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From Glam Rock To The Cramps' Goo Goo Muck: Kid Congo Powers' Memoir Showcases A Life As A Queer Chicano During The Heyday Of Punk

Queer Chicano punk rock guitar icon Kid Congo Powers’ new memoir is a historical musical map of Los Angeles.

Coachella’s 2023 Headliners Make Some History: With First Spanish-Language Artist And First K-Pop Group

Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean make the top of the bill at the popular festival, with presale available starting Friday, Jan. 13.

An overview of a music festival has a large ferris wheel in the background and a stage with a canopy-like cover. Scores of people mill about the grounds and there are mountains in the background.

The Golden Globes Remain Suspect, But Hollywood Will Embrace Them Anyway

The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. is neither distinguished nor important, but the industry enjoys the publicity and awards buzz.

Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles And SoCal: Jan. 9 - 12

Watch the return of Hottub with Kurt and Kristen. Celebrate Japanese Heritage Night with the L.A. Kings. Listen to sea explorer and biologist Diva Amon. See artists visualize a Future without Fear.

A Georgia football player holds the college championship trophy surrounded by players and confetti raining down.

How TV Texan Toby Huss Turned Childhood Trauma Into Giant Paintings

His latest solo exhibition is titled “Flutterluster,” showing at Los Angeles gallery Matter Studio. It features large works that incorporate what Huss describes as a “fluttering line” that he’s been playing with ever since he was a child — going on 50 years.

A man in a black down jacket and a cap, with a gray beard, looks at the camera. He stands in front of a painting with lines in white and various blues.

Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles And SoCal: Jan. 6 - 8

Celebrate The Smell’s 25th anniversary. Check out slithery creatures at the Reptile Super Show. Laugh at a comedy show for parents. Hit the dance floor at Afro Bowie, an immersive celebration of David Bowie’s birthday.

The front door of the all-ages, alcohol free club The Smell in downtown L.A.

Hollywood’s Hiring Practices Remain Largely Unchanged: Female Filmmakers Not Welcome

Two new reports show few gains for women, not only as movie directors, but also as writers, editors, cinematographers and composers.

Three women sit on a stage. One is actress Rooney Mara, light skinned with a dark short hair cut, wearing a black suit and turtleneck. Next to her is director Sarah Polly, lightskinned with blond hair and glasses, wearing a blue velvet jacket and holding a microphone. On the right is actress Michelle McLeod, light skinned with blond hair.

Pasadena's Getting A Bookstore Named For Sci-Fi Author Octavia Butler

It's set to open by mid-to-late February.

A Black woman wearing glasses and a brown sweatshirt sits on a couch in front of a window, looking toward the camera.

A Woman Accused Steven Tyler Of Sexually Assaulting Her In The 1970s

A 65-year-old said she first met and was sexually assaulted by the Aerosmith frontman when she was 16, according to a new lawsuit filed under a California law that extended the statute of limitations.

Steven Tyler performs during the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in November in Los Angeles. In a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, a woman alleges she was 16 when the singer first sexually assaulted her.

Best Things To Do This Week In Los Angeles And SoCal: Jan. 2 - 5

Catch the Rose Parade — and floats — in person. Watch Tim Heidecker & Fred Armisen goof around. Laugh along with Margaret Cho and friends. Take part in Pride night at LA Zoo lights.

A turtle rides a motorcycle in this Rose Parade float.

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