in 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
in 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
in Haim drops new single, talks life during quarantine: 'Este went full "Cast Away"' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:59:22 -0400 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." Full Article
in How Diddy trash-talked Babyface into battling Teddy Riley on Instagram By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:34:41 -0400 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. Full Article
in Stream for free 'Angel's Bone,' Du Yun's Pulitzer-winning opera on human trafficking By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 08:30:15 -0400 L.A. Opera streams the musical drama "Angel's Bone," filmed last year in Beijing. It's your quarantine must-watch of the day. Full Article
in 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
in Appreciation: Remembering Lynn Harrell, the singing cellist By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 12:14:21 -0400 Lynn Harrell of Santa Monica brought an embracing sweetness and forcefulness to the cello that made him one of the world's great players. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in '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
in 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
in Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with music and dance: Your quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:46:34 -0400 Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with three livestreams from the Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center. Full Article
in Pioneering transgender actor Brian Michael Smith social distances far from home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 08:00:30 -0400 A regular in Fox's '9-1-1: Lone Star,' Smith has gotten a lot of reading done as he waits out the pandemic in a friend's guestroom. Full Article
in The 23 most fascinating takeaways from Episodes 3 and 4 of ESPN's 'The Last Dance' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 07:30:19 -0400 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. Full Article
in Dr. Fauci gets his wish as Brad Pitt plays him in 'SNL' cold open By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 12:53:21 -0400 Brad Pitt played Dr. Anthony Fauci in 'Saturday Night Live' episode with musical guest Miley Cyrus and cameos from Adam Sandler and Paul Rudd. Full Article
in 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
in Michelle Obama 'Becoming' documentary is a surprise new Netflix release By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:00:12 -0400 A documentary chronicling former First Lady Michelle Obama's book tour for her bestselling memoir, "Becoming," is coming to Netflix next month. Full Article
in Commentary: Infomercial. TED Talk. Stand-up act. 'Beastie Boys Story' did not impress our critics By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 15:07:59 -0400 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. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in Peter H. Hunt, Tony winner for '1776' and 'Touched by an Angel' director, dies at 81 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:16:58 -0400 Peter H. Hunt followed his success of '1776' with a long film and TV career, plus a decade as artistic director of the Williamstown Theatre Festival. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in 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
in '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
in Fact-checking 'Mrs. America': An episode-by-episode guide By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:36:51 -0400 "Mrs. America" depicts the battle over the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. We're fact-checking its historical accuracy, episode by episode. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in Film production is shut down but documentaries are still being made. Here's how By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:00:50 -0400 From a look at Barack Obama's White House photographer to a personal production on the streets of Germany, many documentaries are still in production during quarantine thanks to technology, smaller crews and archival footage. Full Article
in 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
in 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
in Self-help for quarantine? Oprah, Julia Roberts, spiritual gurus will give advice live By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:47:29 -0400 "The Call to Unite" will feature Oprah Winfrey, Daniel Dae Kim, Julia Roberts and other big-name celebrities for Friday's livestreamed event. Full Article
in Review: The 'Parks and Recreation' reunion is the perfect medicine for uncertain times By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:11:09 -0400 Beloved NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation," starring Amy Poehler, returned Thursday during the coronavirus outbreak for a special to benefit Feeding America. Full Article
in Building characters starts in this 'Watchmen' actor's kitchen By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 08:00:38 -0400 For actor Andrew Howard, who played Red Scare in HBO's 'Watchmen,' food is a sense-memory trigger when he prepares for a role. Full Article
in How Mindy Kaling brought the Hindu tradition of Ganesh Puja to American TV By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 11:00:58 -0400 In her new Netflix series "Never Have I Ever," co-creator Mindy Kaling introduces American viewers to the Hindu practice of Ganesh Puja. Full Article
in Review: HBO's 'Betty' is an exhilarating glimpse inside the world of female skateboarders By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 16:41:54 -0400 "Betty," the new series from "Skate Kitchen" and "The Wolfpack" director Crystal Moselle, premieres Friday on HBO. Full Article
in 'Mike, can you take off the sunglasses?' Inside Jordan's infamous gambling interview By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 22:30:36 -0400 NBC broadcaster Ahmad Rashad recalls his interview with Michael Jordan about accusations of a gambling problem that dogged the Chicago Bulls star. Full Article
in Review: 'Upload' offers a familiar digital future. But the details make it disturbingly funny By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 12:20:40 -0400 In 'Upload,' a new Amazon comedy from 'The Office' and 'Parks and Recreation' whiz Greg Daniels, Robbie Amell stars as a man in a (digital) afterlife. Full Article
in Nicolas Cage as Tiger King? He's set to play Joe Exotic in new TV series By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 15:37:25 -0400 Nicolas Cage will play Joe Exotic, overnight star of Netflix's wild docuseries "Tiger King," in a new project from CBS Television Studios. Full Article
in Watching more TV than ever? Here are 5 shows worth your time this week By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 19:39:55 -0400 The Times TV team recommends the five TV shows we're watching this week — and that you should be watching too. Full Article
in What's on TV Tuesday: 'The Conners' season finale; coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 20:00:05 -0400 What's on TV Tuesday, May 5: Season finales of ABC comedies The Conners, Bless This Mess, Mixed-ish and Black-ish; coronavirus TV coverage; movies on TV Full Article
in How 'Hollywood' re-created the 1948 Oscars to the last detail — except the winners By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 20:20:50 -0400 The Times was there as Ryan Murphy's new Netflix series, "Hollywood," filmed its rousing finale, set at the 1948 Oscars ceremony. Full Article