Mary McNamara is a culture columnist and critic for the Los Angeles Times. Previously she was assistant managing editor for arts and entertainment following a 12-year stint as television critic and senior culture editor. A Pulitzer Prize winner in 2015 and finalist for criticism in 2013 and 2014, she has won various awards for criticism and feature writing. She is the author of the Hollywood mysteries “Oscar Season” and “The Starlet.” She lives in La Crescenta with her husband, three children and two dogs.
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Oct. 2, 2023
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Sept. 28, 2023
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Sept. 26, 2023
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Sept. 22, 2023
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Sept. 19, 2023
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Sept. 13, 2023
As a disastrous summer for the industry’s top brass bleeds into fall, it’s become clear the AMPTP cannot win the strike. So they should end it now to cut their losses.
Aug. 31, 2023
After Luis Rubiales planted an unwelcome kiss on star midfielder Jenni Hermoso, he could have apologized. Instead, his response has only deepened the scandal.
Aug. 28, 2023
The allegations against Lizzo, which she called ‘false’ and ‘outrageous,’ underscore the challenges of turning a personal brand into a business empire.
Aug. 23, 2023