Disney’s got a new CEO

Inside: Brett Ratner in the Epstein files; Don Lemon on Kimmel; "Heated Rivalry" boosting Canadian TV; RIP Chuck Negron.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT February 4, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment Disney's CEO succession: A timeline of key events A timeline of key developments in the succession drama that has enveloped Disney in recent years. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Disney names theme parks head Josh D'Amaro as new CEO D'Amaro, who joined Disney in 1998, has been tapped to succeed Bob Iger as chief executive of the legendary company, besting three other internal candidates for the high-profile post. Read More Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night dies at 83 One of the band's three lead vocalists, Negron sang "One" and "Joy to the World," among other hits. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'Black and Jewish America' compiles an illuminating history of intersection PBS' four-part documentary on the Black and Jewish experience in America, presented by Henry Louis Gates Jr., examines how the two groups intersect with one another and the rest of the world. Read More The Kennedy Center was always in the political spotlight, but not like this A look at what might be behind the closing of the Kennedy Center, which was created as a political act, and what that could mean. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Don Lemon makes post-arrest appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!': 'They want to instill fear' The former CNN anchor spoke in depth with the late-night host on Monday about his arrest last week, saying that the charges against him were "very serious." Read More Kid Rock to perform for the MAGA-sphere's own Super Bowl halftime show Rock, the perennial MAGA raconteur and country-rock singer, will perform for the far-right activist group Turning Point USA's counterprogramming event. Read More How 'Heated Rivalry' changed the game for Canadian TV Creator Jacob Tierney, producing partner Brendan Brady and the executives who supported the series explain why it will remain thoroughly Canadian in Season 2. Read More L.A. Opera's new music director is taking cues from Gustavo Dudamel as company unveils 2026-27 lineup The Los Angeles Opera on Tuesday will announce its 2026-27 season, with two classics to be conducted by new music director Domingo Hindoyan. Read More 'Melania' director Brett Ratner turns up in Epstein files, again Director Brett Ratner is once again in the headlines after debuting his documentary, "Melania," showing up in the latest Department of Justice batch of released Epstein files. 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 © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com