Stevie Wonder on the genius of Minnie Riperton

Inside: Coachella 2026 is sold out; KABC's Leslie Sykes retires; the conflict in the booming audiobook business.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT September 24, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment What Minnie Riperton's music means 50 years after 'Lovin' You' Ahead of a Hollywood Bowl tribute concert, those close to the late R&B singer consider her life and legacy. Read More ADVERTISEMENT The audiobook business is booming. But the bounty isn't being shared by all Many actors are vying for audiobook roles at a time when the talent pool is expanding and casting is becoming a growing topic of debate. Read More Nexstar and Sinclair TV stations will not run 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after return to ABC Television station giant Nexstar Broadcasting said it will not run "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" as the Walt Disney Co. brought the ABC comedian back to television Tuesday night. Read More ADVERTISEMENT How Beyond Fest became L.A.'s best film festival An event that started off as a bluff has outgrown its genre roots to become a legitimate destination for rabid film fans, boasting rarities and prestige titles alike. Read More Coachella 2026 is sold out three days after passes go on sale After years of slower sales, the fest has officially sold out for 2026. Condolences to the straggling Beliebers and Carpenters. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Pulp nearly ceased to exist. 24 years later, 'More' marks its triumphant return Pulp recently released "More," its first album in 24 years and will play the Hollywood Bowl alongside LCD Soundsystem on Thursday and Friday. Read More 'Grateful' anchor Leslie Sykes retires after three decades at L.A.'s 'Eyewitness News' L.A. news anchor Leslie Sykes signs off from her final "Eyewitness News" segment. The veteran broadcaster is retiring after more than 30 years at KABC. Read More An ex-writer for 'The Bear' got too comfortable on an NYC train, police say. He was removed in handcuffs Writer Alex O'Keefe, who wrote for the hit series "The Bear," alleges on social media he was pulled off the MTA after an "old white woman" complained about how he was sitting. 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