2027 Oscars power rankings: These are the top 10 best picture contenders right now 2027 Oscars power rankings: These are the top 10 best picture contenders right now

With the fall festivals in the books, awards columnist Glenn Whipp surveys the landscape and offers his first bold prediction of the 10 best picture nominees.

October 12, 2026, 12:01
Emily St. John Mandel returns to dystopia with 'Exit Party" — next up, an Emma Stone-attached TV adaptation Emily St. John Mandel returns to dystopia with 'Exit Party" — next up, an Emma Stone-attached TV adaptation

Over iced coffee in Silver Lake, the "Station Eleven" author opens up about parallel universes, political dread and scripting her wildest novel yet for the screen.

October 12, 2026, 12:00
Alt-pop songstress Julia Wolf tried to become a vampire. Plan B? Hypnotizing the internet with 'In My Room' Alt-pop songstress Julia Wolf tried to become a vampire. Plan B? Hypnotizing the internet with 'In My Room'

Grunge-pop hit 'In My Room' shot Julia Wolf to internet fame. As she embarks on tour, arriving in L.A. on Oct. 25, Wolf is 'saying the crazy stuff out loud' and reflecting on a childhood of 'Twilight'-fueled escape.

October 12, 2026, 12:00
Historic Black church in South L.A. burns for a third time Historic Black church in South L.A. burns for a third time

A historic Black church in South Los Angeles has burned for the third time.

October 12, 2026, 18:53
'Total disbelief': Co-owner Magic Johnson issues rare rebuke over Commanders' overtime clock mismanagement 'Total disbelief': Co-owner Magic Johnson issues rare rebuke over Commanders' overtime clock mismanagement

Washington blew a chance to beat the Giants in overtime when Jayden Daniels was tackled as time expired. Commanders co-owner Magic Johnson expressed consternation.

October 12, 2026, 17:41
Mike Evans delivered an all-time diss of Trevon Diggs. Or did he? 'I honestly didn't know it was him' Mike Evans delivered an all-time diss of Trevon Diggs. Or did he? 'I honestly didn't know it was him'

San Francisco 49ers receiver Mike Evans appeared to diss Seattle Seahawks cornerback Trevon Diggs by turning the veteran player around to see the name on the back of his jersey.

October 12, 2026, 19:21
Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife Jennifer Meyer's wedding to Geoff Ogunlesi in Hawaii Tobey Maguire officiates ex-wife Jennifer Meyer's wedding to Geoff Ogunlesi in Hawaii

Tobey Maguire closed off one chapter of his love life by helping ex-wife Jennifer Meyer enter a new one. He officiated her marriage to music executive Geoff Ogunlesi over the weekend.

October 12, 2026, 18:10
Swanson: Dodgers can forget about a three-peat if they can't fix their RISP problem Swanson: Dodgers can forget about a three-peat if they can't fix their RISP problem

The Dodgers have been struggling to get hits with runners in scoring position all season, and it could doom their chances of beating the Brewers in the NLCS.

October 12, 2026, 12:00
Shaikin: Is there a law that says the Dodgers can't play small ball? Shaikin: Is there a law that says the Dodgers can't play small ball?

This is postseason baseball, where the best pitchers take center stage and runs are at a premium. Would a stolen base or a sacrifice bunt every so often kill the Dodgers?

October 12, 2026, 12:00
Aria Vega will bring 'Caribbean maximalism' to L.A. — and soon, the Latin Grammys Aria Vega will bring 'Caribbean maximalism' to L.A. — and soon, the Latin Grammys

Colombian pop singer Aria Vega shares a hometown with Shakira; come November, she'll be following in her idol's footsteps at the Latin Grammys. Catch her at the Roxy on Oct. 13.

October 12, 2026, 15:00
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