How the 1984 Olympics revolutionized L.A.'s art scene

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Column: 1984 Olympic Arts Festival all but reinvented L.A. Why the 2028 Games could do the same Click to view images

As planning for a Cultural Olympiad begins, a look back at how the massive 1984 Olympic Arts Festival 40 years ago revolutionized the L.A. arts scene

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Benched by the NBA, Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav faces tough questions Click to view images

"They can't go on like this," Bank of America analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich said, referring to the lagging stock and string of missteps by Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav.

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'Peter Pan' had a Tiger Lily problem. How the musical now does right by Indigenous people Click to view images

Larissa FastHorse walks through her updates to the beloved musical, which now better represents its Native characters and doubles as a platform for Native actors.

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With a full heart, 'Friday Night Lights' creator Jason Katims reflects on the 'emotional journey' of the series finale Click to view images

'Friday Night Lights' creator Jason Katims reflects on the show's Emmy-winning series finale.

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Chaka Khan, Hollywood Bowl headliner, on missing Prince, rehab in your 60s, and dumb men in music Click to view images

Khan has two shows in L.A. in the near future: Friday's headline set at the Hollywood Bowl with the L.A. Phil, and a high slot at the classic soul and R&B fest Fool In Love on Aug. 31

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Hollywood power brokers pushed for Biden to step down. Now they're stepping up for Harris Click to view images

George Clooney, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings and other Hollywood heavyweights, who pressured President Biden to not seek reelection, have rallied behind the campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris.

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All the major 'Deadpool & Wolverine' cameos, explained Click to view images

Here's a breakdown of 'Deadpool & Wolverine's' biggest cameos, from Chris Evans' Johnny Storm to Wesley Snipes' Blade.

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