Cinema News: Harry Belafonte was King of the Greek in L.A.

Entertainment

April 26, 2023

For Angelenos like my parents, Harry Belafonte had one title: King of the Greek

Senior writer Greg Braxton recalls the late crooner's summer performances at L.A.'s Greek Theatre -- Belafonte's most popular tunes and shout-outs to "the people in the trees."

After Tucker Carlson firing, where does Fox News go from here?

Tucker Carlson, Fox News' top-rated host, is gone, but Rupert Murdoch's network has seen this script before. Get ready for a new host and the same outrage.

Review: Even if you don't like the movies, the locations are nice

Rachael Leigh Cook and Scott Ly hook up in Vietnam in Netflix rom-com; Brendan Fehr, Luke Wilson and Dolph Lundgren team up in "The Best Man"; Steve McQueen's "Small Axe" gets the Criterion treatment.

Can't Even Comedy tour creates a punchline path from L.A. to Austin through small-town Texas

Since moving to Austin last year, the mom-and-pop production company found a way to create cool shows via a tour route that transports L.A. comics to and from Texas.

Don Lemon was the brightest star at CNN. Then he became the story

How a series of missteps led to Lemon's fall from grace, just two years after "Don Lemon Tonight" became the cable network's prime-time flagship.

Mattel launches first Barbie with Down syndrome to 'counter social stigma'

Mattel debuted its first Barbie with Down syndrome, the latest in the toymaker's efforts to create more diverse and inclusive versions of its iconic doll.

Morgan Wallen may face lawsuits after abruptly canceled concert in Mississippi

Morgan Wallen faces possible lawsuits and ire from fans after abruptly canceling his concert in Mississippi. The musician is on vocal rest.

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