The little-known L.A. museum that’s the birthplace of Hollywood

Inside: The Golden Globes are tonight; George Clooney on marriage and work; why teens love "The Rookie.‍"  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT January 11, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment This little-known L.A. museum has preserved the birthplace of the American film industry The Hollywood Heritage Museum is Old Hollywood, an enduring reminder that most of humanity's greatest endeavors began in small, unlikely, jerry-rigged spaces. Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'I'm not done yet': George Clooney opens up about marriage, fame and his biggest risks With "Jay Kelly," the 64-year-old looks back on his life and career through a metafictional lens. But he's still got plenty he wants to do — including a guest shot on "The Pitt." Read More How to watch the 2026 Golden Globes (and everything else you need to know) The 2026 Golden Globe Awards return to the Beverly Hilton hotel this Sunday. The ceremony will air live on CBS and stream live on Paramount+. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Yes, Orange County has always had a neo-Nazi problem. A new deeply reported book explains why Investigative reporter Eric Lichtblau discusses his new book, "American Reich," and the hidden, violent history of far-right terrorism in suburban Orange County. Read More Essay: John Wirth: After the fire took my home, John Irving's books became one The showrunner of AMC's "Dark Winds" writes about how his collection of John Irving novels provided refuge after his family's home was destroyed in the Palisades fire a year ago. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now 'The Pitt' creator on Season 2's storylines about doctors using AI and healthcare costs R. Scott Gemmill, the creator and showrunner of HBO Max's "The Pitt," spoke about the show's breakout success, what he has planned for Season 2 and why it's set during July 4. Read More The biggest snubs and surprises of the 2026 Actor Awards nominations Awards columnist Glenn Whipp breaks down the film nominations for the 2026 Actor Awards, and explains what SAG voters' preferences might mean for the Oscar race. Read More How ABC's 'The Rookie' became a surprise hit with teens Now in its eighth season, ABC's police show "The Rookie" has built a following among teens. The secret? TikTok. Read More Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on Globes honor after 52-year TV journey: 'It feels like a punctuation mark' Sarah Jessica Parker reflects on receiving the Golden Globes' Carol Burnett Award, saying goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw, judging the Booker Prize and making a "Family Stone" sequel. Read More The first book about the L.A. fires is really about 'America's new age of disaster' Journalist Jacob Soboroff discusses his new book "Firestorm," a personal account of the 2025 Los Angeles fires that destroyed his childhood home in the Palisades. 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

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead guitarist and co-founder, dies at 78

Bob Weir,‍ a founding member of countercultural icons the Grateful Dead known for his singular guitar playing,‍ emotive singing and…  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   January 10, 2026 | View in browser Breaking News Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78 Bob Weir, a founding member of countercultural icons the Grateful Dead known for his singular guitar playing, emotive singing and vibrant songwriting, has died at 78. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thanks for reading the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times alerts and newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive breaking news alerts 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

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