Alan Mandell appreciation: The heart of L.A. theater and a friend
It’s hard to describe the magnitude of the loss of Alan Mandell, an actor whose legacy extends beyond…
‘Tracker’ boss teases Season 4, talks move to L.A.
When CBS’ hit procedural “Tracker,” which follows a reward-seeker who travels the country to help crack missing persons…
Halle Berry’s reacts to ex-husband’s restraining order, abuse claims
Halle Berry is speaking out against her ex-husband Olivier Martinez, after he accused the actor of physically abusing…
California establishes Dolly Parton Day on Sept. 25
By Deborah DayAssistant Editor, Fast Break Desk Sept. 21, 2026 12:58 PM PT The Queen of Country is…
Errol Flynn had a penchant for underage girls. His trial barely tarnished him
Errol Flynn was poised for one more getaway. On the screen, in a series of daredevil adventures, the…
Sunny Hostin of “the View” clones her voice and likeness
Hollywood A-listers are more comfortable than ever with cloning their voice and likeness to create a new stream…
An L.A. theater veteran reimagines a classic play in the age of Trump
Bart DeLorenzo, L.A.’s most playfully provocative theater auteur, doesn’t need any excuses to direct a Henrik Ibsen play.…
‘Lanterns’ star Kyle Chandler on grouchy Hal Jordan, Episode 1’s ending
In the final moments of the first episode of “Lanterns,” Hal Jordan is shown in an unexpected light.…
Christy Knowings, Nickelodeon ‘All That’ star, dies at 46
Christy Knowings, an actor best known for the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series “All That,” has died. She was…
Geno Segers exits ‘Hadestown’ over transgender comments
Geno Segers has departed the Broadway musical “Hadestown” after remarks he made about transgender people resurfaced online. Segers,…
St. Vincent brings inventive melody to SF Symphony scene | Concerts
Excited chatter set to the backdrop of orchestral instruments being tuned filled the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall…
Despite end of ‘Wonder Man,’ Yahya Abdul-Mateen II still has big year
When Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was cast in Marvel’s “Wonder Man,” it was just the latest smash for an…