August Brown

Carlton is best known for his 1981 single, a grooving ode to the female form that's enjoyed a long life in popular culture.

No other charity that emerged in the chaos of January's fires captured popular attention like Altadena Girls. With a gleaming new facility, it's a refuge for girls — but deeper needs remain. And donations are stalling.

The Collaboratory, a relief center in Altadena, connects residents with resources for food, housing, permitting, mental health and childcare. The needs are still acute one year after the Eaton fire burned through much of the city.

Listen to a playlist of the year's best songs as selected by The Times' August Brown, Cerys Davies and Mikael Wood.

Tyler, the Creator headlined and expressed gratitude for the festival's 11-year journey, delivering an emotional set despite this year's postponement.

Enjoy our guide to 10 must-see concerts to enjoy from post-Thanksgiving through the top of 2026.

The move comes after an open letter from artists like Dua Lipa, Coldplay, Sam Fender, Radiohead and the Cure urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ban the practice.

Sofia Isella opened for Taylor Swift on the Australian Eras tour, deliberately playing dark, unsettling electronic music to massive audiences unfamiliar with her work.

Bar Franca, a revamped downtown LA DJ bar, aims to revive the neighborhood's struggling nightlife after pandemic shutdowns and closures.

Rosé, Huntr/x and Katseye have roots in K-pop and major-category nominations. The Academy has embraced the genre as a staple part of pop music.