The most iconic Los Angeles music sites to see before you die

Inside: Super Bowl halftime flap; the return of "The Muppet Show"; what's next for Disney after Bob Iger's exit.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT February 8, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment 26 legendary music sites in L.A., from the Troubadour to the Whisky a Go Go Viper Room, VIP Records, the Troubadour, Whisky a Go Go, Capitol Records, Hollywood Forever Cemetery: Here's a guided tour through the most iconic sites of Los Angeles music history. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Essay: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show will be a history lesson for the ages Historian Jorell A. Meléndez-Badillo hopes Bad Bunny's halftime show will combat "acute ignorance" about Puerto Rico and its ongoing entanglement with the United States. Read More Commentary: The right's answer to the Super Bowl halftime show is here. Bad Bunny has nothing to worry about The conservative group Turning Point USA is protesting Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show by providing counterprogramming. Prepare to be underwhelmed. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Alexander Skarsgård calls his latest a 'kinky gay biker rom-com.' It's also the love story of the season Part of an on-screen dynasty that includes his father Stellan Skarsgård, the "True Blood" and "Big Little Lies" breakout is approaching recent choices with care. Read More 'The Muppet Show' special brings back the magic of the original — and a couple of Muppets Director Alex Timbers spoke about helming the Muppet special that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the show and the return of Rizzo and Bean Bunny. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now At Disney, Bob Iger 'succeeded masterfully.' But new CEO Josh D'Amaro still faces many challenges Iger acknowledged facing obstacles in his second stint as CEO, saying this week the company had "a tremendous amount that needed fixing." Read More First look: Altadena's public spaces rebuilt by Imagineers and a world-renowned architect These Altadena parks and public spaces are getting a redesign thanks to Disney Imagineers and world-renowned architect Shigeru Ban following the Eaton fire. Read More Jason Alexander and Stephen Sondheim's 'Sweeney Todd' proves to be a bloody good match in La Mirada Jason Alexander directs "Sweeney Todd," Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's masterpiece, in a revival at La Mirada Theatre starring Will Swenson and Lesli Margherita. Read More Made of car rides and cold silences, 'Melania' is so polished it slips out of the first lady's hands Documentary director Brett Ratner chases the aloof first lady from SUVs to private planes in a profile loaded with B-roll but lacking an A-story. Read More The best looks from the 2026 Grammys red carpet The best looks from the 2026 Grammy Awards, including Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, Rosé, Olivia Dean and Kehlani. 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