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She Defended 'El Chapo.' Now this Lawyer Is Using her Narco-Fame to Launch a Music Career
The Puerto Rican daughter of a music director grew up listening to Mexican ballads, loving the brokenhearted passion infused in the music. She always wanted to be a singer, but her family pushed her to pursue a law degree.
As Theaters Struggle, Many Independent Cinemas in Los Angeles Are Finding Their Audience
Streaming — and a pandemic — have radically transformed cinema consumption, but many filmgoers are part of a growing number of mostly younger people contributing to a renaissance of LA's independent theater scene.
Maya Rudolph as Harris and Dana Carvey as Biden Open the 50th Season of 'Saturday Night Live'
"Saturday Night Live" began its 50th season with a parade of former co-stars, including Maya Rudolph as Vice President Kamala Harris, Andy Samberg as her husband Doug Emhoff and Dana Carvey as President Joe Biden.
'Chucky' Series, Known for its Queer Spin, Canceled after 3 Seasons
"Chucky," based on the film series "Child's Play" and known for its queer take on the franchise, has been canceled after three seasons.
'Saturday Night Live' Launches 50th Season with Jean Smart, Jelly Roll and Maybe Maya as Kamala
"Saturday Night Live" is set to set off its 50th season with host Jean Smart and musical guest Jelly Roll.
'Monsters' Star Cooper Koch Says he Got the Chance to Hug a Menendez Brother in Prison
Cooper Koch got the chance to visit one of the real brothers alongside Kim Kardashian during a prison visit.
After 20 Years and a Move to Berlin, Xiu Xiu is Still Making Music for Outsiders
Since its inception more than two decades ago, the experimental rock band Xiu Xiu has danced between extremes.
Maggie Smith Mourned by 'Downton Abbey' Colleagues, Helen Mirren, Daniel Radcliffe and Others
Actors, collaborators and fans who worked with Maggie Smith are paying tribute to the award-winning actor, known for her roles in the "Harry Potter" movies and "Downton Abbey." She died Friday at 89.
Chappell Roan Drops Out of All Things Go Music Festival: 'Things have Gotten Overwhelming'
Chappell Roan, the breakout pop star who has publicly grappled with her rising fame in recent weeks, has dropped out of this weekend's All Things Go music festival.
Lana Del Rey Ties the Knot with Gator Tour Guide in Bayou Wedding
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey went to the altar in the Louisiana bayou with alligator tour guide Jeremy Dufrene just days after the couple got a license to wed.
Sandra Bernhard Returning to Joe's Pub for Annual Holiday Gig
Joe's Pub, part of The Public Theater, is thrilled to welcome back Sandra Bernhard for "Shapes & Forms," her new show running for 11 performances from December 26-31.
Actress Maggie Smith, Star of Stage, Film and 'Downton Abbey,' Dies at 89
Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie" in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in "Downton Abbey," has died, her publicist said Friday. She was 89.
After Coming Out as Trans, Harper Steele and BFF Will Farrell Hit the Road in Touching Netflix Doc
Will Ferrell and his best friend Harper Steele are a hit in the new Netflix doc "Will & Harper" where the two go on a road trip after Steele reveals she's trans.
Music Review: Sophie's Posthumous, Self-titled Final Album Still Sounds Like the Future of Pop
Hearing Sophie's big, bright songs feels like looking into the future. With each project, her work has always prophesied where pop music is headed.
Lady Gaga Draws Inspiration from Her 'Joker' Sequel Character to Create 'Harlequin' Album
"Harlequin" is a companion album for the film, in which Gaga stars as Lee, also better known as the unhinged villain Harley Quinn. Her character served as the driving force behind the album.
'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Star Eduardo Xol Dies in Palm Springs after Stabbing
Eduardo Xol, the 58-year-old advocate and designer of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" fame, died in a Palm Springs hospital ten days after a stabbing attack in his apartment.
'Girl Please No' — Jojo Siwa's Latest Look Leaves Gay Twitter Gobsmacked
The dust has more or less settled after Kristen Stewart wore a jockstrap on the cover of Rolling Stone; now, Jojo Siwa has upped the ante with dual covers for Ladygunn Magazine that go even further.
Bigger is Better! Colton Underwood Explains His Idea for a Gay Version of 'The Bachelor'
Out "The Bachelor" alum Colton Underwood has ideas for a gay version of the show — and it wouldn't feature just one single, desirable guy.
Review: 'Lee' Remembers a Legendary War Photographer but Feels More Scrapbook than Biopic
Kate Winslet stars in this slightly disconnected biopic of legendary photographer Lee Miller, who famously documented concentration camps where German Nazis exterminated countless lives.
Watch: After Sparking Online Controversy, Chappell Roan Confirms She's Voting for Kamala Harris
Chappell Roan has come out and confirmed that she is indeed voting for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Providence Fringe Festival Kicked Off With a Bang
Since 2014, the Providence Fringe Festival has been giving local and out of town artists the opportunity to show their talents in the area's premier outdoor arts festival.
Metamorphoses
Berkeley Rep could probably stage this play every single year and keep having a hit on its hands. Certainly it's easy to imagine charmed audiences returning again and again.