Arts & Entertainment

Michael Jackson sets a record on the pop charts, thanks to spooky season

Because of a Halloween boost, "Thriller" helps Jackson hit some major chart milestones.

Gary Tyler was wrongly imprisoned for 40 years. The textile artist's work is inspired by his life

An exhibition of Tyler’s quilts captures scenes of humanity from within the notorious Louisiana State Penitentiary.

Best things to do in LA and SoCal: Nov. 14-16

Benny Boy Brewery wants YOU to crush apples. Plus, Venice Open Studios and Baratunde Thurston in Long Beach.

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The long-awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open its doors next year

The Exposition Park campus will open to the public Sept. 22.

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Angelenos share their most memorable LA billboards

Our region has no shortage of great, weird and quirky ads over the decades to pick from.

A billboard in blue and yellow advertising for a personal injury lawyer named Anh Phoong.

You don’t need to steal art from the Getty to have it at home. The museum is giving it away

Move over, Louvre heist robbers. Roughly 88,000 Getty artworks can be yours to use however you want.

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Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: Nov. 10-13

The Ojai Film Fest wraps up, Annie Leibovitz on “Women” at the Wiltern, Rodeo Drive turns on its holiday lights, a spooky new musical, and more of the best things to do this week.

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2026 Grammy nominations are led by Kendrick Lamar

Last year's biggest winner will try to repeat his wins for song and record of the year, and add album of the year to his trophy case. Other top nominees include Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny.

FilmWeek: ‘Predator: Badlands,’ ‘Sentimental Value,’ ‘Die My Love,’ and more!

Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire and Lael Loewenstein review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms.

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After an implosion, Outfest is back — in a new form — spreading queer joy through film

OutfestNEXT is a four-day screening series of films by, for and about the LGBTQ community.

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