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A Wonderfully ‘Wicked’ Press Tour

Universal’s “Wicked: For Good” has taken the world by storm since its release on Nov. 21. It seems that everywhere you look, every store...

5 Seconds of Summer further evolves in ‘EVERYONE’S A STAR!’

5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), a pop-rock group of 14 years, addresses the stereotypes, expectations and quandaries of belonging to a boyband in their...

And Always Forever

Los Angeles’ first all-ages electroclash and shoegaze music festival, And Always Forever (AAF), took place at sister venues The Echo and Echoplex on Nov....

Hollywood faced a box office bloodbath this Halloween 

It was a frightening sight at movie theaters this Halloween weekend. Not because of the gripping, terrorizing films, but rather because of vanishing audiences....

The 2026 Grammy nominations are here!

The Grammy nominations for the 68th annual awards were officially announced on Nov. 7. These nominations serve as a reflection of music in the...

Magdalena Bay releases ‘Unoriginal’ and ‘Black-Eyed Susan Climb’

Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin — better known as Magdalena Bay — released another pair of singles, “Unoriginal” and “Black-Eyed Susan Climb,” on Oct....

Cynthia Daignault’s ‘Light Atlas’ Exhibition

Editor's Note: This article was edited on 11/11/2025 to correct a typo regarding the name of the UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of...

Ballerina Misty Copeland says farewell with her final bow

Audiences watched American ballerina Misty Copeland give her final bow with the American Ballet Theater (ABT), saying farewell to the stage and hanging up...

‘Les Misérables’ visits Hollywood

As part of “Les Misérables” national tour, its U.S. cast brought the spirit of love, revenge and revolution to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from...

‘Black Phone 2’ arrives just in time for Halloween

Blumhouse’s “Black Phone 2” was released in theaters on Oct. 17, just in time for the Halloween season. A sequel to “The Black Phone,”...

Magdalena Bay releases ‘Human Happens’ and ‘Paint Me A Picture’

Synth-pop duo Mica Tenenbaum and Matthew Lewin — better known as Magdalena Bay — released two singles, “Human Happens” and “Paint Me A Picture,”...

Lost Treasures: Inside the Louvre’s seven-minute heist

$102 million worth of jewelry were stolen from the Louvre in a seven-minute heist on Oct. 19, at 9:30 a.m. A week later, officials...

Pop Mart’s October release: Halloween and anniversary blind box

Just in time for spooky season, designer collectable toy and figurine brand Pop Mart is launching Halloween-themed blind boxes featuring some of their most...

‘From The Pyre’ solidifies The Last Dinner Party’s sound

Coming in hot from their acclaimed debut album, “Prelude to Ecstasy,” The Last Dinner Party released their sophomore album, “From The Pyre,” on Oct....

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