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Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” has more life.The pop superstar announced early Wednesday that she’ll release an expanded version of her blockbuster...

The week’s bestselling books, September 27

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

D.A. calls Justin Bieber’s surprise MacArthur Park gig a ‘testament to … progress’

Did Justin Bieber perform at problem-plagued MacArthur Park? Never say never.An impersonator may have tricked a Las Vegas nightclub last...

Review: In ‘Brothers,’ Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have fun with a rumor. Or is it?

Good pals Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have made themselves a TV show to play in. In “Brothers,” premiering Wednesday...

Dolly Parton’s manager reportedly embroiled in feud with the late singer’s nephew

Dolly Parton’s estate has reportedly accused the late singer’s nephew of extortion and threats against staff. On Tuesday, Parton’s estate,...

California deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustration, questions about political pressure

California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta’s deal to allow the $111-billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to proceed was struck amid political pressure...

An editorial board will oversee CNN and CBS News. What does that mean?

The settlement with 12 state attorneys general that cleared the way for Paramount to move forward with its $111-billion acquisition...

Lionel Richie undergoes heart procedure amid stop-and-go tour with Earth, Wind & Fire

Lionel Richie and his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire hit yet another health-related roadblock this week. The “All Night...

Fentanyl and other drugs killed Hayden Panettiere; officials look for supplier

Actor Hayden Panettiere died from the toxic effects of fentanyl and other drugs including a generic version of Xanax, according...

Contributor: We need more of the hopeful sci-fi that ‘Star Trek’ gave us 60 years ago