in Review: The moving drama 'Driveways' features a superb Brian Dennehy in one of his last roles By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 15:27:23 -0400 Andrew Ahn's lovely second feature "Driveways" also stars Hong Chau and Lucas Jaye. Full Article
in How accurate is 'Mrs. America's' portrayal of Republican women? We investigated By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 16:11:36 -0400 What Hulu's 'Mrs. America' gets right and wrong about Republican congresswoman Jill Ruckelshaus and evangelical activist Lottie Beth Hobbs in Episode 6. Full Article
in Broadway star Nick Cordero showing 'early signs' of waking up from COVID-19 coma By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 17:28:39 -0400 Dancer Amanda Kloots offered a hopeful update Wednesday on her husband, Nick Cordero, who has been in a medically induced coma after contracting COVID-19. Full Article
in Review: A perfectly cast Beanie Feldstein enlivens Caitlin Moran's 'How to Build a Girl' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 18:00:55 -0400 Beanie Feldstein stars Full Article
in Column: Surprise! The Internet has thoughts about Adele's new body By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 18:36:13 -0400 Adele's celebratory Instagram spurred compliments and criticism that are just as sexist as Donald Trump's comments about Donna Reed. Full Article
in Movie props have 'undeniable charm.' A new Disney+ series spotlights the fading art By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:02:29 -0400 We chat with two movie vets featured on Disney+'s "Prop Culture": the director of "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids" and the animator of "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Full Article
in Kevin Spacey compares coronavirus layoffs to being accused of sexual assault By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:36:07 -0400 On a recent podcast, actor Kevin Spacey saw parallels between the coronavirus crisis and his Hollywood downfall after being accused of sexual misconduct. Full Article
in FCC slaps Sinclair Broadcast with a record $48-million fine for 'unacceptable' conduct By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 19:50:03 -0400 The Maryland-based TV station owner's tactics in an aborted takeover of Tribune Media drew FCC scrutiny. Full Article
in Ralph Fiennes in 'Antony & Cleopatra': Your free quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 09:30:56 -0400 Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo star in the National Theatre's "Antony and Cleopatra." Here's how to watch for free. Full Article
in Review: Getting to know Kim Jong Un, dead or alive By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:00:37 -0400 In "Becoming Kim Jong Un," former CIA officer expands our understanding of North Korea's dangerous, precarious regime by taking its leader seriously Full Article
in Review: In a fierce novel about Appalachia, the handlers are worse than the snakes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:00:16 -0400 Amy Jo Burns' novel, "Shiner," illuminates an Appalachia whose men "pray for God to show Himself while our wives wash their husbands' underpants." Full Article
in Comedy Central, BET, Nickelodeon coming to YouTube TV By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:18:59 -0400 ViacomCBS' first-quarter earnings beat expectations, leading to a stock rally. Full Article
in Amazon celebrates coronavirus crisis' 'Regular Heroes' in new series By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 12:00:10 -0400 Amazon's docuseries "Regular Heroes" tells the stories of people on the pandemic's front lines, including an L.A. woman working with the homeless. Full Article
in The hard-won liberation of Hayley Williams: 'It wasn't beautiful. It was painful' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:30:13 -0400 After 16 years as the frontwoman for Paramore, and following a broken marriage and a lot of therapy, Hayley Williams is releasing her first solo album. Full Article
in TV Academy: If your work is nominated for an Oscar, you can't win an Emmy too By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:27:13 -0400 Television Academy reiterates a rule change made in March after Oscars relax rules amid pandemic. Full Article
in Back in 2012, Marvel and 'The Avengers' were no sure thing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 14:27:23 -0400 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. Full Article
in What Microsoft's Xbox Series X preview does and doesn't tell us about the future of gaming By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 16:18:30 -0400 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. Full Article
in '80s teen gem 'Valley Girl' unconvincingly remade as a jukebox musical By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:27:48 -0400 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. Full Article
in Review: 'Spaceship Earth' is a captivating look back at Biosphere 2 and life in isolation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 18:05:44 -0400 Matt Wolf's latest documentary, "Spaceship Earth," is a layered and absorbing account of a widely dismissed but remarkable scientific study. Full Article
in X's John Doe's quarantine staples: vinyl, history books and riding his pretty horses By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 18:16:10 -0400 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." Full Article
in Is Bob Dylan dropping a new album tonight? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 18:59:09 -0400 On Thursday, Bob Dylan's Twitter account posted an image of what may be the cover of an album, "False Prophet." Two songs have been surprise-released in past weeks. Full Article
in Prince Harry and Meghan are reportedly living in a Tyler Perry-owned L.A. mansion By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 19:16:37 -0400 According to reports, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are quarantining in a Beverly Hills home owned by "Madea" franchise mastermind Tyler Perry. Full Article
in Bob Dylan releases another single — and announces a new double album, 'Rough and Rowdy Ways' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 00:40:55 -0400 Bob Dylan will release 'Rough and Rowdy Ways,' his first collection of original material in eight years, on June 19. Listen to a new song, 'False Prophet.' Full Article
in Podcasts from Steve Austin and Shaquille O'Neal are big draws. Why this L.A. company wants in By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 08:00:24 -0400 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. Full Article
in Love is love: How do you go on without your 'little darling'? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:00:57 -0400 What happened to Pat Henschel after the end of Netflix's documentary "A Secret Love"? Full Article
in How indigenous zombie horror film 'Blood Quantum' became prescient in the pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:25:03 -0400 Jeff Barnaby's indigenous zombie movie 'Blood Quantum' drew on history for its horrors, but became eerily prescient amid the pandemic. Full Article
in For Mother's Day, Michelle Obama asks her own mom for the secret to raising kids By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:22:41 -0400 Former First Lady Michelle Obama paid a personal tribute to her mother, Marian Robinson, on Instagram ahead of Mother's Day this weekend. Full Article
in Queen's Brian May hospitalized for butt injury after 'over-enthusiastic gardening' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:59:17 -0400 "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. Full Article
in What's on TV This Week: Joaquin Phoenix in 'Joker' and more By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:12:06 -0400 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" Full Article
in Tekashi 6ix9ine shares 'Gooba,' first song since prison release By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:36:36 -0400 "Gooba" is 6ix9ine's first single since being granted an early release from prison due to the spread of COVID-19. Full Article
in Netflix's 'Dead to Me' killed off James Marsden. In Season 2, he steals the show By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 17:00:55 -0400 James Marsden and "Dead to Me" creator Liz Feldman explain how they kept him around in Season 2 — after offing his character in the Season 1 finale. Full Article
in His Ahmaud Arbery portrait went viral. How an L.A. artist finds power in art By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:00:36 -0400 Artivist Nikkolas Smith combines personal storytelling with issues of national significance in his work. Full Article
in End of the iPod: Goodbye to the little box that changed everything By www.thestar.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Sep 2014 08:00:00 EDT Full Article
in Gamergate: Videogame industry speaks out against harassment By www.thestar.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Oct 2014 14:57:00 EDT ‘Gamergate’ controversy shines spotlight on the ugliest part of gaming culture. Full Article
in Toronto man looking for Elizabeth Gallagher inspires new ticket-sharing website By www.thestar.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 18:49:08 EST Connections allows users to post spare plane tickets and the name of the person the ticket is registered to in hopes of finding a traveler with the same name. Full Article
in Reposting your first profile picture is the latest Facebook craze By www.thestar.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:00:00 EST Essentially, you surface your first-ever Facebook profile picture — and then nominate three friends to do the same. Full Article
in Hello Barbie: Internet connection the latest trend in toys By www.thestar.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:55:06 EST New version of the classic doll, which can chat with children, makes her debut at New York Toy Fair. Full Article
in The 5 best grocery stores in Toronto to find your soul mate By www.thestar.com Published On :: Wed, 20 May 2015 17:51:02 EDT If you’re lucky, you’ll find something besides avocados to squeeze in these grocery stores. Full Article
in Cat clings to wing of plane during flight By www.thestar.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:04:59 EDT A stowaway cat shocked small-plane pilot and passenger. Full Article
in When it comes to climate change not all opinions are valid, scientists say By www.thestar.com Published On :: Tue, 23 Jun 2015 20:25:00 EDT 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. Full Article
in YouTube prank sparks discussion of online teen safety By www.thestar.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Aug 2015 17:21:43 EDT Coby Persin, whose YouTube channel is known for prank videos with a touch of social commentary, tricked teenage girls he met online to meet him in person. Full Article
in Marine heat waves are lasting longer and hitting more often, research shows By www.thestar.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:57:14 EDT Dalhousie professor says the heat has been altering marine ecosystems, harming fisheries and killing various species — and the phenomenon is likely to continue. Full Article
in As some coronavirus closures lift in the U.S., studies suggest more and earlier infections By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 17:49:01 -0400 Studies suggest that coronavirus infections were spreading in the United States farther, faster and earlier than initially thought. Full Article
in 'This is a siege': Inside the NYPD depot at the heart of New York's coronavirus fight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:00:17 -0400 Since coronavirus outbreak started, the NYPD has used at least 1.5 million surgical masks, 1.2 million gloves and 400,000 disinfectant wipes. Full Article
in Dying doctors. Too many coffins. Indonesia late in battle against coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 12:40:54 -0400 Indonesia's government dithered for nearly two months before enacting social restrictions. Tens of thousands could die of COVID-19. Full Article
in Georgia reopens hair salons and gyms, offering a preview of life after lockdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:01:50 -0400 Georgia lifts many coronavirus-related restrictions, allowing gyms, hair salons, tattoo parlors and bowling alleys to reopen Friday. Full Article
in $8-billion effort aims to speed development of coronavirus vaccines and treatments By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:30:19 -0400 The World Health Organization joined with global leaders to accelerate production of vaccines and treatments aimed at stamping out the coronavirus. Full Article
in COVID-19 death toll surpasses 50,000 in the U.S. as states push ahead with reopenings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:02:16 -0400 Amid the coronavirus outbreak as the U.S. death toll passes 50,000, some governors push ahead with reopening their states' economies. Full Article
in Trump's improvised medicine show prompts frantic health warnings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:32:35 -0400 The FDA warns that President Trump's much-touted coronavirus drugs could cause deaths. The White House says media 'irresponsibly' reported his words. Full Article
in Navy recommends reinstatement of fired carrier captain By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:55:15 -0400 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. Full Article