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Aug. 6, 2026 1:00 p.m.Theater preview: Fan-favorite, magical productions join Los Angeles stages this summer
The sun is shining down on the stage this summer.
From the return of Tony Award-winning classics to the release of animated films set to concert, the new season forecasts an array of theater productions across Los Angeles.
By Julia Kinion, Kiara Mack, and Ana Camila Burquez
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Aug. 5, 2026 7:32 p.m.Winner Takes All: Choosing the best from the web of Spider-Man movies
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
Spider-Man has been spinning his web on the silver screen since 2002.
Last Friday, the Spider-Man franchise entered a “Brand New Day.” From Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland, Spider-Man has gone through a series of eras and iterations, both live-action and animated, but all beloved by fans.
By Sara Green, Kiara Mack, and Parsa Arshi
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July 14, 2026 11:06 a.m.TV preview: Summer shows bring action, book adaptations to the small screen
This post was updated July 19 at 8:23 p.m.
The small screen is set to stay sizzling all summer.
Clear skies and sunshine promise a slate of returning and premiering shows, some newly released and some upcoming, ranging from frontier journeys to female-centered crime thrillers.
By Parsa Arshi, Kiara Mack, and Vishnu Potharaju
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June 6, 2026 10:33 p.m.Rebecca Robles educates students on live music industry with Backstage Pass
Rebecca Robles wants to give students a “Backstage Pass” to the live music industry.
As assistant conductor for her high school choir and a former member of a punk band, Robles, a fourth-year music industry student, said she always knew she wanted to pursue music but had a hard time finding her path without the guidance of a college degree.
By Kiara Mack
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June 3, 2026 5:43 p.m.Winner takes all: Which classic summer movie shines the brightest?
As spring shifts to summer, a new range of films come into season.
From skipping school to fleeing great white sharks, a host of films are quintessential summer classics.
By Daniela Fogliano, Reid Sperisen, Kiara Mack, and Aubrey Wong
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June 2, 2026 4:12 p.m.Second Take: ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ battles off-screen drama, multiverse fatigue ahead of release
This post was updated June 2 at 4:16 p.m.
Dread it. Run from it. “Avengers: Doomsday” arrives all the same.
In March 2025, Marvel Studios announced that production on “Avengers: Doomsday” had begun.
By Kiara Mack
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May 31, 2026 2:40 p.m.Music Video Roundup: Creative visuals, star power elevate spring season music videos
This season’s music videos are immortalizing iconic releases.
With pop stars taking the lead on spring releases, recent music videos have continued the storytelling trend seen at the beginning of the year.
By Reid Sperisen, Ana Camila Burquez, and Kiara Mack
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May 23, 2026 11:24 p.m.Winner takes all: The best, this ‘Star Wars’ movie is. After nearly 50 years, which film is on top?
This post was updated May 25 at 8:18 p.m.
“Star Wars” is known for its galaxywide fame and success.
Since its debut in 1977, the “Star Wars” franchise has expanded far beyond a single trilogy, growing into one of the most influential sci-fi sagas in cinematic history.
By Kiara Mack, Reid Sperisen, Parsa Arshi, Gwendolyn Lopez, and Caitlin Brockenbrow
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April 19, 2026 2:34 p.m.Film preview: Spring season movies promise a diverse slate, bringing fresh energy to theaters
This post was updated April 19 at 8:56 p.m.
This spring, as the season comes into bloom, so does the big screen – bursting with a fresh slate of films ready to make their mark.
By Eleanor Meyers, Reid Sperisen, Kiara Mack, Jacob Tristeza, and Victoria Munck
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April 8, 2026 7:39 p.m.Album preview: Genre-crossing albums bridge emotions, creativity
This post was updated April 12 at 7:43 p.m.
The sun is coming out again and is bringing long-awaited releases.
Music icons are blooming this spring with exciting new projects.
By Eleanor Meyers, Victoria Munck, Kiara Mack, Abby Shewmaker, and Julia Kinion
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