The 110 best books about Los Angeles

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The Ultimate L.A. Bookshelf Click to view images

Your ultimate L.A. Bookhelf is here — a guide to the 110 essential L.A. books, plus essays, supporting quotes and a ranked list of the best of the best.

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Center Theatre Group is at an inflection point. New artistic director Snehal Desai aims to 'turn the ship' Click to view images

Theater critic Charles McNulty interviews Snehal Desai, producing artistic director of East West Players, who has been named artistic director of Center Theatre Group.

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As Hollywood strike looms, five writers share their stories Click to view images

Streaming has transformed television and led to a surge in content, but it also has squeezed Hollywood writers. Five Writers Guild of America members share their stories.

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Fox News and Dominion head to trial in a potentially historic $1.6-billion defamation case Click to view images

Lies about voter fraud were presented on the conservative network with little or no pushback. A voting equipment company now wants Rupert Murdoch to pay the price.

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The real force behind the celebrity booze boom isn't (just) money Click to view images

We went drinking with Jason Momoa, co-creator of Meili Vodka, to understand why actors, musicians, athletes and more want in on the liquor business.

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The surprising afterlife of a '70s L.A. cult: How the Source Family became hot IP in 2023 Click to view images

Nearly 50 years after the death of its leader, Father Yod, the Source Family continues to fascinate seekers. Now, Hollywood and content creators want in too.

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Column: HBO is the jewel in Warner Bros. Discovery's crown. And apparently they hate it Click to view images

By turning HBO Max into just Max and jamming it with Discovery+ content, the company is spitting on one of the most important brands in television.

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