Busted in bustier: Calif. man watching porn at gym while dressed as woman faces drug chargesTUSTIN, Calif. — Police say a California man donning a bustier and watching porn on a computer in an apartment complex gym was arrested after officers found drugs in his backpack. Oscars double down with 10 best-picture nominees, opening door for action flicks, comediesBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The Academy Awards will have 10 best-picture nominees instead of the usual five starting next year, improving the odds for films such as “The Dark Knight,” a fan and critic favorite that was snubbed last time. Academy Awards doubling the number of best-picture nominees from 5 to 10BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — The best-picture lineup at the Academy Awards is doubling from five films to 10, a move organizers said Wednesday will open the field to more worthy movies and possibly boost the ceremony’s TV ratings. ‘American Idol’ rat pack: Allen, Lambert, other finalists prepare for nationwide tourBURBANK, Calif. — In a small, unadorned studio far removed from cameras, spotlights and songs ending with an instant review, the top 10 “American Idol” finalists are getting ready for a nationwide tour. Pixar flies employee, DVD to dying 10-year-old Calif. girl whose final wish was to see ‘Up’HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Colby Curtin got her final wish. Animal rights groups say larger elephant displays invite more captivity, not better conditionsSAN DIEGO, Calif. — Seven lumbering elephants — four of them newcomers — are the star attractions in the San Diego Zoo’s biggest, most costly expansion in its 90-plus years. Freedom names former AP chairman Osborne as interim CEO as chief leaves to run PlayboyIRVINE, Calif. — Newspaper and TV station owner Freedom Communications Inc. named an interim CEO Wednesday, tapping the former publisher of The Dallas Morning News and former chairman of the board of The Associated Press. Judge grants Terri Seymour restraining order against “American Idol” attackerSANTA MONICA, Calif. — Terri Seymour has won a restraining order against a woman who choked her after the “American Idol” finale. ‘Transformers’ toys live up to their big-screen counterpartsPASADENA, Calif. — Walter Mueller knows his Transformers. Young filmmakers honored with prize money and trophies at Student Academy AwardsBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Thirteen college students received cash prizes and trophies Saturday for films competing in the 36th annual Student Academy Awards. Schwarzenegger wants to move classrooms toward online instruction, but technology lagsSACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the state that gave the world Facebook, Google and the iPod, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says forcing California’s students to rely on printed textbooks is so yesterday. Companies pull advertising after Calif. radio hosts refer to transgender people as ‘freaks’SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Bank of America, Verizon, Chipotle and other companies have pulled advertising from a Sacramento radio station after talk show hosts referred to transgender people as “freaks” with mental disorders. DirecTV CEO departs to rejoin News Corp. as Rupert Murdoch’s second in commandThe president and chief executive of DirecTV Group Inc. said Wednesday that he’s resigning to return to News Corp. as Rupert Murdoch’s second in command, a shake-up that seems to preserve the family succession line at News Corp. but leaves a big vacuum at the satellite TV provider. Woman sues Sacha Baron Cohen; claims she was severely injured during ‘Bruno’ tapingLANCASTER, Calif. — A woman is suing NBC Universal and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, claiming a bit for Cohen’s upcoming film, “Bruno,” left her disabled. The view from the MTV Movie Awards, inside and outside the Gibson AmphitheatreUNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Here’s what one writer was seeing from her vantage point inside and outside the Gibson Amphitheatre at the MTV Movie Awards. Jay Leno’s farewell to ‘Tonight’ fitted with jokes, sentiment; show in Conan’s hands nowBURBANK, Calif. — It was a homespun farewell for Jay Leno’s last show at “Tonight.” Jay Leno’s farewell to ‘Tonight’ fitted with jokes, sentiment; show in Conan’s hands nowBURBANK, Calif. — It was a homespun farewell for Jay Leno’s last show at “Tonight.” Jay Leno bids farewell to ‘Tonight’ with jokes, sentiment; welcomes successor Conan O’BrienBURBANK, Calif. — Jay Leno wrapped up 17 years as “Tonight” host Friday with jabs at favorite targets, including politicians and his own network, and with an unusual touch of sentiment. Jay Leno bids farewell to ‘Tonight’ with jokes, clips, welcomes sucessor Conan O’BrienBURBANK, Calif. — Jay Leno wrapped up 17 years as “Tonight” host Friday with jabs at favorite targets, including politicians and his own network, and with an unusual touch of sentiment. ‘Saturday Night Live’ star Andy Samberg brings his quirky comedy to the MTV Movie AwardsUNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Comedian Andy Samberg is going back to his roots. Jay Leno gets ready to say goodbye to ‘Tonight,’ the ‘most wonderful job’ in show businessBURBANK, Calif. — It took a radio disc jockey to remind Jay Leno where he’ll stand in “Tonight Show” history when he walks off the stage for the last time Friday. ‘Farrah’s Story’ offers candid look at Farrah Fawcett’s fight against cancer, for her dignityBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — “Farrah’s Story,” an unvarnished look at Farrah Fawcett’s struggle to overcome cancer with her dignity intact, was shown to a somber audience that included longtime companion Ryan O’Neal. British classical singer, 13, says she doesn’t mind the fame but won’t go popWEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Famous before age 14 for classical singing on a TV talent show. A debut album in the top 10 on British pop charts. What next? ‘Glee’ cast goes back to school for premiere and sing ‘Idol’ Lambert’s praisesSANTA MONICA, Calif. — The “Glee” club went back to school, the real-life Santa Monica High School, for the world premiere of their new musical-comedy TV series. Actor Michael Landon’s eldest son Mark found dead at West Hollywood home at age 60WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Mark Landon, an actor and eldest son of “Little House on the Prairie” star Michael Landon, was found dead Monday at his home. He was 60. Cheers as most Santa Barbara mandatory evacuations lifted after good weather tames wildfireSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Thousands of residents were back home Saturday as a blanket of cool, moist air flowing in from the Pacific Ocean tamed a wind-driven wildfire that burned dozens of homes along the outskirts of town during the week. Civil jury says rapper Snoop Dogg didn’t hit man during concert; awards $440k judgmentSANTA MONICA, Calif. — A civil jury says Snoop Dogg didn’t hit a man who came up on stage during a 2005 concert near Seattle. Wildfire approaches idyllic California coastal city; 20,000 people told to leaveSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Powerful winds during a night in which “all hell broke loose” have pushed a raging wildfire to the doorstep of this wealthy coastal city, threatening to destroy dozens more homes and leading to the evacuation of more than 20,000 people. DirecTV Group 1st-quarter profit fell as it offered promotions to attract and keep customersEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — DirecTV Group, the nation’s largest satellite TV provider, says its first-quarter profit dropped 46 percent as it offered promotions to attract and retain customers. Google CEO Schmidt confident his job on Apple board will withstand government scrutinyMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt is taking a government inquiry into his role on Apple Inc.’s board in stride, expressing confidence that the probe won’t find any evidence that the ties between the two companies throttle competition in mobile phones and other technology fields. Strong winds push raging wildfire in California’s Santa Barbara toward more homesSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Strong winds were pushing a fierce wildfire above this California coastal city closer to populated areas and forced thousands more to flee their homes. Strong wind gusts push raging wildfire to edge of Santa Barbara city limitsSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Fire officials say gusty winds have pushed flames to the edge of the Santa Barbara city limit after destroying dozens of foothill homes in the past three days. Wildfire rages around coastal California city; 30,000 told to leave the areaSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Firefighters struggled Friday to get ahead of a raging wildfire that was moving dangerously close to heavily populated areas in this idyllic coastal city and had forced the evacuation of an estimated 30,000 residents. Wildfire approaches idyllic California coastal city; 30,000 people told to leaveSANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Firefighters struggled Friday to get ahead of a raging wildfire that has moved dangerously close to heavily populated areas around this idyllic coastal city and forced the evacuation of an roughly 30,000 people. Hollywood Wax Museum auctions Beatles, Charlton Heston and other wax celebsCALABASAS, Calif. — Wax figures of all four Beatles brought in nearly $13,000 at the first auction in the 44-year history of the Hollywood Wax Museum. |
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