Celebrities
Spy Work
For Gary Oldman, a long-deserved Oscar nomination is nice, but it’s really all about the work
Merry Prankster
Joking around with George Clooney—no, seriously—as his A-list friends tell tales on his wicked sense of humor
IMAGE: Appearances Dress Code
Always a shining star among the red carpet set, L’Wren Scott is making a grand entrance with her own line
IMAGE Baublicious!
Tony Duquette for Coach lights up the jewelry scene with one truly baublicious bauble
Twist of Fate
Reality reimagined as art, as American Idol stunner Katharine McPhee comes to TV with a Smash
50+ Leading Men
Matinee idols with the mojo to get the girl and break the box office—vote for the greatest, tell us if we missed any
Editor’s Letter—February 2012
Movies, math and much more: It’s awards time in Los Angeles
Dramatic Art
How soap opera scribe Maria Arena Bell came in just in time to rescue L.A.’s MOCA
Cultural Reverence
Comedian Donald Glover is serious about rap, and he’s got the lyrics to prove it
In the Abstract
The genius of Ellsworth Kelly on display in Los Angeles not once but twice
Noble Acts
She bewitches and beguiles in PBS’ Downton Abbey, but just who is Michelle Dockery, the girl behind the impervious Lady Mary?
IMAGE: Appearances T Time
Forefront fashion designer Tory Burch hones a plan for business--other people’s business
50+ Main Titles: 1990–2011
A special extended episode of prime-time TV opening sequences—part three, 1990–2011. Play the clips, vote for the best
Q+LA Julian Fellowes
The reigning monarch of England’s storied past tells tales on his beloved Downton Abbey
I Spy
George Clooney on how he turned paparazzi tactics on their ear and forged a mission of mercy to prevent African atrocities.
Q+LA Esa-Pekka Salonen
The L.A. Phil conductor laureate returns home with a newly unearthed Shostakovich opera.
Once Bitten
How Carter Burwell conjured up the atmospheric strains of the Twilight climax, Breaking Dawn.
Chef’s Table
What do culinary stars serve when they entertain at home? Five of the city’s best answer the question—with recipes.
Bolt Action
With big roles in The Three Musketeers, Immortals and The Hobbit, the time is now for Luke Evans.
IMAGE: APPEARANCES Natural Fit
Donna Karan builds an Urban Zen oasis in L.A., with groundbreaking fashions and accessories sourced from around the globe.
IMAGE Screen Gems
The legendary house of Verdura re-creates Hollywood’s golden age with a line of jewelry that tips its hat to the beauties of yore.
Gimlet Eye
New York crime photographer Weegee looked forward to coming west to ply his trade in Hollywood—until he got here.
Editor’s Letter—November 2011
From chefs to stars, people are dishing this month. See what’s being served.
Best Suited
Amber Heard is in the driver’s seat onscreen and off, defying expectations at every turn.
50+ Creature Features
A true movie-monster mash. Play the clips, then vote for number one.
Q+LA Bill Maher
You may not always agree with him, but you have to love a guy who expresses himself.
Scene Stealers
Four female faces of film most likely to succeed: Jessica Chastain, Deborah Ann Woll, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Imogen Poots.
50+ Main Titles: 1950–69
Play the opening sequences of classic prime-time TV series, then vote on the absolute best.
Q+LA Jane Lynch
She’s got Glee and so much more—a conversation with TV’s queen of mean.
Q+LA Denis Leary
The star of Rescue Me on his series’ contributions and conclusion and the role of Gaelic in his life.
A Foot in Two Worlds
For Olivia Wilde, Hollywood glam is a productive means to a philanthropic end.
IMAGE Appearances
Fashion designer Haider Ackermann is going places with clothes that move.
Q+LA Walton Goggins
The bad boy of Justified on character actors, Kentucky moonshine and almost riding in Harrison Ford’s copter.
Troubadour of Troubled Times
Finding beauty in the most unlikely of California’s corners, Dave Alvin proves he’s far more than a blast-from-the-past roots rocker.
Q+LA RedOne
The producer behind some of music’s biggest names tells how he came to be the force behind the fame.
Q+LA Idris Elba
Drug dealer or cop, salesman or Nordic god, American or Frenchman, this Brit plays both sides of the line.
Editor’s Note
Our May issue hones in on the arts of architecture and design—two always seen but not always appreciated applications of practical magic.
Evan Rachel Wood Nobody’s Baby
The actress defies Hollywood expectations as a young ingenue through seasoned poise and an almost uncanny range.
Q+LA Jeremy Irons
The Oscar-winning actor shares his thoughts on being the Borgia Pope, meeting von Bülow and almost kissing Jacko.
The Next Factor
Move over, Ryan and Jake—make way for Hollywood’s leading men to-be. The It factor is pulsating in these guys.
Editor’s Letter—March 2011
A Hollywood icon talks, fashion’s passion, the Lincoln Lawyer’s winding road...and the silver screen’s leading men to-be.
MILA KUNIS Range Finder
With a scope that extends from dark fantasy to tender rom-com, a ravishing ingenue blossoms before our eyes into a leading lady.
Image: Unzipped The New Red Carpet
We take a crack at dressing six of the Oscar nominees in the winning but risk-taking designer looks we wish they would wear.
