In Santa Monica, entertainment news means popular culture, the arts, media, and live events. Coverage follows cultural happenings alongside the business side of the creative industry.
City officials and the U.S. Army will hold a Veterans Day event in Beach Parking Lot 4 on November 11, 2026, marking the event's seventh year.
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The celebrated artist, known for his unique metal collages, passes away following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Downtown Santa Monica's seasonal ice rink opens for its nineteenth consecutive year along 5th Street.
The Chicago-based band played five tracks from its new album in a live session at KCRW's Santa Monica studio.
The Netflix film Avedon, a documentary on photographer Richard Avedon, streams starting November 11.
Santa Monica reporting spans new film releases, major live events, shifts in media strategy and the business behind artistic production. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal film festivals and public performances draw significant attention compared to the quiet periods of studio development. Local permit rules and city oversight of large-scale gatherings frequently constrain how events take shape.
