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Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor known for "Schitt’s Creek," "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone," has died at 71. Learn more: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-01-30/catherine-ohara-dead-schitts-creek-home-alone?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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January 30, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles while covering the upcoming Grammy Awards on Sunday, according to a statement from his attorney.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-01-30/don-lemon-arrest-los-angeles?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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January 30, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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Utah police arrested a man accused of assaulting Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Florida) at the Sundance Film Festival.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-01-25/florida-congressman-assaulted-at-party-during-sundance-film-festival?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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January 25, 2026 at 9:49 PM
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“I know that acting is fake, and we are playing make-believe and saying lines written for us...but playing Twila made me realize how real acting can be too," Haley Lu Richardson says about her role in Peacock's "Ponies."

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Photo of Haley Lu richardson with the text: Haley Lu Richardson felt a spark with 'Ponies': Oh my God, this is me Photo of Haley Lu Richardson smiling with her eyes closed and her hands in her hair
January 15, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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We ranked Michael Mann’s 1995’s crime saga “Heat” 14th on our list of the 101 best Los Angeles movies. Do you agree?

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January 15, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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While Sandro Rosta and Holly Hunter are on the opposite ends of their careers, they are both new to the "Star Trek" universe, leading the franchise's latest series, "Starfleet Academy."

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photo of Holly Hunter sitting on a chair and Sandro Rosa standing behind her. Headline reads: How an Oscar winner and a newcomer became the fresh faces of 'Star Trek' portrait of actor Holly Hunter leaning against a wall black and white portrait of actor Sandro Rosta where he has his hand curled and resting against his face
January 14, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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“I love ‘Sinners,’ but what is the purpose of this category," writes columnist Glenn Whipp. "Just another bogus category to generate ad sales for the show’s corporate owner.” Read more: https://lat.ms/4qN6mCA?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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January 12, 2026 at 3:34 AM
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#GoldenGlobes host Nikki Glaser takes aim close to home during her monologue.

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January 12, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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Where are the #HeatedRivalry fans at? Hudson Williams has arrived on the #GoldenGlobes red carpet.
Follow along for all of our coverage.
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Hudson Williams, wearing a white tux jacket, looks over his right shoulder on the Golden Globes red carpet.
January 11, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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Hollywood's awards season is underway with the return of the #GoldenGlobes tonight. We're leaping into coverage. Follow along for live updates. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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January 11, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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Bob Weir, a founding member of countercultural icons the Grateful Dead known for his singular guitar playing, emotive singing and vibrant songwriting, has died at 78.
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Photo of Bob Weir playing the guitar on stage. text reads Los Angeles Times obituary Bob Weir 1947-2026
January 11, 2026 at 12:38 AM
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Joe Walsh is auctioning off nearly 800 pieces of memorabilia, including more than 400 guitars, at the Troubadour on Tuesday and Wednesday. A portion of the auction’s proceeds will go to Walsh’s VetsAid organization.
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Joe Walsh aims his guitar at the camera. Headline reads: Why is Joe Walsh selling a bunch of his old stuff?
December 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Rob Reiner’s son Nick was booked into L.A. County jail on suspicion of murder, records show, hours after the Hollywood legend and his wife were found dead at their Brentwood home Sunday.

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December 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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Rob Reiner, the writer, director, producer, actor and political activist whose Hollywood career spanned more than six decades and included some of the most iconic titles in movie history, was found dead alongside his wife in their home Sunday.

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December 15, 2025 at 5:48 AM
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Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead at their Brentwood home Sunday in what police were describing as an apparent homicide.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-14/2-found-dead-at-home-of-rob-reiner?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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December 15, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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“What should be the process is that you start and kill yourself over story,” James L. Brooks says.

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December 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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"For all intents and purposes, the #GoldenGlobes are back," writes our columnist. "But regarding ethical practices, today’s for-profit Globes may well be worse than ever." www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
December 8, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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As Warner Bros. Discovery went on the block, Netflix put on its poker face. Until this week, few expected Netflix to win.
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Anya Taylor-Joy in an episode of “The Queen’s Gambit.”
December 5, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Netflix’s cash and stock transaction is valued at about $27.75 per Warner Bros. Discovery share. Netflix also agreed to take on more than $10 billion in Warner Bros. debt, pushing the deal’s value to $82.7 billion.
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Headline: Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros. in a $72-billion deal that will transform Hollywood Picture is of a building with the Netflix Logo on top with the Los Angeles skyline in the background Inside the Warner Bros. deal Netflix, Paramount and Comcast submitted binding second-round offers earlier this week. On Thursday there was another deadline for last-minute deal sweeteners. Netflix’s cash and stock transaction is valued at about $27.75 per Warner Bros. Discovery share. Netflix will take on another $10 billion in Warner Bros. debt. Warner’s cable channels, including CNN, TNT and HGTV, are not included in the deal. They will form a new publicly traded company, Discovery Global, in mid-2026.
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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The Supreme Court ruled for Texas and its GOP leaders, clearing the way for the state to use a new election map in 2026.

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December 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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The Federal Correctional Institution Terminal Island in San Pedro has been closed due to infrastructure problems.

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-26/crumbling-ceilings-in-underground-tunnels-force-closure-of-terminal-island-prison?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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USC’s comedy performance minor isn’t just for actors. It’s attracting nursing, engineering and science students as well. Here’s why. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-25/usc-comedy-minor?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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November 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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In the wake of a wildfire, disabled Americans are left sicker, poorer, locked out of recovery programs and far less likely to ever get home, a new report found. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-24/disabled-fire-victims-folo?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
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November 25, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Jimmy Cliff, the legendary musician who helped popularize reggae around the world and paved the way for future stars of the genre such as Bob Marley, has died. He was 81.

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Portrait of Jimmy Cliff smiling. He is wearing a red v-neck sweater and a black beret-type hat and is clasping his hands together in front of his torso.
November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Less than a year after the Palisades Fire destroyed 6,822 homes, the first rebuilt home received its certificate of occupancy. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-21/first-home-has-been-rebuilt-in-wake-of-palisades-fire?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM