LA Music Superstar Hit with Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Chart Topping Hit

LA Music Superstar Hit with Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Chart-Topping Hit

Los Angeles, CA – A prominent musician based in Los Angeles has been named as the defendant in a new federal lawsuit alleging copyright infringement over a recent chart-topping single. The complaint, filed today in the California Central District Court, claims the popular track illegally utilizes elements from an earlier musical work. Sources confirm the…

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Warner Bros. Discovery Signals Strong LA Commitment with Major Burbank Studio Expansion

Warner Bros. Discovery Signals Strong LA Commitment with Major Burbank Studio Expansion

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is reportedly making a significant investment in its physical production infrastructure in Los Angeles, signaling a renewed strategic focus on the region. The company has reportedly greenlit substantial funding for the expansion of sound stage facilities at its iconic Burbank lot. This move is interpreted by industry analysts as a deliberate…

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LA Phil, Musicians' Union Exchange Proposals in High Stakes Contract Talks

LA Phil, Musicians’ Union Exchange Proposals in High-Stakes Contract Talks

Los Angeles, CA – The delicate and often complex dance of labor negotiations is reaching a critical point for one of the nation’s premier cultural institutions. Representatives for the management of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra have formally responded to the latest series of proposals submitted by the musicians’ union, Local 47. This exchange marks…

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Los Angeles Fast Tracks Studio Expansion Permits to Bolster Production Hub Status

Los Angeles Fast-Tracks Studio Expansion Permits to Bolster Production Hub Status

Los Angeles, California – In a significant move aimed at solidifying its position as the global capital of entertainment production, the Los Angeles City Council has granted final approval to a new ordinance designed to dramatically accelerate the permitting process for large-scale film and television studio construction and expansion projects within the city. The measure,…

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Max and HBO Announce Major Content Slate for June 2025, Including 'Gilded Age' Return and Anticipated Films

Max and HBO Announce Major Content Slate for June 2025, Including ‘Gilded Age’ Return and Anticipated Films

Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platform, Max, is set to deliver a robust lineup of new films, series, and reality programming throughout June 2025, offering subscribers a diverse range of content. June 2025 promises significant additions to the streaming library, catering to various tastes, from acclaimed period dramas to action-packed thrillers and popular reality television staples….

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Lilo & Stitch Aloha to Box Office Records with $165M Memorial Day Debut

Lilo & Stitch: Aloha to Box Office Records with $165M Memorial Day Debut

Memorial Day Box Office Explosion: Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible Set to Break Records As summer approaches, moviegoers are treated to an exciting lineup of films, with Disney’s live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch and Paramount’s latest installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise taking center stage. Both films are poised to create a monumental…

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Unpacking Kevin Costner's 'The West' A Journey Through American History

Stream Kevin Costner’s ‘The West’: A Cable-Free Guide to His American History Docuseries

Unpacking Kevin Costner’s ‘The West’: A Journey Through American History If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. One of the best ways to celebrate Memorial Day is with a new documentary series about the birth of the American West….

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Gloria Molina Grand Park Announces 'Summer Block Party' Featuring D Smoke, Drone Show, and Ferris Wheel on July 4, 2025

Gloria Molina Grand Park Announces ‘Summer Block Party’ Featuring D Smoke, Drone Show, and Ferris Wheel on July 4, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA – Gloria Molina Grand Park is set to host its newly rechristened ‘Summer Block Party’ on Friday, July 4, 2025, transforming the downtown Los Angeles civic center space into a vibrant hub of music, entertainment, and community celebration. Formerly known as the Fourth of July Block Party, the free event is scheduled…

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Graffiti or Gallery The Dual Lives of L.A.’s Street Artists

The New L.A. Sound: Boyle Heights Punk to Leimert Park Jazz-Rap Fusions

Los Angeles has long been synonymous with glitz and glamour—studio lot premieres, A-list red carpets, and chart-topping superstars. Yet beneath the polished veneer lies a vibrant, boundary-pushing underground: DIY punk shows in Boyle Heights basements, late-night jazz improv sessions in Leimert Park backyards, and experimental rap collectives fusing horns with trap beats. This essay explores…

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