Why Lauren Yee’s ‘Cambodian Rock Band’ hits home: L.A. arts and culture this weekend

Joe Ngo, Abraham Kim, Kelsey Angel Baehrens, Jane Lui and Tim Liu in “Cambodian Rock Band” at East West Players. (Teolindo) Lauren Yee’s play “Cambodian Rock Band,” about a Khmer Rouge survivor who returns home after 30 years as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of the country’s most notorious war criminals, made its world … Read more

‘Cruel’ Blake Lively allegedly made ‘A Simple Favor’ assistant director cry repeatedly: She’s ‘the reason I quit’

Blake Lively was allegedly a mean girl on the set of “A Simple Favor” and is being accused of bringing one crew member to tears many times. Barbara Szeman — who worked as an assistant director on the 2018 film, according to IMDb — appeared to call out the actress in a series of since-deleted comments … Read more

How ‘SNL’ episodes come together in 1 week — with ‘very involved’ Lorne Michaels

“SNL” production designer Keith Raywood. WireImage He’s the man behind the curtain. Keith Raywood has been a production designer on “Saturday Night Live” for forty years. As the show celebrates its landmark 50th anniversary with two specials airing Feb. 14 and Feb. 16, Raywood, who has been on “SNL” since 1985, revealed what it takes … Read more

Is ‘Yellowjackets’ based on a true story? Everything to know about the plane crash that inspired the series

If you’ve ever wondered where the plot for “Yellowjackets” comes from, it’s loosely based on a real-life story. Starring Christina Ricci, Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Tawny Cypress, and Juliette Lewis, among others, Showtime’s hit series follows a high school all-female soccer team whose plane crashes in the secluded Canadian wilderness in 1996. There are several … Read more

Meghan Markle posts Prince Harry kissing pic as they celebrate Valentine’s Day apart: ‘Missing my Valentine’

Meghan Markle sent a sweet message to Prince Harry via social media on Valentine’s Day since the married couple could not spend the holiday of love together. “Back home taking care of our babies, and missing my Valentine, as he continues on at the Invictus Games,” the Duchess of Sussex, 43, wrote via Instagram Friday … Read more

Retail sales post largest drop in nearly two years in January amid tariff uncertainty

US retail sales dropped by the most in nearly two years in January, likely because of frigid temperatures and moderation following hefty gains in the past four months, suggesting a sharp slowdown in economic growth early in the first quarter. The larger-than-expected decline in retail sales reported by the Commerce Department on Friday was across the board. Economists speculated … Read more

Denny’s to close nearly 30 more locations as inflation, bird flu slam chain

Denny’s is planning to close nearly 30 more restaurants than previously announced as stubborn inflation threatens the 72-year-old chain’s survival. During a call with investors earlier this week, Robert Verostek, the company’s chief financial officer, said the Denny’s is set to shutter as many as 90 restaurants this year.  In October, Denny’s had disclosed plans … Read more

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