‘A Family Affair’: Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King on their rom-com
Nicole Kidman was yearning to make a romantic comedy. The Oscar winner wanted to shift course after playing a tragically depressed housewife in the miniseries “Expats” on Prime Video. She wanted to have a good time. She wanted Hollywood, for…
Jared Padalecki says he once sought help for suicidal ideation
Jared Padalecki says he sought treatment after experiencing suicidal ideation in 2015, amid “Supernatural” success. In a recent appearance on Tommy DiDario’s podcast “I’ve Never Said This Before,” published Tuesday, Padalecki recalled how dark thoughts led him to a “really…
Sabrina, Charli and Chappell are suddenly stars. Why now?
There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear. But even those not dressed in the glaring color of…
Sarah Becker of MTV’s ‘The Real World: Miami’ dead at 52
Sarah Becker, a cast member on Season 5 of MTV’s hit reality TV show “The Real World,” has died. She was 52. Becker’s family confirmed the news to TMZ, saying that she died by suicide. She had recently moved from…
‘Orphan Black: Echoes’ mirrors TV’s bid to reclaim its former glory
This article contains spoilers for the first episode of “Orphan Black: Echoes.” Sometimes a new television show illuminates the limitless possibilities of the art form. And sometimes it reveals that art form’s struggles. “Orphan Black: Echoes” is precisely what the…
Sika Dwimfo, the ‘Godfather of Leimert Park,’ dies at 83
Artist, master jeweler, community activist and business owner Sika Dwimfo, referred to as the “Godfather of Leimert Park,” died Saturday. He was 83. His daughter, Milan Dwimfo, posted Sunday on Instagram, “My heart is broken to share that SIKA DWIMFO…
Ann Philbin remade the Hammer Museum into a world-class institution
Ann Philbin, photographed at the Los Angeles Times in El Segundo on Nov. 6. The Los Angeles art world is still reeling — eight months after the fact — from the news that Ann Philbin, longtime director of the Hammer…
Justin Timberlake addresses DWI arrest at Chicago tour stop
Justin Timberlake knows he’s “hard to love” sometimes but thanked his fans in the Windy City on Friday for doing so anyway, addressing his recent arrest in the Hamptons and subsequent charge of driving while intoxicated in public for the…
Erika Girardi’s career funded by stolen client money, prosecutors say
Six weeks before Tom Girardi’s criminal trial in Los Angeles is scheduled to begin, federal prosecutors revealed that they intend to introduce key evidence: that the disgraced former attorney allegedly spent more than $25 million of client and law firm…
Alex Trebek inspires new USPS ‘Jeopardy’ Forever stamp
Late “Jeopardy!” legend Alex Trebek has eight Daytime Emmy Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and, as of next month, a U.S postage stamp celebrating his TV legacy. The longtime trivia master who hosted America’s favorite quiz…