v Listen to first original Rolling Stones song in 8 years, 'Living in a Ghost Town' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:55:47 -0400 "If I wanna party, it's a party of one," Mick Jagger sings on the Rolling Stones' "Living in a Ghost Town," surprise-released on Thursday amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
v Watch Fountains of Wayne honor fallen bandmate Adam Schlesinger, who died from COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:01:47 -0400 Members of Fountains of Wayne perform together for the first time in seven years, with help from Sharon Van Etten, to salute bandmate Adam Schlesinger, who died from COVID-19. Full Article
v How L.A. artist Wayne White captured the 'curdled American dream' for the cover of X's 'Alphabetland' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:06:12 -0400 L.A. punk band X tapped famed "word painter" Wayne White to create the striking cover art for its new album, "Alphabetland." Full Article
v Beyoncé's BeyGOOD initiative offers $6 million for coronavirus relief By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:36:20 -0400 Beyoncé's BeyGOOD initiative announced a $6-million coronavirus-relief fund to support organizations providing essential services to people in need. Full Article
v New Kids on the Block throw a star-studded virtual 'House Party' for COVID-19 relief By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:14:40 -0400 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. Full Article
v Latin pop star Becky G on life in quarantine: 'I'm in survival mindset' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:22:39 -0400 Latin pop star Becky G has been quarantining in Inglewood with her parents, three siblings and her boyfriend, L.A. Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget. Full Article
v Amoeba Music won't reopen original Sunset Boulevard store: 'We have no choice' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:04:33 -0400 Shoppers didn't know it at the time, but their final spree at Amoeba Music's Hollywood store on Sunset Boulevard was their last, as the original location will not reopen. Full Article
v Bill Gardner spun classic R&B on the L.A. airwaves for four decades. Then came the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:08:23 -0400 Bill Gardner's "Rhapsody in Black" show has been a staple of L.A. radio since the early 1980s, airing classic R&B. But its future is in peril due to the coronavirus. Full Article
v Adam Schlesinger's girlfriend details his last moments before he died from COVID-19 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:53:50 -0400 Nearly a month after Fountains of Wayne's Adam Schlesinger died from COVID-19, his girlfriend wrote a heartfelt Instagram caption recounting his final moments. Full Article
v You're devastated your wedding was canceled. So is your wedding band By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:54:50 -0400 Playing weddings was a safe, steady gig for musicians. Until coronavirus. Now wedding bands, DJs and planners wonder when their next gig might come. Full Article
v Nick Cordero's COVID-19 battle takes a turn; Broadway castmates salute him in song By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:55:37 -0400 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. Full Article
v In Gov. Newsom's four-phase plan to reopen the state, concerts are Phase 4 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 20:24:34 -0400 Gov. Newsom says "therapeutics" will have to be developed and implemented before mass gatherings such as concerts and sporting events can be held. Full Article
v For American orchestras, survival lessons from the woman who rescued the L.A. Phil By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:00:08 -0400 Deborah Borda, now head of the New York Philharmonic, talks leadership in the coronavirus crisis. Her strategy: Invest in a future that people want. Full Article
v Bop to Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion's new 'Savage' remix for coronavirus relief By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:38:18 -0400 Proceeds from Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé's new "Savage" remix will go toward coronavirus relief efforts in the artists' hometown of Houston. Full Article
v Britney Spears casually reveals she burned down her home gym By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:13:52 -0400 'I walked past the door to the gym and flames ... BOOM !!!!!!' Britney Spears shared on Instagram with a video showing her quarantine workout moves. Full Article
v LeBron James, Bad Bunny, Jonas Brothers to throw class of 2020 a virtual graduation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:13:45 -0400 The LeBron James Family Foundation announced Wednesday that it will pay tribute to the class of 2020 with a star-studded, multimedia event May 16. Full Article
v The explosive musical storytelling of San Cha puts the Goth in ranchera By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:09:56 -0400 San Cha is a queer Latina musician whose new album, 'La Luz de la Esperanza,' is a musical telenovela that reimagines rancheras with a gothic edge. Full Article
v Mark Ronson's 'Love Lockdown' quarantine dance party is the place to be today By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 14:30:41 -0400 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. Full Article
v Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber are 'Stuck With U' for coronavirus relief By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 14:59:11 -0400 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. Full Article
v Is the future of live music a drive-in concert? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 17:08:08 -0400 A city in Denmark held a drive-in concert, with a musician playing onstage outdoors and concertgoers listening in their cars. Could this happen in California? Full Article
v Here are 5 awesome L.A. artists to support during Bandcamp's COVID-19 initiative By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 17:12:02 -0400 Los Angeles area artists are taking advantage of Bandcamp's COVID-19 initiative, which gives musicians 100% of sales. Here are a few recommendations. Full Article
v Searching for hope? Kacey Musgraves' 'Rainbow' is a psalm, and balm, for the pandemic era By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 23:00:22 -0400 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. Full Article
v Battered by coronavirus, L.A.'s legendary recording studios prep for a post-shutdown 'resurgence' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 06:00:32 -0400 Stars from the Doors to Prince recorded at Sunset Sound. Now, the studio is closed for the first time in 60 years, joining hundreds of others shuttered across L.A. Full Article
v 'Central Park Five' composer Anthony Davis wins the Pulitzer Prize for music By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 16:30:37 -0400 Anthony Davis shares the accidentally amusing way he learned that "The Central Park Five," which premiered at Long Beach Opera, had won the Pulitzer. Full Article
v Inside Zoom's exclusive A-list, invite-only, money-raising-juggernaut quarantine party By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 18:01:29 -0400 WME agent Richard Weitz's "Quarantunes" events are more than just the hottest ticket in town; they're a model for celebrity fundraising during COVID-19. Full Article
v Historic Troubadour nightclub launches GoFundMe page, calls survival 'a big if' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:51:33 -0400 The general manager of the Troubadour, which famously launched Elton John's career, says 'to survive, we're going to need all the help we can get.' Full Article
v Little Richard, flamboyant rocker who fused gospel fervor and R&B sexuality, dies at 87 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:51:43 -0400 Little Richard, the flamboyant, piano-pounding showman who injected sheer abandon into rock 'n' roll in its early days, died Saturday. He was 87. Full Article
v Andre Harrell, Uptown Records founder who discovered Diddy, dies at 59 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:11:35 -0400 Andre Harrell, the Uptown Records founder who shaped the sound of hip-hop and R&B in the late '80s and '90s, has died at 59. Full Article
v What's on TV April 26: Sunday Talk and Coronavirus Specials By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 11:48:20 -0400 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" Full Article
v What's on TV Monday: 'Breeders' on FX; coronavirus; Axios By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 20:00:37 -0400 What's on TV Monday, April 27: Season finale of 'Breeders' on FX; coronavirus; Axios returns; Movies on TV; TV Talk Shows; 'Dispatches From Elsewhere' season finale Full Article
v The Check-In: L.A. play-by-play broadcasters silenced during coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 11:00:21 -0400 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. Full Article
v Watching more TV than ever? Here are 5 shows worth your time this week By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:54:21 -0400 The Times TV team recommends the five TV shows we're watching this week — and that you should be watching too. Full Article
v What's on TV Tuesday: 'Bless the Mess' on ABC; Coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:00:34 -0400 What's on TV Tuesday, April 28: What's on TV Tuesday: 'Bless the Mess' on ABC; Coronavirus TV specials; talk shows; movies on TV and more Full Article
v How Christine Baranski pulled off her viral Sondheim song with Streep and McDonald By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 20:43:27 -0400 Christine Baranski explains how she came to sing "The Ladies Who Lunch" with Meryl Streep and Audra McDonald for Stephen Sondheim's virtual birthday. Full Article
v Inspired by 'Tiger King,' Hollywood stars take big cat conservation to Congress By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:00:34 -0400 Joaquin Phoenix, Glenn Close and "Blackfish" director Gabriela Cowperthwaite are among those backing a bill to help free captive cats shown in "Tiger King." Full Article
v Chris Cuomo tests negative for COVID-19 but finds his antibodies 'confusing' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:43:36 -0400 On the latest episode of "Prime Time," CNN's Chris Cuomo reveals he has recovered from COVID-19 and possesses antibodies. But what does that mean? Full Article
v Apple's new TV show reconsiders the 'murder gene.' Here's what the science says By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:32:02 -0400 In 'Defending Jacob,' based on the book by William Landay, creator Mark Bomback takes on the 'murder gene.' We looked into the science behind it. Full Article
v How to adapt an unadaptable novel? For Hulu's 'Normal People,' you hire the novelist By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:53:42 -0400 In adapting her novel "Normal People" for Hulu, Sally Rooney and director Lenny Abrahamson tried to "tap into the silence of the book" to capture its essence. Full Article
v TV reporter (and Christopher Reeve's son) swears he wasn't pantsless during live segment By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:20:32 -0400 Will Reeve, who wasn't wearing pants while reporting from home for "Good Morning America" today, explains what happened after his moment went viral on Twitter. Full Article
v Netflix is making a comedy set in the coronavirus outbreak By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:56:31 -0400 "Orange Is the New Black" creator Jenji Kohan will produce a Netflix series called "Social Distance" set during the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
v Gov. Andrew Cuomo approves of people who identify as 'Cuomosexuals' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:53:47 -0400 On "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo shared his thoughts on the newly popular term "Cuomosexual" and a possible presidential run. Full Article
v What's on TV Wednesday: Spy in the Wild on PBS; Coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 21:26:54 -0400 What's on TV Wednesday, April 29; Coronavirus; 'Spy in the Wild: A Nature Miniseries' on PBS; Movies on TV; TV Talk Shows and more Full Article
v Catch up with your favorite TV stars with L.A. Times podcast 'Can't Stop Watching' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:00:43 -0400 Hear interviews with TV stars in new podcast 'Can't Stop Watching' Full Article
v Amazon ups its NFL play with new streaming pact and exclusive game By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:34:56 -0400 Amazon has a new three-year deal to stream the NFL's "Thursday Night Football" telecasts, which includes the rights to an exclusive game in the 2020 season. Full Article
v 'Melrose Place' had a virtual reunion, and Heather Locklear wants to play Amanda again By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:57:16 -0400 Marcia Cross, Laura Leighton, Heather Locklear and more members of the original "Melrose Place" cast got together via video chat for coronavirus relief. Full Article
v What's on TV Thursday: Last Man Standing on Fox; Coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:00:16 -0400 What's on TV Thursday, April 30: Coronavirus TV specials; season finales of 'Last Man Standing' on Fox; '60 Days In' on A&E; 'Better Thinks' on FX; 'Cake' on FXX Full Article
v TV ratings: Virtual NFL draft kicks the ESPN telecast to a higher level By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:18:25 -0400 Coverage of the first round of the NFL draft on ESPN draws record viewership as more people than usual stay at home. Full Article
v As Broadway star Nick Cordero fights COVID-19, his wife believes 'he will wake up' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:33:12 -0400 Broadway actor Nick Cordero's wife, dancer Amanda Kloots, gave another update Thursday on his COVID-19 battle in a "CBS This Morning" interview. Full Article
v Review: 'Hollywood' rewrites Tinseltown's racist, sexist, homophobic past. It's not convincing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:36:36 -0400 Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan rewrite the history of Hollywood in Netflix's "Hollywood," a progressive fantasy of motion pictures in 1947. Full Article
v Will Smith wipes tears while honoring James Avery during 'Fresh Prince' reunion By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 18:25:11 -0400 Will Smith, Alfonso Ribeiro and other "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" alumni saluted the late James Avery, a.k.a. Uncle Phil, during the cast's virtual reunion. Full Article