Sharon Knolle

Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman is admitting he had a heckuva drug problem, one that involved snorting heroin.

Keeping teens STD-free is a great goal, but a new program embraced by LA schools to encourage students to share their HIV and STD statuses via cell phone is sure to be controversial.

10 Things I Hate About You actor Andrew Keegan has been banned for life by a Venice restaurant after bouncers claim he attacked them with a motorized skateboard.

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Justin Bieber is under investigation after reports that he was driving recklessly in the gated community where he lives. One of the folks who reportedly blew the whistle: retired NFL star Keyshawn Johnson.

Getting to the beach in Malibu ain't easy since so much of the coast is marked "private property." One woman's app might change all that.

The LAPD is reportedly investigating Chris Brown for a car accident that may violate the terms of his probation.

Michael Clarke Duncan's family wants answers after a strange object was left on the gravesite of the late actor.

Fox is reportedly prepping an all-alum panel of judges for the next season of American Idol by lining up Jennifer Hudson and possibly Kelly Clarkson.

No one will ever accuse Jerry Lewis of being a feminist. The octogenarian is getting flak for his latest comments that women shouldn't attempt comedy.

It's official: Eric Garcetti has won the race for Los Angeles mayor. Voters also approved a proposal to limit the number of pot shops in the city.

Argh, so close! One woman in Pasadena had all six winning Powerball numbers but couldn't claim any of the $360 million jackpot.