The bar trying to revive downtown L.A.’s once-famed nightlife

Inside: Drama at the Palm Springs Art Museum; Kris Jenner's wild birthday party; the Norton Simon's $15-million renovation.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT November 11, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment DTLA's once-famed nightlife is flailing. Can this cozy DJ bar bring crowds back? Bar Franca, a revamped downtown LA DJ bar, aims to revive the neighborhood's struggling nightlife after pandemic shutdowns and closures. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Commentary: Palm Springs Art Museum faces trustee revolt over new director After an internal candidate was appointed to be director of the Palm Springs Art Museum, the search committee's leader, upset over the selection process, resigned from the museum's board. Read More With a $15-million renovation, this beloved museum is reintroducing itself to L.A. As it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Pasadena's Norton Simon Museum unveils a $15-million renovation featuring restored Heath tiles and sculpture garden, and a new pedestrian entry. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Trump threatens to sue BBC over edited speech that sparked resignations by news bosses BBC Chairman Samir Shah on Monday apologized for the "error of judgment," which triggered the resignations of the BBC's top executive and its head of news. Read More At Kris Jenner's birthday bash in Beverly Hills, police responded to noise complaints Kris Jenner's opulent birthday celebration at Jeff Bezos' Beverly Hills mansion sparked numerous noise complaints and prompted police response. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Much of 'Predator: Badlands' is in an alien language. We asked a Yautja expert to break it down "Predator: Badlands" director Dan Trachtenberg and Yautja language creator Britton Watkins discuss creating an alien language for the film, plus some tips for those who want to learn it. Read More Soundgarden reflects on 'bittersweet' Rock Hall induction and final recordings with Chris Cornell Soundgarden entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Saturday, nearly three decades after disbanding and eight years after frontman Chris Cornell's passing. Read More Accessible sets aren't 'a luxury.' A new film starring 'Wicked's' Marissa Bode shows the way With the help of Inevitable Foundation's Visionary Fellowship, disabled artists like Bode and filmmaker Katherine Craft offer a template for accessibility in Hollywood. Read More 'The Hunger Games' is even bloodier on stage: 'We don't shy away from anything' 'The Hunger Games: On Stage" debuts Wednesday at a custom-built London theater designed as an interactive arena with moving seats and immersive effects, which amplify the novel's brutal themes. 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