https://www.latimes.com/staff/saba-hamedy Content published by Saba Hamedy. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-5-things-groundhog-day-20140202-story.html The handlers of Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, said the furry rodent has “predicted” six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow at dawn Thursday. Thu, 02 Feb 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-5-things-groundhog-day-20140202-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-journalism-movies-truth-spotlight-20151026-story.html Growing up, James Vanderbilt was a news junkie. Sat, 24 Oct 2015 11:30:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-journalism-movies-truth-spotlight-20151026-story.html https://www.latimes.com/books/reviews/la-ca-jc-notorious-rbg-20151025-story.html When Shana Knizhnik was in law school in summer 2013, she decided to create a blog dedicated to one of their inspirations: Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Fri, 23 Oct 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/books/reviews/la-ca-jc-notorious-rbg-20151025-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-truth-mary-mapes-cbs-news-producer-writer-20151020-story.html In director-writer James Vanderbilt's copy of "Truth and Duty: The Press, the President and the Privilege of Power," author Mary Mapes had written him a message: "You have my life in your hands." Fri, 23 Oct 2015 14:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-mn-truth-mary-mapes-cbs-news-producer-writer-20151020-story.html https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-youtube-red-subscription-20151022-story.html Next Wednesday, YouTube will begin selling $9.99-a-month subscriptions that will allow U.S. customers to watch almost everything without ads, to download videos for viewing offline and to keep content playing on a smartphone or tablet even when using a different app. Thu, 22 Oct 2015 01:29:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/la-fi-youtube-red-subscription-20151022-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-youtube-streaming-service-youtube-red-20151021-story.html YouTube, the pioneer of free online videos, is jumping into the subscription streaming market with YouTube Red. Wed, 21 Oct 2015 07:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-youtube-streaming-service-youtube-red-20151021-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-abc-dr-ken-full-season-order-20151020-story.html ABC said Tuesday it is giving freshman comedy "Dr. Ken" a full season order. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 22:37:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-abc-dr-ken-full-season-order-20151020-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-movie-projector-steve-jobs-20151020-story.html Universal Pictures' "Steve Jobs" likely will give the studio another No. 1 opening at the box office when it expands into wide release this weekend. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 21:45:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-movie-projector-steve-jobs-20151020-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-viacom-digitour-minority-stake-20151019-story.html DigiTour Media, the live-entertainment and media company for Generation Z, announced Tuesday that media giant Viacom Inc. has acquired a significant minority stake in the company. Tue, 20 Oct 2015 14:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-viacom-digitour-minority-stake-20151019-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/la-et-hc-star-wars-trailer-poster-20151018-story.html The force is with football fans. Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:58:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/la-et-hc-star-wars-trailer-poster-20151018-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-goosebumps-martian-crimson-peak-bridge-of-spies-beasts-of-no-nation-20151018-story.html Sony's "Goosebumps," based on R.L. Sun, 18 Oct 2015 17:21:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-goosebumps-martian-crimson-peak-bridge-of-spies-beasts-of-no-nation-20151018-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/la-ca-mn-edward-scissorhands-20151018-story.html Tim Burton's beloved "Edward Scissorhands" resembles someone very familiar to the director: himself. Fri, 16 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/herocomplex/la-ca-mn-edward-scissorhands-20151018-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-nbcuniversal-seeso-streaming-comedy-channel-20151015-story.html In an effort to differentiate itself from the competitive streaming service market, NBCUniversal announced Thursday the launch of its comedy-focused streaming channel. Thu, 15 Oct 2015 16:52:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-nbcuniversal-seeso-streaming-comedy-channel-20151015-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-james-maslow-sherlock-20151016-story.html Don't call Big Time Rush alum James Maslow a "boy bander." Thu, 15 Oct 2015 11:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-james-maslow-sherlock-20151016-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-movie-projector-martian-goosebumps-bridge-of-spies-crimson-peak-woodlawn-20151013-story.html "Goosebumps" may outspook "The Martian" at the box office this weekend. Tue, 13 Oct 2015 22:42:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-movie-projector-martian-goosebumps-bridge-of-spies-crimson-peak-woodlawn-20151013-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-billy-eichner-lightning-round-side-bar-20151007-story.html Though Billy Eichner's character on his show "Billy on the Street" is loud, the 37-year-old comedian doesn't really yell in real life. Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:49:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-billy-eichner-lightning-round-side-bar-20151007-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-fx-tyrant-season-320151008-story.html "Tyrant" will return to FX for a third season, the network announced Thursday. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 18:59:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-fx-tyrant-season-320151008-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-walt-disney-studios-crosses-4-billion-mark-at-global-box-office-20151008-story.html Walt Disney Studios announced Thursday it has crossed the $4-billion mark at the global box office, beating its previous studio record by about six weeks. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 16:31:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-walt-disney-studios-crosses-4-billion-mark-at-global-box-office-20151008-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-american-horror-story-hotel-lady-gaga-costumes-lou-eyrich-20151007-story.html From her infamous meat dress to the shiny red gloves she sported at the 2015 Oscars, Lady Gaga has always known how to make a fashion statement. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 12:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-american-horror-story-hotel-lady-gaga-costumes-lou-eyrich-20151007-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-billy-eichner-20151008-story.html What do Billy Eichner and Oprah have in common? Thu, 08 Oct 2015 00:15:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/la-et-st-billy-eichner-20151008-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-ct-movie-projector-pan-warner-bros-the-walk-sony-steve-jobs-universal-20151007-story.html Warner Bros.' "Pan" is not expected to soar at the box office this weekend. Wed, 07 Oct 2015 22:25:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-ct-movie-projector-pan-warner-bros-the-walk-sony-steve-jobs-universal-20151007-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-box-office-martian-the-walk-hotel-transylvania-2-the-intern-sicario-20151004-story.html Twentieth Century Fox's "The Martian" launched with an estimated $55 million weekend at the domestic box office, nearly matching the October record held by the 2013 stranded-in-space film "Gravity." Sun, 04 Oct 2015 17:30:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-box-office-martian-the-walk-hotel-transylvania-2-the-intern-sicario-20151004-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-ct-the-walk-wednesday-showings-box-office-20151001-story.html "The Walk" collected $240,000 on the first day of its limited run in Imax and premium large-format theaters. Thu, 01 Oct 2015 19:31:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/moviesnow/la-et-ct-the-walk-wednesday-showings-box-office-20151001-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-youtube-kids-app-new-features-20151001-story.html YouTube unveiled new features for its kids app Thursday, a move that underscores the video platform's efforts to make the app more family-friendly. Thu, 01 Oct 2015 18:53:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-youtube-kids-app-new-features-20151001-story.html https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-awesomenesstv-shelley-zimmerman-20150930-story.html Warner Horizon Television's Shelley Zimmerman has been tapped as head of scripted series for AwesomenessTV. Thu, 01 Oct 2015 16:00:00 GMT https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-awesomenesstv-shelley-zimmerman-20150930-story.html