Barabak: With immigration losing its edge, Republicans find a new boogeyman: 'Radical Islam' Barabak: With immigration losing its edge, Republicans find a new boogeyman: 'Radical Islam'

In Texas, in particular, candidates have fastened on a growing Muslim population as they seek a new political scapegoat. The state's top elected officials have led the charge.

February 18, 2026, 12:00
How a trip to Monet's garden inspired Takashi Murakami's new show in L.A. How a trip to Monet's garden inspired Takashi Murakami's new show in L.A.

Japanese master Takashi Murakami took inspiration from a trip to Monet's Giverny for his L.A. solo show at the Perrotin, which features 24 new paintings that explore the link between Impressionism and the historic Japanese art form ukiyo-e or 'floating world pictures.'

February 18, 2026, 12:00
Mikaela Shiffrin ends her Olympic medal drought, winning gold in slalom Mikaela Shiffrin ends her Olympic medal drought, winning gold in slalom

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin dominates in women's slalom at the Milan-Cortina Games, earning her first Olympic gold in the event since 2014.

February 18, 2026, 14:30
Gustavo Dudamel delivers his 'love letter to L.A.' in his final summer at the Hollywood Bowl Gustavo Dudamel delivers his 'love letter to L.A.' in his final summer at the Hollywood Bowl

The L.A. Phil's 2026 summer season at the Hollywood Bowl features the four-day Dudamel tribute 'Celebrating Gustavo at the Bowl.'

February 18, 2026, 15:00
'Sentimental Value' isn't a critique of Netflix. 'It's an encouragement' 'Sentimental Value' isn't a critique of Netflix. 'It's an encouragement'

Writer-director Joachim Trier and actor Stellan Skarsgård reflect on their friendship, the importance of cinemas and making the year's most-nominated international feature.

February 18, 2026, 12:00
'56 Days' sometimes forgets it's a thriller, but detectives keep the story afloat '56 Days' sometimes forgets it's a thriller, but detectives keep the story afloat

This Prime Video series starring Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia is billed as an erotic thriller, and sometimes leans on the erotic part to the point of silliness.

February 18, 2026, 12:00
Why is Teddy Riley finally releasing his memoir after sitting on it for 12 years? Why is Teddy Riley finally releasing his memoir after sitting on it for 12 years?

In a new memoir, the Grammy-winning R&B musician and producer looks back over his trailblazing career.

February 18, 2026, 12:00
Winter Olympics TV schedule: Thursday's listings Winter Olympics TV schedule: Thursday's listings

Thursday's TV and streaming schedule for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games.

February 18, 2026, 12:00
Two ex-New Yorkers embrace more-is-more style in their maximalist Pasadena home Two ex-New Yorkers embrace more-is-more style in their maximalist Pasadena home

Brent Poer and Beau Quillian's historic home is an exuberant collage of Hermès plates, Black Forest antlers, Staffordshire porcelain figurines, majolica plates and art that has been lovingly curated.

February 18, 2026, 12:00
The week's bestselling books, Feb. 22 The week's bestselling books, Feb. 22

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

February 18, 2026, 15:00