An woman whose life was forever changed the instant a stranger grabbed her and gave her a celebratory kiss. The educator who inspired many, despite the odds being against them. A coach whose guidance was revered off and on the basketball court. Entertainers who fought their personal demons, and lost their lives too young. A visionary photographer, a soul singer with deep roots in his community, a small-stature star from a remarkable film, and our Chief during some of the city's most turbulent times. more ›

Beloved actor Gary Coleman has died. The 42-year-old who made his name on Different Strokes was at his Utah home this week when he suffered a brain hemorrhage on Wednesday. "The actor was admitted to the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center and was conscious and lucid until midday Thursday, when his condition worsened and he slipped into unconsciousness," reported USA Today. "Coleman was then placed on life support." more ›

Avenue Q, the Broadway sensation now playing at the Ahmanson Theatre, simply put, is Sesame Street and The Muppets for adults. Actually, it's any go-lucky humpty-dory family/neighborhood TV sitcom with overly crude humor. It's a tight production with abrupt segues, hints of metatheatrical jabs and extremely catchy tunes. Everything's very un-PC, but that's okay, cause a puppet said it, right? They're just telling it like it is, as they see it, no qualms about... more ›

According to an article in today's New York Sun, Boll is being sued by the New York Post Co. for trademark infringement. Whither the scuff up? more ›

On Thursday we told you about a Brentwood woman who was auctioning herself off on eBay to get a ticket to the Super Bowl. Apparently, due to the overwhelming attention of her auction she was given four tickets to the game by Axe deodorant or spray or whatever. And they're going to pay her to hold a nationwide contest for the fourth ticket, meaning now she can pick someone that she can take to... more ›

Seventies teen idol Leif Garrett has been arrested, according to cnn.com. He is being held without bail after authorities said he was suspected of carrying narcotics and not having a subway ticket. Garrett, 44, was arrested by sheriff's deputies on the platform of the Pershing Square Red Line station when he didn't have a ticket. Have you ever tried not having a ticket? They take that very seriously. more ›