‘The Paper’ creators hope a struggling newspaper is ‘something to root for’

Inside: Gaga and what's ahead on "Wednesday"; Josh Groban's favorite L.‍A.‍ spot; we've all been saying Denzel's name wrong.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT September 05, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment 'The Paper' creators hope a struggling newspaper is 'something to root for' — ahem, so do we Co-creators and showrunners Greg Daniels and Michael Koman spoke about why "The Paper" is set in the newspaper industry, how they hope the show finds its own path and why there are no references to Trump. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'Wednesday' creators explain Season 2's finale, how Lady Gaga was cast and Thing's origin story Creators and showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar spoke about how Lady Gaga and "The Dead Dance" got on the show, Wednesday and Enid's friendship, and what we can expect for Season 3. Read More Paramount's David Ellison tells employees to return to the office Los Angeles- and New York-based vice presidents and lower-ranking employees will be offered a severance package if they wish to leave the company. The move comes nearly a month after the Ellison family and RedBird Capital Partners acquired Paramount. Read More ADVERTISEMENT The great big Robert Therrien show at the Broad tells a deeper story of sculpture in L.A. In November, the Broad museum will debut the largest-ever solo museum show of late artist Robert Therrien's work, featuring more than 120 pieces. Read More Josh Groban on the rock project he never finished and his new favorite spot in L.A. The pop-classical singer will bring his soaring baritone and his expansive repertoire to the Hollywood Bowl this weekend for two shows with the L.A. Phil. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Elizabeth Gilbert was addicted to love and sex. How 'Eat, Pray, Love' author learned to be OK solo Following the death of her best friend turned romantic partner, Rayya Elias, "Eat, Pray, Love" author Elizabeth Gilbert realized she was addicted to love and learned how to be OK on her own. Read More Here are five reasons why, after 50 years, Toronto's film festival still matters Once known as the Festival of Festivals, the annual showcase of new work from around the globe remains a vital stop on the awards-season calendar. Read More 'NCIS: Tony & Ziva' brings back two fan favorites, whose chemistry and romance remain Fan favorites Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo return in this slightly edgier "NCIS" offshoot set in foreign locations. Read More 'The Conjuring: Last Rites' puts a tombstone on a slackening spook series A few words for the dearly departed demonic franchise starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga? It leaves us with memories that are better left unextended. Read More Denzel Washington explains we've all been saying his name wrong — because of his mom According to actor Denzel Washington, we've all been saying his name wrong. He explained how it's supposed to be pronounced — and why it's not — on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" 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