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Hot jazz, southern rock and White House joints: How music shaped Jimmy Carter's career
In January 1974, Jimmy Carter — then the governor of Georgia — hosted a post-concert reception for Bob Dylan at the Governor's Mansion in Atlanta.Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
Review: In 'A Complete Unknown,' a cryptic Bob Dylan comes into view, gifted and callous
Led by Timothée Chalamet and a superb cast that includes Monica Barbaro and Elle Fanning, director James Mangold's film captures the cruel side of Bob Dylan.Dec. 24 - Entertainment -
Inside the dash to save the Getty Villa from the Palisades fire: A timeline
The Getty Villa activated its emergency operations center at 10:40 a.m. Tuesday, and within two hours, the fast-moving blaze had reached the grounds. Here's how the staff, museum and precious art ...Jan. 9 - Entertainment -
Versatile and self-aware, Betty Gilpin moves with ease onscreen and onstage
The actor stars in Netflix's gritty western "American Primeval" and will soon take over the lead role in "Oh, Mary!" on Broadway.Jan. 9 - Entertainment -
Column: What I learned from watching Fox News after the New Orleans terrorist attack
I don't regret my decision to turn on Fox News on New Year's Day, because it was a sobering, necessary reminder of the fetid information ecosystem that put Donald Trump in the White House,Jan. 4 - Entertainment -
Brenton Wood, 'Oogum Boogum Song' crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83
R&B singer Brenton Wood found a loyal following among SoCal's Latinos, who often called in to KRLA-AM 1110 to dedicate his tracks over the airwaves.Jan. 3 - Entertainment -
A power that seems will never die
'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof used footage from actual protests in Iran to create large portions of his feature film.Jan. 1 - Entertainment -
Lynn Ban of 'Bling Empire: New York' expresses gratitude after brain surgery
'Bling Empire: New York' TV personality and designer Lynn Ban says she has a 'long road of recovery ahead' after emergency brain surgery. She fell while skiing.Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
Audio Up, Jingle Punks exec Jared Gutstadt accused of rape by songwriter in new lawsuit
Mary Koons, known professionally as Scarlett Burke, has sued the Audio Up and Jingle Punks founder Jared Gutstadt, alleging sexual assault.Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
Q&A: Mina Kimes' 'Christmas gift' is talking NFL all day on Netflix — and hopefully no glitching
Mina Kimes will be a studio analyst for Netflix's two NFL games on Christmas Day. She's hopeful the streamer has fixed its technical glitches from the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight.Dec. 24 - Entertainment -
Review: Duck and cover, here comes Mike Leigh's punishing 'Hard Truths'
The director's latest misanthropic drama, following such films as "Bleak Moments" and "Naked," is a puckeringly sour delight, socked over by Marianne Jean-Baptiste.Jan. 9 - Entertainment -
Cheese and laundry are the daily duties for Denis Leary army comedy 'Going Dutch'
Denis Leary stars in 'Going Dutch,' a Fox military comedy set in the Netherlands that features British comic actor Catherine Tate.Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
'Rust' criminal case against Alec Baldwin officially ends as prosecutor withdraws appeal
Prosecutors have abandoned efforts to appeal a New Mexico judge's decision to toss the involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin, ending the botched case.Dec. 24 - Entertainment -
'Squid Game' was a surprise global smash. Will Season 2 be even bigger for Netflix?
The first season of 'Squid Game' remains Netflix's most popular show, with more than 330 million views on the streaming service. Will Season 2 top that?Dec. 24 - Entertainment -
Review: Entombed in irrelevance, a new 'Nosferatu' forgets to be timely — or scary
Director Robert Eggers has wanted to remake F.W. Murnau's silent horror classic for decades, but his results show a lack of imagination and too much deference to the original.Dec. 24 - Entertainment -
This country karaoke night in L.A. is a rootin', tootin' hootenanny with a queer twist
A honky tonk atmosphere meets the queer community when the KFM Country Karaoke Revue gets going at Permanent Records Roadhouse in Glassell Park.Jan. 9 - Entertainment -
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt finally settle divorce after 8 years in court. Why so long?
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt on Monday signed off on a default declaration filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, settling their eight-year divorce.Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
'Nosferatu' rises again, building on the worlds that came before
F.W. Murnau made his film based on the 'Dracula' story more than 100 years ago. Since then, the creature has reemerged from the coffin twice. Once from Werner Herzog, and now Robert Eggers has ...Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
No time for a 'Squid Game' rewatch? Here's a refresher before Season 2
'Squid Game' Season 2 sees Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) take on the deadly games again after being crowned the victor. Here's what to remember about the last time around.Dec. 24 - Entertainment -
Billy Bob Thornton unpacks 'Landman' finale, details his hopes for Season 2
Thornton, who stars as the fixer for a Texas oil company in the hit Taylor Sheridan drama, breaks down the season finale and discusses the prospects for Season 2.6d - Entertainment -
A highly musical movie year
Never in Academy Awards history have so many women from musicals been likely Oscar nominees in a single year.Jan. 9 - Entertainment -
The 20 best Latino movies of 2024
2024 was truly a banner year for Latino and Latin American cinema. These are the 20 films that stuck with us over the last 12 months.Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
The 2024 Envelope Actresses Roundtable: The power of 'No'
Danielle Deadwyler, Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Zoe Saldaña and Kate Winslet on standing their ground, the downside of box-office hits and crying during press tours.Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
Review: A woman's boxing prowess makes her a hard sell in the subtle, complex 'The Fire Inside'
Claressa Shields, whose ring talents led her to Olympic glory, had a hard time connecting with a sponsor, as this sensitive, after-the-glory movie dramatizes.Dec. 24 - Entertainment -
How Pamela Anderson made herself the 'hero' of her own story — and of 'The Last Showgirl'
In this episode of The Envelope, 'The Last Showgirl' star Pamela Anderson reflects on her life in the spotlight and John Magaro delves into the making 'September 5.'Jan. 9 - Entertainment -
Willem Dafoe looks back fondly at a few major roles, including Green Goblin
Willem Dafoe reflects on his past roles, from 'The Last Temptation of Christ' to 'The Florida Project,' enthusing about the wire work he did on 'Spider-Man.'Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
For Leonie Benesch, not finding the words on 'September 5' was the right call
Leonie Benesch grew up in Germany without a TV and first saw footage — some of it re-created — from the Munich Summer Olympic attacks in 1972 while filming 'September 5.'Dec. 24 - Entertainment -
Review: In 'The Last Showgirl,' heavy is the head that wears the feathered crown
Decades after "Barb Wire," the now-unvarnished star of "Baywatch" shines in a movie directed by Gia Coppola that's been custom-crafted to show off her talents.Jan. 9 - Entertainment -
Commentary: Whence the waltz? What's behind the New Year's tradition and why it matters
Vienna traditionally waltzes in the new year and much of the world blithely follows its example. In fact, the waltz is historically a revolutionary dance.Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
David Cronenberg is much more than a master of body horror, author argues
Violet Lucca, author of 'David Cronenberg: Clinical Trials,' considers the filmmaker a moralist and social critic with a taste for bloodDec. 24 - Entertainment -
Column: There's never been a TV detective quite like 'Vera'
As Vera Stanhope, Brenda Blethyn helped create both a revolutionary television character and one of ITV's longest-running series. Our columnist says goodbye to 'Vera.'Jan. 9 - Entertainment -
Four directors take wildly different looks at mortality
In their latest films, Paul Schrader, Pedro Almodóvar, Azazel Jacobs and David Cronenberg keep death at the fore.Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
Colleen Atwood created a closet fit for the living and dead in 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice'
From French silks to furniture upholstery, the costume designer taps infinite possibilities to dress the reassembled cast.Dec. 24 - Entertainment -
'American Primeval' is a bloody western meditating on survival in a brutal world
Netflix's limited series starring Betty Gilpin and Taylor Kitsch plays out against the background of the so-called Utah War.Jan. 9 - Entertainment -
It's not your imagination: Even Willem Dafoe feels like he's always working
Willem Dafoe appeared in four movies this year, including 'Nosferatu' and 'Saturday Night.' He likes to stay busy.Dec. 31 - Entertainment -
The 2024 Directors Roundtable: Doubts, sure. Compromise? Never
Edward Berger, Brady Corbet, Coralie Fargeat, James Mangold, Denis Villeneuve and Malcolm Washington on adapting as you go, feminism in film — and vaping in the Sistine Chapel.Dec. 24 - Entertainment -
Oscar nominations delayed, voting extended due to L.A. fires
In a letter to members Wednesday, film academy Chief Executive Bill Kramer announced the postponement and offered condolences to those affected.Jan. 8 - Entertainment -
Convicted kidnapper highlighted in Netflix's 'American Nightmare' faces new charges
Matthew Muller was convicted of kidnapping and sexual assault in a 2015 case in which Vallejo police initially accused the victim and her boyfriend of making up the story about her abduction. ...Dec. 30 - Entertainment -
Liam Payne's manager, two hotel workers charged in One Direction singer's death
Liam Payne's manager is one of three people charged with manslaughter in the investigation into the One Direction singer's death in October.Dec. 30 - Entertainment -
Review: Giddy, imaginative 'Better Man' is the next evolution of the music biopic
This stunner of a profile from Michael Gracey, the director of "The Greatest Showman," might finally get Americans to tune into the British pop star's hits.Dec. 24 - Entertainment