Dolly Parton’s contributions to literacy will outlive the star
“Everywhere I go, the kids call me ‘the book lady.’” Dolly Parton wore the moniker like a badge…
How early 2000s L.A. celeb culture changed global nightlife history
A memorable evening out on the town is about escape — from work, from obligations and daily drudgery,…
London judge sentences activists for raid at Israeli defense factory
LONDON — A London judge sentenced four Palestine Action activists to several years in prison Friday for acting as terrorists…
Ricky Martin safe after ‘tear gas’ stops show in Montenegro
Ricky Martin had to stop his concert Thursday in Montenegro after someone in the audience “discharged tear gas…
CBS’s ‘Tracker’ is moving to LA to chase CA’s film tax incentive
“Tracker,” one of TV’s most-watched shows, is uprooting its Canadian production and moving to Los Angeles. The action…
Worst-run state? In Britain, Steve Hilton was inspired by California
Steve Hilton is a former Fox News host who has unexpectedly emerged as a leading candidate in the…
Hollywood offshoring: A look at who’s winning the global production race
At the Burbank City Hall chambers packed with Hollywood union workers, community advocates and journalists, Sen. Adam Schiff…
Netflix Playground expands family programming with kid-friendly games
Netflix continues to double down on its gaming features, introducing new kid-friendly content. The streaming platform is launching…
An A-list folk rocker built this jewel-box concert hall, just when downtown L.A. needs it
On a dreary February afternoon in Chinatown, Ben Lovett, pianist and keyboardist of the British folk-rock group Mumford…
As filming in L.A. decreases, the U.K. sees gains, new report says
Los Angeles is seeing a steady decline in the number of scripted projects filmed in the area, as…
The United Kingdom plans to ban ticket reselling for profit
The U.K. plans to pass one of the world’s most sweeping anti-ticket-scalping measures, banning the resale of music,…