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Behind Comcast's big TV deal: a bleak picture for once mighty cable industry
The proposed spinoff of Comcast cable channels provides a snapshot of the winners and losers as the cable industry faces increased turbulence.4 hours ago - Entertainment -
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are reportedly expats in the U.K. — because Trump?
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are now reportedly at home in Britain's Cotswolds, having left their beloved Montecito behind. Blame Trump, or thank him?5 hours ago - Entertainment -
What the Comcast cable network spinoff means for MSNBC and NBC News
The home of Rachel Maddow and other progressive talking heads will move into uncharted waters once it's no longer aligned with NBC News.6 hours ago - Entertainment -
Appreciation: Remembering Saafir, California's avant garde rap innovator
From his contribution to all-star rap group Golden State Project to his revered solo albums, the Oakland-bred rapper left an unforgettable mark on West Coast hip-hop. He was 54.7 hours ago - Entertainment -
Storm Reid confirms 'Euphoria' exit: 'I'm so glad that that's a part of my legacy'
'Euphoria' star Storm Reid, who played Zendaya's younger sister Gia Bennett on the HBO series, says she won't be back for Season 3.8 hours ago - Entertainment -
Denzel Washington is nearly 10 years sober: Drug, alcohol use led to 'a lot of damage'
'Gladiator II's' Denzel Washington gets candid about his past drug and alcohol use, revealing 'drinking was a 15-year pattern.' He is nearly 10 years sober.8 hours ago - Entertainment -
Commentary: Hannah Gadsby's "Woof!" barks a new message in queer stand-up "our comedy is for us"
Gabsby's new show, which comes to L.A. for one night only on Sunday, is their latest chapter in performing comedy for their LGBTQiA audience that refuses to roll over for the masses (or Netflix).9 hours ago - Entertainment -
'The Voice' loses another contestant: Mor Ilderton, who is dropping a single Friday
'The Voice' loses another contestant as Mor Ilderton (Team Gwen Stefani), exits a week after Tanner Frick's departure from Team Michael Bublé.9 hours ago - Entertainment -
Elton John's 'Tammy Faye' musical announces it is closing just days after Broadway debut
Elton John's musical 'Tammy Faye' announces its Dec. 8 closing date less than a week after a weak opening on Broadway. The show was a hit in London's West End.11 hours ago - Entertainment -
Coachella 2025: Post Malone, Lady Gaga, Green Day and Travis Scott to headline the festival
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio April 11-13 and 18-20, 2025. Other notable artists include Missy Elliot and Charli XCX.11 hours ago - Entertainment -
Nate Smith survived the 2018 Camp fire. Now the country singer is topping charts in Nashville
Ahead of Wednesday night's CMA Awards, California-born Nate Smith details his journey from the small town of Paradise to a career in Nashville.11 hours ago - Entertainment -
Matt Rife sets new Stay Golden comedy tour for 2025, with four stops in California
Comedian Matt Rife is bringing his new Stay Golden tour to the Golden State next year. It includes four shows across California — here are those dates.11 hours ago - Entertainment -
'One Tree Hill' actor Paul Teal died from neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer, agent says
Paul Teal, an actor who appeared in 'One Tree Hill' and 'Descendants: The Rise of Red,' died Friday after a seven-month cancer battle. He was 35.12 hours ago - Entertainment -
Liam Payne's family and his One Direction bandmates mourn singer at private funeral
Liam Payne's One Direction bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik joined his family Wednesday at a private funeral service.13 hours ago - Entertainment -
Sir Lady Java, pioneering transgender performer and activist in L.A. nightclub scene, dies
Sir Lady Java, a pioneering transgender performer and activist, died Saturday at 82 following a stroke, close friends said.16 hours ago - Entertainment -
The week's bestselling books, Nov. 24
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.16 hours ago - Entertainment -
Golden Globes name Viola Davis next recipient of Cecil B. DeMille Award
Davis and the winner of the Carol Burnett Award will be honored in the lead-up to the 2025 Golden Globes, the first time the group has spun off the prizes into a separate evening.16 hours ago - Entertainment -
Umberto Smerilli's score for 'A Different Man' reduced its director to tears
'A Different Man' director hesitated before enlisting Umberto Smerilli to compose the score. He needn't have worried.19 hours ago - Entertainment -
'Anora' as cautionary fairy tale
'Anora' cinematographer Drew Daniels kept the camera loose and freewheeling to echo the good times at play early in Sean Baker's film.19 hours ago - Entertainment -
In 'The Wild Robot,' machines, animals and new technology paint a very human picture
The animated feature adapted from the popular children's books crafts a lovely, bittersweet parable of parenting.19 hours ago - Entertainment -
The prodigies, the master and their journeys beyond in song
The two youngest people to write a Disney song score and one of the most-nominated female songwriters in Oscar history are in this year's original song mix.19 hours ago - Entertainment -
Introducing Marissa Bode, the actor making 'Wicked' history in her film debut
In more than two decades since the stage show launched, disabled 'Wicked' character Nessarose has never been played by a real-life wheelchair user. Enter newcomer Marissa Bode.19 hours ago - Entertainment -
On a day when the world woke up to a nightmare in progress, they were in the control room
The new thriller 'September 5' looks back at the 1972 Munich Olympics tragedy through the lens of ABC's coverage, exploring the ethical dilemmas of crisis reporting.19 hours ago - Entertainment -
How Francis Ford Coppola pushed Osvaldo Golijov's orchestration to new heights in 'Megalopolis'
Osvaldo Golijov ended up ditching his first 'Megalopolis' score to compose a new eclectic version fitting director Francis Ford Coppola's evolving vision.19 hours ago - Entertainment -
Animated contenders spotlight a ghost cat, snail hoarder, robots and a fowl villain
In another year of wildly varied animated features, Japan, Australia, Great Britain and the planet Cybertron send us their best.19 hours ago - Entertainment -
Oscars 2025: Early assumptions. True or false?
Will these five early award season assumptions pan out or fall by the wayside?19 hours ago - Entertainment -
Playing a stripper in a Netflix Christmas movie made Chad Michael Murray fall in love with dance
The actor and former teen heartthrob is starring in his latest holiday film for Netflix, which required him to dance for hours while baring his abs for all.19 hours ago - Entertainment -
Garcelle Beauvais is outspoken, on and off 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'
The actor and cast member of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" discusses the latest season, the presidential election and how she'd leave the show if her sons asked her to.Yesterday - Entertainment -
Comcast to spin off MSNBC, CNBC and other cable channels
Comcast is creating a new company, comprising nearly all of NBCUniversal's current cable networks with the exception of Bravo, home of the 'Real Housewives.'Yesterday - Entertainment -
Jay Leno is 'all black and blue' and sporting an eye patch after 60-foot downhill tumble
Jay Leno suffered a broken wrist and an eye injury after falling 60 feet downhill before his Friday show in Pittsburgh. He's 'all black and blue.'Yesterday - Entertainment -
'Juror #2' will stream on Max in December after mysteriously small theatrical campaign
After the acclaimed Clint Eastwood film got only a limited theatrical release, "Juror #2" is now set for its streaming premiere on Dec. 20. What happened?Yesterday - Entertainment -
Singer Jamey Johnson arrested days after dropping his first album in more than a decade
Country singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson is arrested on suspicion of drug possession and speeding in Tennessee days after releasing his first album in a decade-plus.Yesterday - Entertainment -
Is Post Malone headlining Coachella 2025? His newly announced tour dates seem to say so
Post Malone unveils his 2025 tour plans, which will seemingly bring him back to Coachella. He kicks off the Big Ass Stadium Tour with two shows in Indio.Yesterday - Entertainment -
Review: As festive as a holiday shop window, "La Cage aux Folles" mostly sparkles in Pasadena
Sam Pinkleton directs a festive revival of 'La Cage aux Folles" at Pasadena Playhouse, starring Cheyenne Jackson and Kevin Cahoon.Yesterday - Entertainment -
Bee Gees drummers Dennis Bryon and Colin Petersen die within days of each other
The deaths of the Bee Gees' original drummer Colin 'Smiley' Petersen and disco-era drummer Dennis Bryon are announced within a few days of each other.Yesterday - Entertainment -
Review: Massive 'Wicked' movie adaptation takes its time to soar, much less defy gravity
The first part of a planned two-film epic musical will delight obsessives of the Broadway show and is ably carried by co-stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo.Yesterday - Entertainment -
Review: L.A. Phil's 'Noon to Midnight' marathon evokes the sounds of our city, grumbles and all
The annual L.A. Phil "Noon to Midnight" new-music marathon this year includes Doug Aitken's immersive "Lightscape," which proves to be not exactly a crowd-pleaser.Yesterday - Entertainment -
NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty to role in Utah prescription fraud ring, avoids jail time
Rapper NBA YoungBoy dodges jail time after he pleads guilty to multiple charges tied to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud scheme in Utah.Yesterday - Entertainment -
How comedian Adam Ray turned a gag Dr. Phil impersonation into a Netflix special with the man himself
On Tuesday, Netflix premieres Ray's latest special, 'Adam Ray Is Dr. Phil UNLEASHED.' The actor steps into the role of Dr. Phil to sit down with none other than the real Dr. Phil.Yesterday - Entertainment -
With 'Squid Game 2' and 'The Leopard,' Netflix doubles down on international appeal
Netflix promoted its international slate of originals, including the second season of its global hit 'Squid Game,' which launches next month.Yesterday - Entertainment