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‘Ready To Work’: Hollywood Artists Hopeful New Year Will Bring Employment After Dual Strikes

Some experts caution that the recovery will not bounce back to the ‘peak TV’ production frenzy of recent years.

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The Best Movies And TV Of 2023, Picked For You By NPR Critics

Whether you plan to head out to the theater or binge from the couch, our critics have gathered together their favorite films and TV shows of the year. Happy watching!

Clockwise from top left: <em>Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One</em>, <em>Passages</em>,<em> Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse</em>,<em> Four Daughters</em>,<em> Only Murders in the Building</em>,<em> Hijack</em>

A (Not So) 'Hopeless' Alternative Rock Label Celebrates Its LA History

A local indie record label that started as a mom and pop operation in the early 90s now has its own museum exhibition. It’s heading to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the new Punk Rock Museum in 2024, but you can see it here in L.A. first.

A view of a room with neon signs on all walls, which are covered in metal siding. In a mix of fonts and colors, neon signs read “Coffee Shop,” “Mel’s Drive In,” and “Restaurant and Pie Shop.” In the foreground are black trunks, also called rolling road cases, with glass fronts and filled with band memorabilia. A woman with black hair is visible in the background and a small circular sign that reads “Hopeless,” with a large white “H” in the center.

Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles And SoCal: Dec. 18 - 21

Join the Messiah sing-along with the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Listen to risky and risqué stories. Attend the Popular Kids Club's last comedy show of the year.

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The 123 Best Songs of 2023

A best-of list should be an opportunity for discovery, so NPR Music has handmade a series of mixtapes full of great songs from 2023 to help you find music you'll love well beyond the end of the year.

Matthew Perry Died From Acute Effects Of Ketamine, Medical Examiner Says

The Friends actor was found dead at his home on Oct. 28. He was 54.

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Here's What You Should Watch On TV This Weekend, According To Critics

TV critics break down the latest shows and tell us what holds up.

Best Things To Do in Los Angeles And SoCal This Weekend: Dec. 15 - 17

Shop for art, plush, toys and collectibles at DesignerCon. Learn about and party with Krampus(es). Dance the night away at Grave at the Torch.

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The Fallout From The 2020 Reckoning At The Magic Castle

When the summer of 2020 brought a reckoning over diversity and inclusion, hobbyist magician Carly Usdin renewed their commitment to making the club better — just as two members tried to get Carly kicked out. 'Imperfect Paradise: The Castle,' Part 3.

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André Braugher, Star Of 'Brooklyn 99' And 'Homicide,' Dies At 61

Braugher was known for his strong dramatic presence before he shifted gears and worked in comedy.

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