Cinema News: MTV News, a mainstay of '90s pop culture, shuts down

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May 10, 2023

MTV News, which chronicled the music and politics of the '90s, shuts down

The influential and crowd-pleasing telecast brought pop music culture, news and politics to young audiences — long before the internet and Napster changed media and music in equal measure.

In the shadow of the writers' strike, Hollywood studios turn to directors for deal on pay

Another big challenge faces Hollywood studios: avoiding a strike with directors and actors, who begin negotiations over new pay deals as early as this week.

BTS' Suga on going solo, his love of hip-hop and the band's future: 'We're real brothers, period'

With BTS currently on hiatus due to military conscription, its members are pursuing solo projects. For Suga, that means a bold new rap album and sold-out arena shows.

13 unmissable arts events we're looking forward to this summer

Keith Haring's first-ever L.A. museum survey, Sondheim celebrations, a groundbreaking Chicanx art show, intriguing Ojai Music Festival offerings and plenty more to check out this summer.

The truth behind a killing during George Floyd protests — and the lies that made it worse

Journalist Joe Sexton talks about uncovering the truth behind the lies of a racially charged fatal shooting in his new book, "The Lost Sons of Omaha."

'Paved Paradise' explains why parking is both a local nuisance and a global blight

In "Paved Paradise," Henry Grabar takes on the automobile's profound effect on L.A. and the world through the particular lens of parking.

'The Muppets Mayhem' review: The puppets are back in town and at their best

Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem take center stage in the latest Muppet series about music and family, featuring plenty of guest stars.

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