Jen Chung

The mother of Elliot Rodger, the young man who killed six U.C. Santa Barbara students before taking his own life, opened an email—including the rambling manifesto —from her son on Friday evening, prompting her and her ex-husband to hurry to the scene of the tragedy. The LA Times spoke to a family friend who said Chin Rodger's therapist told her to check her email just after 9 p.m, "Have you gotten Elliot’s email? I think...

Last night, a series of shootings left seven people dead, including the suspected killer, and at least seven injured in a neighborhood populated by many U.C. Santa Barbara students. Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown said, "This incident appears to be a mass murder situation. It's obviously the work of a madman." The shootings were in the Isla Vista neighborhood. From the LA Times: The deadly shooting spree started at 9:27 p.m. in Isla Vista....

Embattled and racist L.A. Clipper owners Donald Sterling decided to put his foot in his mouth further during an interview with Anderson Cooper. He was contrite, telling the CNN 360 host that it was "one mistake after 35 years...I'm wrong. I caused the problem. I don't know how to correct it." Though Sterling asked for forgiveness, he also brought up Magic Johnson, the Lakers legend, whose presence in a photograph with Sterling's "assistant" V....

V. Stiviano on 20/20 The woman behind the visor—and the incriminating tape of LA Clipper owner Donald Sterling saying awful, racist things—told Barbara Walters that Sterling isn't racist. V. Stiviano said, "I don't believe it in my heart." However, she has heard him say many terrible things. In the 20/20 interview, Stiviano said, "I think Mr. Sterling is from a different generation than I am. I think he was brought up to believe these...

Photograph via Holly Williams' Instagram Consciously uncoupled Gwyneth Paltrow was at The Roxy last night—and not as a spectator. The Oscar-winning actress helped her friend, singer Holly Williams, with her gig. Paltrow sang back-up for Williams, and one person told US Weekly, "She sang really well and with passion and perfectly on key. She got a little cheer from the crowd." Williams had introduced Paltrow, "It's awesome to have Gwyneth onstage with me. [She's]...

Exciting! Okay, now the casting for Star Wars: Episode VII has been set—and it includes Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Han Solo! We cannot wait for Han and Chewbacca to give Adam Driver a heartfelt talk about women. Here's the press release:The Star Wars team is thrilled to announce the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII. Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow will...

'Do as I say, not as I screw.'

The fate of the L.A. Clippers remains up in the air, as outrage over owner Donald Sterling's alleged racist rant grows. And the woman Sterling was allegedly ranting to may have many, many more bombshells. Sterling reportedly called his ex-girlfriend V. Stiviano and asked, "How can we make this go away?" TMZ Sports reports, "Our sources say ... Sterling is keenly aware V. Stiviano is in possession of more than 100 hours of recordings ......

His girlfriend is black and Mexican.

At least 10 people have died after a Fed Ex semitrailer hit a bus full of students from Los Angeles area high schools on I-5 in Orland, California yesterday at 5:30 p.m. California Highway Patrol said the FedEx vehicle crossed a grassy median and then struck the bus, which then burst into flames. Dozens were also injured. According to the LA Times, "The victims included five students, three adult chaperones, the driver of the...