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Patricia Louisiana Knop, a film screenwriter and television producer known for 9 1/2 Weeks, Wild Orchid and the Showtime series Red Shoe Diaries, died at age 78 on Aug. 7 in Santa Monica, Calif. from what her publicist said was a lengthy illness. She was married for 46 years to producer/director Zalman King, who…

Peter Fonda, a two-time Oscar nominee best known for his work in the groundbreaking Easy Rider, which he co-wrote, produced, and co-starred in, has died at age 79. The son of Hollywood legend Henry Fonda, brother of actress Jane Fonda, and father of actress Bridget Fonda, his death was confirmed by his publicist. “It…

EXCLUSIVE: As other Democratic candidates race to qualify for the next debates less than a month away, one candidate who definitely is in, donor favorite Mayor Pete Buttigieg, will be making another Hollywood fundraising swing, as will Sen. Kamala Harris. The mayor of South Bend, IN, is scheduled to headline a…

The Paley Center for Media will celebrate some of the greatest comedic moments and legends in television at this year's The Paley Honors: A Special Tribute to Television's Comedy Legends. Honorees include Carol Burnett, Norman Lear, Bob Newhart, Carl Reiner, Lily Tomlin The event will take place on November 21 at 6:30…

The 33-year-old Instagram star had a recurring role on Hulu series 'East Los High.'

The Los Angeles Times journalists attempting to negotiate a union contract with the media company today reached out to its readers for support. Contract talks have moved at a snail’s pace at the Times since the journalists overwhelmingly elected to form the first union in the news organization’s history…

Dodgers fans who don’t have the SportsNet LA channel will be able to watch five more games on KTLA this season under a new deal with Spectrum Networks. The move will help assuage a long-standing complaint among local fans who don’t want to pay for the service or switch out of their existing providers. The Dodgers…

Animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society has elevated Amy Wolf to celebrity and entertainment relations officer from manager celebrity and entertainment relations. The non-profit does outreach nationwide with shelters, rescue groups and members to promote pet adoption, no-kill animal rescue, and…

A landmark church that was home of a long-running religious broadcast and renowned Easter pageant is reopening tomorrow as a Catholic church. The famous Crystal Cathedral, the home of evangelical pastor Robert Schuller's Hour of Power TV show, will reopen starting Saturday and offer 11 masses in four languages…

Universal Studios Hollywood has some dino-mite news for park-goers – the Jurassic World: The Ride attraction is now open to the public. The ride has been open to friends and family of Universal employees over the last few weeks. Now, the soft opening is over and the gates are open for everyone. Chris Pratt, Bryce…

Criminal charges have been brought by City Attorney Mike Feuer against the owners and operators of three Hollywood clubs, including Project Los Angeles, L'Scorpion and the recently closed Rusty Mullet. The 60 charges include allegations of operating without valid licenses, noise complaints, and security breakdowns…

A California legislative committee has voted to tighten the state’s school immunization requirements, a move that has drawn criticism from anti-vaccination advocates. The state Assembly Health Committee passed a much-amended Senate Bill 276 by a 9-2 vote. Actress Jessica Biel was among those who have lobbied against…