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Byron Allen wants to build bridges between theaters and studios

Michelle Lanz | The Frame® |

The former comedian and TV show host is building up his Entertainment Studio Motion Pictures company, which has interests in both film and television.

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‘Double Vision’: Photographer George Rodriguez's contrasting images of L.A.

Jonathan Shifflett and Steven Cuevas | The Frame® |

His new book spans over half a century of images capturing two very different visions of Los Angeles, from pop culture icons to social activists.

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In the CalArts world of music, salsa is a popular draw for students

Betto Arcos | The Frame® |

The school's expansive music program has a salsa band that reflects the institute's growing Latino student population.

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Improv, drugs and a gopher: The making of 'Caddyshack'

Emily Henderson | Take Two® |

"It's amazing when you think about it that they managed to make a movie at all."

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KCET and PBS SoCal are merging. Here's what that means for viewers

Emily Henderson | Take Two® |

Never fear, your favorite shows aren't going away, but big changes could be in store for local public television.

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Meet the couple behind Netflix's 'The Honeymoon Standup Special'

Michelle Lanz | The Frame® |

Comedians Moshe Kasher and Natasha Leggero discuss religion and parenthood, and offer relationship advice to audience members in their three-part show.

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Jamila Woods uses poetry and song to reflect on her native Chicago

Jonathan Shifflett | The Frame® |

Woods hails from the south side of Chicago where she discovered her love of poetry. Her music fuses spoken word and R&B with messages of social justice.

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'Dear Franklin Jones' is an audio memoir about growing up inside a cult

The Frame staff | The Frame® |

Radio producer Jonathan Hirsch has made a compelling podcast about his childhood that was defined by the teechings of his parents' guru.

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