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Aniston essay inspires actresses to address sexist standards

LOS ANGELES – When one of Hollywood’s most objectified women talks about tabloid culture, people listen. But while actresses are cheering Jennifer Aniston’s recent essay connecting the media...

DATE: Jul 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Corey Feldman celebrates life, new double-CD as he turns 45

LOS ANGELES – Nothing is off the table in an interview with Corey Feldman. During a wide-ranging conversation over lunch at a San Fernando Valley deli, Feldman talks about his mov...

DATE: Jul 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Loss, accusations mark a turbulent few days for Johnny Depp

LOS ANGELES – Johnny Depp seemed the picture of rock star cool as he played guitar onstage in Portugal with his band, the Hollywood Vampires. An ocean away, he is facing serious accusations....

DATE: May 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘The Force Awakens’ wins top honors at MTV Movie Awards

Annual show dropped more F-bombs than awards

DATE: Apr 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

New faith-based films tone down religion, amp up star power

LOS ANGELES (AP) – For some filmgoers, hearing a movie described as “faith-based” makes it a must-see. But just as many others find the term a turn-off. To reach audiences beyond ...

DATE: Mar 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Why death is common in kids’ films and how parents can cope

LOS ANGELES – In the latest Pixar release, “The Good Dinosaur,” little Arlo’s dad is dramatically washed away by a raging river. And Arlo isn’t the only animated hero to lose a f...

DATE: Dec 8, 2015 | CATEGORY: Family

Stars at American Music Awards have Paris on their minds

LOS ANGELES – It’s the American Music Awards, but guests had Paris on their minds. Celine Dion performed the French classic made famous by Edith Piaf, “L’Hymne a L’Amour,” in fron...

DATE: Nov 23, 2015 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Stones rock small club ahead of tour

Zip Code stadium tour will kick off Sunday

DATE: May 21, 2015 | CATEGORY: Music

Patrick Harris welcomes a Kanye moment

LOS ANGELES – Neil Patrick Harris might use his job as Oscar host as a way to meet his favorite stars. “I have, essentially, an all-access pass to the theater,” Harris said during...

DATE: Feb 19, 2015 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Oscars promise music

LOS ANGELES – Lady Gaga. Jennifer Hudson. Common and John Legend. Adam Levine. Rita Ora. Tegan & Sara. Tim McGraw. This isn’t the lineup for an upcoming pop concert, but rather f...

DATE: Feb 15, 2015 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Sundance films coming to screens

Coming soon to a theater near you ...

DATE: Feb 5, 2015 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Would galactic overlord Xenu approve?

Sundance documentary on Scientology derided by religion’s church, believers

DATE: Jan 30, 2015 | CATEGORY: Religion