Awards
The comedian isn’t up for playing Tim Walz — or hosting the Oscars again — but that’s because his priorities have changed. The constant? Nailing a good joke.
Television
“I’m not an impressionist,†Martin told “SNL†producer Lorne Michaels. “I was picked because I have gray hair and glasses.â€
Columnist Glenn Whipp talks to Steve Martin about why he declined Lorne Michaels’ offer to play Tim Walz on “Saturday Night Live.†Plus: Emmy comedy predictions.
Sports
Steve Kerr, coach of the Warriors and the U.S. Olympic basketball team, spoke at the Democratic National Convention in support of Vice President Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz.
Hollywood Inc.
Fox News Media’s streaming service has become a home for passion projects from big names with red state appeal, including Martin Scorsese and Kevin Costner.
UCLA Sports
Despite some criticism from UCLA fans over football coaching the past few years, athletic director Martin Jarmond’s contract was extended.
World & Nation
Manhattan prosecutors brought the case against Bannon after Donald Trump pardoned him in a similar federal prosecution that was in its early stages.
Letters to the Editor
In running for Senate, Steve Garvey ‘took the field with no glove, no warm-up or even any training or awareness of the game,’ says a reader.
Dodgers
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that Steve Garvey and former Dodgers teammate Tommy John are two of eight candidates on this year’s Classic Baseball Era ballot.
Music
Chris Martin emerged unharmed and thanked the crew member who caught him after he fell through a trap door during Coldplay’s Sunday concert in Melbourne.