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Ah! I interviewed Jenna Ortega, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and the great Luis Guzmán for LA Times.

The first part of WEDNESDAY Season 2 is out next week. We talked about their beloved characters and their thoughts on navigating this uncertain industry: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

All 43 of Billy Joel's Hot 100 hits, ranked from worst to best Ahead of Friday night's premiere of Part 2 of HBO's 'And So It Goes,' here's a ranked list of the Piano Man's biggest hits.

On the heels of the new HBO documentary about Billy Joel (Part 2 is out Friday at 8 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max), our music critic @mikaelwood.bsky.social ranked Joel's 43 Hot 100 hits. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Commentary: Colbert, Trump, Epstein and the art of capitulation July is shaping up to be a bend-the-knee month like no other, and that’s quite an achievement given the number of universities, law firms, TV networks and news outlets trying to appease President Trum...

“A suggested title for any upcoming films, books or TV series that are set in the dog days of 2025? ‘The Summer I Learned to Capitulate.’
July is shaping up to be a bend-the-knee month like no other …” @lorraineali.bsky.social

Softballs for Soon-Shiong Jon Stewart torched media executives for bowing to Trump—then handed Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, one of the worst offenders, an unchallenging interview minutes later.

In essence, Jon Stewart on Monday night told people like LA Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong to “go f**k yourself” for corporate cowardice—and then handed one of them a comfortable platform on national television minutes later. www.status.news/p/jon-stewar...

How Ozzy Osbourne became TV's most authentic dad on 'The Osbournes' When 'The Osbournes' premiered in 2002, we saw a different kind of TV family with a patriarch who wasn't afraid to curse, shout and strip away his rock star persona for millions of viewers.

Myself and @villarrealy.bsky.social wrote about why Ozzy Osbourne was one of the best TV dads. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Commentary: Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' is canceled, but he won't go quietly into that goodnight CBS announced on Thursday that 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' would end in 2026, but the timing, coincidental or not, comes as Paramount tries to sell itself to Skydance.

Another piece for a Friday, on Stephen Colbert, past, present and ? www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

I've been saying to friends for a few months that the more I study authoritarianism in other countries, the more concerned I become that the CBS story is the sleeping giant here. The process has been a simmer (people inside the network have spoken out in real-time) but don't mistake slow for safe.

Not good news for late night TV.

I did an audible "OMG!" when Esther text me this screenshot. Come for the story, and stay for Danny's crocs:

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In 'The Waterfront,' 'Dawson's Creek' creator Kevin Williamson returns to his gritty roots The main characters in Kevin Williamson's Netflix series are a multigenerational cast of adults whose lives are glossier and grittier than what audiences remember from the 'Dawson’s' gang.

I really enjoyed editing this profile of Kevin Williamson by @ashleyspencer.bsky.social. The creator of "Dawson's Creek" and "Scream" is channeling his family's story into the new Netflix series "The Waterfront" that's loosely based on his father. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Commentary: Why on earth is Dr. Phil involved in immigration raids? Another made-for-TV event from a reality star president Of all the alarming things that happened in L.A., Dr. Phil hanging out with Trump's border czar during immigration raids was the weirdest.

Columnist @marymac22.bsky.social weighed in on Dr. Phil's appearance and how this squares with President Trump's desire for another made-for-TV event www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

I asked ICE if they had given Dr. Phil a heads up about the raids, and one might think that to be the case since he was there before the operations on Friday. They did not comment and referred me to Homan/the White House.

Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody hope their 'out of the box' comedy gets new life at Tribeca The couple and co-writers Gideon Grody-Patinkin and Ewen Wright spoke about creating the pilot for "Seasoned," which premieres at Tribeca Festival on Sunday, and finding a new home for it.

During the height of the pandemic lockdowns, actors Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody began shooting videos for social media with their son, Gideon. That inspired "Seasoned," but the show was shelved. Now they're hoping a screening at Tribeca will help find it a home. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Pablo Cruz Guerrero didn't grow up with 'El Chavo,' but Chespirito became his purpose Pablo Cruz Guerrero, the star of Max's bioseries 'Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose,' wasn't exposed to Roberto Gómez Bolaños and his work growing up, but he feels that gave him an advantage.

A big thanks to @carlosfilm.bsky.social for pitching this idea and giving so much context to Chespirito's importance and how this series depicts his life, warts and all. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Pablo Cruz Guerrero didn't grow up with 'El Chavo,' but Chespirito became his purpose Pablo Cruz Guerrero, the star of Max's bioseries 'Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose,' wasn't exposed to Roberto Gómez Bolaños and his work growing up, but he feels that gave him an advantage.

If you grew up in a Latin household, you probably know about Chespirito. But if you didn't, like Pablo Cruz Guerrero, there's no better time to get acquainted with "Little Shakespeare," Roberto Gómez Bolaños. A new Max bioseries depicts the Latin American icon: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

That was a bit short lived.

Honestly, the wait for this John Mulaney fight was worth it if it meant BONE THUGS N HARMONY actually made it to the stage, and they performed The Crossroads!!!!

When Richard Kind isn't sidekicking on 'Everybody's Live,' he's at these L.A. spots The character actor has found new cachet as John Mulaney's sidekick and announcer on the comedian's Netflix talk show, but the native New Yorker's history in L.A. goes back decades.

When Richard Kind offers to sit on THE car for a shoot, you kindly take him up on it. We spoke to him about tonight’s EVERYBODY’S LIVE finale and places he loves in L.A: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

15 TV shows we're looking forward to watching this summer There's a lot of great television coming this summer, including the return of favorites like 'The Bear' and 'Wednesday,' and new series like 'Ironheart,' 'Too Much' and 'Alien: Earth.'

There's been a lot of GREAT TV this year so far, and more is coming. Here's a selection of 15 show we can't wait to watch this summer: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

To tell a story about self-acceptance, Benito Skinner created a BFF on a similar journey Wally Baram was cast to co-star as Carmen, a character she says felt very familiar, in Prime Video's new college-set comedy "Overcompensating," created by Benito Skinner.

If you're a millennial who went to college in the early 2000s, OVERCOMPENSATING will feel familiar and hit you with waves of nostalgia and cringe, in the best way possible. @bmanuel.bsky.social spoke to Benito Skinner and Wally Baram about their starring roles. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service Max becomes HBO Max — again HBO Max became simply Max in 2023. Now Warner Bros. Discovery is going back to basics and reclaiming a brand long associated with high-quality programming.

Max is HBO Max, again. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Congrats to @gustavoarellano.bsky.social on being a Pulitzer finalist for commentary. You might know him for his astute writing, but what you might not know about him is how generous he is with his time and his willingness to help the next generation of Latino journalists.

'The Last of Us' director on Ellie and Dina's relationship: 'This is not just a crush' Director Kate Herron discusses Ellie and Dina's relationship in Episode 4 of Season 2, the "Take on Me" scene, the infected horde in the subway and introducing Jeffrey Wright's Isaac.

Kate Herron, the director of Episode 4 of THE LAST OF US, spoke to us about Ellie and Dina’s evolving relationship and that reveal at the end. Spoilers ahead: www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Trump announces 100% tariffs on movies made overseas The president, on his Truth Social platform, called for a steep tariff on movies made overseas. Hollywood has been hurting as foreign governments offer rich incentives to filmmakers.

Trump is right about other countries luring the Hollywood industry away, but the baffling question now that no one seems to have an answer for: How do you impose tariffs on it? www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Wrote up this story after I moderated a panel about “Miss Austen” with author Gill Hornby and exec producer Christine Langan. It’s a cozy watch for fans of Jane Austen fans.

Genuinely one of the nicest interviews I’ve had!

I spoke to Gabriel Luna about the two most recent episodes of “The Last of Us” Season 2. Yes, he knows how you guys have been feeling. Spoilers ahead!

Looks like Season 50 of SNL will end with a bang. Here are the final three hosts and musical guests:

May 3 – Quinta Brunson / Benson Boone

May 10 – Walton Goggins / Arcade Fire

May 17 – Scarlett Johansson / Bad Bunny

Review: In 'Étoile,' details and dialogue drive a ballet-world comedy 'Bunheads' creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino return with another show centered on dance that has the verbal rhythms of a prewar screwball comedy.

Dancing and craziness in New York and Paris www.latimes.com/entertainmen...

Love is agreeing to hit Place Order dozens of times on Switch preorder day.