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An ‘Ode’ To LA’s Backyard Gigs And Punk Scene

East L.A.’s impact on punk music.

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TV Shows To Watch This Weekend: 'The Curse,' 'Pact of Silence' and 'Everyone Else Burns'

Get an idea of how good the latest TV releases are and save yourself the headache of scrolling through every streaming service as we look at some shows that could humor you this weekend.

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LA Actors Celebrate SAG-AFTRA’s Tentative Agreement

Some local actors and strike captains share their early thoughts on the deal now that the strike has been lifted.

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Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles And SoCal: Nov. 10 - 12

Play indie video games under the stars. View new work by artist Betye Saar. Attend the LA3C Music and Food Festival. Explore Inglewood's art scene at the latest Open Studios event.

Weird Al Yankovic stands in front of a black step-and-repeat during a red carpet event for his semi-autobiographical movie, 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.' He's wearing a shirt with green, orange, yellow, and white florals. His arms are outstretched and his mouth, posing for the camera.

Reactions to SAG-AFTRA Agreement: Gratitude, Excitement and Humor

After 118 days on the picket lines, the SAG-AFTRA strike ends at 12:01 a.m. Thursday.

Two women on a picket line hold their arms up and appear to be cheering or celebrating. One holds a piece of yellow fabric in one hand and a sign in the other. The other is wearing an orange and yellow safety vest. Many people on the picket line hold signs that read "SAG-AFTRA on strike."

2 Long-Running Hollywood Strikes Took A Toll. What We Heard From Workers About The Impacts

With a tentative agreement between SAG and the studios, we look at how four workers’ circumstances changed during the strikes and how they made ends meet

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SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios To End Strike

Now that the actors union has announced a deal, Hollywood could soon be heading back to work as soon as 12:01 a.m. tomorrow.

A group of women mostly wearing black "SAG-AFTRA" T-shirts walk in a picket line along a sidewalk. Their signs read "SAG-AFTRA on strike." One has her sleeves rolled up to her shoulders. One has a head wrap tied tightly to her scalp. Two others are wearing wide-brimmed sun hats.

A Stalemate On Artificial Intelligence Is One Of Several Items Holding Up A Deal Between Actors And Studios

Protections around artificial intelligence and the use of actors’ digital replicas have been part of SAG-AFTRA’s demands from the beginning of the strike.

Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles And SoCal: Nov. 6 - 9

Take a night walk through a Lumina Enchanted experience. Celebrate the opening of the Egyptian Theatre. Skate your way into the holidays in Santa Monica.

A group of 7 people stare at a light installation with their backs to the camera.

Actors' Union Is Reviewing 'Last, Best And Final Offer' From Studios

Actors are striking over residual payments for streaming and the use of artificial intelligence, among other issues.

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