Byron Allen says he’s ‘building the world’s biggest media company’

Inside: 15 brilliant British crime dramas to watch; Lizzo's comeback; a Rush reunion; the scourge of AI bootlegs.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT June 14, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment ‘I didn’t want to work for anybody’: Inside Byron Allen’s journey from comic to media mogul A relentlessly driven, shrewd deal-maker and entrepreneur, Allen is used to defying skeptics and seeing opportunity in assets overlooked by others. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Lizzo can see the comeback clearly The pop hitmaker has had a rough couple of years. “I think I’m healing something in myself,” she says. Read More ‘We were just being ripped off’: Musicians lost thousands after AI bootleggers stole their song A viral hit turned out to be an AI-tweaked clone of a song written by a popular SoCal reggae band. Where’s the line between a fan’s AI-driven remix and a scam? Read More ADVERTISEMENT 15 brilliant British crime dramas old and new to keep you cool for the summer Here are 15 British crime dramas, new and old, to watch. The genre is varied, the casts inevitably fine and justice almost always prevails. Read More Rush reunion becomes a moving tribute to Neil Peart and Anika Nilles’ coronation at Kia Forum Opening its first post-Neil Peart tour with high energy and a smartly chosen set list, the band also has a showstopper in touring drummer Anika Nilles. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Lisa See revisits L.A.’s deadliest day, the Chinese massacre of 1871, in new novel In Lisa See’s new novel “Daughters of the Sun and Moon,” the historical novelist revisits the deadliest lynching in the state’s history: The Chinese Massacre of 1871. Read More Step away from the athleisure. ‘Brentwood mom’ fashion is TV’s hottest trend This Emmy season, moms’ (and dads’) looks aren’t limited to yoga pants. Top costumers explain how casual chic, on-trend office wear and quiet luxury are reshaping parental fashion. Read More Dudamel’s Disney Hall send-off became more than a mere party Gustavo Dudamel’s final concerts at Disney Hall as L.A. Phil music and artistic director included send-offs from John Williams and John Adams. Read More A ‘Giant’ win, vampires and the Pink of it all: 7 essential moments from the 2026 Tony Awards “Schmigadoon!” won best musical, during the 79th Tony Awards, but fans were also buzzing about Pink’s hosting skills, John Lithgow’s not entirely expected win and Ali Louis Bourzgui’s passionately political speech. Read More What is it with Spielberg and space aliens? We break down his career-long fixation With “Disclosure Day,” the director returns to a longtime preoccupation. Two Times staffers explore his ongoing fascination with extraterrestrials. 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