This book is a tantalizing glimpse of Britpop’s early days

Inside: Donna Farizan leaves "Today"; a look at Hollywood's most fashionable archive and more.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT September 10, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment What did Britpop look like? Dave Rowntree's 'No One You Know' is a tantalizing glimpse at its early days Dave Rowntree's photobook "No One You Know" gives readers a look at Blur and Britpop's earliest days. Read More ADVERTISEMENT J-pop star Fujii Kaze was 'burned out' until he came to L.A. and found a musical breakthrough After selling out stadiums in Japan, Kaze's "Prema" marks his first attempt at writing songs in English, his second language, a challenge he has taken head-on. Read More Meet Melody Barnett of Palace Costume, Hollywood's most fashionable archive Palace covers over 125 years of style and the collection continues to grow. "I'm not stopping anytime soon," says Barnett. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'Breaking Bad' actor accused of spraying woman with water in L.A. parking dispute Actor Raymond Cruz was held in custody for five hours after a woman alleged he sprayed her with water during a parking dispute. His agent denies the claim, calling the incident a misunderstanding. Read More Donna Farizan is leaving 'Today' after 12 years: 'I'm challenging myself to spread my wings beyond the show' Donna Farizan of "Today" announces she's leaving NBC's morning program after 12 years. "I'm challenging myself to spread my wings beyond the show." Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Haru Urara, losing racehorse who was a phenomenon in Japan and an 'Uma Musume' game favorite, dies at 29 Haru Urara, the Japanese racehorse known for losing on the track while also inspiring a persevering character in the "Uma Musume" anime and video game, has died. Read More After excluding Ayo Edebiri on a Black Lives Matter and #MeToo question, Italian journalist responds An Italian journalist who excluded Ayo Edebiri on a question about Black Lives Matter and #MeToo speaks out about the viral Venice Film Festival interview. Read More At VMAs 2025, an Ozzy Osbourne tribute lures Steven Tyler further out of retirement The VMAs 2025 honors late rock legend Ozzy Osbourne with a tribute that lured Steven Tyler further out of retirement and featured Yungblud, Joe Perry and Nuno Bettencourt. Read More Charlie Sheen says he was 'held hostage' by his private life: 'That's just a bad feeling' Charlie Sheen discusses the vulnerable details he reveals in his upcoming memoir "The Book of Sheen." 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

This film could be AI’s ‘Toy Story’ moment

Inside: What's at stake for SAG-AFTRA's leader; Oscar Nuñez talks about "The Paper" and immigrant advocacy and more.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT September 09, 2025 | View in browser Entertainment An AI-animated film will debut next year. Is this AI's 'Toy Story' moment? OpenAI is providing the technical tools for an AI-animated film called "Critterz," which is set to debut next year. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'One Man, Two Guvnors' makes zany ensemble magic at A Noise Within in Pasadena Richard Bean's "One Man, Two Guvnors" renews the hilarity by resetting Carlo Coldoni's "The Servant of Two Masters" to Britain in the swinging '60s. Read More Oscar Nuñez of 'The Office' fame makes a career pivot in new show, 'The Paper' Oscar Nuñez, the Cuban American comedian who broke through with "The Office," talks new show "The Paper" and stresses the importance of immigrant advocacy. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Fewer jobs, AI threats and rising healthcare costs. A tough role for SAG-AFTRA's new leader This week's election comes during an uncertain period for SAG-AFTRA, whose 160,000 members are facing headwinds on multiple fronts. Sean Astin, famous for his roles in "The Lord of the Rings" and "Rudy," is squaring off Chuck Slavin, a background actor and performer in independent movies. Read More 'Seen & Heard' examines Black TV history, shining light on its successes and struggles The two-part HBO documentary executive produced by Issa Rae and directed by Giselle Bailey and Phil Bertelsen isn't comprehensive, but it is interesting and moving. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Terry Reid, singer who turned down Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, dies at 75 The British singer, nicknamed "Superlungs," was a coveted figure among the arena-rock titans of the era and was invited to join two of the biggest bands of the '70s but declined in favor of doing his own thing. Read More Commentary: Trump's 'Chipocalypse Now' is no joke, though it absolutely sounds like one Trump isn't joking with a new meme promoting "Chipocalypse Now." He's engaging in memetic warfare, where everyone laughs off something that's actually serious. Read More 'The Da Vinci Code' stunned the world. Now Dan Brown releases his most ambitious book yet Dan Brown's new book, "The Secret of Secrets," is perhaps his most ambitious undertaking yet: a dense thriller that is also a meditation on the nature, and the possible future, of human consciousness. Read More Jordan Jensen's comedy is for freaks, but she hopes normies still relate to her Netflix special The New York-based comic talks about the strange mix of horror, humor and hustle in her career that culminated in her first Netflix special, "Take Me With You." Read More Damon Dash files for bankruptcy, says he is $25 million in debt: 'Let's get to work' Damon Dash tells fans on Instagram to "#staytuned" as he addresses reports about his decision to filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Dash co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z. 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