De La Hoya sells Marquez as Pacquiao's next fight
Oscar De La Hoya has railed against the possible reinstatement of Antonio Margarito, who was re-denied a license Wednesday by the California State Athletic Commission. Even though Margarito has now...
View ArticleThe Look for Less: Dedon Obelisk vs. Nuevo Living Hourglass stacking outdoor...
All-weather synthetic wicker makes it possible to leave patio furniture out all year long, at least in California. But what if your garden party grows from a small group to a bigger crowd, and those...
View ArticleO.C. man convicted of killing daughter, keeping body in freezer
An Orange County father was convicted Thursday of torturing and murdering his adult daughter and keeping her body in a freezer in his recreational vehicle. Clarence Eugene Butterfield, 57, formerly of...
View Article3 name proposals for Lamar Odom's fragrance
For those Laker fans wishing for any trickle of news to come out, you're in luck! The New York Post's Rosemary Black cited WWD.com, a website devoted to fashion news, as reporting that Lamar Odom and...
View ArticleRoger Clemens accused of lying to Congress, will face perjury charges
Roger Clemens, the All-Star pitcher who blew away batters into his 40s, has been charged with perjury for allegedly lying to Congress about his use of growth hormones and steroids. The Internet is not...
View ArticleFish and Game Q&A: Are there restrictions for using live and/or dead birds in...
In support of the California Department of Fish and Game and its effort to keep hunters and anglers informed, Outposts, on Thursday or Friday, posts marine biologist Carrie Wilson's weekly Q&A...
View ArticleA music critic's pick: 'Lisztomania' at the Egyptian [updated]
Lady Gaga, be gone. Be gaggéd. Get thee from the spotlight.Make way for "Lisztomania"!Ken Russell's 1975 movie, the one supposedly about the first and greatest pop star (and no middling talent, this...
View ArticleOak Tree meeting appears headed for Hollywood Park
In the face of firm opposition from groups representing owners and trainers, the Oak Tree Racing Assn. had its application to run its fall meeting at Santa Anita rejected by the California Horse Racing...
View Article'Fact Checkers Unit' would rather not investigate what brand of deodorant...
Every job has its pros and cons. For Russell and Dylan, the overzealous fact-checkers at fictional Dictum magazine, it’s no different. One day they’re cozied up in bed with a bearded Luke Perry...
View ArticleChanel kicks the khaki trend up a notch with a new nail polish collection
The military trend is only getting stronger for fall, and with that comes a color palette rich with olive green, brown, khaki and tan. If you’re feeling the earthy shades but not necessarily the...
View ArticleSupergirl Jam offers up snowboarding, skateboarding and inline skating Sunday...
Venice Beach will be the site Sunday for the Supergirl Jam, the next event of the 2010 Supergirl Jam series, with top female skateboarders, inline skaters and snowboarders (yes, snowboarders)...
View ArticleGulf oil spill: Well kill not expected until after Labor Day
A complete sealing of the BP oil well is not likely to occur until sometime after Labor Day, the federal government’s spill response chief said Thursday. The delay is necessary because federal...
View ArticleWeekend Shopping: Society for Rational Dress sample sale, Gilt Groupe...
Sample SalesSociety for Rational Dress, an L.A.-based contemporary collection, is having a one-day sample sale Saturday at its downtown atelier. Summer 2010 and last season fashions will be up to 75%...
View ArticleAngels hold players-only meeting before game against Red Sox
The Angels held a 25-minute players-only meeting before taking the Fenway Park field for batting practice Thursday afternoon. It was not to divide up potential playoff shares. "We can play better than...
View ArticleShould SAG be honoring Ernest Borgnine?
Oscar winner Ernest Borgnine ("Marty") is to receive the lifetime achievement award from the Screen Actors Guild on Jan. 30, six days after he turns 94. In making the announcement, SAG president Ken...
View ArticleIs Facebook Places a Foursquare killer? CEO Dennis Crowley isn't worried
Foursquare fueled the popularity of location services, one of the hottest categories on the Web. Now Facebook has emerged as a competitor with its new feature Places. Where does that leave the New York...
View ArticleTerry Crews wants Justin Bieber's -- attention
Cast members from "The Expendables" were in New York on Thursday morning to ring the stock market's opening bell, and along the way got cornered for a few questions from MTV News -- among them, which...
View ArticleMeet the newest additions to 'The Real Housewives of Atlanta'
Feeling like there’s a “Real Housewives” void in your life? If you answered yes, we can’t help but shake our heads in disbelief. Hello! Bravo is currently offering two nights of the popular franchise....
View ArticleMovie projector: Five new movies open, but 'Expendables' may kick butt again
Hollywood is releasing a family comedy, a romantic comedy, a teen-targeted spoof, a cheesy 3-D thriller, and an African American-targeted comedy this weekend. But instead of heading for the new...
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