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The Barbie doll bearing Whitney Houston's likeness is the latest to join Mattel's iconic line, re-creating Houston's look from her 1987 hit "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" music video.

A report from Salzburg on Matthias Pintscher, who will become music director of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in 2027.

As the heartland rocker brings his latest tour to the Hollywood Bowl, here's a critical rundown of his best-known songs.

Nine shows, including a sequel to the 1995 hit "Clueless" and the second season of "S.W.A.T. Exiles" received a California production incentive.

Disney+ and Hulu announced it reached a deal with iHeartMedia to bring six video podcasts to the streaming services, including "Hey Jonas!" and "Pod Meets World."

Season 3 of the Apple TV series finds the actor at her most vulnerable. It also shows that she's developed real dramatic chops without losing her ability to laugh.

Netflix says Los Angeles remains its home base, with 47 productions shooting here in 2026 — even as it builds a $1-billion, 12-soundstage complex in New Jersey.

As Season 3 of the HBO series comes to a close, our critics discuss how a lack of characters to cheer for has made it hard to stay engaged in the sprawling epic fantasy.

A self-described overthinker, the actor threw himself headlong into the Netflix limited series. His preparation even included reading Gein's medical records.

Popular with audiences (and streaming platforms). Increasingly high quality. Relatively inexpensive to produce. Inside the big business of celebrity docs.

Comedian Whitmer Thomas' new special, "The Terminal Crew of Dudes," trades cool-guy posturing for a heartfelt salute to loyalty, lifelong friendships and the stories that bind them.

The declining number of submissions threatens to oust multicam comedies from the Emmys. This year's nominated multicam editors discuss trying to protect a fading art form.

The Apple TV series "Ted Lasso" is supposed to primarily be a wide-appealing comedy, yet its role in popularizing soccer in the U.S. can't be dismissed.

Spectrum owner Charter Communications is nearing the finish line in its long-awaited $34.5-billion purchase of Cox Enterprises to form the nation's largest internet and cable television company. But consumer groups are seeking more protections for diversity and other measures.

Katseye member Sophia Laforteza announced she is taking a mental health hiatus ahead of the Head in the Clouds festival in Pasadena, joining member Manon Bannerman in stepping back from the group.