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'Schitt's Creek' inspired Noah Reid's return to music. Now he has a soulful new single

During a seminal scene in Season 4 of Schitt's Creek, Noah Reid rediscovered his passion for music. Friday, he released his hopeful ballad "Hold On."




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From Taylor to Elton to J. Lo: How Hugh Evans (and Lady Gaga) assembled 'One World' in just two weeks

On Saturday, Global Citizen will present the all-star concert "One World: Together at Home," to air on CBS, NBC and ABC. It has already raised $40 million for the WHO.




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Ticketmaster offers fans refunds for concerts postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

The ticket retailer Ticketmaster is finalizing plans to issue refunds for up to 18,000 postponed events in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Michael Urie at home, channeling Barbra Streisand: Your weekend quarantine must-watch

Michael Urie reprises his much-praised performance in "Buyer & Cellar," the solo play that imagines the world of Streisand's basement.




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Alfred Molina plays Mark Rothko in 'Red': Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Our culture watch list includes Alfred Molina as painter Mark Rothko in the Tony-winning drama "Red"




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Commentary: Listening to music, podcasts, books while staying home? Why you need a DAC more than ever

A DAC, or digital to analog converter, makes all the difference when streaming on a phone or laptop. You don't have to spend a ton, our music critic says.




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This Hollywood book and record shop hangs by a thread, waiting for federal help

Independent businesses struggle to survive as federal government fails to deliver payroll protection loans.




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The world's a mess, and X is back

On Wednesday, the original members of Los Angeles punk band X dropped their first new studio album in 35 years, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Kacey Musgraves re-imagines song to honor coronavirus heroes on Earth Day

Country music star Kacey Musgraves released a new version of her song "Oh, What a World" in honor of Earth Day and "heroes on the front lines" of COVID-19.




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Amoeba Music will begin construction on new location in 'next week or so,' says owner

Despite the launch of a GoFundMe page, Amoeba Music co-owner Jim Henderson says that construction on their new space will begin shortly, with a fall opening anticipated.




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Happy birthday, William Shakespeare: How the Bard can be your quarantine must-watch

Mark Shakespeare's birthday with a watch party at home. How to see Patrick Stewart in 'Macbeth," Danielle Brooks in "Much Ado About Nothing" and more.




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New Kids on the Block throw a star-studded virtual 'House Party' for COVID-19 relief

Boyz II Men, Carrie Underwood, Mark Wahlberg and other celebs crash the music video for New Kids on the Block's new song about life in quarantine.




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Latin pop star Becky G on life in quarantine: 'I'm in survival mindset'

Latin pop star Becky G has been quarantining in Inglewood with her parents, three siblings and her boyfriend, L.A. Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget.




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How to watch Stephen Sondheim's 90th birthday party with Streep, Patinkin and LuPone

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Neil Patrick Harris, Sutton Foster, Bernadette Peters, Audra McDonald, Christine Baranski, Katrina Lenk and Michael Cerveris salute composer Stephen Sondheim.




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Watch the emotional trailer for the BTS docuseries 'Break the Silence'

BTS has dropped the trailer for its forthcoming docuseries, "Break the Silence," offering a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of the K-pop sensations.




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Free flashback of opera legend Jessye Norman: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Watch the late, great Jessye Norman sing Brahms with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center




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Nick Cordero's COVID-19 battle takes a turn; Broadway castmates salute him in song

As Broadway actor Nick Cordero suffers a health setback, his former "Waitress" and "Rock of Ages" costars have united for tributes to help support him.




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Haim drops new single, talks life during quarantine: 'Este went full "Cast Away"'

Haim tells The Times that its album "Women in Music Pt. III" will be released on June 26: "We really want it to be out for the summer."




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How Diddy trash-talked Babyface into battling Teddy Riley on Instagram

R&B singer, songwriter and producer Babyface was initially wary of battling fellow legend Teddy Riley on IG Live. Then old friend Diddy stepped in.




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Tony Allen, famed Afrobeat drummer with Fela Kuti, dies at 79

Nigerian percussionist Tony Allen was best known for his work with Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti's band Africa 70 and went on to play with Damon Albarn and Flea.




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Gigi Hadid confirms pregnancy, first child with Zayn Malik

Gigi Hadid officially confirms to Jimmy Fallon she and Zayn Malik are expecting a baby.




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Stream for free 'Angel's Bone,' Du Yun's Pulitzer-winning opera on human trafficking

L.A. Opera streams the musical drama "Angel's Bone," filmed last year in Beijing. It's your quarantine must-watch of the day.




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Mark Ronson's 'Love Lockdown' quarantine dance party is the place to be today

Mark Ronson's 'Love Lockdown' livestream concert will feature Miley Cyrus, Tame Impala, Dua Lipa, Robyn, Troye Sivan, Daryl Hall, D-Nice and many more.




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Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber are 'Stuck With U' for coronavirus relief

Pop stars Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber will release a new song, "Stuck With U," next week in support of front-line heroes of the coronavirus crisis.




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Searching for hope? Kacey Musgraves' 'Rainbow' is a psalm, and balm, for the pandemic era

During the coronavirus crisis, Kacey Musgraves' "Rainbow" has taken its place alongside other classic songs about rainbows to become an anthem of hope and healing.




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'Central Park Five' composer Anthony Davis wins the Pulitzer Prize for music

Anthony Davis shares the accidentally amusing way he learned that "The Central Park Five," which premiered at Long Beach Opera, had won the Pulitzer.




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Little Richard, flamboyant rocker who fused gospel fervor and R&B sexuality, dies at 87

Little Richard, the flamboyant, piano-pounding showman who injected sheer abandon into rock 'n' roll in its early days, died Saturday. He was 87.




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What's on TV April 26: Sunday Talk and Coronavirus Specials

What's on TV April 26: Sunday Talk and Coronavirus Specials; White House Dr. Deborah Birx on "State of the Union," "Sunday Morning Futures" and "Meet the Press"




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The 23 most fascinating takeaways from Episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN's 'The Last Dance'

The second installment of ESPN's Michael Jordan documentary series tells the story of the birth of the Chicago Bulls' dynasty and its two star rebels.




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You'll want to learn the name Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. She's Netflix's next teen star

For her new Netflix series "Never Have I Ever," Mindy Kaling picked Canadian teen Maitreyi Ramakrishnan from an open call of 15,000 hopefuls.




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The Check-In: L.A. play-by-play broadcasters silenced during coronavirus outbreak

Joe Davis, Alex Faust and Brian Sieman call games for L.A. sports teams. Like many others, their careers are on hold due to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Commentary: Infomercial. TED Talk. Stand-up act. 'Beastie Boys Story' did not impress our critics

Pop music critic Mikael Wood and TV critic Lorraine Ali debate the merits of Apple TV's new documentary 'Beastie Boys Story,' directed by Spike Jonze.




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'American Idol' stays safe with remote episode and Katy Perry as hand sanitizer

For the first time ever, "American Idol" put on a quarantined show with judges and contestants appearing from their homes in more than 20 locations.




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Watching more TV than ever? Here are 5 shows worth your time this week

The Times TV team recommends the five TV shows we're watching this week — and that you should be watching too.




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How Christine Baranski pulled off her viral Sondheim song with Streep and McDonald

Christine Baranski explains how she came to sing "The Ladies Who Lunch" with Meryl Streep and Audra McDonald for Stephen Sondheim's virtual birthday.




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Inspired by 'Tiger King,' Hollywood stars take big cat conservation to Congress

Joaquin Phoenix, Glenn Close and "Blackfish" director Gabriela Cowperthwaite are among those backing a bill to help free captive cats shown in "Tiger King."




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Netflix is making a comedy set in the coronavirus outbreak

"Orange Is the New Black" creator Jenji Kohan will produce a Netflix series called "Social Distance" set during the coronavirus outbreak.




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'Melrose Place' had a virtual reunion, and Heather Locklear wants to play Amanda again

Marcia Cross, Laura Leighton, Heather Locklear and more members of the original "Melrose Place" cast got together via video chat for coronavirus relief.




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Fact-checking 'Mrs. America': An episode-by-episode guide

"Mrs. America" depicts the battle over the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. We're fact-checking its historical accuracy, episode by episode.




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TV ratings: Virtual NFL draft kicks the ESPN telecast to a higher level

Coverage of the first round of the NFL draft on ESPN draws record viewership as more people than usual stay at home.




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As Broadway star Nick Cordero fights COVID-19, his wife believes 'he will wake up'

Broadway actor Nick Cordero's wife, dancer Amanda Kloots, gave another update Thursday on his COVID-19 battle in a "CBS This Morning" interview.




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The 'Parks and Recreation' cast reunites tonight. Here's how to watch

NBC and Universal Television's "A Parks and Recreation Special" airs tonight on NBC, featuring the original cast and special guests filmed from their homes.




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Review: The 'Parks and Recreation' reunion is the perfect medicine for uncertain times

Beloved NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation," starring Amy Poehler, returned Thursday during the coronavirus outbreak for a special to benefit Feeding America.




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Building characters starts in this 'Watchmen' actor's kitchen

For actor Andrew Howard, who played Red Scare in HBO's 'Watchmen,' food is a sense-memory trigger when he prepares for a role.




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How Mindy Kaling brought the Hindu tradition of Ganesh Puja to American TV

In her new Netflix series "Never Have I Ever," co-creator Mindy Kaling introduces American viewers to the Hindu practice of Ganesh Puja.




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Movies on TV this week, May 3 - 9: 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'

Movies on TV this week, May 3 - 9: Raiders of the Lost Ark; Forrest Gump; The Road Warrior; Unforgiven




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What's on TV This Week: 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' and more

TV highlights for May 3-9 include the 2019 franchise entry "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" plus a new documentary about Natalie Wood and the big-screen adaptation of "Downton Abbey"




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Review: HBO's 'Betty' is an exhilarating glimpse inside the world of female skateboarders

"Betty," the new series from "Skate Kitchen" and "The Wolfpack" director Crystal Moselle, premieres Friday on HBO.




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Column: We all love a nostalgia trip like the 'Parks and Rec' reunion. Here's why it's dangerous

The "Parks and Rec" reunion comforted us with nostalgia for the time before coronavirus but also braced us with optimism for the time after.




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What's on TV Saturday and Sunday talk: Coronavirus and more

What's on TV Saturday, May 2, and Sunday Talk Shows: Coronavirus TV coverage; "The Art of Racing in the Rain" on HBO; movies on TV and more.