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“At one point I actually wrote ‘Juicy Drama Is Not the Point’ on a card,” says “A Man on the Inside” showrunner Mike Schur. “There are chunks of mystery, but this is a comedy.” (Ethan Benavidez / For The Times) Some might summarize the takeaway from Mike Schur’s new Netflix series “A Man on the … Read more

Cynthia Erivo, left, and Ariana Grande in “Wicked.” (Universal Pictures) Everyone is wondering if “Glicked,” the potentially record-breaking, industry-lifting pre-Thanksgiving combination of “Wicked” and “Gladiator II,” will be this year’s “Barbenheimer,” the record-breaking, industry-lifting summertime combination of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” Could be. Hope so. But it’s hard not to think that everyone is missing the … Read more

Whether you’re an over-educated egghead or a high school dropout, there’s a good chance your mind can be boggled by the dollar figures that surround the US debt. No doubt, Uncle Sam’s outstanding obligation of $35 trillion – yes, that’s trillion, with a “T” – looks like a very, very big number. Also consider that … Read more

Reader Lori F. submitted this photo from a walk in San Pedro. (Lori F.) Los Angeles is teeming with beautiful places to walk, but for many of us, our favorite paths are those that are closest to home. These are the walks we do again and again, when we need to shake out our blues, … Read more

Cher has revealed she was “shocked” to learn her real name after discovering there was a mix-up with her birth certificate at the hospital when she was born. In her new memoir, “Cher: The Memoir, Part One,” the “Believe” hitmaker said she was under the impression that her real name was Cherilyn for years — … Read more

Actor Dick York’s career was plunged into chaos after an on-set injury, prompting him to become “financially and physically destitute,” an author has said. York, who was propelled to global stardom after landing the role of Darrin Stephens in “Bewitched,” struggled in his final days before his death in 1992 at age 63. For the … Read more

Caitriona Balfe is beloved among Outlander fans. Her performance as Claire Fraser and her connection with her co-star Sam Heughan (who plays Jamie) has earned her plenty of love, but many people are also curious about her love life! While Caitriona’s on-screen romance with Sam has led to speculation about the pair, she’s actually been … Read more

Meri Brown knows what she wants. Or to perhaps be more specific… Meri Brown knows what she does NOT want. As the final episodes of Sister Wives season 19 air, the last days of Kody and Meri’s marriage play out for everyone to see. There have been hurtful moments, there have been heartfelt moments, and … Read more

Cher revealed she lost her virginity at age 14 as a “revenge” tactic. In her new book, “Cher: The Memoir, Part One,” the “Believe” songstress recalls that a boy in her neighborhood was dismissive of her and “ditched” her after they shared a kiss. “I was so hurt when he did that, I had revenge … Read more

Jamie Foxx painted the town red with the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” stars Phaedra Parks, Cynthia Bailey and Porsha Williams. The group enjoyed a lively evening of singing and dancing while enjoying dinner at Prime 112 restaurant in Miami. The “Django Unchained” star even jokingly gestured that he was keeping his hands warm with the … Read more