The AI-generated ‘actor’ freaking out Hollywood

Inside: Taylor Swift's new album; Lorde on perfection; Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sue Ray J; the Trump-Epstein statue's return  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT October 03, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment Fake actor deepens anxiety over AI in Hollywood The Dutch creator of an AI-generated actor named Tilly Norwood created a backlash in Hollywood when she said she would soon be signed by a talent agency. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' is an immaculate act of damage control The pop superstar follows up last year's messy "The Tortured Poets Department" with a tidy collaboration with Max Martin and Shellback. Read More What perfection means to Lorde As she takes her latest album on the road, the New Zealand-born pop star discusses her desire to be "radically transparent." Read More ADVERTISEMENT The Trump-Epstein statue is back up: 'Like a toppled Confederate general' A statue of President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein has been reinstalled in the National Mall after being taken down by the National Park Service a little over a week ago. Read More Trump has late-night shows in his crosshairs. 'SNL' has long been a target of his ire "Saturday Night Live," returning for Season 51 Saturday, has long been a target of President Trump, who has voiced his distaste for the sketch comedy series. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now 25 years later, Erykah Badu says 'Mama's Gun' still guides her musical evolution Ahead of her anniversary show for the album at the Hollywood Bowl Friday, Badu reflects on treating "Mama's Gun" as a "metaphorical diary" during a period of personal transition and creative growth. Read More Joshua Allen of 'So You Think You Can Dance' fame struck and killed by a train in Texas Joshua Allen, the dancer who took home the crown on the fourth season of "So You Think You Can Dance," dies after he was struck by a train in north Texas. Read More Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner sue Ray J for defamation over 'blatantly false' RICO claims After Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner sued Ray J for defamation, the singer doubled down on RICO investigation claims: "The rain is coming," he wrote on social media. Read More NBCUniversal, YouTube TV mend rift with new distribution deal The Google-owned company reached an agreement with NBCUniversal, which boasts such programming as "Sunday Night Football." YouTube TV wanted to avoid a blackout that would have provoked the ire of some of its 10 million customers. Read More Sit, stay, scare! An adorable dog stars in mild haunted house horror 'Good Boy' Shot over three years, this experimental debut by Ben Leonberg stars the director's own dog as a lovable pet sniffing out what's wrong with a creepy house. 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