Bob Odenkirk opens up about that 'Better Call Saul' finale: 'I'm a little shattered'

Greg Braxton

The star joined The Times to discuss Monday's series finale, why the role left him “ragged,” and his future hopes for the “Breaking Bad” universe.

Addded Aug 18, 2022

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How (and why) 'Billions' blew up its central relationship

Greg Braxton

The departure of Damian Lewis forced a major shift in Showtime's drama about the battle between a shrewd U.S. attorney and a brilliant billionaire.

Addded Jan 25, 2022

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Adolfo 'Shabba-Doo' Quiñones, whose moves changed the face of dance, dies at 65

Greg Braxton

Hip-hop dancer Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quiñones, star of "Breakin'" and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo," worked with singers including Madonna and Lionel Richie.

Addded Jan 2, 2021

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They're the future of Hollywood diversity, but coronavirus has their careers on hold

Greg Braxton

CBS' annual diversity showcase is a vital platform for underrepresented performers. But coronavirus has interrupted the plans of this year's group.

Addded Apr 13, 2020

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Tyler Perry Studios, the house 'Madea' built, becomes a landmark for black Hollywood

Greg Braxton

This weekend, 'Madea' mogul Tyler Perry expands one of the largest film/TV studios in the country - and pays homage to pioneering African American entertainers.

Addded Oct 2, 2019

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Steven Spielberg gets directed by documentary filmmaker Susan Lacy in HBO's 'Spielberg'

Greg Braxton

Documentary filmmaker Susan Lacy got the notoriously private, and wildly successful, filmmaker to speak for her new deep dive.

Addded Oct 6, 2017

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Edie Falco lays down the law in 'Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders'

Greg Braxton

Premium cable staple Edie Falco heads to broadcast TV with "The Menendez Nurders."

Addded Sep 11, 2017

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Bill Cosby's relationship with African Americans is anything but black and white

Greg Braxton

Whatever the outcome of the Bill Cosby trial, he will continue to be regarded in the black community with a mix of emotions, observers say.

Addded Jun 19, 2017

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'The Young Pope,' 'Twin Peaks' and more 'Star Wars': 2017 Movie and Television Preview

Meredith Blake, Meredith Woerner, Robert Lloyd, Tre'vell Anderson, Greg Braxton, Lorraine Ali, Marc Bernardin, Yvonne Villarreal, Jen Yamato, Steven Zeitchik & Josh Rottenberg

Here are the movies and television shows that the L.A. Times’ Calendar staff are most excited to see in 2017. We don’t know if any of them will be any good, but we can’t wait to find out.

Addded Jan 13, 2017

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Why the Lakers' Jeanie Buss loves Jungle Grrrl and is putting her money into a female wrestling show

Greg Braxton

The start of the NBA season is still a few months away and, as you might expect, Los Angeles Lakers President Jeanie Buss is already optimistic about the team in the post- Kobe Bryant era. Yet as she focuses on improving the team's performance from last season's disappointment, she is also getting into a whole different arena.

Addded Sep 15, 2016

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Chris Tucker discusses Netflix stand-up special and his disappearing act

Greg Braxton

Chris Tucker is the rare celebrity who makes almost as much noise with his exits as with his entrances. The lanky comedian shot to prominence in 1995 as the loud-mouthed pothead Smokey in the seminal stoner comedy "Friday."

Addded Jul 10, 2015

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Kobe Bryant calls the shots on his Showtime documentary 'Muse'

Greg Braxton

Come Saturday, the five-time NBA champion is in a brand-new game. As the 36-year-old faces life after basketball, he has traded home-court advantage for the less predictable court of public confession in a new Showtime documentary, "Kobe Bryant's Muse."

Addded Mar 1, 2015

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Carrie Brownstein bounces between 'Portlandia' and punk rock

Greg Braxton

With one foot in punkish indie rock and the other in off-kilter comedy, Carrie Brownstein has always considered herself an artist operating outside the mainstream. But her latest activities may be moving her gradually from "out" to "in."

Addded Jan 15, 2015

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'Black Jesus' comes in peace, according to his formerly angry creator

Greg Braxton

Aaron McGruder, who has pushed more than a few hot buttons with his stinging "The Boondocks," is gearing up for his "come to Black Jesus" moment. But as his new live-action series "Black Jesus" premieres Thursday on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim late-night slate, don't get it twisted.

Addded Aug 7, 2014

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'Power' explores the dark corners of clubs and drugs

Greg Braxton

In the last few years, Starz has explored far flung places and times in search of a hit original drama. Think "Spartacus," "Da Vinci's Demons" and "Black Sails." But its latest original drama, "Power," is set in the gritty here and now.

Addded May 24, 2014

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Film, TV industry's diversity doesn't look like America's, report says

Greg Braxton

Hollywood still isn't reflecting the nation's diversity in its entertainment products, and that omission is costing the industry considerable amounts in lost revenues.

Addded Feb 12, 2014

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Will 'SNL' be the latest to fall into the 'token syndrome'?

Greg Braxton

Addded Dec 17, 2013

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