‘Deli Boys’ aims to flip the script on the guys behind the counter

Inside: RIP Roy Ayers; Carrie Underwood's "American Idol" return; Paramount asks judge to toss $20-billion "60 Minutes" lawsuit.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 07, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment 'Deli Boys' aims to flip the script on the stories of guys behind the counter The stars of Hulu's new crime comedy, Saagar Shaikh and Asif Ali, joined series creator Abdullah Saeed to discuss how their show breaks assumptions about South Asians. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Paramount says Trump's CBS '60 Minutes' lawsuit seeks to 'punish' network Paramount on Thursday asked a federal judge in Texas to dismiss the $20-billion lawsuit. The media company separately has agreed to have a mediator look at the case. Read More Roy Ayers, jazz-soul legend whose music was heavily sampled by younger artists, dies at 84 Roy Ayers, the jazz-soul vibraphonist and bandleader behind "Everybody Loves the Sunshine" whose music became the backbone for younger artists, dies at age 84. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Commentary: Documentary on Washington Post's former publisher reminds us there's one way forward for media As publisher, Katharine Graham not only helped change the Washington Post from a small, local daily into a paper of international importance but also set the standard of media ownership. Read More With Carrie Underwood as a judge, can 'American Idol' thrive in the TikTok era? The country star is experiencing a full-circle moment, joining Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie on the judging panel for the 23rd season of the show. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now From Ben Affleck to Seth Rogen, Hollywood finds a 'spiritual home' at SXSW The lineup of the 2025 SXSW Film and TV Festival in Austin is full of returning talent. The Times spoke to organizers and filmmakers about why they keep coming back. Read More KTLA taps Melvin Robert to take over 'Morning News' post of the late Sam Rubin Journalist Melvin Robert says he is "overjoyed and humbled" to join the KTLA family as he fills the post held by longtime anchor Sam Rubin, who died last year. Read More Commentary: Why this Puritan sculpture may revolutionize your thinking about the rise of Christian nationalism Christian nationalism was a flop when the Puritans tried it. See this famous Augustus Saint-Gaudens sculpture for information. Read More Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of 'Baywatch' icon David Hasselhoff, dies by suicide Actor Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff, who appeared in several TV series and was the ex-wife of "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff, died of suicide this week. She was 62. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection   Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified.   Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com