Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter: Jolene cover, Miley Cyrus duet, more takeaways
Beyoncé told us 10 days before she dropped “Cowboy Carter”: It’s not a country album. It’s a Beyoncé album. The singles from the album, “Texas…
A final night at the Conga Room
The iconic L.A. nightclub the Conga Room closed its doors for a final time Wednesday night, but not before filling its walls with one last…
Diddy allegations: A timeline of claims against Sean Combs
A string of recent sexual assault allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the billionaire music mogul and entrepreneur, have damaged the legacy of the man once…
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego to sell downtown buildings
Two years after opening a $110-million expansion project in the tony seaside enclave of La Jolla, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego has put…
Arthur Jafa talks about success and growth as an artist
The artist Arthur Jafa in front of his painting “Thirst Trap” (2024). When I first met Arthur Jafa, Fred Moten was still living in the…
L.A. glassblower Cedric Mitchell’s blown glass is a feast for the eyes
Seated on a chair, with the hum of twin furnaces and the Impressions playing in the background, glassblower Cedric Mitchell is lost in his craft…
Korean art of the ’60s and ’70s at the Hammer Museum: review
Seoul is the latest major city to establish itself as a significant international hub for new art. With that distinction comes the expected propagation of…
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…