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Los Angeles Times TV editor. Very tired mom.

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How did those Bad Bunny-themed, anti-ICE towels get into the Super Bowl? Before the game, activists clandestinely distributed 15,000 of them to fans entering Levi’s Stadium for the Super Bowl, seeding grassroots support toward a performer who spoke up for Latinos and immigrants at the Grammy Awards last week.

How did those Bad Bunny-themed, anti-ICE towels get into the Super Bowl?

08.02.2026 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Review: 'The Muppet Show' returns with a delightful special and those timeless Muppets Pop star Sabrina Carpenter is the featured guest star, along with Seth Rogen and Maya Rudolph, in this special that returns the Muppets to their original stage.

I do love a Muppet. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

04.02.2026 20:20 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

I was on the verge of ugly crying.

02.02.2026 04:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Catherine O'Hara, 'Schitt's Creek' and 'Home Alone' star, dead at 71 Actor Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles on shows like 'Schitt's Creek' and 'The Studio' as well as films like 'Home Alone,' has died. She was 71.

Catherine O'Hara's death is shocking because of how vibrant she was onscreen. She was brilliant recently in "The Studio" and in "Schitt's Creek," but also in earlier work like "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone" and so much more. For any elder millennial, this hits hard. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

30.01.2026 20:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Essay: John Wirth: After the fire took my home, John Irving's books became one The showrunner of AMC's 'Dark Winds' writes about how his collection of John Irving novels provided refuge after his family's home was destroyed in the Palisades fire a year ago.

In this essay by "Dark Winds" showrunner John Wirth, he writes about the moment he had to escape the Palisades fire that consumed his home and destroyed it a year ago. I appreciate him sharing this vivid recollection. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

08.01.2026 18:42 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Emily is one of the best and I’m so glad I get to work with her often.

23.12.2025 17:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You must make this into content, David! 😁

17.12.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The best TV shows of 2025 The TV series on this list delivered real surprises with new directions and original formats, while others just had good old-fashioned storytelling, our television critic says.

There's some overlap from @robertlloyd.bsky.social Best TV Shows list, and each are a great reminder of shows that are either worth revisiting or starting if you didn't get around to them this year! www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

17.12.2025 17:45 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The 12 unforgettable TV moments of 2025 Here are some of the year's most memorable TV moments and episodes, according to the Times staff.

Because it was such a standout year for TV, there were some scenes and episodes that we felt were worth highlighting from 2025. Can you believe Severance, The Pitt, Jimmy Kimmel, SNL's 50th season and the creepy bat baby from Welcome to Derry were all this year? www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

17.12.2025 17:42 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The amount of pacing I do when I’m writing is equal to the number of words I actually wrote.

10.12.2025 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen on playing (and being) 'smitten' for 'A Man on the Inside' In the season premiere of The Envelope video podcast, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen discuss their Netflix comedy and Nina Hoss breaks down the ins and outs of 'Hedda.'

One of the most delightful shows on TV with one of the most delightful couples. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

04.12.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The best TV shows of 2025 The TV series on this list delivered real surprises with new directions and original formats, while others just had good old-fashioned storytelling, our television critic says.

I always look forward to @robertlloyd.bsky.social thoughtful compilation of his favorite shows of the year. Plus, we've linked all his reviews to them if you want to read more. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

04.12.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: 'Stranger Things' returns for its final season, and our misfits are poised for battle After a more than three-year absence, it's the beginning of the end for Netflix's hit series, which has endeared gaggle of misfit kids to us and become a cultural touchstone.

Happy Stranger Things Thanksgiving Eve to all who celebrate www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

27.11.2025 01:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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True Whitaker is not afraid to play a nepo baby (or speak Elvish) on 'I Love LA' True Whitaker plays the daughter of a famous filmmaker on 'I Love LA.' In real life, her famous father Forest Whitaker helped her nail her audition for the Rachel Sennott-led HBO series.

Yes, we know who True's dad is, but did you know she also speaks Elvish? She talked to us about the improvised line that surprised even Elijah Wood in last night's episode of I LOVE LA. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

24.11.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Exclusive: The Huntington acquires Civil War-era Winslow Homer masterwork: L.A. arts and culture this weekend The Huntington acquires the Civil War-era Winslow Homer masterwork, "The Sutler's Tent"; Robert Therrien at the Broad; and "Dungeons & Dragons" hits the stage at the MontΓ‘lban.

Art critic Christopher Knight is retiring from the @latimes.com at the end of the month. A huge loss for us. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

21.11.2025 17:24 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same

17.11.2025 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An orange blimp with the words β€œMarty Supreme” and β€œDream” in black all caps letters.

An orange blimp with the words β€œMarty Supreme” and β€œDream” in black all caps letters.

Sometimes in L.A., a Marty Supreme blimp flies over your house.

17.11.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I am so deep in the lore of Stranger Things now that I may never emerge, much like the Mind Flayer in Vecna.

11.11.2025 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Cheer's' Monica Aldama provides NBC's 'Stumble' with the lift its creators desired When Jeff and Liz Astrof decided to adapt the Netflix's 'Cheer' into a comedy series, they knew they needed Monica Aldama, the cheer coach at the center of the docuseries.

The excellent documentary CHEER broke the myth of what cheerleading was and who could participate. Now comes STUMBLE, NBC's new mockumentary, loosely adapted from the docuseries. I spoke to the creators and Monica Aldama about making the show: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

07.11.2025 19:43 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Will your congressional district shift left or right in Newsom’s proposed map? We calculated the margin of victory between Democrats and Republicans in Newsom's redistricting effort. Here are the results.

Here's how the passing of Prop. 50 will shift your congressional district left or right, according to a Times analysis of recent election results prior to Nov. 4

05.11.2025 05:04 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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A small army is racing against time and Trump to preserve U.S. history Like 'monks' in the Middle Ages, volunteers are working to preserve cultural treasures they fear are under threat from President Trump’s war against 'woke.'

A small army is racing against time and Trump to preserve U.S. history

Over 1,600 volunteers have created private archives with more than 50,000 photos and videos of museum exhibits before Trump’s directives take effect.

www.latimes.com/california/s...

04.11.2025 16:39 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Voters approve Prop. 50, California redistricting, in a win for Democrats Prop. 50, California's congressional redistricting measure, was on the ballot on a high-profile election day that saw Democratic wins in New York, New Jersey and elsewhere.

California voters approved Prop. 50. Here's a look at the percentage of "yes" votes by county, with 25.1% precincts reporting as of Nov. 4, 8:18 p.m.

05.11.2025 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2

The perception has been that boomers are set in their ways, and thus unpersuadable. But some of the callers mentioned their children’s ages (20s generally) which is means those parents probably skew more Gen X. It was an interesting, informal poll of sorts.

05.11.2025 04:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m listening to WNYC’s election coverage (never stopped even after moving to LA) and the most interesting calls have been from parents who say they were persuaded by their children to vote for Zohran Mamdani. It shows that those dinner table conversations can sway people.

05.11.2025 03:30 β€” πŸ‘ 165    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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To lead his next show, Vince Gilligan thought: Better call Rhea Seehorn In his first series outside the "Breaking Bad" universe, Vince Gilligan tapped Rhea Seehorn to lead Apple TV's "Pluribus," in which she plays "the most miserable person on Earth."

Rhea Seehorn spoke to us about leading Vince Gilligan's new series "Pluribus" and some of life's existential questions. This is a really enjoyable read. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

29.10.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
It's a horse, it's a dinosaur: An exclusive peek at Jeff Koons' monumental sculpture at LACMA A look behind the scenes as artist Jeff Koons begins work installing the first of 50,000 flowering plants in his monumental topiary sculpture 'Split-Rocker,' which anchors LACMA's new David Geffen Gal...

It's a horse. It's a dinosaur. It's Jeff Koons. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

24.09.2025 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Behind the decision to bench Jimmy Kimmel: Trump FCC threats and charges of corporate cowardice SAG-AFTRA and WGA protest the decision to pull the late-night show after FCC chairman's threats.

And our biz team explained how and why Disney decided to pull 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' from ABC after Nexstar, Disney and Sinclair quickly shelved the show after the FCC chairman's comments on a right-wing podcast. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

19.09.2025 04:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Protesters pack Hollywood over 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' suspension, calling for an end to censorship More than 100 locals and visitors took to Hollywood Boulevard outside of El Capitan Theatre β€” where 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is filmed β€” to protest what they see as the Trump administration's role in the ...

Our @latimes.com colleagues in metro went to the protest at El Capitan earlier today. www.latimes.com/california/s...

19.09.2025 04:35 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Commentary: After Kimmel and Colbert, who's next in the war against free speech? Not Gutfeld After late-night host Jimmy Kimmel had his show pulled Wednesday, and Stephen Colbert's was canceled, who the Trump administration might target next has been top of mind.

Columnist Lorraine Ali on who might be next (it's definitely no Greg Gutfeld): www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

19.09.2025 04:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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ABC's decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel's show has echoes and contrasts of Roseanne Barr firing The news that ABC would be pulling 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' indefinitely was reminiscent of the cancellation of Roseanne Barr's eponymous sitcom, which had been rebooted in 2018, but had significant diffe...

How Jimmy Kimmel's suspension has some similarities and big differences with Roseanne Barr's firing. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

19.09.2025 04:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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