Comedians Jo Koy and Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias are used to delivering big laughs on large stages. But in the world of major L.A. venues, there’s big, there’s massive, and then …
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Eric Idle talks “Monty Python,” “Spamalot” at the Pantages
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe last time Eric Idle’s “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” spoof musical “Spamalot” landed at a major L.A. venue a decade ago, he played the show’s tweedy historian, who …
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Amazon MGM Studios’ ‘Project Hail Mary’ rockets to the top of the box office
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary” rocketed to the top of the box office this weekend, marking a big win for Amazon MGM Studios. The film — which stars Gosling …
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Chappell Roan reacts to Jorginho claim that she left girl in tears
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA soccer star has accused a pop star of making the daughter of a movie star cry. Chappell Roan — who, in recent years, called out fans’ “creepy behavior” and …
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‘Mormon Wives’: Jessi Draper’s husband files for divorce
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn a week rife with drama involving “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” cast, two stars of the hit reality series appear to be going their separate ways officially. Jessi …
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‘The Comeback’ Season 3 review: Lisa Kudrow tackles AI in TV
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLike the mythical city of Brigadoon, Lisa Kudrow’s “The Comeback” has returned to television after many years away, with the difference that time has not stood still for its inhabitants, …
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California lawmakers aim to apply a film and TV tax credit federally
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia’s economy might see a boost from the state’s expanded film and TV tax credits, but local lawmakers say it’s not enough. Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom authorizing an expanded $750-million …
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Paramount deal for CNN and Warner Bros. draws concerns about news independence
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesShould Paramount Skydance prevail in its $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, the Larry Ellison family would control two historic Hollywood film studios, dozens of cable channels, HBO and two …
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Tom Junod has devoted his long and distinguished career to writing about other people. He won two National Magazine Awards as a star feature writer for Esquire, GQ and ESPN: …
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In casting Taylor Frankie Paul for ‘Bachelorette,’ ABC was playing with fire
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis Jones“What were they thinking?” This is the question on everyone’s mind of “The Bachelorette’s” producers, ABC, Hulu and the Disney legal team. On Thursday, ABC announced that the heavily promoted …