Sterlin Harjo on Emmy noms, ‘Reservation Dogs,’ Indigenous stories
Three seasons, three years, 28 episodes and at last, “Reservation Dogs” has an Emmy nomination for comedy series.And that’s not all. The FX show, which…
‘Shōgun’ co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo on 25 Emmy nods
For “Shōgun” creators Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, Emmy nominations morning started quite early.“We were listening to the roosters crowing at 5 in the morning…
Collective amnesia overtakes Republican National Convention
MILWAUKEE — Donald Trump resurfaced at the Republican National Convention, ushered in by a video montage of his jiggle-dancing to the gay anthem “Y.M.C.A.”Kamala Harris was…
‘Mother, Couch’ review: Surreal family clash is strange ride
Whether it tickles your absurdist heart or tries your sense of narrative logic, there’s one incontestable fact about the Buñuelian dramedy “Mother, Couch”: From start…
How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Lisa Ann Walter
When I video-call Lisa Ann Walter, she’s in the middle of making a banana cake to serve alongside the curry she’ll soon prepare for Sunday…
Rolling Stones, Pearl Jam producer Andrew Watt is living the dream
Andrew Watt is chilling. The 33-year-old wunderkind record producer plans to decompress over the next couple of months at his Malibu rental, enjoying the Southern…
Jajaira Gonzalez and Jahmal Harvey eager to revive U.S. Olympic boxing
There was a time when the U.S. dominated Olympic boxing. In the three Summer Games the Americans took part in between 1976 and 1988, U.S.…
Teoscar Hernández hopes to add Home Run Derby to bounce-back season
Teoscar Hernández will be bringing his sunflower seed home run celebration to the All-Star Game next week.Whether he’ll get the chance to swat some long…
Which Team USA members can spin a basketball on their fingers?
Joel Embiid is a former NBA MVP, a two-time league scoring champion and a seven-time All-Star.Surely he can pull off the basic skill of spinning…
‘I took the time’: Kawhi Leonard is ready for Paris Olympics
LAS VEGAS — Speaking to the media for the first time since his postseason was cut short in the first round of the playoffs, Clippers star…
‘House of the Dragon’: As Rhaenys, Eve Best channeled Hillary Clinton
This story contains spoilers from “House of the Dragon” Season 2, Episode 4, “The Red Dragon and the Gold.”The Queen Who Never Was is no…
‘It’s always scary to jump into any role,’ say these 6 actors
Every actor’s path to mainstream success has to start somewhere — it could be a small role on an episode of “Quantum Leap” circa 1991…
6 actors on representation, inhabiting roles and flop sweat
There are outstanding professionals in any field — people who are admired for their insights, their intelligence and pure skill. And when you get to…
‘MaXXXine’ review: Flimsy thriller doesn’t deserve Mia Goth
Say hello to Maxine Minx (Mia Goth), the antihero of Ti West’s “MaXXXine,” the third installment in his hastily dispatched “X” trilogy. Last we saw…
Gabriella Charter Schools bring dance classes to K-8 students
The Angelus Temple megachurch in Echo Park was the unlikely venue (and largest to date) for the Gabriella Charter Schools’ year-end dance recitals. Friends and…
Lakers drafting Bronny James is a costly move toward chaos
It’s historical, it’s heartwarming, it’s the brightest of headlines for a franchise desperately in need of some good news. But it’s not very smart. And,…
Aaron Frazer shares the L.A. haunts that inspired ‘Into the Blue’
“I flew into LAX with a dream and my cardigan,” Aaron Frazer says with a laugh. The singer and multi-instrumentalist has called Los Angeles home…
LAFC’s Tomás Ángel hopes to continue following his father’s path
It’s an accomplishment born more of chance than a plan. It’s more serendipity than statistic and so trivial that even Tomás Ángel didn’t know he…
How the Hollywood Bowl rideshare lot works
Being at the Hollywood Bowl to see a show is a magical experience. Getting there? Not so much, thanks to streets that get so clogged…
Column: Baseball legend Willie Mays instrumental in California fight against housing discrimination
SACRAMENTO — As a ballplayer, Willie Mays was arguably the greatest of all time — baseball’s GOAT. But he also starred in another endeavor — as…