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That federal money has meant no layoffs, so far, for the art museum.

The pandemic has forced some leading cultural institutions -- such as the Center Theatre Group and the Los Angeles Philharmonic -- to cancel entire seasons and lay off or furlough scores of employees. But the Los Angeles County Museum of Art says it will reopen next month with its entire staff intact, thanks to a $6.7 million government loan.

In a blunt assessment of the pandemic's impact on a leading cultural organization, the Center Theatre Group — which runs the Ahmanson Theatre, the Mark…

As Center Theatre Group struggles with its financial situation caused by the coronavirus, management recently received an anonymous letter from a group of "Black, Indigenous, and People of Color" who say they have yet to see CTG realize its mission "to reflect the community we serve."

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science said today it is amending its rules to help make Oscar eligibility more inclusive. One way is through a new…

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science said today it is amending its rules to help make Oscar eligibility more inclusive. One way is through a new mandate that 10 movies be nominated for best picture every year, starting with the 2022 ceremony. The idea is that by casting a guaranteed wider net, smaller movies might have a better chance of being shortlisted. This year, for example, nine films were nominated for best picture, and several movies with Black themes were excluded.

Film sets could reopen as soon as Friday, but Hollywood may not be ready to get the cameras rolling so fast.

Production may not be back to normal but California health officials say movie theaters can start selling tickets as soon as this Friday.

The state says theaters can begin showing movies as soon as this Friday -- but with much lower capacities than before the coronavirus pandemic.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, through the California Department of Public Health, announced late Friday that film and television production can restart as soon as June 12. But rather than give a blanket green light to every show and movie poised to get cameras rolling, the governor's instructions included several caveats, some of which may present problems for work in Los Angeles County.

Film and television production can restart in California as soon as June 12. But Hollywood may still have to wait.

A task force composed of representatives from production companies and unions said on Monday that it is sending its preliminary recommendations to Gov. Gavin Newsom, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Newsom is set to unveil California's delayed guidelines on Tuesday.