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Your Guide To 2023 LA Prides, From The Eastside To Compton

There are tons of Pride events around L.A. County in June. Here’s our running list of local Prides each weekend and practical tips to help you enjoy them.

A person with a medium tone holds a rainbow Pride flag in the air outside. The flag has the coat of arms of Mexico in the middle, which depicts a brown golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake. In the background is a crowd and tan, tall building.

Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles and SoCal: May 30 - June 1

Celebrate the start of Pride Month, learn about Hollywood's Red Scare, catch some comedy icons, and more.

A drag queen poses on a red carpet. She is wearing a sequined mini rainbow dress and holding a large fan that says "beast." Her hair is blonde and dyed rainbow colors as well and she wears bright red lipstick.

A Kernel Of Hope: As Movie Theater Business Rebounds, So Do Popcorn Sales

Companies that depend on movie theater concession sales were devastated by the pandemic, but now they see strong signs for optimism.

A large bucket of yellow and white popcorn, with a person's hand behind it. The popcorn bucket is white with red writing and large popcorn pictures on it

40 Years Ago, NPR Had To Apologize For Airing 'Return Of The Jedi' Spoilers

Back in 1983, All Things Considered host Susan Stamberg asked a young moviegoer to give us a "sneak preview" of Return of the Jedi. The flood of complaints from listeners led to on-air apology.

Decades after its release, Return of the Jedi still draws a crowd.

What's Worth Watching On TV? We Heard From Critics On 'Primo,' 'American Born Chinese' And More

We're telling you about what's hot in the world of television and help guide you to your next favorite show.

Latest on WGA Strike: As LA Production Slows By Half, Contract Talks Likely To Slide To July

Movie and TV studios and streamers say they need to negotiate new deals with directors and actors before they will sit down with screenwriters

A diverse mix of people picket with signs that read "Writers Guild of America on Strike!" picket on the sidewalk. In front is a man with light skin and wearing what looks like a green Army jacket over a pink shirt, with a camouflage baseball cap and dark sunglasses.

Best Things To Do This Memorial Day Weekend In Los Angeles and SoCal: May 27 - 30

Celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with festivals in Topanga and Hermosa Beach. View a new exhibition of works by Keith Haring. Watch a mashup of Hamlet and Radiohead.

Two cartoonish dog people in yellow with polka dots dance underneath a flying saucer.

Pasadena Playhouse Receives Regional Tony Award

The award comes with a $25,000 grant. It’s a major success for the Playhouse, which nearly shuttered in 2010 due to financial instability and then had to survive the pandemic shutdown.

A warmly lit theater with people seated both on the floor level and in the balcony. Light shines on a red curtain with elaborate folds, and the ceiling is illuminated in blue. The ceiling features ornamental tiling.

5 Questions About The New Streaming Service Max — After A Glitchy Launch

How much does it cost? Will Max be better or just bigger than HBO Max?

Tina Turner, Rock And Roll Icon, Dead At 83

The pioneering vocalist, who played a pivotal role in the history of rock and soul music, had suffered a litany of health issues in recent years.

Tina Turner reacts on stage after the German premiere of the musical <em>Tina: The Tina Turner Musical</em> in 2019.

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