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Clint Eastwood sues CBD sellers over use of his name, image

LOS ANGELES – Clint Eastwood sued several companies that sell CBD supplements on Wednesday, alleging that they are falsely using his name and image to push products he would never agree to e...

DATE: Jul 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Sheriff: ‘Glee’ actor Naya Rivera missing in California lake

LOS ANGELES – Authorities were searching the waters of a Southern California lake Thursday for “Glee” star Naya Rivera a day after her 4-year-old son was found alone on a rented boat. ...

DATE: Jul 9, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with rape, sexual assault

LOS ANGELES – Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday. The counts make the 67-...

DATE: Jun 23, 2020 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

‘That ’70s Show’ actor Danny Masterson charged in 3 rapes

LOS ANGELES – “That ’70s Show” actor Danny Masterson has been charged with the rapes of three women in the early 2000s, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday. The three counts of...

DATE: Jun 17, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Memoir talks life of hits, magic of Van Halen

SOUTH PASADENA, Calif. – In a life full of magical musical moments, few compare for Ted Templeman to the night he first saw Van Halen in a mostly empty Hollywood club. The elite r...

DATE: Apr 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Books

Jackson estate gives to Broadway, Vegas needy amid outbreak

LOS ANGELES – The Michael Jackson estate is donating $300,000 to help entertainment industry workers on Broadway, the music business and in Las Vegas who have been hurt by the coronavirus pa...

DATE: Mar 25, 2020 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson’s estate paid tribute to his artistry and charity Tuesday as fans make final preparations for gatherings to celebrate his memory on the 10th anniversary of the ...

DATE: Jun 25, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ films, dies at 74

LOS ANGELES – Peter Mayhew, the towering actor who donned a huge, furry costume to give life to the rugged-and-beloved character of Chewbacca in the original “Star Wars” trilogy and two othe...

DATE: May 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘Who’s the Boss?’ and ‘Soap’ actress Katherine Helmond dies

LOS ANGELES – Actress Katherine Helmond, an Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress who played two very different matriarchs on the ABC sitcoms “Who’s the Boss?” and “Soap,” has died...

DATE: Mar 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Michael Jackson brothers say accusers’ film neglects facts

LOS ANGELES – The family of Michael Jackson had a feeling the years-old child molestation allegations against the pop superstar would resurface at some point. So they say they weren’t entire...

DATE: Feb 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Film, TV and Streaming

Stan Lee to get superhero send-off at Hollywood memorial

LOS ANGELES – Among comics lovers, Stan Lee was as much a superhero as the characters he helped create. Those fans, along with Lee’s friends and colleagues, will get to pay their ...

DATE: Jan 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove dies at age 49

LOS ANGELES – Trumpeter Roy Hargrove, a prolific player who provided his jazz sound to records across a vast range of styles and won two Grammys, has died at age 49, his manager said Saturda...

DATE: Nov 3, 2018 | CATEGORY: Music