57+ min ago  (507+ words) The Museum of Contemporary Art has acquired Kara Walker's sculpture "Unmanned Drone," a cornerstone of the museum's groundbreaking "Monuments" exhibition. It joins the 158 works by 106 artists that were added to MOCA's permanent collection last year, including major works by Jacqueline…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago  (635+ words) Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday that it was "reviewing" a revised offer from Paramount Skydance " the latest twist in the high-profile auction to claim one of Hollywood's corporate jewels. The company did not provide any details of Paramount's bid. Paramount…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (197+ words) This essay is excerpted from Gov. Gavin Newsom's new memoir, "Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery." Young Man in a Hurry: A Memoir of Discovery By Gavin Newsom Penguin Press: 304 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (879+ words) Baz Luhrmann's startling new movie about Elvis Presley began, the director says, with an accident. Luhrmann didn't end up using the archived material in "Elvis." But the discovery left him with a choice, he says: "I had the power and…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (488+ words) Disney California Adventure this month turns 25. Though Disneyland Park's littler and much younger sibling, the park has grown into a respectable offering, one that ranks among my favorite Disney parks in North America. No small feat, considering its checkered, less-than-ambitious…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (553+ words) It was the plume poppies in Michael Pollan's garden that seeded his new book. On a warm September afternoon, he was tripping on shrooms when the spindly, whimsical flowers appeared to be returning his gaze as they happily bathed in…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (279+ words) By Loubna MrieViking: 432 pages, $30If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. Embedded in a patriarchal family within an oppressive society, Mrie faces the challenge of disentangling…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (186+ words) The San Fernando Valley is back in the spotlight, thanks in part to Bravo's reality franchise "The Valley," where viewers may recognize a slew of Ventura Boulevard staples (we see you, Rocco's Tavern). Much of the show is filmed in…...

5+ hour, 57+ min ago  (683+ words) The pitched battle for Warner Bros. took yet another turn Monday night as Paramount Skydance enhanced its bid for the storied studio. The decision by Warner Bros. Discovery to leave the door slightly ajar for Paramount came after weeks of…...

6+ hour, 38+ min ago  (148+ words) Robert Carradine, actor known for "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Lizzie McGuire," dies at 71Los Angeles Times Actor Robert Carradine, who was best known for his role in the "Nerds" movie franchise, has died In a statement to Deadline, Carradine's family…...