The latest in the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery

Inside: The new "Vanderpump Rules"; the memoir of Iran's Olivia Newton-John; the creep of Grammy category fraud.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT December 3, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment Paramount throws in more cash in bid for Warner; Comcast wants to combine assets with NBCUniversal Jockeying for HBO-owner Warner Bros. Discovery has intensified as the auction appears to enter its home stretch. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'Category fraud' is a perennial Oscar problem. Why the Grammys could be next At the Oscars, it's the debate over lead versus supporting. At the Emmys, it's what constitutes a comedy. The Grammys may soon have a category fraud problem of their own. Read More Once silenced by authorities, Iran's Olivia Newton-John reveals her 'sinful voice' at 75 For decades, the pop icon — Googoosh — resisted telling her story. She shares why her new memoir became a "necessary duty" — and how she reclaimed the narrative of her life. Read More ADVERTISEMENT At 'Vanderpump Rules,' the fried goat cheese balls are the same but the cast is different The Season 12 cast of Bravo's reality series has been completely revamped, and features 10 SUR employees who are vying for the spotlight. Read More Final season of 'Stranger Things' breaks viewing records at Netflix Netflix released its final season of "Stranger Things" last Wednesday and the first four episodes have already accumulated record-breaking viewership numbers. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Inside 'The Testament of Ann Lee's' revolutionary devotional sequences Star Amanda Seyfried, director Mona Fastvold, choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall and cinematographer William Rexer explain how they made Shaker religion a radical musical. Read More A 'Bluey' stage event is coming to Disneyland — and a $50 kid ticket deal Disneyland just announced its 2026 calendar. Here's everything new coming to the resort next year (so far). Read More Tim Blake Nelson has played the weirdo. His new book satirizes the freaks who run Hollywood In "Superhero," veteran character actor Tim Blake Nelson invents a comics-based studio to prod the global dominance of American blockbusters. Read More Audrey Hobert's pop success is more than a lucky strike After writing with childhood friend Gracie Abrams on last year's "The Secret of Us," the "Sue me" singer-songwriter will perform at the El Rey Theatre in L.A. this week. Read More Maris is pop music's next 'Mega Star.' It's written all over her face Fresh off her first (co-)headline tour, Montana-born pop singer Maris is gunning for superstardom: "Get ready for me." 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