Jessica P. Ogilvie

Heather Graham played the beloved stripper Jade in "The Hangover," and was probably happy not to have her role reprised for the movie's sequel, because the sequel was such a piece of shit.

The 36-year-old actor told reporter Rebecca Keegan that he was interested in flexing certain creative muscles that he hadn't been flexing while on the show.

After the departure of Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler, "American Idol" is combing through a list of celebrities in search of the perfect new hosts. They've already signed Mariah Carey, and now, it looks like they're trying to nail down Diddy, too.

Nothing says romance like the stench of greasy bacon after a long night spent gambling, so it follows that epic breakfast purveyor Denny's should open up a wedding chapel in Las Vegas.

After briefly being considered for the part, Jimmy Fallon has confirmed that he won't be hosting the 85th annual Academy Awards. Speaking to Matt Lauer yesterday, Fallon said, "I'm not gonna do the Oscars...I was honored to be asked by the Academy, but it's not my year."

A five-car crash in Palms last night left 12 people injured, one seriously, reports City News Service. The crash happened just before 6:00 p.m. in the in the 9700 block of Venice Boulevard.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, a certain extra terrestrial is making his way to the big screen, a gymnast spawns a meme, and don't forget to tip your server. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. You can also find us on Pinterest, Storify, Foursquare, and Instagram (laistpics).

Earlier this week, we introduced you to Megan Rossee, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps' L.A.-based girlfriend. But no sooner has Rossee made her introduction to the world then she immediately gets left behind.

Today is National Marriage Equality Day, and to celebrate, proponents of same-sex marriage are asking all of you (unless you hate equality) to head out to Starbucks to counter the recent Chick-Fil-A day of support organized by Mike Huckabee.

Some of you may have been inside all week, so we will break this news for you: it is hot beyond the doors of your apartment. And according to the National Weather Service, it's only going to get hotter.

Yesterday, a Pasadena resident gazed out her window only to discover two bear cubs and their mama going for a dip in her pool. Maral Shekerdemian said that she noticed the cubs playing by the edge of the water, tugging on the vacuum in the pool and cooling off from the heat at her home in the 1500 block of Riviera Drive.

If you were a new mother, might you notice if a hospital employee tried to put your infant in a tote bag and make a break for it?