The most popular entertainment stories of 2023

These 7 stories were the most read by Times readers in 2023.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment December 30, 2023 'Friends' star Matthew Perry dead at 54, found in hot tub at L.A. home The untimely death of Matthew Perry, beloved by generations of "Friends" fans, caught the world by surprise, and The Times was among the first to confirm the news in October. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Tucker Carlson departs Fox News, pushed out by Rupert Murdoch Tucker Carlson, the provocative, conservative prime-time host who sustained Fox News as a ratings juggernaut, was forced out of the network in April. SHARE       READ MORE More details emerge about 'Wild 'N Out' star Ms Jacky Oh's death at 32 The "Wild 'N Out" star Ms Jacky Oh! died at age 32 on May 31. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT A 'full body orgasm' at the L.A. Phil? Witnesses offer conflicting accounts Multiple people reported hearing someone "orgasm" during the L.A. Philharmonic's performance of Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony in April. SHARE       READ MORE Logan Roy, conservative media mogul who shaped contemporary politics, dies at 84 The Waystar Royco chief, who died in Season 4, Episode 3 of "Succession," leaves a legacy of hardball business tactics and cable news provocation. SHARE       READ MORE Alec Baldwin and weapons handler to be charged with manslaughter in deadly 'Rust' shooting In January, New Mexico prosecutors filed felony criminal charges against actor Alec Baldwin and the armorer of the low-budget western "Rust," following the fatal shooting of the film's cinematographer. The criminal charges against Baldwin were dropped in April. SHARE       READ MORE The Oscars' best picture might seem radical. But it's as traditional as they come For all its representational achievements, the sentimental, self-important "Everything Everywhere All At Once" is not as bold a choice as it appears, Times Critic Justin Chang writes. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive subscriber exclusive alerts from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW