Disney Sues in L.A. to Protect Marvel Superhero Franchises

LA Sentinel (Entertainment) 9/24 9:00P betti

The Walt Disney Company today filed lawsuits in Los Angeles and New York seeking to stop the heirs to Marvel Comics artists and writers from reclaiming rights to characters such as Iron Man, Thor and Spider- Man, which their relatives helped...

Dine L.A. Restaurant Week

SANTA MONICA TRAVEL & TOURISM 9/24 9:00A @noblestudios

October 1-15, 2021 Experience dineL.A. Restaurant Week , where local foodies and visitors to Los Angeles have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus from some of L.A. and Santa Monica s best...

Herbie Hancock at the Bowl, piano etudes at L.A.'s Audubon Center: the weekend's best bets

LATimes.com (Entertainment) 9/23 9:53A Matt Cooper

Los Angeles Master Chorale at Disney Hall, Micaela Taylor at Musco, James Bond vehicles at the Petersen, 'Clue' in La Mirada.

Gabrielle Union on using ‘radical honesty’ to tell her story

LA Sentinel (Entertainment) 9/22 9:00P alan

Gabrielle Union's using ``radical honesty'' in her new book, which combines lively lighthearted stories with chapters dealing with her recovery from sexual assault, racist encounters and mental health struggles. The post Gabrielle Union on using...

FALL READ: The Orisha Yemaya told a Babalowo (Priest) that Anita Kopacz’s debut novel’s SHALLOW...

LA Sentinel (Entertainment) 9/22 9:00P Amanda Scurlock

Hello fall, 2021 the long, hot summer is behind us and as we cast our eyes towards the fall, winter with a new year just 22 odd weeks away, the idea of moving forward swirls around our collective consciousness.  The post FALL READ: The Orisha...

Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson (February 1, 1966 – September 6, 2021) – rest in hilarious power

LA Sentinel (Entertainment) 9/22 9:00P alan

Anthony “AJ” Johnson — best known for his scene-stealing character, Ezal in the hit “Friday” comedy franchise—has passed away. He was 55 and the news of his passing was confirmed by his rep, LyNea Bell with the performer’s nephew telling TMZ...

Melvin Van Peebles, Godfather of Black cinema, Dies at 89

LA Sentinel (Entertainment) 9/22 4:43P betti

Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking filmmaker, playwright and musician whose work ushered in the “blaxploitation” wave of the 1970s and influenced filmmakers long after, has died. He was 89. The post Melvin Van Peebles, Godfather of Black...

Sarah Dash who sang on ‘Lady Marmalade’ with Labelle, dies

LA Sentinel (Entertainment) 9/21 10:13A allenm

Singer Sarah Dash, who co-founded the all-female group Labelle — best known for the raucous 1974 hit “Lady Marmalade” — has died. She was 76. Patti Labelle and Nona Hendryx completed the trio. They announced Dash’s death Monday on social media....

Ariana Grande Requests Restraining Order Against Man Accused of Carrying Knife, Threatening to Kill...

NBCLosAngeles.com (Entertainment News) 9/21 9:39A

Singer Ariana Grande filed a civil harassment restraining order last week against a man she accused of visiting her Los Angeles home multiple times, making death threats and wielding a large-hunting knife

Chill, Seth Rogen. L.A. health officials say Emmys didn't violate COVID-19 rules

LATimes.com (Entertainment) 9/21 5:52A Christi Carras

After an uproar over its unmasked attendees, the 2021 Emmy Awards ceremony has been officially cleared by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health.

New Television Season Begins With Six Season Premieres, Three Premieres

LA Sentinel (Entertainment) 9/20 12:00P betti

The 2020-21 prime-time television season begins tonight with ``NCIS'' airing in a new time slot, five other season premieres including ``Dancing with the Stars'' and ``The Voice'' and three premieres on the four major broadcast networks. The post...

Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Sex Charges In New Indictment

LA Sentinel (Entertainment) 9/20 12:00P betti

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein pleaded\ not guilty today in downtown Los Angeles to sex-related criminal counts involving five women, including a restored charge that had been dismissed by a judge. The post Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not...

Santa Monica Businesses ‘Doing Good’ Deeds While Coming Out Of Bad Times

SANTA MONICA TRAVEL & TOURISM 9/20 10:57A Christine Emhardt

From hotels and museums to cafes and coffee, Santa Monica businesses shine with the best of intentions for locals and visitors alike SANTA MONICA, Calif. , (August 24, 2021) – On this summer road to recovery, Santa Monica is recognizing and...

Santa Monica’s mezcal based bar has a deep connection to the city

Santa Monica Daily Press (Life) 9/20 5:00A Daniel Cifuentes-Farr

You may have heard of, and perhaps even tried tequila, but it’s mezcal that takes center stage at a Santa Monica distillery. Mezcal is tequila’s smoky, more mysterious cousin. It’s a Mexican liquor that is cooked inside earthen pits that are...

Emmys 2021 live updates: Our full coverage of TV's biggest night

LATimes.com (Entertainment) 9/19 11:00A Los Angeles Times Staff

Your one-stop shop for complete Emmy coverage from the Los Angeles Times, from our final predictions to the biggest winners of the evening.