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Indie filmmakers say California's tax credit skips them. L.A. County's proposed Evergreen Fund would offer grants instead — if it survives the budget.

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.

John Legend, Janelle Monáe and more are booked for Aug. 22-23, but weeks of local programming appear to be canceled.

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham says working on a documentary together has been a 'healing process' for the band.

Actor Minnie Driver wore a neck brace in a video update following a car accident during a break from filming in France, crediting her vehicle's safety design for saving her life.

"He deserves immense credit for helping to usher in the alternative revolution of the '80s and '90s," Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan said.

Out Friday, Fernando Eimbcke's new coming-of-age dramedy "Olmo" follows a charismatic Chicano teen in the 1970s.

Earth, Wind & Fire abruptly called off its concert in San Francisco, citing a band member's medical emergency. The band and Lionel Richie are to play in Inglewood on Sunday.

The English musician and producer teamed with Madonna at a moment of deep personal change for the pop superstar.

AI music company Suno plans to press users' generated tracks onto 12-inch records for about $45, moving into vinyl as copyright suits from Universal and Sony continue.

Was a second sequel necessary? Wrong question, bro. Broken Lizard's longest-running franchise delivers the mediocrity its fans are expecting, even enjoy.

The filmmaker of 'Hostel' and 'Thanksgiving' serves up evil kids and an FX-heavy showcase with all the sprinkles but none of the smarts of 'Weapons.'

The Colombian pop star releases her sixth studio album, 'No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto' — and in 14 songs, reveals the depths of heartache one can only access when finally tuning out the world.

Perez Hilton's family revealed his children were home when his mental health crisis began to unfold and requested space from paparazzi so they can safely return home and begin to heal.