“What a horrible story! What a hideous play!” a theater critic for the Daily Telegraph lamented after the London premiere of “Hedda Gabler” in 1891. Victorian audiences were repelled by …
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Commentary: Friends of this L.A. teen will soon find out his big secret: He’s co-starring in ‘Bugonia’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA few months ago, my younger daughter, Darby, and I were settling into our seats at the local AMC. As the previews rolled, she gasped. “I know that voice,” she …
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Gucci Mane reveals schizophrenia, bipolar disorder diagnoses
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRapper Gucci Mane’s newest release might be his most vulnerable yet. The Atlanta-based musician, promoting his third memoir, “Episode,” revealed to “The Breakfast Club” crew on Monday that he had …
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Shakira is all in for the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime performance, despite ongoing public efforts to replace the Puerto Rican singer with another artist. In an interview with Variety, …
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Netflix partners with Hasbro and Mattel on ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ toys
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNetflix is looking to capitalize on the popularity of its animated movie “KPop Demon Hunters” — and continue its foray into the retail space. Netflix on Tuesday announced a licensing …
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Harper Lee’s ‘Land of Sweet Forever’ review: Collection adds to legacy
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBook Review The Land of Sweet Forever By Harper LeeHarper: 224 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose …
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Following last month’s lawsuit from the Federal Trade Commission, Ticketmaster is pledging to change its policies. The FTC is suing Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, for allegedly …
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‘The Kitchen’ is closing: Reactions as food talk show is nixed
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s almost a wrap for “The Kitchen.” Food Network announced Monday that its long-running weekend culinary talk show “The Kitchen” is coming to an end. The final episode of the …
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KCRW announces staff cuts, including several popular DJs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAfter President Trump eliminated federal funding for public media, beloved SoCal radio station KCRW-FM (89.9) has laid off 10% of its staff, including several popular DJs. The staff cuts included …
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97-year-old’s L.A. apartment is filled with antiques, memories
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen Evelyn Bauer, 97, downsized from her four-bedroom home in Sherman Oaks to an apartment in Reseda in 2014, the longtime collector and antiques dealer was forced to relinquish many …