Trump’s attack on the arts continues: L.A. arts and culture this week
Since President Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center, I’ve been glued to arts reporting out of Washington, D.C. The nation’s capital is proving to be…
Doja Cat slammed for ‘terrible’ Oscars performance as fans call her James Bond tribute ‘out of tune’
OSCARS viewers are slamming Doja Cat for sounding ‘out of tune’ during an ‘off-key’ performance that paid tribute to the James Bond franchise. The rapper was…
JuJu Watkins and No. 4 USC crush No. 2 UCLA to claim Big Ten title
Roars rained down from each corner of Pauley Pavilion, every soul in the hallowed hoops arena knowing full well the fate of the crosstown showdown…
Amalia Mesa-Bains art exhibit and talk at the Cheech
It’s Oscars weekend here in Los Angeles, and your Essential Arts scribes will be contributing to the paper’s expansive coverage. I’ll be watching the event…
‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’: L.A. arts and culture this week
About halfway through opening night of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” at the Pantages, I had an unsettling revelation: I had totally lost the…
SAG Awards: Timothée Chalamet wins best actor, shaking up Oscar race
Timothée Chalamet won the SAG Award for best actor, his first major acting prize, at the awards show Sunday night. The actor, 29, was recognized…
Immaculate 80s Ford Capri dubbed the ‘perfect balance of performance, style & rarity’ goes on sale for a bargain sum
AN IMMACULATE 80s Ford Capri has gone on sale for a bargain sum.Dubbed the "perfect balance of performance, style and rarity", the retro car can…
Kennedy Center cancels Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC’s WorldPride 2025 performance
Instagram: @gmcwashington The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC’s upcoming Kennedy Center performance with the National Symphony Orchestra has been cancelled. The beloved choir group…
SAG Awards 2025: How to watch, who’s nominated, who’s hosting
Awards-season junkies, grab your popcorn and ballots. The Screen Actors Guild Awards, the last major awards ceremony before the Oscars, are just a few days…
Hollywood Bowl 2025: Cynthia Erivo in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
From wicked to saintly, Cynthia Erivo seems to do it all. The singer and actor has been tapped to play Jesus in the musical “Jesus…
Will Trump cut Kennedy Center shows? L.A. arts and culture this week
Today is Presidents Day, so I figure it’s a good opportunity to take a look at how President Trump’s hostile takeover of the John F.…
Lauren Yee’s ‘Cambodian Rock Band’: L.A. arts and culture this weekend
Lauren Yee’s play “Cambodian Rock Band,” about a Khmer Rouge survivor who returns home after 30 years as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of…
MOTD Champions League analysis: Igor Paixao’s impressive performance for Feyenoord against AC Milan
Guillem Balague discusses transfer speculation around Igor Paixao after the Brazilian forward impressed yet again for Feyenoord in the Champions League in their victory against…
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show: Fan theories about meaning
Standing atop a Buick GNX, rapper Kendrick Lamar warned, “The revolution ‘bout to be televised. You picked the right time, but the wrong guy.”Flipping Gil…
Selena Gomez on ‘Emilia Pérez’ controversy, if she’ll return to music
Selena Gomez responded to the controversy casting a shadow over her film “Emilia Pérez.” The Spanish-language musical, which leads the 2025 Oscar nominations with 13,…
Executive orders impacting the arts: L.A. arts and culture this week
President Donald Trump sent shock waves through the world of arts and culture on Friday when he announced on Truth Social that he intends to…
These days an Oscar snub is almost a badge of honor
The 97th Academy Award nominations have been announced and, sorry, Pamela, you’re not on the invite list. But take comfort, you’re in very good company.Every…
Super bowl halftime show: What to expect from Kendrick Lamar’s performance | American Football News
The Super Bowl halftime show has always been a major part of the annual NFL event and is the United States’ most-watched musical performance of…
Hidden button on your smart TV speeds up performance and stops app crashes – find it in 10 seconds
SMART TVs with all their apps are a streaming dream, but they can choke your telly with too much data over time. All these apps…
Lakers’ free art exhibit, and more L.A. arts and culture this weekend
Attention, fellow Los Angeles Lakers fans: While we’re all understandably focused on the huge news of the team’s latest addition, let’s also celebrate the local…