‘Paradise’ creator dishes on Season 2 finale and what’s ahead

Inside: The Gen Z sisters celebrating ballet through videos; RIP DJ Dan,‍ Alex Duong,‍ Mary Beth Hurt and James Tolkan.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 31, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment 'Paradise' Season 2 finale: Creator Dan Fogelman on Sinatra and what's in store for Season 3 The creator of Hulu's postapocalyptic show explains the big event that reframes the entire series and what we can expect for the third and final season. Read More ADVERTISEMENT DJ Dan, pioneer of West Coast rave culture, dies at 57 Dan Wherrett, a native of Washington state, moved to Southern California and then San Francisco in the '90s, as the state was building its networks of house music festivals, collectives and nightclubs. Read More Alex Duong, comedian and 'Blue Bloods' actor whose career was taking off, dies at 42 after cancer battle Alex Duong, a comedian, actor and father whose career was finally taking off after years of grinding at the Comedy Store and in the industry, has died. He was 42. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Mary Beth Hurt, 'Interiors' and 'The World According to Garp' actor, dies at 79 Mary Beth Hurt, a Tony Award-nominated actor who appeared in movies including "The World According to Garp" and Scorsese's "The Age of Innocence," has died. She was 79. Read More A timeline of the rise of 'Mormon Wives' and Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence investigations A timeline breaking down the rise of Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" and Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence investigations. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Coachella 2026: Ask our experts your toughest festival questions From the best ways to navigate the festival grounds to survival tips to what you should absolutely not miss at Coachella, our experts have advice for you. Read More Who says no one cares about ballet? These Gen Z YouTubers are making it cool The whimsical YouTube channel Ballet Reign posts explainer videos about classic ballets and dancers, bringing edgy, fun Gen Z vibes to an art form known for attracting an older crowd. The online response is effusive and growing. Read More 'You got a real attitude problem, McFly.' James Tolkan, 'Back to the Future' and 'Top Gun' actor, dies James Tolkan, who played the commanding officer in 'Top Gun' and the cantankerous principal in 'Back to the Future,' died Thursday. Read More A new PBS documentary reveals why Henry David Thoreau's radicalism resonates today Ken Burns produces the first-ever documentary on Henry David Thoreau, which moves beyond famous one-liners to explore his complex life and startlingly modern relevance. Read More Global streaming revenue surged to $160 billion in 2025. Here's why Streaming services keep raising prices. More consumers are electing ad-supported tiers. And global streaming revenue is expected to hit over $200 billion by 2020, according to new data from Ampere Analysis. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com