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The director of "Fists of Freedom," a documentary about Olympic sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos, says the reaction to Olympians speaking out has some similarities and differences to 1968.

The Geffen Playhouse presents the world premiere of Beth Hyland's 'Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia,' directed by Jo Bonney.

Casey Wasserman, the embattled sports and entertainment mogul who is the face of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, is preparing to sell his namesake talent agency.

It's got nothing to do with the band but everything to do with "Back to the Future," as a duo of also-rans hope to alter their past and rejigger some momentum.

In his special 'Live & Alive,' Sickler uses comedy to explore mortality and near-death experiences, asking audiences about their own brushes with death during his performances.

Snoopy's tribute to Ozzy Osbourne became an instant viral sensation at Knott's Berry Farm, with Sharon Osbourne sharing the performance during the Grammy Awards.

Spanish acting legend and Pedro Almodóvar veteran Carmen Maura commands a well-proportioned indie about the moves one makes to hold onto a sense of self.

Karen Huger, the Grand Dame of 'Real Housewives of Potomac,' gets candid with Sherri Shepherd about addiction, her DUI arrest and her six-month jail sentence.

Steven Spielberg, Dawson Leery's favorite director, is among the celebrities who have donated to the GoFundMe to help support James Van Der Beek's family.

Earlier this week, an AI-generated video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt went viral, sparking outrage amongst creatives and the studios alike.

Movies about Los Angeles that Times readers love but didn't make our 101 best list include "American Gigolo," "Tequila Sunrise," "Get Shorty" and — yes — "Crash."

Poor "SNL." Attorney General Pam Bondi's unwittingly hilarious performance Wednesday before a House Judiciary Committee will be hard to top.

With its intricate set design, period costumes and array of delicate powdered wigs, 'Amadeus' might be Pasadena Playhouse's most lavish production yet.

Sheila E. will tour Europe in April. Here, she runs down her routine for a welcome day off at home in L.A.

What begins as a flirty, fun and glamorous look at John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, the "it" couple of the late '90s, inevitably becomes yet another invasion of its subjects' privacy.