Entertainment

We gathered the film experts at The Times to preview our most anticipated releases of 2024. Here are their 17 picks, including a new ‘Dune’ and a new ‘Joker.’

Legendary stand-up comedian Shecky Greene — known for his rambling routines, several headlining runs in Las Vegas and constant presence on the late-night talk show scene — died at his …

After a strong Christmas Day performance by Warner Bros. Pictures’ “The Color Purple,” the studio’s chocolatier-centered musical “Wonka” topped the final weekend box office of 2023 with a modest $23.9 …

All the crafts that I’ve practiced in my life I’ve done knowing they are either dead or dying. I have a master’s degree in poetry. I was an investigative journalist …

The last fish fry, plus what we ate in 2023 and what’s ahead for 2024. I’m Laurie Ochoa, general manager of L.A. Times Food, with this week’s Tasting Notes, our …

Oscar-nominated British actor Tom Wilkinson, internationally known for his roles in “The Full Monty,” “Batman Begins” and “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel,” has died. He was 75. The BAFTA, Golden …

Paula Abdul accused “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance” executive producer Nigel Lythgoe of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed Friday in Los Angeles. Abdul, who appeared …

Welcome to Screen Gab, the newsletter for everyone who couldn’t get enough of our film and TV coverage in 2023. In this special year-end edition, we expand our weekly “ICYMI” …

Bram Inscore, a songwriter and producer who had led Beck’s backing band and worked with BTS and Troye Sivan, has died. He was 41. In a statement released Friday, Inscore’s …

The long New Year’s Day weekend is here. What better way to spend it than comfortably sitting on your couch, catching up on a slew of great Latino movies from …