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We have all suddenly and somewhat unwillingly been ushered into the age of the social video call. Yes, we've all been on a few video conferences for work here and there, but this is the first time we've all found ourselves celebrating birthdays, baby showers, engagements and even weddings with our friends and family compacted into boxes on a screen. People have started organizing virtual happy hours, game nights, book clubs, watch parties, brunches and other gatherings, making the age of social distancing remarkably social. There's a bit of a learning curve though, even if you think you're a pro. The etiquette and expectations are a little different when you're just vibing with your friends — but they still exist.

Tips for your next virtual happy hour or party

April 23, 2020 at 3:01 p.m.

There's a learning curve to video conferencing, even if you've done it before.

In this July 3, 2002, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers television play-by-play announcer Vin Scully rehearses before a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. To baseball fans, opening day is an annual rite of spring that evokes great anticipation and warm memories. This year's season was scheduled to begin Thursday, March 26, 2020, but there will be no games for a while because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Former Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully hospitalized after taking a fall at his home

April 23, 2020 at 1:27 p.m.

Vin Scully took a fall in his home Tuesday and was taken to the hospital, where he was "resting comfortably," the Dodgers announced Thursday. "I won't be doing anymore headfirst...

Chris Hemsworth (right) and Rudhraksh Jaiswal in "Extraction."

‘Extraction’ review: Come for the action with Chris Hemsworth, stay for the … nah, that’s it

April 23, 2020 at 3:18 p.m.

The first words spoken by Chris Hemsworth in the new Netflix action picture "Extraction" are "Hold my beer." Then his character -- former soldier turned brooding mercenary Tyler Rake --...

What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Will & Grace’ finale; coronavirus

April 23, 2020 at 9:22 a.m.

During the coronavirus crisis, the Los Angeles Times is making some temporary changes to our print sections. The prime-time TV grid is on hiatus in print but available online here:...

If you're feeling sick, whether you've recently traveled or not, the CDC recommends staying home, staying in touch with your doctor, limiting contact with other people (and pets) in your home and looking out for these emergency warning signs: trouble breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, confusion and bluish lips or face. You can find full guidelines for those who are sick <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html">here</a>.

Do testicles make men more vulnerable to the coronavirus?

April 22, 2020 at 12:40 p.m.

Men contending with coronavirus infection may have a pair of vulnerabilities that could increase their risk of longer, more severe illness: their testicles. A pilot study that tracked the clearance...

"Black-ish" creator Kenya Barris is photographed at his home in Encino. The successful writer who has never acted in his life, is the star of the new family comedy on Netflix, "#blackAF", in which he plays a version of himself-a rich, successful writer grappling with six kids and with being constantly misunderstood.

Kenya Barris wanted ‘#blackAF’ to make noise. So he cast himself as the butt of the joke

April 22, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.

Kenya Barris knows how to make people laugh. Consider the evidence: He created the groundbreaking ABC comedy "black-ish" and its spinoff "grown-ish" and co-wrote the rowdy "Girls Trip" and the...

What’s on TV Wednesday: Earth Day specials; Coronavirus

April 22, 2020 at 9:04 a.m.

During the coronavirus crisis, the Los Angeles Times is making some temporary changes to our print sections. The prime-time TV grid is on hiatus in print but available online here:...

A "spacecaster" named Clancy travels the universe conducting interviews in Pendleton Ward's new series, "Midnight Gospel."

Review: ‘Adventure Time’ meets a metaphysical podcast in Netflix’s extraordinary new ‘toon

April 22, 2020 at 5:31 a.m.

Pendleton Ward, who created "Adventure Time With Finn and Jake," has a new cartoon, "Midnight Gospel," made in collaboration with the comedian Duncan Trussell, and it is an ambitious, extraordinary,...

TV pros are getting creative, using tech to keep your shows afloat amid coronavirus

April 21, 2020 at 2:34 p.m.

Hollywood is an industry built on the work-around. Can't actually shoot a woman tied to the railroad tracks, a guy climbing Mt. Rushmore, a kid playing Quidditch? Then build a...

LOS ANGELES - FEBRUARY 8: Grammy and Oscar-winning recording artist Prince performs the song "Purple Rain" at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

What’s on TV Tuesday: Grammys salute to Prince; coronavirus

April 21, 2020 at 9:31 a.m.

During the coronavirus crisis, the Los Angeles Times is making some temporary changes to our print sections. The prime-time TV grid is on hiatus in print but available online here:...

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