Legendary street artist and activist Shepard Fairey was omnipresent at the High Desert Art Fair, which unfolded in and around Pioneertown over two unseasonably hot days last weekend. Founded more …
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Laura Dern signed on to play reporter in Jeffrey Epstein TV series
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA dream team has assembled to bring a scripted series based on the book “Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story” from the drawing board to the small screen. Oscar-winning …
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James Tolkan, ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Back to the Future’ actor, dies at 94
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesActor James Tolkan, known for his role as the Hill Valley High principal in “Back to the Future” and the no-nonsense commanding officer in “Top Gun” has died. He was …
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$157 billion in: Global streaming revenue tripled since 2020
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGlobal streaming revenue surged to $150 billion last year, driven largely by an increase in prices by Netflix and other streamers, according to a new report. In 2025, global streaming …
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Taylor Frankie Paul’s domestic violence investigations explained
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAmid allegations of three domestic violence incidents involving reality TV star Taylor Frankie Paul, fans are worried about whether MomTok can survive this. Paul, who gained an online following after …
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Center Theatre Group unveils ecclectic 2026–2027 season
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesKicking off the upcoming season at the Mark Taper Forum — which recently celebrated its top-grossing musical ever with “Here Lies Love” — is the world premiere of Zack Zadek’s …
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In Paris, new Disney chief D’Amaro showcases empire that made him
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCHESSY, France — A 118-foot mountain of ice rose over the suburban Paris countryside this weekend as Disney opened its Arendelle kingdom to the world — Elsa’s palace glowing at the summit, …
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Gerald Barry is today’s rare opera composer with a draught-dry wit. Is there such a thing as a soaking wet wit, the opposite of the parched variety, because he has …
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At the Forum, Bad Omens are a good sign for heavy rock’s future
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLast May, a strange thing happened on the U.S. album charts. Two metal bands (or at least metal-adjacent hard rock acts) scored No. 1 albums in the same month. The …
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Moroccan court jails rapper who has criticized ties with Israel
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRABAT, Morocco — A Moroccan court sentenced a rapper known for his criticism of the country’s ties with Israel and accusations of government corruption to eight months in prison, the latest in …