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Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, this time in video
Friday, July 29, 2022
The Oscar winner had released a written apology earlier, but this time posted one on YouTube. He said his behavior, striking Rock in response to a joke, was unacceptable.
A project named for 'Peanuts' character Franklin aims to boost Black animators
Thursday, July 28, 2022
The Armstrong Project provides two $100,000 endowments to Howard University and Hampton University.
Encore: East LA exhibit features Latinx artists using sound
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
The Vincent Price Museum in East L.A. features a major exhibition of Latinx artists using sound in their work, from demolishing a piano to dedicating musical oldies to incarcerated loved ones.
Questions linger over 'Where the Crawdads Sing' author as film adaptation is released
Sunday, July 17, 2022
Resurfaced news about author Delia Owen may overshadow the film adaptation of Where The Crawdads Sing, her bestselling 2018 novel about a young woman raised in the marshes of North Carolina
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture opens in California
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Actor and comedian Cheech Marin has long been a collector of Latino artwork. This past weekend, he cut the ribbon on a new museum: The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture.
'Crash' director Paul Haggis was arrested on sexual assault charges in Italy
Sunday, June 19, 2022
Oscar-winning film director and screenwriter Paul Haggis is being detained on sexual assault charges. He has previously been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women.
Some lawmakers hope to crack down on drag shows watched by children
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Republican legislators in Florida, Arizona, Texas and other states have proposed to ban minors from drag shows.
Actor Pepe Serna wasn't interested in becoming a star. He just wanted to work
Saturday, June 04, 2022
Edward James Olmos calls Serna the "most extraordinary improvisational actor" he's seen.
Spoken word and sonic rituals: East LA exhibit features Latinx artists using sound
Friday, May 20, 2022
The exhibition spans decades and includes spoken word performances, sound rituals and installations by Chicano and Puerto Rican artists.
Spoken word and sonic rituals: East LA exhibit features Latinx artists using sound
Thursday, May 19, 2022
The Vincent Price Museum in East L.A. features a major exhibition of Latinx artists using sound in their work, from demolishing a piano to dedicating musical oldies to incarcerated loved ones.
The attack on Dave Chappelle didn't constitute a felony, LA DA says
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
George Gascón has defended his decision not to pursue a felony charge, saying the attacker had a folding knife on him but didn't use it. Gascón also says he will work on safety at performance venues.
A timely new HBO doc chronicles a secret group of women who provided abortions
Saturday, May 07, 2022
A new documentary tells the story of "The Jane Collective," a group that helped women with nowhere else to turn for a safe abortion, in the days before Roe v. Wade.
Dave Chappelle attacker charged with assault with a deadly weapon
Wednesday, May 04, 2022
23-year-old Isaiah Lee has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
Netflix promised good jobs at Tudum. Now, one of its teams has been laid off
Friday, April 29, 2022
Yesterday, Netflix laid off some of its staff, many of them recently hired women of color. They were working on its new fan-focused website.
Investigators offer new insight into the fatal shooting on the 'Rust' movie set
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
The sheriff's office in Santa Fe, N.M., has released dozens of photos, texts, video and documents last October's fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie Rust.
Production on Bill Murray film 'Being Mortal' is halted after a behavior complaint
Friday, April 22, 2022
Searchlight Pictures suspended production while investigating, but has not confirmed reports that the complaint was about Murray.
Coachella's music fan fave Do LaB is back!
Friday, April 22, 2022
Coachella is back after being shuttered by the pandemic. We take a look at the Do LaB stage, created by three brothers, as a renegade event.
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleads guilty to forcibly touching a woman
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
She accused him of touching her at a Manhattan night spot. The court had ruled prosecutors could bring in testimony by two other women who allegedly would accuse him of sexual groping.
The Academy bans Will Smith for 10 years for Chris Rock slap
Friday, April 08, 2022
In a statement, Academy president David Rubin said Will Smith's behavior was unacceptable and harmful.
Pianist and singer Jon Batiste was the biggest winner at the Grammy Awards
Monday, April 04, 2022
Jon Batiste won five awards including album of the year for: We Are. Olivia Rodrigo was crowned this year's Best New Artist and she picked up the Best Pop Vocal Album award.