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The L.A. Times Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown

Justin Chang's Ultimate Summer Movie Showdown votes on films for 16 weeks to reveal an all-time line-up for the season starting with "The Avengers."




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'The show must go on': 'This Is Us' star Milo Ventimiglia plots his return to work

Milo Ventimiglia, who plays beloved dad Jack Pearson on the NBC drama "This Is Us," discusses life and work in — and after — the coronavirus outbreak.




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'Pose's' Mj Rodriguez lost loved ones to coronavirus. Art has been her refuge

"Pose" star Mj Rodriguez discusses what's helping her endure the grief of losing her grandmother and her aunt to coronavirus.




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TV Academy: If your work is nominated for an Oscar, you can't win an Emmy too

Television Academy reiterates a rule change made in March after Oscars relax rules amid pandemic.




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Back in 2012, Marvel and 'The Avengers' were no sure thing

When the "The Avengers" was released eight years ago, there was no guarantee it would be the huge hit it became and boost the Marvel franchise's fortunes.




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ABC will air some of your favorite Disney movies this summer

ABC's "The Wonderful World of Disney" summer movie programming includes "Moana," "Thor: The Dark World," "Up" and "Big Hero 6."




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Review: 'On a Magical Night' asks what if all your ex-lovers came for a visit?

More pensive than lively fun, Christophe Honoré's "On a Magical Night" casts Chiara Mastroianni as a woman rethinking her marriage after 20 years of her own infidelity.




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What Microsoft's Xbox Series X preview does and doesn't tell us about the future of gaming

Coronavirus muted the hype of Microsoft's Xbox Series X reveal. But there was "Assassin's Creed Valhalla" excitement and a "Madden NFL 21" end run.




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'80s teen gem 'Valley Girl' unconvincingly remade as a jukebox musical

The new version of "Valley Girl" reconfigures the '80s teen classic as a flashback jukebox musical, but it lacks the spark and charm of the original without finding a new tune to call its own.




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Review: The world of Netflix's 'The Eddy' will haunt you. The story, not so much

In Netflix's "The Eddy," "La La Land" director Damien Chazelle returns to the musical — this one starring Andre Holland and Amandla Stenberg.




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She won over a nation on 'Great British Bake Off.' Now she has her own Netflix show

Nadiya Hussain, winner of "The Great British Baking Show," embraces canned food in her new Netflix series, "Nadiya's Time to Eat."




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Review: 'Spaceship Earth' is a captivating look back at Biosphere 2 and life in isolation

Matt Wolf's latest documentary, "Spaceship Earth," is a layered and absorbing account of a widely dismissed but remarkable scientific study.




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X's John Doe's quarantine staples: vinyl, history books and riding his pretty horses

X was supposed to tour behind its new album "Alphabetland." Now, bassist John Doe is home in Austin with his partner, his two horses nearby: "They keep me sane."




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Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly living in a Tyler Perry-owned L.A. mansion

According to reports, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are quarantining in a Beverly Hills home owned by "Madea" franchise mastermind Tyler Perry.




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What's on TV Friday: L.A. Phil's 100th birthday; coronavirus

What's on TV Friday, May 8: Great Performances: L.A. Phil's 100th Birthday in PBS; Coronavirus; Movies on TV; TV Talk Shows




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Podcasts from Steve Austin and Shaquille O'Neal are big draws. Why this L.A. company wants in

L.A.-based live music video streaming service LiveXLive said it plans to acquire PodcastOne, a Beverly Hills-based podcast production company. The all-stock transaction is the latest sign of growth in the podcast industry.




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You can play video games with your cat — yes, your cat! Here's how

'Mew and Me' is a game designed for cats. Well, cats and humans. The surprising lessons the game's creator learned from cats.




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Love is love: How do you go on without your 'little darling'?

What happened to Pat Henschel after the end of Netflix's documentary "A Secret Love"?




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Review: Jerry Brown gets the biography he deserves

Veteran Times journalist Jim Newton's graceful "Man of Tomorrow: The Relentless Life of Jerry Brown" doubles as a history of postwar California.




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Queen's Brian May hospitalized for butt injury after 'over-enthusiastic gardening'

"I managed to rip my Gluteus Maximus to shreds," Queen guitarist Brian May shared on Instagram, along with a photo of himself sporting a mask in the hospital.




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Movies on TV this week: Sunday, May 10, 2020

Movies on TV this week: Sunday, May 10, 2020




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What's on TV This Week: Joaquin Phoenix in 'Joker' and more

TV highlights for May 10-16 include Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker" plus the "Feeding America Comedy Festival," "The Disney Family Singalong: Volume 2" and "Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020"




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Rough week? Let these puppy portraits from Beverly Hills Dog Show make your day

Long before coronavirus, we attended the Beverly Hills Dog Show to shoot portraits of the pups and their owners. Let them brighten your Friday.




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Even Elon Musk and Grimes can't decide how to pronounce their baby's name

Is the "Æ" in the name X Æ A-12 pronounced "A-I" or "ash"? Depends on which parent (Elon Musk or Grimes) you ask.




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What's on TV Saturday plus Sunday Talk Shows: 'Downton Abbey'

What's on TV Saturday, May 9, plus Sunday Talk Shows: Downton Abbey; coronavirus; movies on TV and more




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Unions praised coronavirus aid for Hollywood workers. Now they say it falls short for some

In March, Hollywood unions applauded a government package to help entertainment gig workers. Flaws in the rollout meant many couldn't access it.




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His Ahmaud Arbery portrait went viral. How an L.A. artist finds power in art

Artivist Nikkolas Smith combines personal storytelling with issues of national significance in his work.




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End of the iPod: Goodbye to the little box that changed everything





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Gamergate: Videogame industry speaks out against harassment


‘Gamergate’ controversy shines spotlight on the ugliest part of gaming culture.




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YouTube stars get screen time at Buffer Festival


Matt Santoro is one of numerous Canadian YouTube celebrities who will be in town for the second annual event.




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When it comes to climate change not all opinions are valid, scientists say


While featuring all sides of an issue is a hallmark of good journalism, many in the scientific community feel that the media should do a better job of separating facts from opinions.




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How I survived my two-week digital diet


No Smartphone. No Google. No Twitter. No texting and no music — except for a Walkman.




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Marine heat waves are lasting longer and hitting more often, research shows


Dalhousie professor says the heat has been altering marine ecosystems, harming fisheries and killing various species — and the phenomenon is likely to continue.




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Should we reopen? A Texas town relaxes coronavirus restrictions

Colleyville city leaders went further than the Texas governor, allowing restaurants and salons to reopen this week. Residents remain conflicted.




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As some coronavirus closures lift in the U.S., studies suggest more and earlier infections

Studies suggest that coronavirus infections were spreading in the United States farther, faster and earlier than initially thought.




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Trump uses coronavirus crisis to push other policy priorities

Trump is using the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity — or as political cover — to make sweeping changes to regulations and push controversial new policies.




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What job protection does Europe offer, and how, as coronavirus rages?

Unemployment and coronavirus: How do European countries protect jobs?




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'This is a siege': Inside the NYPD depot at the heart of New York's coronavirus fight

Since coronavirus outbreak started, the NYPD has used at least 1.5 million surgical masks, 1.2 million gloves and 400,000 disinfectant wipes.




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Coronavirus chokes the drug trade — from Wuhan, through Mexico and onto U.S. streets

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted many industries, both legal and illicit. Production of fentanyl, which relies on chemical ingredients sourced mainly from Wuhan, China, has been particularly hard hit.




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Dying doctors. Too many coffins. Indonesia late in battle against coronavirus

Indonesia's government dithered for nearly two months before enacting social restrictions. Tens of thousands could die of COVID-19.




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Georgia reopens hair salons and gyms, offering a preview of life after lockdown

Georgia lifts many coronavirus-related restrictions, allowing gyms, hair salons, tattoo parlors and bowling alleys to reopen Friday.




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$8-billion effort aims to speed development of coronavirus vaccines and treatments

The World Health Organization joined with global leaders to accelerate production of vaccines and treatments aimed at stamping out the coronavirus.




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COVID-19 death toll surpasses 50,000 in the U.S. as states push ahead with reopenings

Amid the coronavirus outbreak as the U.S. death toll passes 50,000, some governors push ahead with reopening their states' economies.




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Trump's improvised medicine show prompts frantic health warnings

The FDA warns that President Trump's much-touted coronavirus drugs could cause deaths. The White House says media 'irresponsibly' reported his words.




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Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain

Officials say the top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending an email pleading for faster action to protect his crew from a coronavirus outbreak.




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Trump's message to Central America: Want ventilators? Help us with immigration

The Trump administration appears to be conditioning coronavirus assistance in Central America on immigration policy




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Coronavirus and disinfectant: Why you shouldn't ingest it

If President Trump has persuaded you to use a disinfectant like bleach or Lysol to protect yourself against the coronavirus, scientists have some advice: Don't.




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Who knows best? Mayors collide with governors over coronavirus lockdown

Ease up or clamp down: Differences over ending coronavirus lockdown turn into power struggle




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Cuomo on coronavirus stay-home sacrifices: 'What you're doing is actually saving lives'

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo acknowledged frustration with coronavirus stay-at-home orders but compared them with past sacrifices during national crises.




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Could a 'controlled avalanche' stop the coronavirus faster, and with fewer deaths?

Israeli scientists say they can mimic the effects of a vaccination campaign if certain people willingly get infected with the coronavirus and recover.