Inside the L.A. Phil’s post-Dudamel future

Plus: Previewing Season 3 of "Rings of Power"; Bryan Adams is Canada's Woody Gurthie; RIP Harold Greene  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT November 6, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment The L.A. Phil’s post-Dudamel future with Daniel Harding includes a leadership shakeup Gustavo Dudamel has taken his final bow as the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s music director, but the orchestra has no plans to slow its world-class roll. Here’s what’s next under Daniel Harding and the orchestra’s expanded leadership. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Dozens of orcs and wild men, 12 horses and one ring: How ‘Rings of Power’ created Season 3’s battles On the set of Prime Video’s “Lord of the Rings” series, a closer look at an opening battle sequence that pits Galadriel and Arondir against Sauron’s increasing supporters. Read More This rock musical based in downtown L.A. was filmed by Spike Lee, but never produced here, until now “Passing Strange,” a 20-year-old rock musical about a striving musician in downtown L.A. has gone to Broadway and been filmed by Spike Lee — but it has never been produced in SoCal. A highly anticipated revival at Pasadena Playhouse is changing that. Read More ADVERTISEMENT A party animal becomes a dad — and a real filmmaker is born — in ‘Club Kid’ Jordan Firstman writes, directs and stars in a heartbreaker about belated responsibility and the pleasures and pain of growing up. Read More Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault in U.K. trial Russell Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault charges in a London courtroom on Thursday, years after a damning investigation by British media. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now ‘You have to be delusional’: L.A. film students are prepared for a shrinking Hollywood Mergers, layoffs, AI and runaway production have shaken Hollywood. Film students at USC, UCLA and LMU explain why they’re pursuing the industry anyway. Read More Carson Daly named co-anchor of NBC’s ‘Saturday Today’ Daly will remain part of weekday “Today” and continue as host of “The Voice.” Read More Bryan Adams is thinking about war with America (in 1814) “It’s about respect,” said Adams, whose new album reflects Canada’s conflicts with President Trump. “Have some respect for the past, and not just decide one day, ‘Oh, this is better for America or whatever.’” Read More Jamie Foxx welcomes his third child, and his first with girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp Jamie Foxx and his girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp welcomed their first child together. The “Ray” Oscar winner is also a father to two adult daughters, ages 32 and 18. 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