Rodrigo Amarante and Helado Negro to play Skirball’s Sunset Concerts
The Skirball Cultural Center, an institution dedicated to exploring the shared ideals of American democracy and Jewish heritage, will kick off its 28th annual free Sunset Concerts series on July…
Jon Stewart takes on his own bosses over Paramount’s Trump settlement
Jon Stewart took aim at his network’s parent firm Paramount Global for paying $16 million to settle President Trump’s lawsuit against CBS News, calling the move a payoff for approval…
Playwright Richard Greenberg brought an exquisite fluency to the American stage
Playwright Richard Greenberg was the maestro of shimmering verbal arias. His well-born characters spoke as if they had been transplanted against their will from a Henry James novel to the…
Embeth Davidtz roars with directorial debut ‘Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight’
Embeth Davidtz’s home is so quiet. Nestled in Brentwood Park, the 59-year-old actor’s spacious yet cozy place feels like a sanctuary, the skylight in her kitchen offering plentiful afternoon sun.…
Olivia Rodrigo paid for entire crew’s therapy on ‘Guts’ tour
It seems the therapists Olivia Rodrigo found for her band really helped. The 22-year-old “Vampire” singer and her tour manager Marty Hom provided free and accessible therapy for the entire…
As fest absolves Lauryn Hill, Stephanie Mills has thoughts
The Essence Festival has taken responsibility for a Lauryn Hill performance that saw the hip-hop legend take the stage at 2:30 in the morning. “Let’s be very clear — WE…
Did Cardi B, Stefon Diggs split? Instagram sparks speculation
Cardi B, who wonders “Am I the Drama?” on her upcoming album, now faces a different question from curious fans: Did she split with Stefon Diggs? The Grammy-winning “Bodak Yellow”…
Parker McCollum on his new album, John Mayer and Donald Trump
Last fall, the country singer Parker McCollum played a gig on the south shore of Lake Tahoe — the final date of a lengthy tour behind 2023’s “Never Enough” —…
Grammys 2026: Addison Rae among 3,600 invited to join Recording Academy
Thanks to breakout singles like “Diet Pepsi” and to praise from the likes of Charli XCX and Lana Del Rey, Addison Rae is considered by many prognosticators to be in…
The week’s bestselling books, July 13
Hardcover fiction 1. Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Ballantine Books: $30) A story of friendship, love and adversity during the 1980s Space Shuttle program. 2. The Emperor of Gladness by…