Keeping John Candy’s legacy alive

Inside: Tensions build inside Paramount; Disneyland raised its prices again; LACMA's latest gift; Cyndi Lauper on her career.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT October 09, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment 'You never stop thinking about John Candy': How a pair of projects keep his legacy alive The beloved actor, who would have turned 75 this month, is the focus of an eponymous book biography and "John Candy: I Like Me," a Prime Video documentary. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Tensions build inside David Ellison's Paramount over Israel stance Paramount Chief David Ellison has embraced Oct. 7 drama "Red Alert" and challenged those in Hollywood who have called for a boycott of Israel, prompting criticism from a group of employees. Read More LACMA gifted $60-million-plus of Austrian Expressionist art, including first Klimt and Schiele LACMA is being gifted more than 100 works of Austrian Expressionism, including its first paintings by Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele, by the family of the legendary Viennese art dealer Otto Kallir. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Cyndi Lauper bid us farewell. It didn't really take On the eve of her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the 72-year-old pop icon looks back. Read More Hammer Museum's Made in L.A. has no title or theme. But the art is interconnected Here's a look at some of the 28 artists participating in Made in L.A. at UCLA's Hammer Museum, whose work is rooted in and inspired by this sprawling metropolis. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now How this L.A. suburb fell in love with Craftsman homes As the Pasadena Heritage Foundation celebrates its Craftsman Week with events and tours, a look back at the Craftsman style's enduring legacy. Read More Disneyland just raised its ticket prices in the middle of the night (again) The park, currently in the midst of its 70th celebration, has increased prices on most single day, single park tickets. It also introduced a new offer for California residents. Read More Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Elton John to perform or present at 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony has billed Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, and Elton John as performers or presenters. Read More Hold those tears: Dolly Parton declares 'I'm not ready to die yet' as she addresses health concerns Dolly Parton addresses recent public concern over her health, saying in a video shared on social media, "Do I look sick to you? I'm working hard here." Read More 'KPop Demon Hunters' trio shine 'Golden' like they're born to be in first full-length TV performance Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami — the singing voices of the "KPop Demon Hunters" girl group Huntrix — perform the platinum hit "Golden" live on "The Tonight 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