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Why the Chappell Roan Speech Critic “Couldn’t Be More Wrong” (Guest Column)
Musician Kay Hanley has some words for the mansplainer-in-chief: “Good luck, babe!”
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Why Talking Head Tom Brady Never Stood a Chance
As he calls what may be his first and final Super Bowl, the world’s most well-paid rookie broadcaster reminds us why it’s a bad idea when our GOATs come down to earth.
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The Crazy Story on How the ‘Porcelain War’ Co-Directors Made a Doc 6,000 Miles Apart (Guest Column)
Brendan Bellomo and Slava Leontyev only met in person at the Sundance premiere of the Ukraine war documentary.
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Kendrick Lamar Dominated Grammys With “Not Like Us,” Cementing His Place as West Coast Royalty
L.A.’s native son swept five awards with his 2024 anthem, celebrating his unmatched ability to bridge artistry, commercial success and cultural commentary.
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What Fire Wants: Understanding the Enemy
What long has been considered merely a chemical reaction perhaps is best compared to another all-too-familiar scourge — a virus.
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David Lynch Was L.A.’s Dark Poet Laureate (Guest Column)
The auteur's enigmatic masterpieces capture the emotional truth of life in Los Angeles with palpable clarity.
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Ali MacGraw, Whose Malibu Home Burned Down in 1993, on Devastation of Loss and Best Ways Forward
The breakout superstar of 1970's 'Love Story' recalls the events of a fateful day when a fire claimed her Malibu home while offering advice to those experiencing much worse tragedy right now in Los Angeles.
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Your Hollywood Career: How to Tell When the End Is Nigh
A scribe who survived the newsweekly apocalypse and then the scripted comedy crash offers some handy tips on when to bail on a failing industry.
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Why Donald Trump’s Name Went Unmentioned at the Golden Globes
Once a platform for political expression, the 2025 awards season kickoff party saw Hollywood players rein in their opinions.
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Enough With the Dylan-Splaining: ‘A Complete Unknown’ Isn’t a Documentary! (Guest Column)
The creative liberties taken by the Bob Dylan biopic are short-circuiting its target audience.
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Critic’s Notebook: Mariah Carey’s Christmas Tune Could Become the Greatest Song of All Time
Here's why "All I Want for Christmas Is You," which reemerges on the charts each holiday season, is on track to become the most successful song ever released.
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Dear Elton John: Lighten Up, and Maybe Light One Up (Guest Column)
The EGOT once sang a different tune about cannabis.
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