The year women saved Hollywood

For columnist and critic Mary McNamara, 2023 -- among other years -- has shown that you don't have to be male to succeed in, change or lead any part of the entertainment industry.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment December 4, 2023 The year women saved Hollywood Winning the box office, playing record-setting concert tours, rallying striking unions, shaking up TV: Women ruled pop culture in 2023. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' reigns at the box office. The year of the concert film continues "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" took home the top spot at this weekend's box office, becoming the second concert film to do so in the last two months. SHARE       READ MORE Julianna Margulies and Susan Sarandon walk back explosive comments on Israel-Hamas war Actors Julianna Margulies and Susan Sarandon apologized for earlier incendiary comments on opposite sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Emma Stone joins 'SNL' Five-Timers Club, and the show says goodbye to George Santos "Saturday Night Live" featured a musical goodbye to New York Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress this week, and actor Emma Stone hosted. SHARE       READ MORE 'Euphoria' producer Kevin Turen's cause of death revealed Kevin Turen, who produced "Euphoria" and other projects, died Nov. 12 from "acute cardiac dysfunction," according to a medical examiner's report. He was 45. SHARE       READ MORE Bésame Mucho 2023 recap: Maná and Los Bukis bring the vibes Live updates from the 2023 Bésame Mucho at Dodger Stadium. Headliners were Maná, Los Bukis, Gloria Trevi. Other acts were Los Lobos, Los Angeles Azules and Natalia Lafourcade. SHARE       READ MORE 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 teaser promises an all-out dragon war The great (and likely very gruesome) Targaryen civil war is on in HBO's "House of the Dragon" Season 2 teaser. Plus, some first-look photos to help tide fans over until the show's summer 2024 return. 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, California, 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. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US