How the music industry made a record $11.5 billion last year
The recording industry reached a milestone of $11.5 billion in U.S. sales last year, fueled by the continued rise of…
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Becerra criticizes USC and ABC for excluding candidates of color from gubernatorial debate
Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, one of the top Democrats running for governor of California, on…
Top Hollywood Movies Will Be Less Diverse by 2025, Study Says
Racial and gender representation on the big screen fell again in 2025, with the steepest decline among women in leading…
James Van Der Beek dies at 48 after battling cancer
James Van Der Beek, the actor who starred in the teen drama series “Dawson's Creek” and the sports drama “Varsity…
Parent company of Johnny Rockets, Fatburger and Round Table in Los Angeles files for bankruptcy
The parent company of Johnny Rockets, Fatburger and Round Table Pizza filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Beverly Hills-based Fat…
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles, according to a statement from the attorney…
Café Tacvba wants its music off Spotify, citing ethical concerns
Mexican alternative band Café Tacvba is asking two of the biggest music labels to remove their catalog from Spotify. On…
Contributor: The 'no kings' movement of 1776 centered on one big idea
As we approach the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence in 1776, there is a temptation to focus on the…
Letters to the editor: Trump can't be blamed for California high-speed rail mistakes
January 1, 2026 7 a.m. Pacific Time To the editor: The statement from a spokesperson for the California High Speed…
Letters to the editor: Yes, these days we need more films that make us feel good
December 30, 2025 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: Every year we watch “When Harry Met Sally…” between Christmas…