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Octavia E. Butler's sci-fi dystopian opera: Your quarantine must-watch of the day

Toshi Reagon and her mother, Sweet Honey in the Rock's Bernice Johnson Reagon, adapt Octavia E. Butler's acclaimed novel "Parable of the Sower."




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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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The Beatles' animated 'Yellow Submarine' sing-along is coming to YouTube for free

The Beatles will stream a rare sing-along version of the animated film "Yellow Submarine" for free on YouTube, encouraging users to stay home amid coronavirus.




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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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Listen to first original Rolling Stones song in 8 years, 'Living in a Ghost Town'

"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.




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Watch Fountains of Wayne honor fallen bandmate Adam Schlesinger, who died from COVID-19

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.




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How L.A. artist Wayne White captured the 'curdled American dream' for the cover of X's 'Alphabetland'

L.A. punk band X tapped famed "word painter" Wayne White to create the striking cover art for its new album, "Alphabetland."




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Beyoncé's BeyGOOD initiative offers $6 million for coronavirus relief

Beyoncé's BeyGOOD initiative announced a $6-million coronavirus-relief fund to support organizations providing essential services to people in need.




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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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Amoeba Music won't reopen original Sunset Boulevard store: 'We have no choice'

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.




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Adam Schlesinger's girlfriend details his last moments before he died from COVID-19

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.




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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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You're devastated your wedding was canceled. So is your wedding band

Playing weddings was a safe, steady gig for musicians. Until coronavirus. Now wedding bands, DJs and planners wonder when their next gig might come.




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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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In Gov. Newsom's four-phase plan to reopen the state, concerts are Phase 4

Gov. Newsom says "therapeutics" will have to be developed and implemented before mass gatherings such as concerts and sporting events can be held.




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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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Bop to Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion's new 'Savage' remix for coronavirus relief

Proceeds from Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé's new "Savage" remix will go toward coronavirus relief efforts in the artists' hometown of Houston.




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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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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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Here are 5 awesome L.A. artists to support during Bandcamp's COVID-19 initiative

Los Angeles area artists are taking advantage of Bandcamp's COVID-19 initiative, which gives musicians 100% of sales. Here are a few recommendations.




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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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Battered by coronavirus, L.A.'s legendary recording studios prep for a post-shutdown 'resurgence'

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.




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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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Inside Zoom's exclusive A-list, invite-only, money-raising-juggernaut quarantine party

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.




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Historic Troubadour nightclub launches GoFundMe page, calls survival 'a big if'

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.'




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Andre Harrell, Uptown Records founder who discovered Diddy, dies at 59

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.




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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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Longtime 'Judge Judy' announcer and radio host Jerry Bishop dies

Jerry Bishop, the voice of hit daytime courtroom show 'Judge Judy,' was also a Los Angeles radio host.




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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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Dr. Fauci gets his wish as Brad Pitt plays him in 'SNL' cold open

Brad Pitt played Dr. Anthony Fauci in 'Saturday Night Live' episode with musical guest Miley Cyrus and cameos from Adam Sandler and Paul Rudd.




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The real star of Showtime's new series? L.A.'s neglected Mexican and Chicano history

Los Angeles history — in particular its Mexican and Chicano culture and folklore — is at the heart of Showtime's "Penny Dreadful: City of Angels."




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What's on TV Monday: 'Breeders' on FX; coronavirus; Axios

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




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'Where's Dennis?': Carmen Electra recalls wild times with 'The Last Dance's' Rodman

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.




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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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Michelle Obama 'Becoming' documentary is a surprise new Netflix release

A documentary chronicling former First Lady Michelle Obama's book tour for her bestselling memoir, "Becoming," is coming to Netflix next month.




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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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What's on TV Tuesday: 'Bless the Mess' on ABC; Coronavirus

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




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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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Chris Cuomo tests negative for COVID-19 but finds his antibodies 'confusing'

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?




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Peter H. Hunt, Tony winner for '1776' and 'Touched by an Angel' director, dies at 81

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.




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Dr. Fauci saw Brad Pitt's 'SNL' impersonation of him. So how did Pitt do?

In an interview with Telemundo, Dr. Anthony Fauci shared how he felt about Brad Pitt impersonating him on 'Saturday Night Live' over the weekend.




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Apple's new TV show reconsiders the 'murder gene.' Here's what the science says

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.




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How to adapt an unadaptable novel? For Hulu's 'Normal People,' you hire the novelist

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.




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TV reporter (and Christopher Reeve's son) swears he wasn't pantsless during live segment

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.




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Gov. Andrew Cuomo approves of people who identify as 'Cuomosexuals'

On "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo shared his thoughts on the newly popular term "Cuomosexual" and a possible presidential run.