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From blockbuster movie releases and television premieres to music festivals, celebrity news, studio announcements, and digital media innovations, our reporting keeps you informed about the stories driving California's entertainment landscape. Whether you're a fan, industry professional, content creator, investor, or business leader, California Entertainment News delivers timely coverage and expert analysis on the people, companies, and events shaping entertainment across the Golden State.

California Entertainment News

Is Kid Rock really banned from California? Here’s what to know - Syracuse.com
Oct 10, 2026 | 12:30 pm
Is Kid Rock really banned from California? Here’s what to know Syracuse.com
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Vegas-level entertainment brings limitless excitement to Central California - KMPH Fox 26
Oct 9, 2026 | 22:27 pm
Vegas-level entertainment brings limitless excitement to Central California KMPH Fox 26
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‘Pretty Little Liars’ actor pistol-whipped in Southern California robbery, shares bloody aftermath video - Fox News
Oct 9, 2026 | 15:51 pm
‘Pretty Little Liars’ actor pistol-whipped in Southern California robbery, shares bloody aftermath video Fox News
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Zachary Levi says Texas gives him the ‘freedom’ he couldn’t find in California - Fox News
Oct 9, 2026 | 14:29 pm
Zachary Levi says Texas gives him the ‘freedom’ he couldn’t find in California Fox News
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The California colleges where popular majors deliver top pay - The Derrick
Oct 8, 2026 | 08:15 am
The California colleges where popular majors deliver top pay The Derrick
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'Friday,' 'Michael' sequels among upcoming films awarded California tax credits - Spectrum News
Oct 7, 2026 | 15:51 pm
'Friday,' 'Michael' sequels among upcoming films awarded California tax credits Spectrum News
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Governor Newsom announces 35 new films coming to California as independent filmmaking surges and iconic franchises return - California State Portal | CA.gov
Oct 7, 2026 | 15:16 pm
Governor Newsom announces 35 new films coming to California as independent filmmaking surges and iconic franchises return California State Portal | CA.gov
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Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros. - Spectrum News
Oct 5, 2026 | 22:41 pm
Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros. Spectrum News
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DHS buys 2 more detention centers in California for $950 million - The Derrick
Oct 5, 2026 | 21:32 pm
DHS buys 2 more detention centers in California for $950 million The Derrick
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Should California hotels be sued for using fragrances in their lobbies? - The Derrick
Oct 5, 2026 | 18:21 pm
Should California hotels be sued for using fragrances in their lobbies? The Derrick
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California Museum to host 13th annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta - villagelife.com
Oct 5, 2026 | 12:00 pm
California Museum to host 13th annual Día de los Muertos Fiesta villagelife.com
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Where to catch Halloween concerts and live music in Southern California - Porterville Recorder
Oct 5, 2026 | 10:00 am
Where to catch Halloween concerts and live music in Southern California Porterville Recorder
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Over utility resistance, Northern California fire survivors’ bill signed into law - The Derrick
Oct 3, 2026 | 01:14 am
Over utility resistance, Northern California fire survivors’ bill signed into law The Derrick
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California state Capitol ‘deemed safe’ following threat, evacuation - The Derrick
Oct 2, 2026 | 21:41 pm
California state Capitol ‘deemed safe’ following threat, evacuation The Derrick
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'Brick or Treat' descends on Legoland as Halloween countdown begins - Spectrum News
Oct 2, 2026 | 07:00 am
'Brick or Treat' descends on Legoland as Halloween countdown begins Spectrum News
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California Sends Cease and Desist to Fight Promotion for “Unsanctioned” Human vs. Humanoid Robot Bout - Yahoo Sports
Oct 1, 2026 | 07:00 am
California Sends Cease and Desist to Fight Promotion for “Unsanctioned” Human vs. Humanoid Robot Bout Yahoo Sports
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Pooch gives life trying to save California couple during bear attack - The Derrick
Sep 30, 2026 | 09:30 am
Pooch gives life trying to save California couple during bear attack The Derrick
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Kaiser lays off 147 employees in California - The Derrick
Sep 30, 2026 | 01:33 am
Kaiser lays off 147 employees in California The Derrick
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Oak Group's Art Show Benefits California Rangeland Trust | Arts & Entertainment - Noozhawk
Sep 27, 2026 | 23:06 pm
Oak Group's Art Show Benefits California Rangeland Trust | Arts & Entertainment Noozhawk
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Affordability, Recreation and Entertainment Options Abound in the Victor Valley - Livability.com
Sep 25, 2026 | 15:29 pm
Affordability, Recreation and Entertainment Options Abound in the Victor Valley Livability.com
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California's oldest family-owned winery declares bankruptcy as wine industry struggles - The Derrick
Sep 25, 2026 | 07:00 am
California's oldest family-owned winery declares bankruptcy as wine industry struggles The Derrick
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Facility where Presley Gerber died target of inquiry by California regulators - The Derrick
Sep 25, 2026 | 07:00 am
Facility where Presley Gerber died target of inquiry by California regulators The Derrick
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‘California Dreams’ traces the university that made modern California - San Francisco Chronicle
Sep 23, 2026 | 07:00 am
‘California Dreams’ traces the university that made modern California San Francisco Chronicle
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Dolly Parton Day Declared in California, Nashville for September 25 - Yahoo
Sep 21, 2026 | 07:00 am
Dolly Parton Day Declared in California, Nashville for September 25 Yahoo
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How the Paramount-Warner settlement could change movies - The Desert Sun
Sep 21, 2026 | 07:00 am
How the Paramount-Warner settlement could change movies The Desert Sun
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Movie pitch: California’s desperate rush to use tax credits to save Hollywood - San Francisco Chronicle
Sep 20, 2026 | 07:00 am
Movie pitch: California’s desperate rush to use tax credits to save Hollywood San Francisco Chronicle
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Newsom signs California’s first standalone post-production tax credit - Los Angeles Times
Sep 19, 2026 | 07:00 am
Newsom signs California’s first standalone post-production tax credit Los Angeles Times
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'American Idol' ditches Hollywood for Georgia after two decades as California loses another production - Fox News
Sep 17, 2026 | 07:00 am
'American Idol' ditches Hollywood for Georgia after two decades as California loses another production Fox News
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California firefighters rush to save Suki the kitten wedged inside cabinet as rescue becomes viral hit - New York Post
Sep 17, 2026 | 07:00 am
California firefighters rush to save Suki the kitten wedged inside cabinet as rescue becomes viral hit New York Post
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California firefighters, a trapped kitten and a collective ‘aww’ from the internet - Los Angeles Times
Sep 17, 2026 | 07:00 am
California firefighters, a trapped kitten and a collective ‘aww’ from the internet Los Angeles Times
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‘American Idol’ is leaving California for Georgia - KTLA
Sep 16, 2026 | 07:00 am
‘American Idol’ is leaving California for Georgia KTLA
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Amuze Acquires Sweet Attractions, Strengthening California Operations and Family Entertainment Capabilities - PR Newswire
Sep 15, 2026 | 07:00 am
Amuze Acquires Sweet Attractions, Strengthening California Operations and Family Entertainment Capabilities PR Newswire
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California-born costume designer Bob Mackie dies at 87 - USA Today
Sep 14, 2026 | 07:00 am
California-born costume designer Bob Mackie dies at 87 USA Today
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California Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Film and Television Jobs - SMDP
Sep 6, 2026 | 07:00 am
California Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Protect Film and Television Jobs SMDP
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California Passes 400-Foot Drone Restriction for Concerts, Raising FAA Pre-Emption Questions - Dronelife
Sep 2, 2026 | 07:00 am
California Passes 400-Foot Drone Restriction for Concerts, Raising FAA Pre-Emption Questions Dronelife
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‘The worst it’s ever been’: California’s post-production workers push for new tax credit - Los Angeles Times
Aug 24, 2026 | 07:00 am
‘The worst it’s ever been’: California’s post-production workers push for new tax credit Los Angeles Times
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Northern California casinos bring music, comedy and summer fun
Aug 17, 2026 | 03:06 am
Looking for late August plans? Northern California’s casinos and wineries are stacking the calendar with live music, comedy, and community events that make it easy to plan a night out. Over the next ...
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California Pledged $750 Million a Year to Hollywood. But a New Law Has a Big Catch - The Hollywood Reporter
Aug 14, 2026 | 07:00 am
California Pledged $750 Million a Year to Hollywood. But a New Law Has a Big Catch The Hollywood Reporter
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One of Southern California's biggest entertainment hubs has become a battleground over billboards - CBS News
Aug 11, 2026 | 07:00 am
One of Southern California's biggest entertainment hubs has become a battleground over billboards CBS News
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How one of Southern California's biggest entertainment hubs has become a battleground over big-money billboards - CBS News
Aug 11, 2026 | 07:00 am
How one of Southern California's biggest entertainment hubs has become a battleground over big-money billboards CBS News
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L.A. County weighs a grant fund to keep indie films from leaving - Los Angeles Times
Aug 5, 2026 | 07:00 am
L.A. County weighs a grant fund to keep indie films from leaving Los Angeles Times
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Paramount merger lawsuit could spell trouble for California’s entertainment industry - Pacific Research Institute
Jul 30, 2026 | 07:00 am
Paramount merger lawsuit could spell trouble for California’s entertainment industry Pacific Research Institute
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Paramount merger lawsuit could spell trouble for California’s entertainment industry - Orange County Register
Jul 23, 2026 | 07:00 am
Paramount merger lawsuit could spell trouble for California’s entertainment industry Orange County Register
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Senator Valladares Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Governor to Protect Entertainment Industry Jobs - Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (.gov)
Jul 16, 2026 | 17:43 pm
Senator Valladares Joins Bipartisan Coalition Calling on Governor to Protect Entertainment Industry Jobs Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (.gov)
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California State Fair Brings 17 Days Of Food, Fun And Entertainment Starting Friday - Folsom Times
Jul 16, 2026 | 07:00 am
California State Fair Brings 17 Days Of Food, Fun And Entertainment Starting Friday Folsom Times
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Paramount Says States’ Lawsuit Seeking To Block WBD Deal “Will Only Harm Entertainment Workers” - Deadline
Jul 13, 2026 | 07:00 am
Paramount Says States’ Lawsuit Seeking To Block WBD Deal “Will Only Harm Entertainment Workers” Deadline
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One killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone - Reuters
Jun 29, 2026 | 07:00 am
One killed in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone Reuters
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‘The crisis is here and now’: Hollywood’s anxiety reshapes California politics - Politico
May 20, 2026 | 07:00 am
‘The crisis is here and now’: Hollywood’s anxiety reshapes California politics Politico
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From Tech IPOs to Entertainment Blockbusters Latham Stands Out in the 2026 California Legal Awards - Latham & Watkins LLP
May 6, 2026 | 07:00 am
From Tech IPOs to Entertainment Blockbusters Latham Stands Out in the 2026 California Legal Awards Latham & Watkins LLP
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Entertainment and California regulators push back against Warner-Paramount merger - NPR
Apr 2, 2026 | 07:00 am
Entertainment and California regulators push back against Warner-Paramount merger NPR
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