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Chicago police release two men questioned in Jussie 2019-02-16 00:25:00Chicago police have released the two men who were arrested in connection with the attack on “Empire” star Jussie Smollett. Late Friday, th

Walt Disney Co. archivist Dave Smith, an 'unsung 2019-02-15 23:45:00Dave Smith, who created and maintained the Walt Disney Archives for 40 years, died Friday, the Walt Disney Co. said. He was 78. A steward of the compa

Exclusive Academy Memo: A Few Other Things We're 2019-02-15 21:10:00From: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences To: Membership Re: Addendum The academy has heard the feedback from its membership regarding the

Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles' executive director 2019-02-15 20:55:00Jonathan Weedman will leave as executive director of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles after the group’s board of directors voted not to

SoCal theater listings, Feb. 17-24: ‘The Bourgeois Gentleman’ 2019-02-15 20:00:00 Capsule reviews are by Charles McNulty (C.M.), Philip Brandes (P.B.), F. Kathleen Foley (F.K.F.), Margaret Gray (M.G.) and Daryl H. Miller (D.H.M.).

SoCal classical music listings, Feb. 17-24: Kaleidoscope Chamber 2019-02-15 20:00:00 Metamorphosis Dilijan Chamber Music Series presents works by Schoenberg, Milhaud and Arvo Pärt, plus the world premiere of Sharafyan’s Sui

SoCal museum listings, Feb. 17-24: ‘Matisse/Odalisque’ at the 2019-02-15 20:00:00 Reviews by Leah Ollman (L.O.). Openings Charles White: A Retrospective Paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs by the African American artist an

SoCal dance listings, Feb. 17-24: Heidi Duckler Dance’s 2019-02-15 20:00:00 Astaire Dances 2: Fred & Ginger American Contemporary Ballet re-creates five of movie legend Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’ classic dance

Oscars reverse course: All awards will be presented 2019-02-15 19:55:00Bowing to fierce blowback from the film industry — and throwing yet another wrench into an already tumultuous Oscar season — the motion pi

‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ filming wraps with an 2019-02-15 18:35:00That’s a wrap for principal photography on “Star Wars: Episode IX.” Director J.J. Abrams announced on Friday that the final installm

Robert Winter, who explored and explained L.A.'s architecture, 2019-02-15 18:10:00Robert Winter, the architectural historian who spent much of his life examining and explaining Los Angeles’ sprawling and complex cityscape to a

Saturday's TV highlights and weekend talk shows: 'Love, 2019-02-15 18:05:00SERIES Riviera Georgina (Julia Stiles) learns that Constantine’s (Anthony LaPaglia) dealings are being investigated by Interpol, while Irina (Le

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Marina Announces New Double Album 'Love + Fear' 2019-02-16 03:30:55Marina is getting ready to drop a double album! The 33-year-old singer just announced that Love + Fear will be released on April 26th, featuring 16 so

Behati Prinsloo Shares Sweet Video in Honor of 2019-02-16 02:21:41Behati Prinsloo and husband Adam Levine‘s daughter Gio just turned one! The 30-year-old Victoria’s Secret model took to her Instagram to g

Liam Hemsworth Almost Wasn't Cast in 'The Last 2019-02-16 01:36:29Liam Hemsworth almost didn’t get cast in The Last Song alongside future wife Miley Cyrus! The 29-year-old actor just revealed that he wasn&rsquo

Jussie Smollett Alleged Attackers Released Without Charges 2019-02-16 01:02:43The men who were arrested in connection with the apparent hate attack on Jussie Smollett have been released from police custody. The brothers, Olabinj

Gigi Hadid Arrives in London For Fashion Week 2019-02-16 00:26:03Gigi Hadid just touched down in London! The 23-year-old model was spotted while heading out of St Pancras Station on Friday afternoon (February 15) in

Kate Hudson & Danny Fujikawa Have a Date 2019-02-15 23:57:17Kate Hudson and Danny Fujikawa had a night out without the kids! The cute couple and new parents were spotted during a date night on Friday evening (F

Beck Splits With With Wife Marissa After 14 2019-02-15 23:22:06Beck has filed for divorce from his wife Marissa Ribisi after 14 years of marriage. The 48-year-old musician submitted the documents on Friday afterno

Meghan Trainor & Husband Daryl Sabara Celebrate Valentine's 2019-02-15 22:43:56Meghan Trainor and hubby Daryl Sabara spent Valentine’s Day with Bumble! The newlyweds helped host Bumble’s Valentine’s Day Celebrat

Andrew Garfield & Natalie Dormer Sit Front Row 2019-02-15 21:59:58Andrew Garfield and Natalie Dormer showed their style while stepping out for the Central St Martins fashion show! The 35-year-old actor and 37-year-ol

Jessica Rothe Announces Engagement to Longtime Love Eric 2019-02-15 21:12:26Jessica Rothe and her boyfriend Eric Clem are officially engaged! The 31-year-old Happy Death Day actress took to her Instagram to announce the happy

'Dune' Reboot With Timothee Chalamet Sets Fall 2020 2019-02-15 20:44:11The upcoming Dune reboot has officially announced a release date! Warner Bros. just revealed that the star-studded flick, which will star Timothee Cha

The Academy Reverses Decision to Present Awards During 2019-02-15 20:19:32After considerable protest, The Academy is reversing its decision to present several awards during commercial breaks at 2019 Oscars. The organization

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Living dangerously, one foot at a time, in 2019-02-14 19:43:03One of an elite group of "free solo" rock climbers, he scales sheer vertical cliffs thousands of feet high, alone and without a rope.

Clooney, Pitt among Hollywood actors yelling 'cut' over 2019-02-14 15:45:41George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Robert de Niro on Thursday joined a growing protest in Hollywood over plans by Oscars organizers to present cinematograp

Sex and disability make for tenderly humorous Japanese 2019-02-14 13:41:40(This February 13 story corrects the actress's age in the fourth paragraph)

Chicago police question two over alleged attack on 2019-02-14 12:34:40Chicago police are questioning two persons of interest who were in the area when "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett said he suffered a racist and homoph

Actress Charlotte Rampling gets lifetime achievement award at 2019-02-14 11:46:54British actress Charlotte Rampling said on Thursday she was moved to be awarded the Berlin Film Festival's Golden Bear for lifetime achievement.

Grief, and some joy, in a decades-spanning Chinese 2019-02-14 11:34:10"So Long My Son", a decades-spanning Chinese saga that opens in the aftermath of the Cultural Revolution, was born of a need to re-assess a generati

Brie Larson makes superhero debut in female-led 'Captain 2019-02-14 10:05:19Oscar winner Brie Larson gets embroiled in galactic conflict in Marvel Studios' first female-led superhero movie "Captain Marvel", a role she said

Chinese sci-fi movie 'The Wandering Earth' pulls in 2019-02-14 08:19:04China's first science fiction blockbuster, "The Wandering Earth", has raked in 3 billion yuan ($443 million) in ticket sales in less than 10 days,

Britain's Prince Philip, 97, will not be prosecuted 2019-02-14 06:28:24Prince Philip, the 97-year-old husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, will not face prosecution over a car crash last month that injured two women and

'So far so good,' says legendary French director 2019-02-14 05:47:49Agnes Varda, the Belgian-born grande dame of French cinema, made her latest film "Agnes by Varda" to help bid farewell to her viewers, but the 90-ye

Singer Ryan Adams calls accusations in New York 2019-02-14 02:02:26Rock singer Ryan Adams on Wednesday called a New York Times article about him "upsettingly inaccurate" but said he was "not a perfect man" and apo

'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett angry that some doubt 2019-02-13 23:00:16Actor Jussie Smollett said he was angry that some people doubted his statement that he was attacked outside his Chicago apartment in January.

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The Father at Coal Mine Theatre builds empathy 2019-02-15 13:41:25Eric Peterson is best at capturing Andre’s childlike helplessness, culminating in a moving final breakdown, writes Carly Maga.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom hint of engagement 2019-02-15 13:15:36Early Friday morning, Perry and Bloom posted the same photo of a ring on Instagram, hinting that they are engaged.

Shaun Majumder builds his comedy show around hate 2019-02-15 13:00:00Removed 22 Minutes star builds his standup set — bound for Toronto on Feb. 24 — around the malice of our age, from Donald Trump to anonymo

Tanya Sam talks Real Housewives: what’s a nice 2019-02-15 13:00:00A new addition to the cast had a memorable spat with Nene Leakes but it was a long and eventful road that brought Toronto nurse to long-running realit

Year of saluting Leonard Bernstein paid off handsomely 2019-02-15 12:30:00

Alexisonfire is back with new song and Toronto 2019-02-15 10:44:22Beloved punk band plays the Budweiser Stage on June 15, where you might hear the new offering ‘Familiar Drugs.’

Giller Prize winner Andre Alexis takes readers on 2019-02-15 10:00:00This rural Ontario isn’t one you’ll find on any tourism maps

One of two men questioned in Jussie Smollett 2019-02-15 08:14:18Smollett expressed frustration that his story was being met with doubt.

A road that leads back home 2019-02-15 07:30:00Tsabari explores her nomadic journey in her new memoir, The Art of Leaving, a beautifully written and engrossing story of a young woman who travels th

Fatuma Adar: At the Grade Six dance, her 2019-02-15 07:00:00New anthology Black Writers Matter features essays ranging the breadth of Black experience across Canada

Russell Peters helps take down alleged jewel thief 2019-02-15 00:43:14TMZ posted security footage of the Canadian comedian helping to apprehend a man police said was attempting to steal a ring from a store in New York&rs

Arrivals: New books by Black authors draw attention 2019-02-15 00:00:00Michelle Obama’s journey in 70 colour photos, each with accompanying life lesson

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Jussie Smollett Case: Arrested Men Released Without Charges 2019-02-15 22:51:13The two men arrested and questioned as “potential suspects” in the investigation of an attack on “Empire” star Jussie Smollett

Bruce Springsteen-Inspired Sundance Film ‘Blinded by the Light’ 2019-02-15 19:58:41Warner Bros. announced on Friday that “Blinded by the Light,” which the studio acquired out of Sundance, will hit theaters August 14, 2019

Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune’ Gets November 2020 Release 2019-02-15 19:54:52Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” will see wide release on Nov. 20, 2020, Warner Bros. announced Friday. The adaptation of Frank Herbert&rsq

Drake Documentary Producers Accuse UMG of Trying to 2019-02-15 19:48:31The producers of a documentary about music star Drake have filed a lawsuit against UMG Recordings, accusing UMG of “unlawful efforts to censor f

How the Oscars Bungled This Year’s Show So 2019-02-15 19:07:28The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences learned something important on Friday, when it reversed course and decided to present all 24 awards on

‘Birds of Passage’ Film Review: Haunting Epic Is 2019-02-15 18:47:12The Guajira peninsula is a complicated landscape filled with deserts, forests, beaches and steppes. It sits in the northern part of Colombia and Venez

New Bond Film Pushed Back 2 Months From 2019-02-15 18:39:29Change your plans for next Valentine’s Day: The latest James Bond film, the 25th in the series, has been pushed back about two months from its o

‘Fast & Furious 9’ Moves Back a Month 2019-02-15 18:28:52It’s the battle of the big-studio franchises! Universal announced on Friday that it had moved the release of the ninth “Fast & Furious

Ann Coulter Hits Back at Trump: ‘The Only 2019-02-15 18:14:20Conservative commentator Ann Coulter responded to President Donald Trump’s criticism of her, saying that “the only national emergency is t

Oscars Will Air All Award Categories Live on 2019-02-15 18:05:17Following widespread backlash from across Hollywood, the film Academy has canceled plans to cut four key awards from the live Oscars telecast, an

Domee Shi Explains Why Toilet Paper Rolls Were 2019-02-15 17:45:10A version of this story about Domee Shi appeared in the Down to the Wire issue of TheWrap’s Oscar magazine.  “Bao” is the 15th

Will Smith Explains Why He Turned Down ‘The 2019-02-15 17:43:28Will Smith wasn’t feeling the Wachowski’s pitch for “The Matrix,” so he dipped on the red and blue pill and opted to film

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Lionel Richie Calls Sofia Richie's Relationship With Scott 2019-02-21 22:00:00Lionel Richie says he thinks daughter Sofia Richie's relationship with Scott Disick is a "just a phase," but continues to support her and also says

How Orlando Bloom Proposed to Katy Perry Is 2019-02-15 18:19:51Orlando Bloom sure knows how to make his leading lady feel special on Valentine's Day. In case you missed the big news, the Hollywood actor celebrat

How Kanye West Pulled Off Kim Kardashian's Valentine's 2019-02-15 18:16:32Kanye West had the magic touch this Valentine's Day! In case you missed it, the rapper completely surprised Kim Kardashian this week with a surprise

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick's Valentine's Day Getaway 2019-02-15 17:16:48There's no better time to go on a romantic getaway than Valentine's Day. And that's exactly what Kaitlyn Bristowe and her boyfriend, Jason Tartick,

Mike Sorrentino Gets Love From Co-Stars as He 2019-02-15 16:25:49Here's the Situation with Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino: He's been in prison for a month now, and his friends miss him. On January 15, the 37-y

Katy Perry's Engagement Ring From Orlando Bloom Looks 2019-02-15 16:20:49Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are engaged! The couple shared the exciting news on social media, and, of course, fans couldn't help but gush over the

Gotham Star Robin Lord Taylor Joins You Season 2019-02-15 16:15:00Robin Lord Taylor is ditching Gotham City for Los Angeles with a new role in You season two. The Gotham star, who has spent the last five seasons as O

The One Thing Abducted in Plain Sight Viewers 2019-02-15 15:30:00The unbelievable true story of Jan Broberg is now out in the world for all to see. Broberg, an actress who has appeared in Everwood, I'm Sorry and Ir

5 Facts You Never Knew About Meg Ryan's 2019-02-15 15:18:28She's Meg Ryan, the Queen of Rom-Coms. The 57-year-old actress rose to fame thanks to her leading role in the 1989 cult film When Harry Met Sally...

Pink Recalls Getting 13 Stitches After Slashing Carey 2019-02-15 15:05:43Who knew Pink gets so stressed during the holiday season? It's no secret that the music superstar has a successful, happy marriage with Carey Hart.

Meghan Markle Is Making Her Big Screen Return 2019-02-15 15:02:05Meghan Markle's movie might be heading to the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Duchess of Sussex's 2011 film The Boys and Girls

Meet the Cast of Disney's High School Musical: 2019-02-15 15:00:00Class is now in session for Disney's High School Musical: The Series--The cast of Disney+ new original series, High School Musical: The Musical: The

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Sarah Ferguson Clears Up Princess Diana Rivalry Rumors 2019-02-12 17:53:15Fergie also called social media today a "sewer" filled with abuse and threats.

Rebel Wilson Tells Ellen DeGeneres She Didn't Expect 2019-02-12 17:14:03The "Isn't It Romantic" star said Hemworth's dancing skills, however, were another story.

Aziz Ansari Reflects On Misconduct Allegation: 'I Hope 2019-02-12 16:07:56The comedian and actor opened up about the sexual misconduct allegation against him during a stand-up set in NYC.

Body Positivity Does Not Stop At Size 14 2019-02-12 16:00:48Inclusivity in the fashion industry needs to be more than just a marketing gimmick.

Tomi Ungerer Has Died, But His Frog-Centric Sex 2019-02-12 15:27:10Remembering the time the children's author and erotic illustrator responded to a mob of prudish librarians with a well-placed F-bomb.

Actors, Directors Slam Oscars For Pushing Some Awards 2019-02-12 15:03:07Seth Rogen, Russell Crowe and more tweeted about the decision to give out awards for categories like cinematography and film editing during breaks.

21 Savage Released On Bond After Being Held 2019-02-12 14:49:26The rapper was scheduled to perform at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, but missed the show in detainment.

'Tolkien' Trailer For J.R.R. Tolkien Biopic Puts A 2019-02-12 14:38:17Yes, my precious, the preview will stoke your appetite for the upcoming adventure about the fantasy-writing author.

Anne Hathaway And Rebel Wilson Scam Dumb Rich 2019-02-12 14:34:37The female-fronted "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" remake has blessed us with the perfect odd couple.

Luxembourg Princess Defends Meghan Markle From Vicious Online 2019-02-12 14:03:36George Clooney defended the Duchess of Sussex as well, comparing her to Princess Diana.

Pete Davidson Covers Tattoo That Matched Ariana Grande's 2019-02-12 13:30:37The tattoo, which the "God Is A Woman" singer also got, initially read “mille tendresse,” a French phrase meaning “a thousand tend

George Clooney Warns Ominously That Meghan Markle Is 2019-02-12 13:02:42"It's history repeating itself," the actor said about the media pursuit and dissection of the Duchess of Sussex.

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Ilhoon to release new single 'Spoiler' ft. Babylon 2019-02-15 13:53:53 K-pop star Ilhoon shared a teaser image for his new song "Spoiler" featuring R&B singer Babylon.

'American Girl' live-action movie in development 2019-02-15 13:31:19 Mattel and MGM shared plans for a new film based on the "American Girl" book series and line of dolls.

Abram Boise, Rachel Missie get engaged on Valentine's 2019-02-15 13:05:31 Abram Boise, who won "The Inferno" and "The Inferno 3," proposed to girlfriend Rachel Missie on Valentine's Day.

Alexis Ohanian shares secrets of marriage to Serena 2019-02-15 12:33:50 Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian said he always tries to "show up" and support wife and tennis star Serena Williams.

21 Savage on his ICE arrest: 'It was 2019-02-15 12:05:03 U.K.-born rapper 21 Savage discussed his encounter with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and possible deportation on "Good Morning America."

Charlie Puth dating singer Charlotte Lawrence 2019-02-15 11:33:37 "How Long" singer Charlie Puth confirmed his relationship with Charlotte Lawrence with a photo on Valentine's Day.

'The Kissing Booth 2' in the works at 2019-02-15 11:21:27 "The Kissing Booth" stars Joey King and Joel Courtney confirmed Netflix is developing a second movie.

Pink needed 13 stitches after slashing Carey Hart's 2019-02-15 10:27:20 Pink explained on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" how she hurt her hand while slashing husband Carey Hart's tires on Thanksgiving.

Bradley Cooper says he's retired his 'A Star 2019-02-15 09:57:32 Bradley Cooper discussed how he intentionally lowered his voice to play Jackson Maine in "A Star is Born" featuring Lady Gaga and Sam Elliott.

Amazon renews 'Jack Ryan' for Season 3 2019-02-15 09:44:19 Amazon has renewed "Jack Ryan," an espionage thriller starring John Krasinki, for a third season.

Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom get engaged on Valentine's 2019-02-15 09:26:35 Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom took to Instagram after the actor proposed with a flower-shaped engagement ring.

USA Network orders 'Brave New World' series 2019-02-15 08:00:54 USA Network has ordered a series based on Aldous Huxley's 1932 novel "Brave New World."

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How Orlando Bloom Proposed to Katy Perry Is 2019-02-15 18:19:51Orlando Bloom sure knows how to make his leading lady feel special on Valentine's Day. In case you missed the big news, the Hollywood actor celebrat

How Kanye West Pulled Off Kim Kardashian's Valentine's 2019-02-15 18:16:32Kanye West had the magic touch this Valentine's Day! In case you missed it, the rapper completely surprised Kim Kardashian this week with a surprise

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick's Valentine's Day Getaway 2019-02-15 17:16:48There's no better time to go on a romantic getaway than Valentine's Day. And that's exactly what Kaitlyn Bristowe and her boyfriend, Jason Tartick,

Mike Sorrentino Gets Love From Co-Stars as He 2019-02-15 16:25:49Here's the Situation with Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino: He's been in prison for a month now, and his friends miss him. On January 15, the 37-y

Katy Perry's Engagement Ring From Orlando Bloom Looks 2019-02-15 16:20:49Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are engaged! The couple shared the exciting news on social media, and, of course, fans couldn't help but gush over the

Gotham Star Robin Lord Taylor Joins You Season 2019-02-15 16:15:00Robin Lord Taylor is ditching Gotham City for Los Angeles with a new role in You season two. The Gotham star, who has spent the last five seasons as O

The One Thing Abducted in Plain Sight Viewers 2019-02-15 15:30:00The unbelievable true story of Jan Broberg is now out in the world for all to see. Broberg, an actress who has appeared in Everwood, I'm Sorry and Ir

5 Facts You Never Knew About Meg Ryan's 2019-02-15 15:18:28She's Meg Ryan, the Queen of Rom-Coms. The 57-year-old actress rose to fame thanks to her leading role in the 1989 cult film When Harry Met Sally...

Pink Recalls Getting 13 Stitches After Slashing Carey 2019-02-15 15:05:43Who knew Pink gets so stressed during the holiday season? It's no secret that the music superstar has a successful, happy marriage with Carey Hart.

Meghan Markle Is Making Her Big Screen Return 2019-02-15 15:02:05Meghan Markle's movie might be heading to the big screen. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Duchess of Sussex's 2011 film The Boys and Girls

Meet the Cast of Disney's High School Musical: 2019-02-15 15:00:00Class is now in session for Disney's High School Musical: The Series--The cast of Disney+ new original series, High School Musical: The Musical: The

2 Arrests Made in Jussie Smollett Attack Case 2019-02-15 14:15:00UPDATE: Two potential suspects have been arrested in connection with the January attack on Jussie Smollett. Chicago Police spokesperson Tom Ahern tel

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Will Smith: I ‘Did Y’all A Favor’ By 2019-02-14 14:23:00One can only imagine.

‘Canal Street’ Unites Six Degrees Of Black Hollywood 2019-02-14 12:44:00Jamie Hector and Bryshere Gray fight for Chicago's soul.

Jussie Addresses Attackers And Doubters In First Interview 2019-02-14 10:44:00The "Empire" star opens up about his hate crime.

Tamar Won ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ And Made Black 2019-02-14 09:54:00The reality star also secured a quarter million dollar bag.

Alita Battle Angel: How The Manga Was Brought 2019-02-14 09:25:00 What does it take to make movie magic?

Watch Nicole Flirt With Boris On 'Lip Sync 2019-02-13 15:47:00She belts out an '80s classic for her musical challenge.

Joe Budden Asked His Son For Blessings Before 2019-02-13 13:54:00His oldest, Tré, finally makes his reality TV debut.

Cosby’s Attorney: He's Having ‘An Amazing Time’ In 2019-02-13 12:00:00Apparently, it’s not as bad as he thought it would be.

Report: Blac Chyna And Soulja Boy Are Dating 2019-02-13 11:58:00You won’t believe how this relationship started.

Meet The Cast Of The New Wu-Tang Drama 2019-02-12 14:50:00You're likely already a fan of these familiar faces.

Tracee Ellis Ross' 'Black-Ish' Character May Get A 2019-02-12 11:01:00The story of a young Rainbow could be coming to TV.

New Details Emerge About Angela Simmons’ Ex-Fiancé’s Murder 2019-02-11 13:30:00Medical examiner reports new info about how he died.