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Grammys announce 3 new categories, including best African music performance

LOS ANGELES — Three new categories have been added ahead of the 2024 Grammy Awards: best African music performance, best alternative jazz album and best pop dance recording.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

Kevin Smith says he has a copy of Joel Schumacher's extended cut of 'Batman Forever'

In 1995, Warner Bros. gave its "Batman" film franchise a makeover: Tim Burton was out as director and, after creative differences, Michael Keaton left the Caped Crusader behind.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

Trump pleads not guilty to 37 felony counts in federal classified documents case

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 felony charges Tuesday in connection with his handling of classified documents and alleged attempts to prevent the government from recovering them, according to news reports.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

Marlon Wayans says he was 'targeted,' blasts United Airlines for barring him from flight

Marlon Wayans is in a war of words with United Airlines over a bag-check incident that led to him missing a flight to Kansas City and a scheduled show. And he's accusing the airline of harassment, racism and classism.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

Lil Wayne says he doesn't remember 'Tha Carter III'

The "F" in Lil Wayne's nickname Weezy F. stands for a lot of things — free, finisher, follow me straight to my condo. Now, sadly, we might add "forgetful."

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

Child-care providers by day, Amazon drivers by night. Workers fight for living wages

Behind the white iron gate of her Boyle Heights, Los Angeles home, Adriana Lorenzo's concrete courtyard is filled with half a dozen tricycles, a basketball hoop and the melodic cadences of classical music that resonate through the play area. "It keeps the kids happy and calm," she says.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

Ocean temperatures are off the charts, and El Niño is only partly to blame

In a world of worsening climate extremes, a single red line has caught many people's attention.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

14 boutique streamers to try if your current subscriptions aren't to your taste

There is only one thing that distinguishes a boutique streaming service from all the others: the audience. Boutique streamers target those with specific interests or affiliations. For some it's cultural (BritBox, BET+), for others educational (Curiosity Stream, MagellanTV). The niche can be the medium (Crunchyroll), the genre (Shudder) or even…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

'The Flash': How to release a movie when the star is radioactive

In some other part of the multiverse, Ezra Miller may at this very moment be zipping around the globe to promote "The Flash," talking up the upcoming superhero movie in press junkets, signing autographs at fan events and cracking jokes on late-night talk shows.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023

'Can I even win?' Thierry Henry waits for a phone call and another shot at coaching.

LONDON — He was alone, two hours before showtime, the night Manchester City and Real Madrid clashed in the Champions League semifinal. He sat there, anxious — without the shield of the working man's crimson or the blazing No. 14 kit that made us compare him to the Almighty. But,…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2023