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'The Ballad of Wallis Island' is a crowd-pleasing folk-music comedy worth crowing about
British comedian Tim Key plays a millionaire fanboy who commands his favorite band to put on a private show, even though its singers Tom Basdan and Carey Mulligan have splitLos Angeles Times - 6d -
Our critics pick spring's most anticipated L.A. arts, theater, classical music, pop and comedy shows
Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar/SZA, Ali Wong, Ricky Gervais, Buddhist art, a queer photography retrospective, the Ojai and Seoul (in L.A.!) music festivals, "Life of Pi" and "Hamlet" highlight our staff's ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Bergamot Comedy Festival shows comedy only gets better when diverse stand-ups have 'an even playing field'
Up-and-coming comedians of all stripes will perform and participate in panels at nonprofit Crow comedy club March 31 through April 5.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
'Nokia': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes cameo in Drake music video
The Oklahoma City Thunder guard appeared with his signature shoes in the hit song's music video.ESPN - 1d -
June Carter Cash, Kenny Chesney and Tony Brown to join the Country Music Hall of Fame
Tony Brown, June Carter and Kenny Chesney have been invited to join the Country Music Hall of FameABC News - Mar. 25 -
Inside 'Maybe Happy Ending,' the revolutionary robot musical that has Broadway audiences aglow
This intimate spectacle was a hit in Asia for years, before the isolation of the pandemic and the existential threat of AI. The Times spoke with the cast and creative team about the musical's ...Los Angeles Times - Mar. 27 -
The woman who killed Tejano music icon Selena in 1995 has been denied parole
The woman who has served nearly three decades in prison for killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has been denied parole by a Texas boardABC News - 6d -
Behind the music: Unlikely viral TikTok star Jacob Givens brings you the '90s
The 46-year-old Sunland resident — who refers to himself as "that 90s Music Reaction Guy from the Internet" — revives decades-old songs for old and new audiences alike through a mix of ...Los Angeles Times - 2d -
'Saul' brothers bond over 'Glengarry' stage work, shared comedy instincts
'Better Call Saul' screen siblings Bob Odenkirk and Michael McKean have reunited on Broadway for the revival of 'Glengarry Glen Ross.' Like Jimmy McGill, Odenkirk is feeling his way through the ...Los Angeles Times - 4d -
Nothing beats Bob Mortimer! The irresistible comedy that could just save Amazon
Last One Laughing UK, a reality show in which comedians like Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper and Richard Ayoade try to make each other laugh, has gone viral with good reason … it’s a total hoot. As you ...The Guardian - 2d -
Val Kilmer: Stream ‘Top Gun,’ ‘Batman Forever’ and Other Memorable Movies
Kilmer’s film career ranged from slapstick comedy to some of the most memorable films of the 1980s and ’90s.The New York Times - 19h -
‘I’d been singing the wrong word for 30 years’: Deacon Blue on how they made Dignity
‘It’s become a sort of folk song. It’s played at weddings and funerals. Dundee United play it when we win. I’ve met people who’ve told me, “I was a worker for the council for 20 years” – just like ...The Guardian - 2d -
After a string of dramatic roles, Matt Bomer needed a comedy. Enter 'Mid-Century Modern'
Matt Bomer, who co-stars in Hulu's gay version of 'Golden Girls' with Nathan Lane and Nathan Lee Graham, spoke about why he felt it was time to take on a comedic role.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
James Taylor songs will fuel an upcoming stage musical, 'Fire & Rain'
Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton and Neil Diamond, step asideABC News - Mar. 17 -
For Perfect Wedding Day Music, Couples Give D.J.s ‘Do Not Play’ Lists
Some couples create wedding “do not play” lists, for reasons ranging from the personal to the political.The New York Times - 5d -
Horses gallop uneasily into less-than-mythic filmmaking in 'Death of a Unicorn'
Led by a cast that includes Paul Rudd, Jenna Ortega, Richard E. Grant and Will Poulter, this so-so horror-comedy is marred by tonal swings and subpar execution.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Andrew Scott on ‘Vanya’: ‘Who Isn’t Sad?’
The actor calls his solo performance in Chekhov’s melancholy comedy an “endless experiment.” Even all alone, he can really fill a stage.The New York Times - 1d -
How strangers are connecting through pop-up choirs
Gaia Music Collective turned a viral moment into a national singing phenomenon.NBC News - 21h -
Napster sold to tech commerce company for $207 million
Napster, a brand that was notoriously connected to music piracy before reemerging as a subscription music service, has been sold to Infinite Reality for $207 millionABC News - Mar. 25 -
‘Chasing a high through rave music got dark’: Aya on hexes, Huddersfield and her hardcore horror electronics
A revelation at Pontins fuelled the producer to avant garde acclaim. But with ‘sublime’ sounds came struggles with substances. Her intense new album peels back the plaster. ‘Kissed by a witch, I ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘He is going to play’: Amorim’s latest Amad admission will be music to Utd fans’ ears
Despite there being initial fears that he would miss the remainder of the campaign, Amad Diallo is set to feature for Manchester United again before the summer.While fans would, of course, be ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ben Johnson shared forward-thinking goal for Bears' offense that should be music to Caleb Williams' ears
Ben Johnson is the kind of shrewd thinker the Bears and Caleb Williams have been missing.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Yolanda Saldívar up for parole 30 years after Selena's murder. Here's what to know
Thirty years ago, Latino music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda SaldívarABC News - Mar. 26 -
VIP Records helped launch Snoop Dogg's career. Now the shop owner wants to build a museum
Owner Kelvin Anderson Sr. wants the project to tell the story of Black music — and the role that VIP records has played in shaping it.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
A Minecraft Movie and Stranger Things star's new album: What's coming up this week
SIX The Musical Live! also hits cinemas, and we're finally going to find out about the Switch 2.BBC News - 3d -
Why Morgan Wallen's abrupt 'SNL' exit is drawing strong reactions from fans
Morgan Wallen’s second stint as musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” is stirring some controversy among viewers.NBC News - 3d -
Legendary game composer Yoko Shimomura to be honored with BAFTA Fellowship
Yoko Shimomura, known for composing many iconic video game music scores, will be honored with a BAFTA Fellowship.VentureBeat - 3d -
Trans joy overtakes San Francisco's Green Room for Transgender Day of Visibility
Trans joy took over The Green Room in San Francisco with music, food and awards for people in the community.CBS News - 2d -
What do you want to know about the Coachella festival?
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival brings hundreds of thousands to Indio every year. What have you always wondered about the festival?Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Maybe I’m Amazed by John Harris review – with a little help from John, Paul, George and Ringo
The Guardian journalist’s tender account of how music became a bridge between him and his autistic son, James, is full of wit and wisdom. Halfway through Maybe I’m Amazed , there’s a photograph of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Coachella 2025 food lineup is stacked with heavy hitters. Here are the spots to visit
The food lineup at Coachella rivals its musical performers, including caviar-topped nuggets from one of L.A.'s best restaurants, a hidden bar serving agave cocktails and a new taqueria from chef ...Los Angeles Times - 3d -
Boldy’s late goal salvages a point for Wild in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – Music legends from the Garden State like Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi and even Frank Sinatra love to croon about underdogs defying the odds. On Monday in the heart of Jersey, some ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘I was too busy to sleep with millions of people’: ex-boybander Eg White on penning bangers for Adele, Duffy – and a builder
The ex-member of Brother Beyond now writes chart-toppers for stars. Why has he decided to make a musical of seedy, gutter-life classic Midnight Cowboy, a film he can’t bear?. Troop into Eg White’s ...The Guardian - 21h -
US revokes visas of Mexican band members after cartel leader's face was projected at a concert
The U.S. State Department revoked the visas of members of a Mexican band after they projected the face of a drug cartel boss onto a large screen during a performance at a music festival in the ...ABC News - 16h -
‘White Lotus’ Theme Song Composer Won’t Return for Season 4
Cristóbal Tapia de Veer’s music was one of the breakout stars of HBO’s vacation thriller. But in an exclusive interview, the composer revealed that he had ooh’ed his last loo-loo.The New York Times - 12h -
The Bondsman review – the scariest thing about Kevin Bacon’s demonic thriller? His singing
This bizarre drama stars the Hollywood actor as a dead bounty hunter brought back to life by the devil to do his bidding. Sadly, it also includes horrifying country music. There is nothing very new ...The Guardian - 7h