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Joe Simpson, father of singers Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson, was arrested over the weekend for a DUI in Sherman Oaks. TMZ reports that Simpson, 54 -- who may be best known for commenting on the size of his eldest daughter's breasts -- was pulled over at about 10 p.m. on August 4.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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?

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.

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.

In tonight's Extra, Extra, craft breweries are catching on, Slash does something unexpected, and an Anaheim official has a surprising request. 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).