‘Chad Powers’ co-creator on Dan Harmon, ‘Community’ and college football
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who loves Saturday college football games and ... catfish?This week saw the premiere of “Chad Powers,” Hulu’s…
How Tony Shalhoub’s ‘Breaking Bread’ uses food to uncover history
Tony Shalhoub is loath to compare his upcoming CNN series, “Breaking Bread,” to the travel food shows hosted by his frequent collaborator Stanley Tucci, who…
Where does USC go from here with its struggling secondary?
After an inconsistent start to the season for USC’s secondary, the defensive coordinator stood in front of a cadre of cameras and didn’t mince words.…
We rank all 10 of Paul Thomas Anderson’s feature films from worst to best
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> More so than with other directors, it’s always tempting to overly psychologize Paul Thomas Anderson’s films, looking for traces of his personal development…
‘Slow Horses’ boss says opening scene to Season 5 almost ended differently
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who feels as cantankerous as Jackson Lamb by the end of the workweek.The fifth season of “Slow…
Want to protect officers — and our democracy? Ban masks
If you thought Jimmy Kimmel saved free speech, think again. To hear President Trump tell it, no one, especially law enforcement officers, is safe from…
Contributor: Looming shutdown shows the same mistakes again, and nobody wins
Like that one friend who repeatedly promises to quit drinking after just one last round, the American government is staggering toward another shutdown. It’s starting…
The real reasons why autism rates have shot up over the decades
This week, the Trump administration announced that it was taking “bold action” to address the “epidemic” of autism spectrum disorder — starting with a new…
Remembering Robert Redford and the latest on Jimmy Kimmel
Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who wasn’t expecting to hear this much about “Celebrity Family Feud” in 2025. The talk around Hollywood…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Lilly Singh
Like most aspects of her life, Lilly Singh approaches the end of the weekend with a clear intention. “Sunday is a big deal to me,”…
USC vs. Michigan State: Four things to watch for Saturday
After years of weathering the #AfterDark absurdity of the Pac-12 Conference, USC hoped moving to the Big Ten might help kick most of those bizarre…
‘Black Rabbit’ review: Dysfunctional brothers on the brink of disaster
Far be it from me to tell anyone how to direct their career, but can I just say how glad I am to learn that…
Taylor Townsend apologizes for criticizing the food in China
U.S. tennis star Taylor Townsend wasn’t prepared for some of the food she would be offered while taking part in the Billie Jean King Cup…
UCLA loses defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe after 0-3 start
The fallout from UCLA coach DeShaun Foster’s dismissal deepened Wednesday when interim coach Tim Skipper disclosed that defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe had agreed to “mutually…
Will Shohei Ohtani boost the Dodgers’ bullpen in the playoffs?
The Dodgers are planning to use Shohei Ohtani as a starting pitcher in the playoffs, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed Monday.That doesn’t mean,…
USC vs. Purdue: 3 key questions Trojans face in Big Ten opener
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> The unfamiliar road through Big Ten country was not exactly welcoming to USC during its conference debut in 2024. The Trojans blew a…
‘The Girlfriend’ stars Robin Wright and Olivia Cooke on the real villain
This article contains spoilers for the finale of Prime Video’s “The Girlfriend.”After reading the pilot for “The Girlfriend,” Robin Wright could see how the entire…
Terry Reid, singer who turned down Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, dies at 75
Terry Reid, the bombastic British singer who famously passed on fronting both Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died. He was 75.Reid’s representatives confirmed his…
Why the Dodgers aren’t changing their slumping bullpen hierarchy yet
It was like Orel Hershiser could hear what Dodger fans were screaming at their TV.Because, as slumping closer Tanner Scott came trotting into a nightmare…
Cooper Hoffman and Andrew Barth Feldman bring banter to ‘Poetic License’
When actor Cooper Hoffman pops up on a Zoom window for a joint interview, Andrew Barth Feldman practically bursts with joy.“Oh my God,” Feldman exclaims.…