Entertainment

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ROCK AND ROLL FANTASY

Nene Royal wins ‘America’s Got Talent’

The teen rocker from Thailand narrowly beat magician Geno Ploeger.

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SAVE THE DATES

50 things to do in and around Santa Monica (Sept 25 – Oct 1)

Plan your week with our informal guide to Santa Monica happenings.

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ON SALE NOW

‘The Crucible’ premieres at SMC on September 25

SMC summons Salem’s darkest hour

Cover of a Westside Event Guide with bold maroon text: 'WESTSIDE EVENT GUIDE' and subtitle 'What to do, see and watch in the week ahead'

SAVE THE DATES

52 things to do in and around Santa Monica (Sept 18 – 24)

Plan your week with our informal guide to Santa Monica happenings.

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NETFLIX & SPILL?

J.D. Vance drops unhinged TV review, compares ‘Emily In Paris’ to Shakespeare

The vice president is moonlighting as a TV reviewer.