Some people have already been eulogized here on LAist, for example, Robert Altman, so I've done my best not to repeat anyone who has been mentioned recently. As someone who studied film in college, I always try to look over and remember people who changed the industry, improved their art, or who changed/improved me. This is by no means a comprehensive list, and I'm sure I've missed some people. Feel free to add and remind us in the comments. more ›

- First four minutes of Borat - above, friend - Los Angeles agrees with Rush Limbaugh when he accused Michael J. Fox of going off his meds to make a pro-stem cell research political ad - CBS2 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Aaron Spelling, Gene Simmons, Charlie Sheen, Brad Pitt, Kevin Costner, Laurence Fishburne, Matt LeBlanc, Tommy Lee, Jack Nicholson, Dan Aykroyd, and Kevin Federline all make their way into the new book "Hooking Up: You'll... more ›

TV producer Aaron Spelling, who suffered a stroke on Sunday, died at his home last night. He was 83. more ›

+ Remember that band 1000 Homo DJs? Seed magazine reports that there are now 450 homo vertebrate species of animals out there. - via Metafilter. more ›

Today's Los Angeles Times examines the crazy world of people who purchase abandoned items at storage space auctions. But the real thrill lies with knowing the junk's provenance. Check out Aaron Spelling's office furniture now on sale via the Internet. more ›