Get ready for the Oscars!

Inside: Final Oscar predictions; the 10,‍000th episode of "The Price Is Right"; RIP David Johansen and Angie Stone.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 02, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment 'They were due' — an Oscar narrative that deserves to die? Got longevity, respect and fame but an empty shelf? Two LAT film staffers discuss the concept of when an Oscar is "due" — if ever. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Forget the pundits — here's what ought to win. And what should have gotten a chance Some contenders seem to have their Academy Awards all sewn up, but in a perfect world, we'd rather it have gone this way — with several other titles in the mix. Read More Oscars 2025: Final predictions for all 23 categories The 97th Academy Awards arrive Sunday after a film season full of wild momentum swings, online trolling and internecine whisper campaigns. Read More ADVERTISEMENT David Johansen, flamboyant New York Dolls frontman, dies at 75 "In the history books, it would always say, 'They were trashy. They were flashy. They were drug addicts. They were drag queens,'" Johansen said. "I realized that, you know, it really is art." Read More Angie Stone, Grammy-nominated R&B singer, dies in vehicle collision The singer found success as part of the 1990s neo-soul movement that also included D'Angelo and Erykah Badu. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Don't call them 'extras.' For one night, Hollywood's background actors are the real stars Although you won't get famous as a background actor — if you do it right — it's possible to make a living doing it in Los Angeles. Read More Column: The Eaton fire claimed her home, studio and this 'powerful' piece of Oscars history For years, Susie Chung's students delighted in playing on the Steinway piano Lady Gaga used at the 2019 Oscars. Now it, along with Chung's home and studio, are gone. Read More Column: Donald Trump and Elon Musk are coming for your summer vacation The new administration's mass reduction of the federal workforce will endanger the relatively few and short holidays Americans take. That's not "efficient." It's heartless. Read More Commentary: Three years later, rapper Drakeo's killing leaves behind more questions than answers The rising West Coast rapper was stabbed to death backstage at hip-hop festival Once Upon a Time in L.A. Witnessing and writing about the slaying, journalist Jeff Weiss reckons with complex feelings about the loss. Read More Come on down to the 10,000th episode of 'The Price Is Right' The game show hosted by Drew Carey celebrated a landmark episode that featured superfans and big wins: "The contestants are the stars of the show." 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