Comeback recap: It’s not the end of the world

Comeback recap: It's not the end of the world

comeback Valerie lights a candle season 3 Episode 5 Editor’s rating 4 stars **** Photo: Erin Simkin/HBO 5 episodes of season 3 comebackwe are still beginning to know about 2026’s Valerie Cherish. Last week, I realized that Val, who took big steps toward becoming a better version of herself in the season 2 finale, is … Read more

China is putting a US-based artist on trial for a sculpture he made 15 years ago, and the world is learning about it | Fanboy Attack

China is putting a US-based artist on trial for a sculpture he made 15 years ago, and the world is learning about it | Fanboy Attack

Image courtesy of futureatlas.com, CC BY 2.0. | Published: April 19, 2026 7:15 p.m. Gao Zhen, a 69-year-old artist and permanent resident of the United States, recently faced a secret trial in China for “insulting the heroes and martyrs of the revolution.” As detailed by the BBC and Human Rights Watch, the charges stem from … Read more

Inside LACMA’s extravagant opening gala for David Geffen Gallery with George Lucas, Ed Ruscha, Jeff Koons and more

Jeff Koons talks with Ed Ruscha.

Spotting the innovative artist during cocktail hour at the opening gala of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new David Geffen Gallery was like shooting fish in a barrel. Stare over the rim of your glass and you’ll see Jeff Koons and Ed Ruscha intimately chatting next to the DJ booth. Mark Bradford struts … Read more

On this day in 1970: Three Dog Night’s “Joy to the World” becomes a No. 1 hit.

On this day in 1970: Three Dog Night's "Joy to the World" becomes a No. 1 hit.

Three Dog Night was one of those bands that quickly took off. Formed in Los Angeles in 1967, they released their self-titled debut album the following year. The song was composed entirely of cover songs and was an instant success, reaching number 11 on the charts. signboard 200. Harry Nilsson’s cover of “One” became a … Read more