‘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…
Reality TV book from Emily Nussbaum explores history of genre
On the Shelf Cue the Sun!: The Invention of Reality TV By Emily NussbaumRandom House: 464 pages, $30 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Nick…
‘The Comet / Poppea’ review: Yuval Sharon opera is exceptional
Now we know not to call “The Comet / Poppea” a mashup. That was the obvious expectation before Friday night’s premiere of Yuval Sharon’s latest operatic experiment with his company, the Industry. Sharon simultaneously pits a lasciviously immoral Venetian opera…
‘Feud’ star Naomi Watts on her up and down ‘trajectory’
In this week’s episode of The Envelope video podcast, we sit down with Naomi Watts to discuss paying Babe Paley in “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans” and talk to showrunner Issa López about reviving the “True Detective” brand with “Night…
Will Packer is ‘living proof’ diverse content is good business
Will Packer knows that diversity in movies is good business. The producer has become a standout in Hollywood, making films with mostly Black casts that cater to an underserved audience — and that audience has rewarded him for it. His…