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Lucas Museum to offer free entry for South LA neighbors ahead of September debut
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will provide free admission to residents in the 90037 ZIP code near Exposition Park via the LM37 Pass, valid for the pass holder and a guest, with a Community Preview Day on Sept. 13 and public opening on Sept. 22, 2026.

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Swift and Kelce’s MSG Wedding Plans Target 1,000 Guests with No-Phone Rule
ABC News reports Madison Square Garden will host two no-phone wedding events for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: a roughly 100-guest ceremony Thursday at 6 p.m., and a larger 1,000-guest cocktail/reception Friday 4 p.m. to Saturday 4 a.m., with street closures around West 31st and 33nd, tents to shield arrivals, and a strict no-phone policy for guests, vendors, and security.

Lilo & Stitch’s Daveigh Chase dies at 35; AIDS ruled as cause by medical examiner
Daveigh Chase, the voice of Lilo in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and star of The Ring, died in Los Angeles at age 35. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled AIDS as the cause of death, with chronic polysubstance use listed as a contributing condition; earlier reports of meningitis were not confirmed.

Bragg and Wilco Bring Guthrie’s Unpublished Lyrics to Life on Stage
Friday night in Western Massachusetts, Billy Bragg and Wilco will publicly perform Mermaid Avenue—an album built from Woody Guthrie’s unpublished lyrics—marking the first live presentation of the project. Initiated by Guthrie’s daughter Nora, the collaboration has already been described as magical and helped propel Wilco’s rise, bringing Guthrie’s unseen words to life on stage.

Gen Z Turns Reality TV Into a Theatrical Event
Gen Z is turning reality TV into a communal cinema experience, with Peacock's Love Island USA screenings in U.S. theaters that bring fans together for live viewing, discussion, and social events, illustrating a new model where streaming content fuels in-person fan communities rather than replacing them.

Olivia Rodrigo Unveils Daisy Chain Fields, a Women-Driven Irvine Festival Benefiting Women and Girls
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields, a one-day, all-women lineup festival at Irvine’s Great Park on Aug. 29, featuring 14 performances across two stages from artists like Stevie Nicks, Garbage, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Rodrigo; 100% of net proceeds go to charities supporting women and girls, with presale starting June 24.

Spider-Man popcorn bucket sparks memes ahead of Brand New Day release
Cinemark unveiled a Spider-Man: Brand New Day-themed popcorn bucket—an arm-shaped container with a white cone bowl and built-in straw—that sparked memes and humorous commentary online about its suggestive look. The promo accompanies the July 31 release of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, co-starring Zendaya, with the article also noting the film’s premise and ongoing curiosity about the actors’ relationship.

Lilo’s Voice Actress Daveigh Chase Dies at 35
Daveigh Chase, the child actress who voiced Lilo in Lilo & Stitch and played Samara in The Ring, died at 35 from complications of bacterial meningitis and a blood infection. Born in Las Vegas and raised in Oregon, she also appeared in Spirited Away and Donnie Darko; her father confirmed the death, noting she faced personal struggles and homelessness in recent years.

Carlos Mencia Faces LA Tax Fraud Charges in First Business Tax Unit Case
Los Angeles County prosecutors are poised to announce criminal charges against comedian Carlos Mencia in a tax fraud investigation, marking the first case filed by the county's new Business Tax Fraud Unit; the charges will be detailed at a 2 p.m. press conference by LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

Knicks Fever in NYC: 10 Iconic Fan Moments
As the Knicks reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, Gothamist highlights 10 quintessential NYC fan moments—street celebrations, quirky dances, celebrity cameos, and social-media buzz—showcasing how New York turns game nights into citywide spectacles.

Opera seeks $17M in gifts from Kennedy Center after split
The Washington National Opera filed a federal lawsuit to compel the Kennedy Center to turn over about $17 million in donor gifts, bequests and endowment funds it says the Center has wrongfully held since their roughly 15-year affiliation ended earlier this year.