LOS ANGELES — If you want to know why Ed Begley Jr.’s career has lasted for decades, the proof is at the El Portal Theatre. The actor and environmental activist began performing in the 1970s, doing stage and standup before transitioning to television. Now... See more
LOS ANGELES — Her name is Gillian, and like any true star, boy does she shine, twinkling as the light catches her 20,000 individual beads. “There she is,” Jovon Shuck announced as he walked into the empty house at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, where Gil... See more
If you’ve ever wondered why your cell phone photos don’t always match what your eyes see, you’re not alone. While professional cameras have clear advantages over cell phones, the biggest improvement most people can make doesn’t involve buying new equipmen... See more
Short Story Clark Royandoyanon Unsplash As a missionary living in Shanghai, my father never imagined his daughter in show business. My mother, on the other hand, aspired for me to become a glamorous movie star once we returned to the states. “I’ll not hav... See more
LOS ANGELES — It’s time to get packing at the La Brea Tar Pits. Before they can start their mammoth renovation — one that will bring the almost 50-year-old building down to its bones — the team has to clear out every tooth and fragment. “Yeah, this is a d... See more
