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Shane Gillis Controversy: Asian American Leaders Demand Netflix, Bud Light Cut Ties With Comic

Since coming under fire for homophobic and racist comments in 2019, Gillis' star has only risen.

A Japanese American man speaks at a podium, flanked by a Chinese American man and a Chinese American woman. A black and white photo of an Asian American man is placed at the forefront.

50 years after Saigon's fall, a Vietnamese pilot's decision saved his life and dozens of others

A son and father reconcile their homesickness for Vietnam 50 years after the war ended.

An Asian man with dark hair, black-rimmed glasses, wearing a black vest over a white shirt and a dark brown pants holds a green shopping cart at the entrance of a market with a green awning and text that reads "Thuan Phat Supermarket" in both English and Vietnamese.

What’s Playing? From 'Run Lola Run' to 'School of Rock,' Our Weekend Movie Picks Around LA

From free screenings at the Gardena Cinema to a film anniversary at Landmark's Nuart Theatre, there’s something for everyone playing this weekend.

A woman stands on a scissor lift during the day placing large letters on a theater marquee at the Gardena Cinema.

A Cuban With A Mexican Soul: How An LA Cubana Became A Mariachi Godmother

Mariachi USA festival founder and producer Rodri Rodriguez was born in Cuba and settled in Los Angeles in her teens. Amid the city’s vibrant Mexicanidad, she fell in love with traditional Mexican music. Here she shares why she sees L.A. as a cultural “arroz con pollo,” where Latinidad finds common ground.

Purple fireworks light up the sky over the bandshell of the Hollywood Bowl, with the dimly lit crowd in the foregound.

Salary Confessions: Hollywood Workers Dish On How The Industry Has Changed

Assessments of Hollywood inevitably note the effects of the pandemic and last year’s strikes, but these catch-all citations lose the human toll of all the change taking place.

The Hollywood sign is seen as it is repainted in preparation for its 100th anniversary in 2023, in Hollywood on Sept. 28, 2022.

Are Major Studios Still Committed To The Traditional Theater Model?

An abysmal kickoff to the summer movie season is raising concerns that studios lack the resolve to revive and reinforce the habit of moviegoing.

A white woman in and black and white outfit stands in front of a large signs that reads "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga."

AI Tools For Dubbing And Lip Synching Poised To Transform Global Film And TV

For actors, there’s potential to generate revenue from their voice work without even being present.

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Best Things To Do This Weekend In LA And SoCal

L.A. Pride, Best Friends at the Largo, Boyle Heights Youth Festival, a reimagined ballet, Run Lola Run on the big screen, EeeeeatsCon, and more.

Ricky Martin performs on stage in a black satin jacket, black button down, and leather shorts. Behind him, the stage is bathed in pink and orange light.

New Offer, Shareholder Meeting Refresh Paramount's Saga

Now Skydance, which is run by David Ellison — son of Larry Ellison, one of the world’s richest men — is reportedly offering to buy a majority stake in Paramount.

Two arched gates and palm trees frame the Melrose gate to Paramount Pictures studio

Behind The Scenes Of The LA Pride Parade

We explore all the nuts and bolts that go into keeping the oldest permitted pride parade in the world rolling.

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