Dennis Rodman was sentenced today to 104 hours of community service for failing to pay child support, reports City News Service. Lawyers for Rodman's ex-wife, Michelle, say that the former Lakers star owes her at least $750,000, although Rodman's lawyers have said that amount is an exaggeration. more ›

As winds died down Sunday, firefighters gained the upper hand on the Malibu blaze that burned at least 49 homes and sent thousands fleeing. It is now 70% contained and officials expect full containment by Tuesday. The damage could run close to $100 million. Firefighters rescued a father and his 4-year-old son in a Sun Valley home that burned down this morning. The father got his wife and daughter out of the house, but,... more ›

On June 19, 2000 I was staying at the Radisson Hotel across the street from USC, visiting campus for my freshman orientation. About two miles north on Figueroa Street that night, Kobe Bryant was winning his first championship with the Lakers. I didn't get much sleep. The impromptu parade of cars (Benzos, Civics, low riders, it didn't matter) made my hotel their turnaround point before they looped back to the Staples Center. I've lived in... more ›

As if the past couple of weeks haven't been bad enough for Britney, her former bodyguard has officially testified about her drug use, more specifically a bender she went on with singer songwriter and fellow rehaber Howie Day - News of the World more ›

About ten days ago at Spaceland Shapes of Race Cars (not Races Cars, LA Weekly), played with the Binges in a show that even Mummy from The Monster Squad attended and rocked out to. Tonight you'll have to choose which one you want to see, unless of course you're interested in laughing, in which case you might consider Patton Oswalt... or Metal Skool who are known to attract celebs to their shows. After the jump check out the hair band covering Led Zep with the singer from Disturbed and your favorite power forward, Dennis Rodman. more ›

Gambling is illegal in Los Angeles and it should be. more ›

People want to know how they can get their video on either the 4:20 Video Time or the Midnight Movie. One way is to dump your Playmate wifey for the biggest name in Adult film. Yes, going from Carmen Electra to Jenna Jameson is an upgrade - only because the rumors might be true that Carm never got over Dennis Rodman, and really no matter who Jenna has "worked with" there isn't anyone in... more ›

The kiss of death of relationships appears to be having an MTV reality show about your wedding or your first year as newlyweds, it appears, as today Carmen Electra and Dave Navarro have announced they're headed for divorce. more ›

In a conversation with Kobe Bryant, Tomjanovich suggested the Lakers switch to the triangle (out of freakin' nowhere) after Rudy wasn't down with Kobe's suggestion of the Princeton offense (thank goodness). more ›

Carl Harris, a music industry executive, is in charge of the franchise and hopes to create rap/hip-hop/R&B entertainment environment around the team's games. The Stars have already written an open letter to Jack Nicholson, offering him front-row season tickets. With the Lakers being completely dismantled, the Stars might not be a bad option for Jack. more ›