Awards
Ridley Scott is back with a sequel to his best picture-winning “Gladiator,” and if it wins the top prize come Oscar night, he will have finally won a statuette of his own as a producer of the film, something he wasn’t on the original 2000 release starring Russell Crowe.
Opinion
Incumbent Scott Schmerelson is the better of two strong candidates to keep the board stable and focused on what matters most.
California
Schmerelson, 73, takes the helm as he begins his third and final term representing District 3, which covers the west San Fernando Valley.
Movies
Oscar-nominated actor Kristin Scott Thomas confirms her recent marriage to Bloomberg News editor-in-chief John Micklethwait. They exchanged vows in England.
Politics
Donald Trump picks Scott Bessent, a former money manager for Democratic donor George Soros, as Treasury secretary. He also announces choices for Labor, HUD and top budget official.
Music
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to the Empire Polo Club in Indio April 11-13 and 18-20, 2025. Other notable artists include Missy Elliott and Charli XCX.
Television
Jones made his name in Hollywood as a character actor and comedy writer. But in CBS’ ‘Ghosts,’ back for Season 4 on Thursday, he’s become a mainstay of the cast.
As much as Andrew Scott enjoyed “Ripley,” he’s not interested in returning. Shake it off? Sure. “I have good access to joy in my life,” he tells us.
On ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and Peacock’s new sci-fi thriller ‘Teacup,’ the actor keeps stretching himself — in part by playing off fan expectations of a former WB heartthrob.
‘You get to 60 and it’s slim pickings,’ the actor says of the ‘beauty-based’ entertainment industry — but with the Apple TV+ spy drama, she keeps finding new ways to shine.