‘Sinners’ sets Oscars record with 16 nominations
Ryan Coogler’s blues-steeped vampire epic “Sinners” led all films with 16 nominations to the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday, setting a record for the most in Oscar history.
‘Survivor’ favorite Stephen Fishbach on his reality TV-inspired debut novel ‘Escape!’
“Escape!” is an impressive debut from a unique new voice in fiction.
LeVar Burton says if ‘Roots’ were to air today, ‘there would be a lot of pushback’
Almost 50 years ago, LeVar Burton burst onto the scene as Kunta Kinte in his role in the television miniseries “Roots.” Since then, his work has only continued to be influential. He hosted “Reading Rainbow,” which raised an entire generation and voyaged across the galaxy as Geordi LaForge in “Star Read More
Bad Bunny look-alike contest to be held in San Francisco during week of Super Bowl
Days before Bad Bunny is set to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show, a look-alike contest dedicated to the Puerto Rican superstar is taking place in San Francisco. The event, scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 5, is being put on by Mission Loteria, a community group that supports small businesses in Read More
Rachel McAdams receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
A big honor for an incredible actress. Rachel McAdams now has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Oscar-nominated actress is best known for her roles in “The Notebook” and “Mean Girls.” She was honored with the 2,833rd star on Jan. 20. McAdams’ “About Time” co-star Domhall Gleeson Read More
Judge orders Timothy Busfield be released awaiting trial
Busfield is accused of inappropriately touching two boys on the set of “The Cleaning Lady” while filming in Albuquerque.
Cult comedy duo to reunite in Los Angeles for first SoCal show in 10 years
A popular musical comedy duo is reuniting for their first show in Los Angeles in a decade. Flight of the Conchords, the Grammy-winning group comprised of New Zealanders Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement, will reunite for this year’s Netflix Is a Joke Festival, Variety reports. Their eponymous HBO show was Read More
Opportunity is knocking. Wynne’s opening the door
Editor’s note: Links in this story contain adult language and themes. One of the brightest rising talents in hip-hop is bringing her acclaimed mixtape to the stage in Los Angeles this month. Portland-based rapper Wynne will perform her 2025 mixtape “Say Wynne” on Jan. 29 at El Cid, located at Read More