SXSW ‘does not agree’ with Texas governor amid artist boycott
South by Southwest has voiced support for artists boycotting its festivities and events in Austin, Texas, after they were criticized by that state’s governor, Greg…
This artist plasters pink sheep across L.A. as a symbol of queer joy
It began with a quote by Alexander McQueen: “I am the pink sheep in the family.” In 2013, L.A.-based contemporary street artist Ricky Sencion read…
Iranian singer who won Grammy for Mahsa Amini protest anthem is sentenced to prison in Iran
DUBAI — An Iranian singer who won a Grammy presented by First Lady Jill Biden has been sentenced to more than three years in prison over…
L.A.’s underground art scene is boosting at-home galleries
For some Los Angeles galleries, home is where the art is — or in the laundry room, also known as Quarters Gallery, inside Nina Muccia’s…
Felix Art Fair and Dover Street Market collaborate
Art and fashion have always had a symbiotic relationship in L.A. Why else would the art opening that everyone and their mom was at this…
Dolly Parton congratulates Beyoncé on her country debut
Dolly Parton has confirmed her Beyhive membership. The “Jolene” singer took to Instagram Thursday to congratulate Beyoncé on her country debut, which consisted of a…
I’m a 47-year-old makeup artist – there’s a reason your face looks ‘crusty,’ my 10 swaps give you a ‘second-skin glow’
A 47-YEAR-OLD makeup artist has spilled her secrets to flawless skin using swaps of old favorites. She said her tips will give "crusty" skin a…
I thought I was talking to a starving artist but she was a super famous singer – I was so embarrassed when I realized
ONE unsuspecting woman was singing the blues after realizing she didn't recognize the well-known singer she was talking to. She was still reeling over the…
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominations: Cher, Sinéad O’Connor, more
Cher, Mariah Carey, Sade, Oasis, Lenny Kravitz and the late Sinéad O’Connor are among the acts nominated for the first time for induction into the…
Usher wants to bring romance back to music
You can see galaxies in Usher Raymond IV’s eyes. They twinkle as he speaks, no matter how little lighting there is in a room. His…
A guide to the Arts District, downtown Los Angeles
Visitors don’t come to the Arts District to escape from city life: This is downtown Los Angeles, and the neighborhhood is gritty. But it’s also…
Easter poster depicting handsome Jesus spurs criticism in Spain
MADRID — A poster in the southern Spanish city of Seville that depicts a young, handsome Jesus wearing only a loincloth has unleashed a storm on…
‘LA Ink’ star and tattoo artist Kat Von D wins copyright suit
A Los Angeles jury has found that celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D did not violate a photographer’s copyright when she used his portrait of…
Andre 3000 announces nationwide tour New Blue Sun Live
André 3000 is taking his flute on the road, including a five-night stint in Los Angeles. The multi-hyphenate entertainer announced the New Blue Sun Live…
Remembering a vibrant artist and mother killed in Gaza, Baraa Abu Mohsen | Israel War on Gaza
Al-Fukhari, Gaza – For Rawaa Abu Mohsen, it was the life that her sister Baraa led that she wants to remember, not how she died…
Alexis Smith dead: Artist turned found images into collages
Alexis Smith, the clever, much-exhibited Southern California conceptual artist who winningly combined found images and smart phrases since the 1970s, died Tuesday morning at home…
Zaeden – The artist you need to continue watching out for in 2024
Zaeden is a Mumbai-based singer-songwriter who is well-known in the Indian independent music circuit for his soft electronic pop music, coupled with fresh melodies and…
LACMA exhibition with good art is 2023’s most disappointing show
In 1910, the great British critic and painter Roger Fry coined the term “Postimpressionist” to describe the visually and conceptually challenging work of Vincent van…
Man arrested over theft of Banksy artwork from street corner in London, less than an hour after it was revealed
A man suspected of stealing an artwork by elusive street artist Banksy from a London street corner has been arrested, UK police said on Saturday.Key…
‘Taste of Things’ review: Exquisite culinary drama is served
Since it premiered and won a directing prize at the Cannes Film Festival last May, Tran Anh Hung’s “The Taste of Things” has been described…