Alex Carter

Actress Jenny Slate chats with The Times about her new book ‘Lifeform’ and how being a mother has lessened her self-doubt. She discusses how the alleged behind-the-scenes tension on the set of “It Ends With Us” has shaped her future career aspirations. During the New York premiere of “It Ends With Us” earlier this year, … Read more

One of the most peculiar events in television’s history is when a noted serial murderer, Rodney Alcala, appeared on ABC’s “The Dating Game” and won a date with Cheryl Bradshaw. Netflix’s new film, “Woman of the Hour,” directed, produced, and starring Anna Kendrick, offers a unique perspective on this weird historical event. Kendrick’s character, Sheryl, … Read more

A good number of La Jolla inhabitants seem to cherish their quiet beach hamlet, and they want to maintain its peacefulness. They are essentially saying to sea lions: steer clear of La Jolla! Your adorable but stinky presence is unwelcome in our beachside community! I’m Glenn Whipp, a Los Angeles Times columnist and the host … Read more

Next month’s “Wicked” film star, Cynthia Erivo, has publicly expressed her disapproval of a fan-adjusted movie poster which bears similarity to the Broadway show’s poster. A TikTok video was shared by a fan that put side by side the two posters and illustrated the modifications being implemented. Erivo, who portrays the green-skinned sorceress Elphaba, a … Read more

On Thursday, Mitzi Gaynor, the iconic Hollywood starlet renowned for her roles in musical films such as “South Pacific,” “Les Girls,” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” passed away at the age of 93. Her management team, Rene Reyes and Shane Rosamonda, announced her passing on Gaynor’s official X account, stating that she “died … Read more

Jane Fonda, over the span of her remarkable career, has been the recipient of accolades from prestigious institutions including the Cannes and Venice film festivals, the American Film Institute, the Producers Guild of America and, as recently as three years ago, the Golden Globes. In February, Fonda will be adding another feather to her cap … Read more

The tale of “Anora” begins in a fashion quite similar to countless fairy tales from yesteryears: a young woman, unappreciated in her everyday life but deserving of so much more, encounters a handsome benefactor and is whisked away into the land of Happily Ever After. “You’re practically Cinderella!” a friend exclaims early in the film. … Read more

While Tesla’s Robovan may be capable of autonomous operation, a certain science fiction director suggests Elon Musk himself may not be as original. Last Thursday, Musk showcased the latest offerings from Tesla, which included the autonomous electric bus, the self-driving Cybercab, and a robotic humanoid known as the Optimus, or Tesla bot. However, these state-of-the-art … Read more

Lupita Nyong’o continues to grapple with the loss of Chadwick Boseman, her co-star from “Black Panther”, who passed away in 2020. She is not afraid to face her grief head-on. During a Q&A session at the BFI London Film Festival on Sunday, Nyong’o, an Academy Award recipient, tearfully discussed her late co-star. The session, which … Read more

Simu Liu, an actor best known for his role in the Marvel movie “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” is attempting to defuse a controversy involving a Canadian bubble tea company that has faced backlash online for its televised sales presentation. During a guest appearance on Canada’s “Dragon’s Den,” a reality TV show … Read more