California gets "green"-hued homeowners policy 16 mins ago - California's insurance commissioner says the state is getting its first homeowners insurance policy that focuses on rebuilding with the environment in mind.
Actors guild brass forms own campaign coalition 1 hr 29 mins ago - The Screen Actors Guild, under criticism from dissident members for its failure to reach agreement on a new contract, is fielding a coalition of candidates for the union's board, an effort that if successful could ensure continued support for SAG's negotiating tactics.
O'Hara hired as coach of the Avengers 1 hr 50 mins ago - Former Arena Football League star quarterback Pat O'Hara was hired as head coach of the Los Angeles Avengers on Friday, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract.
Halle Berry pushes back against 'backyard' paps 1 hr 57 mins ago - Halle Berry said a paparazzi went too far to get a shot of her infant daughter, alleging that the shooter trespassed on her private property and snapped them hanging out in the backyard.
Spears, Federline finalize custody case settlement 2 hrs 4 mins ago - Britney Spears and Kevin Federline finalized their child-custody settlement Friday, including a $5,000-per-month increase in child support for the pop singer's ex-husband.
McMahon works as pitchman for Kimmel in-show spots 4 hrs ago - Ed McMahon has a job. The former "Tonight Show" sidekick is reprising his role as pitchman with several comical commercial segments during "Jimmy Kimmel Live." The first of four spots, which were filmed Thursday evening and feature McMahon and Jimmy Kimmel together, will air Monday during the late-night ABC talk show.
Ovitz settles suit against billionaire Burkle 7 hrs ago - Ex-Walt Disney Co. president and Hollywood power broker Michael Ovitz settled a multimillion-dollar lawsuit involving online business opportunities filed against billionaire supermarket mogul Ronald W. Burkle, an attorney said.
Attorney indicted on $26K improper contributions 14 hrs ago - A federal grand jury has indicted a prominent Los Angeles attorney on charges of funneling $26,000 in contributions to a candidate in the 2004 presidential campaign.