The look of 'Palm Royale'? Think opulence, 7,000 yards of fabric and stuffed flamingos
Production designer John Carlos and set decorator Ellen Reede found much of what they needed at a Beverly Hills estate sale, including Yvette Mimieux’s bed.
Ewan McGregor wouldn’t shave off years. But maybe that mustache
Ewan McGregor talks “A Gentleman in Moscow,” “Star Wars,” what’s in the works and playing the bagpipes. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times) Ewan McGregor is swiping through his camera roll, looking for the picture that explains why he will…
American Black Film Festival creative director Issa Rae weighs in on Hollywood slowdowns
For 28 years, the annual American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has served as a launchpad for aspiring and emerging Black talent across the TV and film industries. Fans from far and wide visit the festival to catch world premieres, indie…
Princess Kate making ‘good progress,’ will appear in public
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has issued the first substantial update about her health since revealing in March that she has an undisclosed form of cancer. The British princess, said Friday in a statement that she has been “blown away” by…
Jeezy, Jeannie Mai finalize divorce after custody battle over toddler
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s marriage is officially over. The “Put On” rapper and TV personality finalized their divorce Monday in Georgia’s Fulton County Superior Court, The Times has confirmed. After months of contention, Jeezy (real name Jay Wayne Jenkins) and…
Florida tourism board approves Walt Disney World expansion plans
A special Florida district that governs Walt Disney World Resort has voted unanimously to approve the company’s plans for expansion, officially ending the years-long feud between the House of Mouse and Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight…
In ‘Hit Man,’ Adria Arjona found the role of a lifetime
Adria Arjona went skydiving to get over the heartbreak of missing out on a coveted role. “It’s a little extreme, but it worked,” Arjona, 32, says on the phone days before the crime-fueled romantic comedy “Hit Man” debuted Friday on…
L.A. library Kanopy users’ top 10 movies, TV shows of 2024
Los Angeles Public Library users are A24 superfans. Kanopy has the receipts. The streaming service, available free to users with a library card from participating libraries, revealed L.A. library users’ most-watched films and TV shows of 2024 so far exclusively…
‘Practical Magic 2’ is in the works, per Warner Bros.
It’s time to make midnight margaritas — again. “Practical Magic 2” is in the works, and Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are in negotiations to return as witchy sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, respectively, per Variety. Warner Bros. announced the…
Divided Paramount board to vote on David Ellison’s Skydance takeover
Paramount Global’s board of directors is poised to vote Tuesday on David Ellison’s proposed takeover of the troubled media company amid divisions among board members, which have raised the level of drama in an already tumultuous sale process. Two sources…