https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts Entertainment & Arts en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-04-29/the-weeks-bestselling-books-may-3 The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, May 3, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-04-29/the-weeks-bestselling-books-may-3 https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/tupacs-stepbrother-files-wrongful-death-suit-cites-new-turns-in-29-year-old-murder-case Maurice Shakur, known by his stage name, Mopreme, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking damages against Duane “Keffe D” Davis and additional unnamed defendant. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/tupacs-stepbrother-files-wrongful-death-suit-cites-new-turns-in-29-year-old-murder-case https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-04-29/the-house-of-spirits-tv-series-prime-video-isabel-allende Isabel Allende and the showrunners of Prime Video's new Spanish-language series spoke about adapting the Chilean author's novel and how it authentically portrayed the story. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-04-29/the-house-of-spirits-tv-series-prime-video-isabel-allende https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-04-29/kpop-demon-hunters-characters-birthday-parties-los-angeles Entertainers inspired by Rumi, Mira, Zoey and the Saja Boys from 'KPop Demon Hunters' are the hottest kids' birthday party offering in Los Angeles right now. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-04-29/kpop-demon-hunters-characters-birthday-parties-los-angeles https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/20-netflix-is-joke-shows-were-most-excited-for-this-year The 20 Netflix Is a Joke shows we're most excited to see this year, from Ralph Barbosa to Seinfeld to Atsuko Okatsuka and Flight of the Conchords. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/20-netflix-is-joke-shows-were-most-excited-for-this-year https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/broadway-reviews-adrien-brody-nathan-lane-john-lithgow-laurie-metcalf Broadway reviews of Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson in “The Fear of 13,” Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf in “Death of a Salesman,” Jon Bernthal and Ebon-Moss Bachrach in “Dog Day Afternoon” and John Lithgow in “'Giant.” Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/broadway-reviews-adrien-brody-nathan-lane-john-lithgow-laurie-metcalf https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/james-conlon-begins-his-final-stretch-as-la-opera-music-director James Conlon begins the final stretch of his 20th season as music director of L.A. Opera with a production of Verdi's 'Falstaff' and a special concert of opera excerpts. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/james-conlon-begins-his-final-stretch-as-la-opera-music-director https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-04-28/short-novels-digital-age-literary-trends Why the latest literary trend favors short, punchy prose over epics. Novelists Anika Jade Levy and Jenny Offill weigh in. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-04-28/short-novels-digital-age-literary-trends https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/netflix-is-joke-on-la-comedy-iliza-shlesinger-atsuko-okatsuka-sheng-wang-tracey-pakosta The weeklong Netflix Is a Joke Festival brings production work and economic benefits to L.A. while cementing the city's reputation as a comedy capital. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/netflix-is-joke-on-la-comedy-iliza-shlesinger-atsuko-okatsuka-sheng-wang-tracey-pakosta https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-04-28/quixote-to-wind-down-most-of-its-soundstage-business-in-la In another sign of the industry's financial difficulties, production services vendor Quixote said it will close most of its soundstage business in Los Angeles. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:49:38 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-04-28/quixote-to-wind-down-most-of-its-soundstage-business-in-la https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/met-gala-2026-date-theme-start-time-guest-list-livestream Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 Met Gala, including the date, start time, theme, dress code, guest list and how to livestream the event. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-29/met-gala-2026-date-theme-start-time-guest-list-livestream https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-04-28/paramount-middle-east-ownership-warner-bros-discovery-deal-what-to-know The Larry Ellison-backed takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery would give Middle Eastern royal families an ownership stake in CBS and CNN. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:57:15 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-04-28/paramount-middle-east-ownership-warner-bros-discovery-deal-what-to-know https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-04-28/bmg-concord-merge-to-create-musics-fourth-largest-company BMG and Concord, music companies that represent artists including Tina Turner, Daft Punk and Jelly Roll, are officially merging. This deal is aimed at expanding the global reach of its artists and investing more in AI tools. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:27:24 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-04-28/bmg-concord-merge-to-create-musics-fourth-largest-company https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/list/these-18-southern-california-music-venues-have-opened-since-the-pandemic In spite of everything, here are 18 small to midsize music venues that have opened in recent years in Southern California. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/list/these-18-southern-california-music-venues-have-opened-since-the-pandemic https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/list/best-los-angeles-movies Our list of the 101 best Los Angeles movies is as sprawling as the city, and includes "Chinatown," "Clueless," "Blade Runner," "Mulholland Drive," "Heat," "Pulp Fiction," "The Big Lebowski" and "La La Land." Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/list/best-los-angeles-movies https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/list/southern-california-theater-best-places-see-plays-musicals The most artistically vibrant theaters in Los Angeles and beyond are a proving ground for actors, where even stars such as Tom Hanks and Annette Bening turn up on stage. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/list/southern-california-theater-best-places-see-plays-musicals https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-08/los-angeles-county-museum-of-art-new-david-geffen-galleries-rule-bending-alive-disorienting-ambitious Los Angeles County Museum of Art's new David Geffen Galleries represents the riskiest leap taken by any L.A. institution this century. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-08/los-angeles-county-museum-of-art-new-david-geffen-galleries-rule-bending-alive-disorienting-ambitious https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-08/lacma-david-geffen-galleries-cost-price-how-was-money-spent LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries will open April 19 after about six years of construction. The building cost nearly $724 million — here's where that money went. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-08/lacma-david-geffen-galleries-cost-price-how-was-money-spent https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-08/17-unmissable-works-of-art-at-los-angeles-county-museum-of-arts-new-david-geffen-galleries Our critic picks 17 unmissable works of art at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's new David Geffen Galleries. The list is eclectic and unexpected, composed of some of the museum's greatest hits as well as quieter pieces susceptible to being overlooked. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-08/17-unmissable-works-of-art-at-los-angeles-county-museum-of-arts-new-david-geffen-galleries https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-04-29/free-los-angeles-wellness-events-may-2026 From soundbaths in Leimert Park to sunset yoga in the park, here are the best ways to prioritize your mental and physical health in Los Angeles this month without spending a dime. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-04-29/free-los-angeles-wellness-events-may-2026 https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-04-29/la-small-spaces-surprise-shine-at-2026-pasadena-showcase-house-of-design-in-arcadia Interior designers reimagine a historic 1907 estate for the Pasadena Showcase House of Design in Arcadia. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2026-04-29/la-small-spaces-surprise-shine-at-2026-pasadena-showcase-house-of-design-in-arcadia https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-28/samuel-monroe-jr-life-support-after-meningitis-misdiagnosed Samuel Monroe Jr., star of ‘Menace II Society,’ and other films from the 1990s, is on life support after contracting meningitis in Las Vegas while filming. His wife says his condition was 'repeatedly misdiagnosed' by doctors. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:00:53 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-28/samuel-monroe-jr-life-support-after-meningitis-misdiagnosed https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-28/nathan-chasing-horse-dances-with-wolves-sentenced-nevada-sex-abuse-case Nathan Chasing Horse, best known for 'Dances With Wolves,' gets life in prison a month after he was convicted of sexually assaulting Indigenous women and girls. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:01:43 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-28/nathan-chasing-horse-dances-with-wolves-sentenced-nevada-sex-abuse-case https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2026-04-28/mariachi-trio-brothers-kacey-musgraves-ice-texas-concerts A Texas teen mariachi trio that was detained by ICE earlier this year will serve as the opening act for country star Kacey Musgraves during a series of Texas concerts slated for early May. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:34:29 GMT https://www.latimes.com/delos/story/2026-04-28/mariachi-trio-brothers-kacey-musgraves-ice-texas-concerts https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-28/ariana-grande-new-album-petal After taking a break from music, Ariana Grande has revealed that her eighth studio album, 'Petals,' will be released July 31. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:22:25 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2026-04-28/ariana-grande-new-album-petal https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-04-28/jeopardy-jamie-ding-winning-streak-ends Jamie Ding's time on 'Jeopardy!' has come to an end, but not before the New Jersey man racked up the fifth-longest winning streak in the game show's history. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:49:41 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-04-28/jeopardy-jamie-ding-winning-streak-ends https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-04-28/widows-bay-matthew-rhys-apple-review Matthew Rhys and Stephen Root lead Apple TV's series set on a New England isWeland that's waking up just in time to greet tourists with strange supernatural events. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:31:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-04-28/widows-bay-matthew-rhys-apple-review https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-04-28/book-club-joan-didion-play-it-as-it-lays Their connection is a quarter-century in the making, deepened by the shared experiences of marriage, motherhood and grief — a history they now measure against the unforgiving landscape of Joan Didion’s "Play It As It Lays." Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2026-04-28/book-club-joan-didion-play-it-as-it-lays https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-04-27/the-white-lotus-season-4-hbo-cannes-mike-white-helena-bonham-carter Executive producer David Bernad teases Season 4 of HBO's hit murder mystery, with the glamour of the Cannes Film Festival as a backdrop. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-04-27/the-white-lotus-season-4-hbo-cannes-mike-white-helena-bonham-carter https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-04-09/shrinking-season-3-finale-explained-jason-segel-harrison-ford-bill-lawrence If the Season 3 finale of 'Shrinking' feels like a series finale, that's on purpose. Jason Segel breaks down his emotional concluding scene with Harrison Ford. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:10:49 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-04-09/shrinking-season-3-finale-explained-jason-segel-harrison-ford-bill-lawrence https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-04-07/oscars-2027-2028-dates-actor-awards-awards-calendar The Academy Awards will bid ABC farewell with their 2028 centennial, while the Actor Awards set their 2027 and 2028 dates on Netflix. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:07:50 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-04-07/oscars-2027-2028-dates-actor-awards-awards-calendar https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-03-16/oscars-2026-critics-notebook-sinners-ryan-coogler-paul-thomas-anderson-warner-bros In a ceremony swirling with politics and the specter of Warner Bros.' uncertain future, Ryan Coogler and his collaborators lifted each other up. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:11:09 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2026-03-16/oscars-2026-critics-notebook-sinners-ryan-coogler-paul-thomas-anderson-warner-bros