Art & Entertainment

Ricky Gervais rips 'artless' H'wood

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:03:00 -0500

Ricky Gervais seems ready to give Hollywood an even worse scorching this Sunday when he hosts the Golden Globes against the backdrop of Occupy Wall Street.

Brittany Murphy Father Sues, Demanding Renewed Investigation Into Death

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:19:00 -0500

Angelo Bertolotti, who says he is the late actress Brittany Murphy’s biological father, has filed suit against the Los Angeles Coroner’s Office and the Los Angeles Police Department. He wants to force them to do additional toxicology testing on a sample of the star’s hair and to re-open the investigation into her death.

Police pursue 'intriguing' information in Natalie Wood case

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:12:00 -0500

Tipsters are coming forward with additional information regarding actress Natalie Wood's 1981 drowning death, after authorities announced two months ago they were reopening the case, a Los Angeles County sheriff's spokesman said Wednesday.

Katy Perry, a no-show at People's Choice Awards, wins five of 'em

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:58:00 -0500

Katy Perry is in the popular clique now. The singer-actress won the most People's Choice Awards at Wednesday's 38th annual fan-favorite extravaganza, but viewers wouldn't have known it from watching the ceremony. An absentee Perry was honored in five categories, including favorite female artist, tour headliner, song of the year for "E.T." with Kanye West, music video for "Last Friday Night" and TV guest star for "How I Met Your Mother."

No evidence of foul play in Natalie Wood probe

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:12:00 -0500

Eight weeks of new investigative work on Natalie Wood's mysterious death have yet to produce evidence of foul play, officials said Tuesday. But the legendary case is not yet closed, Los Angeles County Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said.

'Nick is getting better': Mariah Carey reassures fans as her husband rests and recovers at home

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:35:00 -0500

He has been suffering from 'mild kidney failure' but Nick Cannon is now out of hospital and back home. The singer has been checked out of the medical facility and is now recovering with his wife Mariah Carey at their home in Los Angeles.

Elton John wants Justin Timberlake to play him in upcoming biopic

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:06:00 -0500

Elton John wants Justin Timberlake inside his body -- in an upcoming biopic that is. The singer told the Los Angeles Times that a biopic on his life is "very much in the works."

Killing of bin Laden voted top news story of 2011

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:08:00 -0500

The killing of Osama bin Laden during a raid by Navy SEALs on his hideout in Pakistan was the top news story of 2011, followed by Japan's earthquake/tsunami/meltdown disaster, according to The Associated Press' annual poll of U.S. editors and news directors.

'What am I, a Kardashian?' Megan Fox tells Sacha Baron Cohen she won't accept rubies for sex in a scene from his new ...

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:31:00 -0500

As Marilyn Monroe once sang, diamonds are a girl's best friend. But not rubies, certainly not in Megan Fox's case, who refuses to accept the blood red jewels after a passionate night with Sacha Baron Cohen. And not only did the actress turn her nose up at the precious stones but she also took the opportunity to have a dig at the Kardashian girls, suggesting they would do anything for a pretty jewel.

Casey Anthony Teams With TV Producer to Shop $750,000 Interview Special

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:31:00 -0500

A Los Angeles-based TV producer is shopping the first interview with Casey Anthony, who was acquitted in July of murdering her 2-year-old daughter, Caylee Anthony.

Alec Baldwin apologizes to passengers, not airline

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:15:00 -0500

Alec Baldwin issued an apology Wednesday to fellow passengers on an American Airlines flight that was delayed by his refusal to stop playing a cellphone game — but stopped short of apologizing to the airline or the flight attendant he later mocked on Twitter.

Harry Morgan, star of Dragnet and MAS*H, dies aged 96

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:14:00 -0500

Harry Morgan, the actor best known for playing Colonel Sherman Potter in the US television comedy M*A*S*H, has died at his Los Angeles home aged 96.

Barbara Orbison dies at 60: Widow of Roy Orbison passes away on 23rd anniversary of rocker’s death

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:04:00 -0500

Barbara Orbison, widow of rock n’ roll pioneer Roy Orbison, died Tuesday on the 23rd anniversary of her husband’s death, a family spokeswoman said. She was 60.

Michael Jackson's doctor sentenced to 4 years, will serve only 2 years

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:42:00 -0500

Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson’s 2009 death, was sentenced Tuesday to four years behind bars. He will also lose his medical license.

Dr. Conrad Murray to Be Sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter of Michael Jackson

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:45:00 -0500

Michael Jackson's doctor will learn his punishment Tuesday for ending the life and career of one of pop music's greatest entertainers and for leaving his three children without a father.

Prince Harry, Beckham Had Drinks in L.A.

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 05:48:00 -0500

Prince Harry enjoyed a Hollywood ending to his trip to the US, catching up with soccer star David Beckham and visiting Universal Studios before sharing late-night drinks with friends.

A star holiday: Los Angeles and big name hunting in the Thirty Mile Zone

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:58:00 -0500

Are you looking for juicy nuggets about celebrities and do you want to see the secret places where the stars of Hollywood come out to play? They were the questions posed on the website of a starspotting tour of Hollywood.

J.K. Rowling chased from home by press, she says

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:56:00 -0500

Paparazzi hounded "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling so constantly after her children were born that she felt like a hostage in her own house, she told a government-backed inquiry into British press ethics and practices Thursday.

Former 'Idol' Lauren Alaina Flubs National Anthem At Lions/Packers Game: 'I Messed Up'

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:46:00 -0500

She performed live in front of a television audience of millions week in and week out on Season 10 of "American Idol," but at the Detroit Lions/Green Bay Packers game on Thanksgiving, Lauren Alaina's nerves got the best of her as she flubbed the National Anthem.

Jennifer Lopez Fiat Commercial Filming in Los Angeles

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:06:00 -0500

Jennifer Lopez Fiat commercial has been allegedly filming in the various locations of Los Angeles using body double in the advertisement.