los Angeles
Originally created by filmmakers rejected by Sundance, Slamdance has become a community of its own and is about to kick off its first local edition at several L.A. venues.28m - Entertainment -
Nicolas Cage's ex is suing him and their son. She says Weston Cage beat her and dad shares blame
Christina Fulton intends to sue Weston Cage for assault and battery and Nicolas Cage for failing to prevent Weston from committing acts of violence, a complaint says.5h - Entertainment -
KCAL journalist Chauncy Glover's cause of death revealed, ruled an accident
Chauncy Glover died accidentally after a mix of the chemical chlorethane and methamphetamine were found in the KCAL anchor's system, the medical examiner says.13h - Entertainment -
Cynthia Erivo's whirlwind year to continue with Tonys hosting gig
Cynthia Erivo will host the 2025 Tony Awards, continuing a banner year that included an Oscar nomination.14h - Entertainment -
Cassie is pregnant, expecting her third child with husband Alex Fine
Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura and her husband, '1883' actor Alex Fine, announced Wednesday that they're expecting their third child: 'Best gift I could ask for'16h - Entertainment -
Blackpink announces world tour with July 12 stop at SoFi Stadium
The K-pop girl group is hitting the road for the first time since 2023.17h - Entertainment -
Model Winnie Harlow and NBA player Kyle Kuzma get engaged during weekend getaway
NBA player Kyle Kuzma proposed to supermodel Winnie Harlow during a weekend getaway to Turks and Caicos, popping the question with an 8.5-carat engagement ring.18h - Entertainment -
The week's bestselling books, Feb. 23
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.21h - Entertainment -
'We are history.' Hood Historian serves as the memory bank for L.A.
Hood Historian's passion for sharing the history of Southern California through the lens of "a Black dude from the hood" has built a true community.1d - Entertainment -
Oscars flashback: Documentaries about children prevailed 20 years ago
'Born Into Brothels' and a short about children marching during the civil rights era won Oscar gold in 2005.1d - Entertainment -
In a boom era for big music venues, the Shrine gets a facelift for its 100th anniversary
On a recent Friday night, the French disco band L'Impératrice took the stage at the Shrine Expo Hall, framed in a spray of huge LED panels.1d - Entertainment -
'Stuck' in place: Author traces America's mobility crisis to a Modesto law enacted in 1885
In his insightful book about America's housing crisis, Yoni Appelbaum argues that more than a century of restrictive legislation has left so many stuck, unable to pursue opportunity.1d - Entertainment -
'It's this act of love.' The village behind Lauren Halsey's community center
We reached out to the people in Halsey's universe who have seen her through the process of creating the Summaeverythang Community Center and are helping make it happen.1d - Entertainment -
Commentary: Shakespeare's portrait of an insecure, paranoid tyrant makes this the perfect time for 'Macbeth'
David Tennant and Cush Jumbo deliver a 'Macbeth' for the ages, but the curse of Shakespeare's tragedy isn't easy to avoid.1d - Entertainment -
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke among L.A. Times Book Prize finalists
Andrew Garfield, Percival Everett and Attica Locke are among the finalists for the 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prizes.1d - Entertainment -
'OK, I'm in my dream world now.' Lauren Halsey shares a vision for her neighborhood
The Summaeverythang Community Center is the kind of community work that has always been present in Halsey's art practice.1d - Entertainment -
We made a zine with Lauren Halsey for Frieze, and it's a love letter to South Central
Halsey shares the seeds and vision behind her much-anticipated Summaeverything Community Center in L.A.1d - Entertainment -
Commentary: 'Captain America: Brave New World' is a political thriller that shies away from politics. Why it feels like a step backward
In 'Captain America: Brave New World,' Sam Wilson talks about the pressure of wondering if he'll ever be enough. The same question applies to the movie.1d - Entertainment -
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's L.A. home is ransacked
In an exclusive gated neighborhood in L.A., the home of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban was broken into. It's not yet clear what was taken.1d - Entertainment -
Rick Buckler, former drummer for British rock trio the Jam, dies at 69
Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton of the Jam mourn drummer Rick Buckler, who died Monday at 69 after a short illness. 'We went far beyond our dreams,' Weller writes.1d - Entertainment -
Rapper ASAP Rocky acquitted of assault charge over alleged Hollywood shooting
ASAP Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, was acquitted Tuesday of assault charges stemming from a 2021 Hollywood shooting.1d - Entertainment -
Kevin Spacey says Guy Pearce is 'not a victim' after Pearce says he was 'targeted' by Spacey
Kevin Spacey lashes out with a sarcastic response video after 'L.A. Confidential' co-star Guy Pearce answers a podcast host's question about working with Spacey.1d - Entertainment -
G. Ray Hawkins, gallerist who championed photography as fine art, dies at 80
G. Ray Hawkins launched the first public gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography and showcased the work of giants including Ansel Adams, Man Ray and Paul Outerbridge during his career1d - Entertainment -
Meghan Markle rebrands newest venture: So long, American Riviera Orchard. Hello, As Ever?
Meghan Markle unveils As Ever, the newest name for her lifestyle business, which she intends to launch in tandem with her upcoming Netflix series.1d - Entertainment -
The Bangles' memoir retraces the band's steps of walking like Egyptians, meeting Prince and making history
Susanna Hoffs, along with bandmates Vicki and Debbi Peterson, spoke about new book "Eternal Flame," recalling key events in the Bangles' chart-topping run in the 1980s and how the band shaped their ...1d - Entertainment -
Our guide for what to see during Frieze Los Angeles
It's the sun in the middle of L.A. art week's solar system. Here are our favorite exhibitions and events happening at Frieze and beyond.1d - Entertainment -
Kobe Bryant greets Laker Luka Doncic in new L.A. mural based off 2019 meeting at game
Arutyun Gozukuchikyan's new mural of Kobe Bryant and Luka Doncic captures them embracing each other at a Lakers game in December 2019, a month before Bryant died in a helicopter crash.1d - Entertainment -
FireAid distributes first $50 million to L.A. wildfire relief groups
These grants coming from the massive benefit concert in January will prioritize immediate recovery services for displaced residents, workers, small-business owners and first responders.1d - Entertainment -
Cynthia Erivo is Jesus: Here's the Hollywood Bowl 2025 lineup, led by 'Jesus Christ Superstar'
The Los Angeles Philharmonic unveils the Hollywood Bowl's 2025 season lineup, including Cynthia Erivo in "Jesus Christ Superstar" as well as Gustavo Dudamel's penultimate season.1d - Entertainment -
Comedy star Keyla Monterroso Mejia is only shining brighter
She got her big break on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and boasts co-signs from Issa Rae and Quinta Brunson. Find out what's next for the Inland Empire native.1d - Entertainment -
5 revealing stories that demythify 'SNL' creator Lorne Michaels
Susan Morrison's biography of Lorne Michaels is indispensable, especially for 'SNL' completists.2d - Entertainment -
Comedian Rosebud Baker hits the 'Mother Lode' with motherhood
Baker writes for 'Weekend Update' on 'Saturday Night Live.' Her second special, 'The Mother Lode,' gives a fresh take on the inner turmoil of mom life, before and after.2d - Entertainment -
The essential guide to Frieze, Felix Art Fair, the L.A. Art Show and more
Frieze L.A. 2025 and the rest of L.A. art week is upon us. Here's your short list of can't-miss exhibitions, talks, parties and other places to go.2d - Entertainment -
No one has higher expectations for 'Suits LA' than the creator of the 'Suits' universe
The mastermind behind the "Suits" universe insists he's more concerned about meeting the bar he's set for himself and "Suits LA" to worry about everyone else's.3d - Entertainment -
'There is much to be afraid of': Carl Lumbly on the fraught politics of 'Captain America'
The veteran actor, who became TV's first Black superhero 30 years ago in 'M.A.N.T.I.S.,' discusses the hope he draws from the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.3d - Entertainment -
L.A.'s gone all in on hyper-specific bumper stickers — the weirder the better
It's hard to drive anywhere in the city right now without seeing an irreverent bumper sticker. Here's how the trend went beyond 'Coexist' and into overdrive.3d - Entertainment -
Oscars flashback: Javier Bardem leads Spain to victory
The actor's work in 'The Sea Inside,' a film based on the real quadriplegic who fought for decades for the right to end his life, led to the foreign language Oscar.3d - Entertainment -
Tell us: What's the best bumper sticker you've seen in L.A.?
Hit the road in L.A., and you're likely to spot a cheeky bumper sticker … or 17. Do you have a favorite? We want to hear from you!3d - Entertainment