Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and founder of the Rainbow Coalition, has died at 84. From marching with Martin Luther King Jr. to reshaping American politics, his voice carried hope for the ...

California-Born Screen Legend Whose Craft Defined Generations Robert Duvall, the California-born actor whose career spanned more than seven decades and who became one of ...

Only celebrated every 60 years, The Year of the Fire Horse is observed in various Asian countries, and signifies energy, independence and confidence.

From Emerald Fennell’s star-driven gothic romance to Sony’s crowd-pleasing basketball animation and Disney’s stealth horror hit, four very different releases reveal what it now takes to open big, ...

Library closures and rising passport costs, combined with the SAVE Act’s strict documentation rules, threaten to block ...

From red carpets on the American Riviera to platform safety overhauls and national policy decisions, this week’s coverage reflects the people, ideas, and stories shaping our cultural moment. Week ...

From Kate Hudson’s Arlington Artist of the Year honor presented by Gwyneth Paltrow to the star-studded closing night premiere of Laundry, SBIFF’s 41st festival celebrated global cinema, rising ...

When science denial drives federal policy, the consequences are not theoretical — they are catastrophic for public health, the economy, and the planet. In the 1970s, Los Angeles was infamous for ...

Thursday night at Santa Barbara’s Arlington Theatre, Michael B. Jordan received the 2026 Outstanding Performer of the Year Award. Presented by Delroy Lindo, the tribute celebrated his career from ...

Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer returns with a powerful Season 4 debut, pulling 9 million global views and 75.9 million hours streamed in its opening weekend. With Mickey Haller now on trial for ...

James Van Der Beek, beloved actor of Dawson’s Creek, died at 48 after battling cancer. Even through the rain, SBIFF’s 41st festival celebrated directors Ryan Coogler (Sinners), Josh Safdie (Marty ...

At SBIFF, Stellan Skarsgård received the 2026 Montecito Award, presented by Josh Brolin. Red carpet attendees included John Corbett, Bo Derek, Edward James Olmos, and directors David Alvarado, ...