Anxiety has stars 'quiet quitting' social media

Study after study has revealed the negative impact that social media can have on mental health, and many -- celebrities and non-celebrities -- are dropping out.
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A spate of stars withdrawing from the public eye reminds us of what we already know: Fame has a price and social media only adds to the anxiety.

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L.A. residents are trying to stop 'Fast & Furious' from filming in their neighborhood. Here's why Click to view images

Angelino Heights residents will protest the filming of "Fast X" in their neighborhood on Friday, arguing that it encourages illegal street takeovers.

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How two well-connected L.A. siblings curated 20 years of eclectic musical magic Click to view images

On Wednesday, the Watkins Family Hour will celebrate two decades of all-star shows (think Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Phoebe Bridgers) at L.A.'s Largo.

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The 75 best TV shows on Hulu right now, according to our experts Click to view images

We surveyed The Times TV team to come up with a list of the 75 best TV shows you can watch on Hulu.

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How a giant collage remixes blockbuster movie iconography. It's on view in El Segundo Click to view images

A new show at El Segundo's art lab explores the work of Oscar-winning production designer Rick Carter. Eight young artists interpret the films he worked on, like "Back to the Future" and "Forrest Gump."

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'A prosecutor's dream': Inside the bombshell interview that brought down Prince Andrew Click to view images

"Scoops" author and "booker extraordinaire" Sam McAlister takes The Times behind the scenes of Prince Andrew's notorious 2019 "Newsnight" interview.

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