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Jan. 25, 2026 7:59 p.m.
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This post was updated Jan. 25 at 11:53 p.m.
Los Angeles might not get cold enough for it, but these upcoming television releases are the perfect way to spend a snow day.
By Eleanor Meyers, Kai Echeverria, Ana Camila Burquez, and Reid Sperisen
Arts
Jan. 24, 2026 2:34 p.m.This post was updated Jan. 25 at 8:21 p.m.
Ari Lennox is leaving no vacancy for R&B music in 2026.
The neo soul songstress released her third album, “Vacancy,” on Friday – one of the first major R&B releases of the new year and her first LP since 2022’s “age/sex/location.” The 15-track, 51-minute album leans heavily upon Lennox’s past lyrical themes about sex and relationship woes while adopting a more jazzy sound than her previous work, complete with rich saxophone throughout.
By Reid Sperisen
Arts
Jan. 21, 2026 12:39 p.m.Music Video Roundup: Female artists headline fall season, release music videos accompanying hit tracks
This post was updated Jan. 21 at 9:13 p.m.
Fall has gone, but its visuals still linger.
As we start the new year, there is no better time to reflect on the past quarter.
By Reid Sperisen and Kai Echeverria
Arts
Jan. 19, 2026 8:51 p.m.Concert preview: Experienced, newly established artists bring genre-spanning setlists to stage
This year, winter wonderland comes with a soundtrack.
With performances across all genres, Los Angeles will be the stage for stellar musical acts this winter. Characterized by both experienced and newly established artists, the new year brings a promising setlist for concert lovers.
By Victoria Munck, Reid Sperisen, and Kai Echeverria
Arts
Jan. 17, 2026 4:37 p.m.Album Review: ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ strikes all the right chords, exceeds cinematic expectations
This post was updated Jan. 19 at 7:39 p.m.
At long last, A$AP Rocky delivers unequivocal greatness with “Don’t Be Dumb.”
Marking his fourth studio album, the 37-year-old hip-hop artist intuitively blends trap and R&B with jazz, indie rock and industrial styles across 15 tracks, delivering a tight narrative with room for two more songs following the main tracklist.
By Parsa Arshi
Arts
Jan. 8, 2026 2:32 p.m.Second Take: Harsh critical response to ‘Wicked: For Good’ shows overexposure does not go unpunished
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:52 p.m.
Video advertising killed 2025’s star movie.
After the success of 2024’s “Wicked,” which became the highest-grossing musical film adaptation, the popular assumption was that the sequel would be an effortless success.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow
Arts
Jan. 8, 2026 10:56 a.m.Culinary Grand Prix: Mamie serves up deliciously classic Italian sandwiches
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:49 p.m.
Before we walked in, we could smell the fresh bread permeating the door.
Mikael Choukroun, founder of Italian sandwich shop Mamie, has been running restaurants for 30 years.
By Patrick Woodham and Gianluca Centola
Arts
Dec. 4, 2025 5:09 p.m.Film review: ‘Eternity’ starts off strong but ultimately disappoints with frustrating ending
This post was updated Jan. 13 at 8:17 p.m.
At times, watching “Eternity” certainly felt like one.
A24’s latest thought-provoking film premiered in September at the Toronto International Film Festival and released in theaters Nov.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow
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