Yesterday, the LA Times reported that television executive Jim Paratore passed away "after suffering a heart attack while cycling in France." However, the Times neglected to mention that Paratore helped found TMZ. more ›

Happy Memorial Day! If you're enjoying a day off today, check out these events happening tonight. Fans of John Cage might want to check out Hauschka, who's a prepared piano phenom; NerdMelt's Star Dreck has a very special guest from Star Trek: TNG; Cinefamily plays games and grills; the Hatfields and McCoys battle on TV; and It's a School Night. Read on for all the details. more ›

Hollywood assistants have a raw deal. While people around them rake in cash and celebrity, they're left dealing with the never-ending shitstorms of their high-powered bosses. But a little humor goes a long way in such trying situations, so one assistant took to the internet and created an aptly titled Tumblr called "Hollywood Assistants." more ›

Britney Spears, teen pop icon-turned-trainwreck-turned comeback kid, has apparently finalized a deal to be a judge on The X-Factor alongside Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid. According to E!, "Spears will get $15 million for one season's worth of work. She had agreed in principle to the deal weeks ago and had spent the last several days working out the fine print." more ›

The UCLA Game Art Festival entertains at the Hammer, "Some Like It Hot" screens at the Million Dollar, another Literary Death Match takes the ring at Busby's East and the cast of "Days of Our Lives" boasts their long-lasting success at the Paley. Read on for the details. more ›

One of Hollywood's richest families just got a whole lot richer. And our outlook on humanity just got a whole lot poorer. The Kardashian family just signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the E! network, and TMZ says "it's the richest deal ever in reality TV." more ›

Here's one to file away in "Failed Getaways." A man, whose apparent longing to tune in to NBC's Monday night programming caused him to snap and deepen his entertainment desperation, heisted a flat screen television from a restaurant in Santa Monica early Tuesday morning. But instead of making his getaway on the ground, the bandit took to the rooftops with his new tube. more ›

Reality star Kim Kardashian might make an appearance soon somewhere unexpected. No, not your neighborhood Sears to promote her clothing line: Glendale City Hall. That's because Kim wants to be the city's mayor! more ›

A racial discrimination lawsuit expected to be filed today against the show's network, ABC, points out "that over 10 years of the show and 23 seasons, the programs have not featured a single person of color as the featured Bachelor or Bachelorette," according to The Hollywood Reporter. more ›

It's ON: Current TV has not only responded to ousted anchorman Keith Olbermann's newly-minted lawsuit against the independent cable network, but has filed a cross-complaint. more ›

When "American Idol" contestants aren't on stage in front of the cameras dazzling the nation with their vocal talents, they live communally in a Los Angeles mansion. But it turns out in the same room where the young hopefuls are now singing, not so long ago it's where couples were swinging for a racy Playboy TV reality show. more ›

"Two and a Half Men's" co-creator Lee Aronsohn has ruffled a few feathers following his sexist remarks about women and some female comedians gracing the tube. During the Toronto Screenwriting Conference on Sunday, Aronsohn used his microphone to voice his disdain of a few female-centered comedies in the current TV lineup, such as "Whitney" and "2 Broke Girls." more ›

We have yet to force ourselves to sit and watch Ryan Seacrest's latest reality television venture, "Shahs of Sunset," but the few clips we've (unfortunately) caught of the cast members have made us want to sit them down and chat about the meaning of life. Apparently, WeHo would like to have a similar chat, only a bit more proactively. more ›

Today, nine happy people have upgraded their home entertainment systems for the low price of 99 cents. To celebrate the opening of a new 99 Cent Only Store in Orange, the company sold nine 22-inch flatscreen TVs for just under a dollar to the first nine people in line. more ›

To help satiate those sweaty for Betty, jonsing for Joan, pining for Peggy, raving for Roger and drooling over Draper, AMC recently unleashed several 30-second online teaser videos promising that our beloved, scandalous characters "are back." more ›

Happy Mardi Gras! Go out and get your party on tonight at Amoeba. Also in LA: Absurdist comedy at IO West; a tribute to Spike Jones (not Jonze) at the Paley Center; Moth storytelling moves to another location on the Eastside; and Lawrence Weschler discusses LA's lit scene post-WW II with LA TImes' book critic David Ulin. Read on for all the details. more ›

Two alleged victims of sex crimes conducted by former LAUSD teacher Mark Berndt at Miramonte Elementary School are appearing on "Dr. Phil" today. The investigation surrounding Berndt, who faces 23 felony counts of lewd acts with students, is the subject of Thursday's show. more ›

Countless celebrities have landed guest spots on "The Simpsons," allowing the capable hands of the long-running show's creative team to design, draw and animate them as yellow-skinned cartoon characters. In March, a group of street artists will appear on the series. more ›

It's been three years since the "L Word" aired its last episode and seven since "Queer as Folk" finished its run, and some of the folks involved with those shows are pitching their a new TV show featuring a gay, multi-ethnic ensemble cast. The show's location and name is "DTLA," and its creators says it's like "Queer As Folk" meets "Swingers." more ›

A woman who took part in a competition event last fall has filed suit against stunt performer and well-known "Jackass" Steve-O, claiming she was "injured on a wet stage" during the taping of the upcoming game show. more ›

Cinema and television-obsessed, mark Griffith Park as your number one go-to spot to spy a production shoot. The iconic site boasts the number one spot as 2011's top offlot L.A. shooting location. The park reportedly housed 346 permitted days for its main address last year. more ›

"Party Down" fans, the new year brings good news for one of your favorite cancelled TV shows. Chatter surrounding whether or not the L.A.-based show will grace the silver screen was confirmed on Sunday by series star Megan Mullally. more ›

Nominees for the Writers Guild Awards were announced today by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), honoring the men and women who pen the stories, characters and reports the world later becomes smitten by on the silver screen, television sets and via the radio waves. more ›

You may still be compiling your list of the best in film and television of this year, but the American Film Institute has just released their selection of what they're hailing as the 10 best movies and television programs of 2011. more ›

In response to a Michigan music teacher who has sparked controversy over the removal of the word "gay" from the beloved Christmas song "Deck the Halls," America's favorite ginger Conan O'Brien produced a product that we can all now cross off our Christmas lists. He de-gayed Christmas music with Straight-Up Christmas: Vol. I. more ›

Harry Morgan died yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, and most of the obituaries about his legacy mentioned his work on "M*A*S*H," "Dragnet" and "Inherit the Wind." But there was something troubling missing from the obits: a description of his relatively recent arrest for beating up his wife. more ›

Amy Poehler won Variety's Power of Comedy Award on Saturday, staking the claim as the first woman to do so. Her acceptance speech jabbed at Will Ferrell then weaved in and out of her crass humor and genuine advocacy for cancer awareness. The ears of feminists perked up as she promised, "I will take this honor seriously, and I'm gonna use my newly acquired power to create television shows that highlight issues important to women." more ›

In case you haven't heard or have banned MTV from your life, "Beavis and Butt-Head" have been revived and are gracing the network with their infectious laughs, crass humor, extreme stupidity and fart jokes. The series returned on October 27 and airs Thursdays at 10pm. Huh-huh-uh-huh, cool. more ›

America's favorite ginger Conan O'Brien will personally perform a same-sex wedding during tonight's show on TBS. Airing from NYC, the event marks the first same-sex wedding on late night television. Please note: The wedding is not a comedy bit. It's a "real, legally binding, same-sex marriage between our show's costume designer, Scott Cronick, and his partner, David Gorshein," explains Conan during last night's mention of the upcoming nuptials. more ›