L.A. Times - Entertainment — The annual Hard Day of the Dead music festival returned over the weekend with some changes, including a 21-and-older admission policy and 40% smaller crowds, but that didn't hinder those who turned out for the pulsating beats Saturday at the Pomona F... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Reversing an earlier decision, the organizers behind the Hard Day of the Dead festival will now give members of the media credentials to cover the event.  In a statement, organizers said: “Due to interest and demand from media to cover the artist... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — After two young fans died of drug-related causes at this year's HARD Summer festival in Pomona, HARD's organizers Live Nation took a number of steps to change course for the fall festival. One unexpected new change: a total blackout on media credent... more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Throughout the first night of Hard Day of the Dead at the Pomona Fairplex, a new sound tore through the air. It was the shriek of fans, strapped to a cable 100 feet high, barreling down a zipline over the tens of thousands of ravers below. more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — It's almost like a horror movie: Just when you though the summer concert festival season was finally over, a bony hand reaches from the grave and grabs you for one last sequel. more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Growing up in the Mexican border town of Tijuana, animator Jorge Gutierrez waited to see his people appear in Hollywood's animated fare. more info

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L.A. Times - Entertainment — Face sweating, heart pounding, Jorge Gutierrez began to deliver the worst pitch of his career. more info