On May 24, 2007, the 60th Cannes Film Festival hosted the star-studded premiere of “Ocean’s 13.” But the thousands clamoring for a glimpse of George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt …
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‘How I Met Your Mother’ actor Nick Pasqual convicted attempted murder
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNick Pasqual, an actor who appeared in “How I Met Your Mother,” has been found guilty of the attempted murder of L.A.-based makeup artist Allie Shehorn. Following a jury trial, …
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Why Ana Navarro has enough outrage for two TV jobs and a new podcast
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen political commentator Ana Navarro recently arrived at Mercado Little Spain, the José Andrés-owned food hall downstairs from CNN’s New York studios, a seat was ready for her constant companion, …
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Culver City’s Wende Museum of the Cold War announces expansion
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Wende Museum of the Cold War announced on Saturday that it plans to build a $16-million expansion in Hawthorne. The Culver City museum has purchased a historically significant midcentury …
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Why family businesses that built Hollywood are closing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor Vince Gervasi, chief executive of Triscenic Production Services, it was yet another body blow. His company, a leading supplier of set and scenery storage and transportation for the film …
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Hesperia High School wrestling coach arrested in child sex investigation
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSheriff’s deputies in San Bernardino County arrested a Hesperia wrestling coach Tuesday as part of a child sex investigation. Gene Richard Griffith III, 36, a wrestling coach at Hesperia High …
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Bad Bunny Super Bowl complaints: FCC compalints over ‘disturbing’ show
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesBad Bunny’s halftime show at this year’s Super Bowl was largely embraced as a milestone for Latin music and Puerto Rican culture on America’s most prominent pop-cultural stage. Not everyone …
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‘Dutton Ranch’ brings ‘Yellowstone’s’ fan-favorite couple to South Texas
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTaylor Sheridan’s “Yellowstone” universe, the sprawling neo-western TV franchise that chronicles the embattled Dutton family across time and locations, continues its aggressive expansion on screen with next week’s arrival of …
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The weird allure of Altman’s ‘Popeye,’ plus the best films in L.A.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. This newsletter is about going to the movies, of course, …
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Writers Guild staff union reaches agreement with management
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe union representing workers employed by the Writers Guild of America has reached an agreement on its first contract, ending a strike that lasted nearly three months. The pending contract …