s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s Longtime 'Judge Judy' announcer and radio host Jerry Bishop dies By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 17:14:22 -0400 Jerry Bishop, the voice of hit daytime courtroom show 'Judge Judy,' was also a Los Angeles radio host. Full Article
s 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
s 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
s The real star of Showtime's new series? L.A.'s neglected Mexican and Chicano history By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 13:00:14 -0400 Los Angeles history — in particular its Mexican and Chicano culture and folklore — is at the heart of Showtime's "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels." Full Article
s 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
s 'Where's Dennis?': Carmen Electra recalls wild times with 'The Last Dance's' Rodman By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 22:00:48 -0400 Actress and former pinup Carmen Electra recalls her romance with Dennis Rodman in ESPN's "The Last Dance," about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Full Article
s You'll want to learn the name Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. She's Netflix's next teen star By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 09:00:09 -0400 For her new Netflix series "Never Have I Ever," Mindy Kaling picked Canadian teen Maitreyi Ramakrishnan from an open call of 15,000 hopefuls. Full Article
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 'American Idol' stays safe with remote episode and Katy Perry as hand sanitizer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:27:06 -0400 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. Full Article
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s Dr. Fauci saw Brad Pitt's 'SNL' impersonation of him. So how did Pitt do? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:30:59 -0400 In an interview with Telemundo, Dr. Anthony Fauci shared how he felt about Brad Pitt impersonating him on 'Saturday Night Live' over the weekend. Full Article
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s Fran Drescher says she had to fight to let 'The Nanny' be Jewish By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 19:11:21 -0400 On Los Angeles magazine's new podcast, "The Originals," Fran Drescher recalls advertisers demanding her "Nanny" character be Italian instead of Jewish. Full Article
s 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
s 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
s 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
s How accurate is 'Mrs. America's' portrayal of Phyllis Schlafly's gay son? We researched By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:16:29 -0400 What the 'Mrs. America' gets right and wrong about Brenda and Marc Feigen Fasteau and Phyllis Schlafly's son in Episode 5. Full Article
s '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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s 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
s This Netflix reality contestant spent $20,000 for sex. She has no regrets By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:07:04 -0400 Instagram influencer Francesca Farago, star of the Netflix reality show "Too Hot to Handle," dishes about her experience. Full Article
s The 'Parks and Recreation' cast reunites tonight. Here's how to watch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:40:34 -0400 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. Full Article
s 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
s 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
s What's on TV Friday: 'Betty' premieres on HBO; Coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 20:00:31 -0400 What's on TV Friday, May 1: 'Betty' premieres on HBO; Coronavirus; wedding day on 'Magnum PI'; season finale of 'Charmed'; movies on TV; TV talk shows Full Article
s 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
s Anderson Cooper announces the birth of his son, Wyatt By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 00:38:09 -0400 CNN anchor Anderson Cooper announced on air that he is a father. His son, Wyatt, was born Monday. Full Article
s 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
s 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