This legendary all-ages music venue is closing

Inside: The best needle drops of 2025; renaming the Kennedy Center; we talk to Leon Thomas,‍ Addison Rae and Pink Pantheress.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT December 19, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment 'Chain Reaction Forever': OC's all-ages haven for punk, ska and hardcore closes its doors The legendary Anaheim all-ages venue, which launched bands like Atreyu and Thrice, closes after nearly 30 years of operation. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Once a pariah, Saudi Arabia is now Hollywood's hot cash source Saudi Arabia's prominent role in some of the most consequential Hollywood deals in a generation is just the latest and perhaps the most audacious move by the kingdom to expand its footprint in the U.S. entertainment industry. Read More The 12 best needle drops of 2025 These songs made their scenes indelible, from classic rock and dance pop to old-timey blues and thrash. There's even a former Beatle on here. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Hollywood was built on movie stardom. AI is changing the rules Synthetic performers are forcing Hollywood to rethink how fame works and who gets to claim it. Even as the technology races ahead, legal concerns are mounting. Read More Kennedy Center board votes unanimously to rename venue Trump Kennedy Center The Kennedy Center's board voted unanimously to rename the world-famous performing arts complex the Trump Kennedy Center. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Allow Leon Thomas to reintroduce himself The singer reflects on his journey from child star to R&B innovator, the success of "Mutt" and why the art of live musicianship is necessary in the age of AI. Read More Addison Rae knows what you were expecting Addison Rae, the 25-year-old pop singer behind "Diet Pepsi," is nominated for best new artist at February's Grammy Awards. Read More Why fintech firm Bilt is funding its own original series 'Roomies' New York fintech firm Bilt has created a loyal following of its original series "Roomies," which it produces in-house and recently held a screening of it in a movie theater. Read More PinkPantheress is 100% sure she wants to be a pop star The 24-year-old British singer and producer is nominated for two Grammy Awards with her latest mixtape, "Fancy That." Read More In 'Is This Thing On?' a dumped dad finds a new chapter in stand-up. His wife's a fan After "A Star Is Born" and "Maestro," director Bradley Cooper relaxes into a dramedy starring Will Arnett as a separated husband finding new purpose as a stand-up. 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