AI Ads Fail at McDonald's
People don't love it. McDonald's was forced to remove an AI-generated Christmas commercial from YouTube after some consumers said the…
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Cynthia Erivo's Golden Globe nomination for 'Wicked' is historic
After the enormous box office success of “Wicked: For Good,” Cynthia Erivo is also making history. Erivo was nominated for…
The ethics of the Golden Globes are worse than ever and no one seems to care
Less than five years ago, the Golden Globes were hanging by a thread. In the wake of a Times investigation…
The 25 best albums of 2025
Stacking, stripping, looking back, moving forward: musicians found all sorts of uses for the album format this year, long after…
Netflix: Tips to avoid annoying Warner Bros. and HBO
Dear Ted Sarandos, Congratulations on making the winning bid for Warner Bros. By directly contradicting their famous “build, don't buy”…
How to have the best Sunday in Los Angeles, according to Andy García
When actor Andy Garcia arrived in Los Angeles seeking a career in entertainment, he had no idea he would end…
California hit as national job cuts hit highest level in five years
Job cuts nationwide are the highest in five years, led by layoffs in California and cuts in Washington. California employers…
This Rebel Arts Festival in Orange County Is Embracing Your Inner Santa
The Sawdust Art Festival began in the mid-1960s as a reaction (or “rebellion,” as one of the participating artists put…
Letters to the editor: a recognition to those who work in the field and keep us fed
December 3, 2025 8 a.m. Pacific Time to the editor: In this season of harvest, feasting, and thankfulness, I want…
Grammys to honor Latin music with CBS primetime special
Although often overlooked by the Recording Academy at its main awards show, Latin music will have its moment of recognition…