Entertainment | The Hometown

25 Fun Facts About the Hollywood Walk of Fame | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

News | News

President Trump's Walk of Fame star was smashed to pieces - CNNPolitics

President Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was destroyed by a man with a pickax early Wednesday morning, according to Los Angeles police officer Ray Brown.

News | Hollywood

Demi Lovato hospitalized for apparent heroin overdose: report

Demi Lovato was ;taken to a hospital in Los Angeles after suffering what appears to be a heroin overdose according to TMZ which cited&#x

Entertainment | The Hometown

See How Quentin Tarantino Time-Warped Hollywood Boulevard Back to the 1960s

He's bringing the days of Charles Manson are back to life for his new film and turning Hollywood Boulevard into a retro set piece

I saw some of this over the weekend and it is VERY cool! I wish that Tarantino could transform the entire city back to the 1960s. The style, detail, and unique look of everything at that time was so superior to the generic, obnoxious, boring design you see today.

News | Local News Articles

A Developer Has Bought the Retail Block on the Sunset Strip that is Home to the Viper Room - WEHOville

Someone speaking for the new opener says it hasn't decided yet what to do with the property.

Politics | Leftist Lunacy

Johansson Surrenders, Pulls Out Of Playing Transgender Man After LGBT Backlash

After a vast backlash from transgender activists, Scarlett Johansson has now pulled out of her role as a transgender man in Rub and Tug, a new film regarding a massage parlor. Johansson told Out magazine:

So even though a transgender male is a biological female, a biological female can’t play a transgender male. Got it. The hypocrisy is beyond anything remotely sane.

Politics | The Hall of Idiots

Hollywood Left Celebrates 'True Patriot' Peter Strzok

Even though piles of evidence shows that FBI agent Peter Strzok had a tremendous amount of anti-Trump bias while conducting an investigation of Russian election interference, the Hollywood Left is celebrating him as a "true patriot" for trying to save the

Surprise. The cheated on his wife, abused his position at the FBI, and is generally an arrogant jackass. So Hollywood loves him.

News | The News

James Woods’ agent’s decision to drop him ‘inexcusable’ | Fox Business

Comedian Joe Piscopo said the Academy-nominated actor is a “great guy.”

Politics | Illegal Immigration

Amber Heard Tweets About An 'ICE Checkpoint' And Accidentally Reveals Why Hollywood REALLY Cares About Illegal Immigration

Hollywood actress (and Johnny Depp ex-wife) Amber Heard accidentally revealed exactly what Hollywood anti-immigration activists think of the people they're "saving" when she tweeted Tuesday morning about an "ICE checkpoint" near her home in Los Angel

Politics | Politics

David Lynch: Trump Could Be ‘One Of The Greatest Presidents In History’ | HuffPost

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

‘Once Upon A Time in Hollywood’: A Visual Guide to Quentin Tarantino’s Most Star-Studded Cast Ever

From DiCaprio, Pitt, and Robbie to Fanning and Madsen, here's everything you must know about the cast of Quentin Tarantino's ninth feature.

I can't wait!

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Jeff Goldblum is fine being cast as Jeff Goldblum

Some actors, like Daniel Day-Lewis and Gary Oldman, prefer to disappear into their roles, to so fully inhabit a character that audiences don’t even realize it’s them on screen. Others, however, are just too damn weird to do that. Someone like, say, Cr

Politics | Seriously???

BOZELL & GRAHAM: Hollywood Isn't Supportive Of Abortion?

Feminists who embrace the "right" to abortion — the right to destroy an unborn life on a woman's demand at any point in pregnancy — just will not accept they are powerful enough in Hollywood.

History | Hollywood

Earl Carroll Theater — Finding Lost Angeles

Those famous words, "through these portals pass the most beautiful girls in the world," emblazoned in bright neon above Sunset Boulevard, once beckoned people from across Los Angeles to come to see one of the most glamorous shows the world had ever known.

I had NO idea that this theater had this much and history (and I knew about a decent amount of the history)!

News | Hollywood

Minnie Driver Joins Actresses Endorsing Samantha Bee's Vicious Ivanka Remark

If it weren’t enough for Samantha Bee to target Ivanka Trump with the "C” word on her show Full Frontal, she apparently has a group of women admirers among the Oscar-winning actress

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Celebrities you didn't know were born rich - INSIDER

Plenty of your favorite celebrities have a rags to riches story, but do you know about the ones that have gone from rich to richer? From parental politicians to fatherly pro athletes, here are 11 celebrities that were all about that dolla dolla bill, y'al

Music | Vinyl Records!

Listen up, audiophiles: Going Underground Records is now in East Hollywood | Hoodline

In need of some vinyl records? A new business has you covered.

I'm always happy to see a new record store open in LA.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Why Hollywood Won't Cast Sacha Baron Cohen Anymore

Why Hollywood Won't Cast Sacha Baron Cohen Anymore #Entertainment #Movies

Entertainment | Celebrities!

How a Country Bumpkin Turned Into the 'King of Hollywood' | Flashback | OZY

The Clark Gable who became a box-office star bore little resemblance to the young man from Ohio who first arrived in Tinseltown.

"MGM gave Gable’s masculinity yet another boost. The studio revamped his wardrobe, taught him how to fish and be an outdoorsman and encouraged him to drive sports cars, not the beat-up pickups he preferred. “Gable was a complete studio creation,” says E.J. Fleming, the author of several books on early Hollywood. “The Clark Gable that everybody saw in the movies was the antithesis of the real Clark Gable.”

Entertainment | The Hometown

Things to do in Hollywood: Philip Mershon’s Felix in Hollywood Tour Company

Local Hollywood historian Philip Mershon’s entire tour of Hollywood takes place within a quarter-mile radius of Sunset Blvd and Gower St and makes no ment

I gotta do this. Pronto.

News | Hollywood

10 Wild, Violent, And Tragic Stories From The Viper Room, The Legendary Bar Owned By Johnny Depp

This place is just eerie

Architecture & Interior Design | Threatened History & Preservation

Court OKs demolition of Hollywood building for Frank Gehry project, dealing a blow to preservationists

In a defeat for preservationists, a three-judge appellate court panel cleared the way for the demolition of a 1960 bank building in Hollywood. At the same time, the court sent the redevelopment project back to the city for more work.

Yet another piece of LA's history will soon be a victim of the LA City Council's greed, and the myopia of residents who don't understand our history. We need an organization that is effective to replace the pathetic LA Conservancy while there are still buildings left to save.

News | The News

Hollywood director Gilliam hits out at #MeToo 'mob rule'

Hollywood director Terry Gilliam said Friday that the #MeToo movement has morphed into "mob rule", claiming that while some women suffered, others used Harvey Weinstein to further their careers. The Monty Python member said Weinstein "is a

everybody uses sex

Politics | Liberal "Tolerance"

Leftists Triggered Over 'White Male' Jon Favreau Being Hired On 'Star Wars' Series

According to the logic of the Left, only black people can write and direct movies about black people, only women can write and direct movies about women, and white males need to check their privilege.

Leftism has completed its transformation into full 21st century Jim Crow. They legitimize their own bigotry by pathetically cloaking it in their own santimonious sense of virtue. It is hypocrisy in the extreme.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

The Academy Awards turn 90 this year — here’s what the first-ever ceremony was like

The Best Actress winner wore an off-the-rack skirt set. The entire ceremony was over in 15 minutes. The first ceremony was smaller than today, but the spirit of the Oscars was there from the beginning.

You can tell from my profile pic that I love this stuff!

Politics | Seriously???

Jennifer Lawrence, thank goodness, to quit acting to ‘fix the democracy’

Oh good, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar-winning actress, has decided to go off her job in Hollywood in order to go on the job for America. She’s quitting acting — for a time — to help save us from ourselves. And by her estimates, it should onl

And the nation collectively sighs.

Visual Arts | Visual Arts

Modern Interpretations of Old Hollywood

The Galerie Sakura in Paris presents a collection of images strongly inspired by Lynch, Hitchcock and Hopper. Titled « American Dream – L’esthetique Ol

History | Restoration

Hollywood’s First Major Harassment Case, 96 Years Before Weinstein

Actress Virginia Rappe deserves to be remembered now more than ever.

Sports | Cycling

Hollywood Behind Handlebars - Los Angeles Magazine

Hitting the trail with yesteryear’s celebrity cyclists

News | News

Nancy Kerrigan has very little to say about ‘I, Tonya’ - The Boston Globe

Hollywood’s portrayal of Tonya Harding is “not really part of my life,” said Kerrigan.

Hollywood’s treatment of Tonya Harding as a hero was repulsive.

News | The News

Rose McGowan Accuses Hollywood Actresses Of ‘Fakery’ For Wearing Black At Golden Globes

There was something distinctly funereal about the Golden Globes this year.

Rose McGowan is totally correct: these hypocrites deserve no praise for their “silent” protest.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Can Hollywood Change Its Ways? | The New Yorker

In the wake of scandal, the movie industry reckons with its past and its future.

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Jon Hamm Is a Great Actor, So Why Can’t He Find Another Great Role? – Variety

Owen Gleiberman on how the inspired star of 'Mad Men,' caught in a kiddiefied landscape, has squandered his capital on routine movies.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Matt Damon Admits He Knew Harvey Weinstein Sexually Harassed Gwyneth Paltrow | HuffPost

Damon said he learned of the story from Ben Affleck, Paltrow's boyfriend at the time.

It is unforgivable that these hypocrites stayed silent. Obviously I am a big fan of entertainment and celebrities. But they had an obligation speak up.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Harry Dean Stanton Dead: ‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Big Love’ Star Was 91 | Variety

Harry Dean Stanton, the actor with a gaunt, bedraggled look who starred in Wim Wenders’ “Paris, Texas,” has died.

Sad news.

Entertainment | The Hometown

Finding Los Angeles: The Brown Derby

If it's just anyone, any place will do. If it's someone important, say, "Meet me at the Derby."

Entertainment | Entertainment

Debunking Hollywood's Portrayals of Human Hibernation - The Atlantic

Could deep sleep during space travel really work one day?

Miscellaneous | Random shit

LOONEY TUNES (Looney Toons): Hollywood Steps Out (1941) [ULTRA HD 4K Remastered]

This video streams up to Ultra HD 4k (2160p). Hollywood Steps Out is a 1941 short Merrie Melodies cartoon by Warner Bros., directed by Tex Avery. The cartoon...

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

How Amazon's 'The Last Tycoon' Brought 1930s Hollywood Glamour Back to Life | Pret-a-Reporter

An award-winning costume and production designer team (including 'Mad Men's' Janie Bryant) delivers a visual feast to the streamer's new series, starring Matt Bomer and Kelsey Grammer as a studio head and his boss.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

The THR 100: Hollywood Reporter's Most Powerful People in Entertainment | Hollywood Reporter

The second annual ranking brings new blood (Sony's Tony Vinciquerra), stars who also produce (welcome, Reese!) and two Jenkinses (Barry and Patty), along with the movers and multihyphenates who make the town run and the stock prices soar.

Architecture & Interior Design | Threatened History & Preservation

Hollywood’s legendary Formosa Cafe will get a full restoration from 1933 Group

The Idle Hour and Highland Park Bowl owners just might do the place justice

This seems like a victory, but the results will tell the final story. I am VERY happy that someone is committed to restoring the Formosa. Let's hope that the 1933 Group does this one correctly.

News | Hollywood

LA Curbed: Agnes Moorehead's former Beverly Hills house sells for $16M listed by Myra Nourmand

Hardwood floors and vaulted ceilings dot the interiors of the eight-bedroom house, which measures just over 11,700 square feet.

News | Local News Articles

Hamburger Hamlet co-founder Marilyn Lewis dies at 87

She and her husband Harry founded the burger chain on Sunset Boulevard in 1950.

Home Improvement | Interior Design

How Art-Deco Glamour Is Fast Replacing Scandinavian Cool in L.A. | Architectural Digest

The hottest new restaurants and bars across the city wax nostalgic for its Old Hollywood roots

Entertainment | The Hometown

Exclusive: Rooftop Cinema Club is back for a third fantastic season

Rooftop Cinema Club returns to the Montálban rooftop for another season of drinks, snacks and screenings including classics, cult favorites and new releases

This is one of my favorite thing things to do in L.A.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Robert Osborne dies at 84; genial student of films hosted Turner Classic Movies - LA Times

Robert Osborne, who displayed an encyclopedic knowledge — and love — of films and film history as the primary host of Turner Classic Movies, has died in New York, the network said Monday.

TCM and classic film will never be the same.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Bill Paxton, Star of ‘Big Love’ and Action Blockbusters, Dies at 61

After playing a small part in “Aliens,” Mr. Paxton later starred in “Twister,” “Titanic” and “Apollo 13.”

Sad news.

History | LA History

A History of the Hollywood Sign in 16 Rare Photos

From "Hollywoodland" to "Hollyweed"

History | LA History

Musso & Frank Grill: The Story of An L.A. Icon

Discover the history of one of L.A.'s most iconic restaurants, Musso & Frank Grill: "We treat locals like celebrities and celebrities like locals."

Love the original sign!

History | Hollywood

Schwab's Pharmacy: The Hollywood Hopeful Hangout | KCET

"I drove down to headquarters. That's the way a lot of us think about Schwab's. Kind of a combination office, coffee klatch and waiting room. Waiting, waiting for the gravy train."

Tearing down Schwab's was a travesty. As it turns out, one of the first of a long line of travesties in failing to protect LA's history.

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Creative Until You Die: 10 Hollywood Legends, 90 and Older, Who Refuse to Quit | Hollywood Reporter

In an industry rife with ageism, don't ask these luminaries — from Betty White to Don Rickles, Dick Van Dyke to Jerry Lewis, all of them still artistically active in the industry (and photographed here exclusively for THR) — if they want to retire: Sa

Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff

Hollywood sign vandalized to read 'Hollyweed' - CNN.com

The Hollywood sign got a little green over New Year's.

History | LA History

Uncovering a Secret Gem From the Aquarius Theatre

Alison Martino unearthed a relic outside the club where Jim Morrison recorded “Absolutely Live”

Passed by today and Nickelodeon is gone!

Entertainment | Celebrities!

Kirk Douglas Opens up About How He Will Celebrate His 100th Birthday - Closer Weekly

Kirk Douglas talks about celebrating his 100th birthday.

Music | Music

Dwarves - Live 1992 Coconut Teaszer, Hollywood, CA.

News | Hollywood

Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt after 12 years

Angelina Jolie filed papers on Monday citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and asking for physical custody of the couple's six childre

Music | Music

Butt Trumpet LIVE May 5, 1993 - TWO songs!

BUTT TRUMPET LIVE - "DICKtatorship" and "Material" from the Coconut Teaszer in Hollywood, CA, on May 5, 1993 (Bianca's birthday). FEATURING "FLAMING DICK MIK...

Entertainment | The Hometown

Amoeba Music: Staying Put (for Now)

The doted-upon vinyl-and-more shop isn't meeting the wrecking ball at present, despite word on the street.

Good news! But Los Angeles needs to find people to advocate effectively for preservation of LA's history and culture (which are often the same). "Mixed use" high rises are a worse blight than the minimalls that took over much of LA in the 70s and 80s.

Entertainment | Entertainment News!

Gone With The Wind's Olivia de Havilland breaks silence on sibling rivalry as she turns 100 | Daily Mail Online

Gone With The Wind's Olivia de Havilland, who turns 100 on Friday, has finally broken her silence on Hollywood's most famous sibling rivalry. 

What an amazing woman!

Travel | Travel

Los Angeles' Oldest Restaurants

Although the restaurant industry is cyclical in nature and trends come and go, there are certain restaurants that stand the test of time in Los Angeles.

Entertainment | Entertain Me

Olivia de Havilland Breaks Silence on Sibling Feud

Celebrating her 100th birthday Friday, indomitable actress Olivia de Havilland is finally breaking her silence on Hollywood’s most famous sibling rivalry. De Havilland said the “legend of a feud” with her sister was first created by an article entit

Entertainment | Entertain Me

Lucille Ball Vintage Photos - 32 Rare Photos of Lucille Ball

Bet you've never seen Lucille Ball like this before.​

News | Hollywood

What nobody talks about, when they talk about Marilyn Monroe

There's so much more to Marilyn Monroe than we ever could have imagined.

Music | Music

'If These Walls Could Sing': A Look Back at Capitol Studios On Its 60th Anniversary

Hollywood's iconic Capitol Studios opened in 1956 with Frank Sinatra conducting the orchestra for his Tone Poems of Color album. While millions have enjoyed the music made in the famed wood-paneled studios by artists ranging from The Beach Boys to Beastie Boys, few have stepped inside. On May 21 and 22, Capitol Studios will open its door to the public for tours to commemorate its 60th anniversary.

Music | Music

Photos: Inside Hollywood's Legendary Capitol Studios

Capitol Studios turned 60 this year, and they'll open the studios to the public for the first time this weekend.

I'm going on the tour and I can't wait. I have always wanted to see the inside of the most legendary studio on the West Coast.

News | Hollywood

Joe Jackson Hospitalized, Will 'Most Likely' Die Today

Joe Jackson was hospitalized today following a routine check-up at his doctor's office — and RadarOnline.com has the exclusive details. A source close to the Jackson family told Radar, 

News | Hollywood

Gene Simmons on Prince: 'How Pathetic That He Killed Himself'

Kiss singer recalls meeting the late musician at a show with then-girlfriend Diana Ross

Good for him that he hasn't been drunk or high ever...but does he have to be so insensitive and arrogant? Not cool, Gene. Not cool.

Music | Music

That Time I Opened Tower Records Early So Prince Could Shop

It was 1986 and I was working at Tower Sunset in West Hollywood. Back then EVERYBODY came through Tower.

This is cool. I wish both Prince and Tower Records were still around.

News | Hollywood

Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne Split After 33 Years of Marriage

It's over for Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne. The 67-year-old heavy metal rocker and the 63-ye...

News | Hollywood

In honor of Audrey Hepburn's birthday, her most memorable quotes

Honoring Audrey Hepburn's birthday with her finest quotes.

History | Hollywood

The Secret of Hollywood's Oldest Restaurant? Don't Change Anything - Los Angeles Magazine

Musso & Frank’s career arc has spanned almost a century

News | Hollywood

Busted: Stories Behind 30 Classic Celebrity Mug Shots

Official portraits of famous desperados from Ozzy Osbourne to Larry King

News | Hollywood

Patty Duke's Death Announcement Is A Milestone For Sepsis Awareness

Music | Music

How Hollywood’s Whisky a Go Go Was Saved by Punk Rock and New Wave — Cuepoint

In 1976, there was a riot on Sunset

Food & Drink | Food

Shake Shack Comes to LA

It's been a long time coming. Shake Shack has opened in Los Angeles, prime In-N-Out territory. Let the battle of the burgers commence.

Will they be similarly priced to In-n-Out?

News | Hollywood

Leonardo DiCaprio Donates $1 Million To Shield Elephants From Poachers - NewsLinQ

Wish more celebs would follow his lead!

News | Hollywood

A Fun Look At Every Dress Worn by A ‘Best Actress’ Oscar Winner Since 1929

Who wore it best?

News | Hollywood

Race Baiter Kanye West Gets a NASTY Dose of Karma - I Have The Truth

I’m having a really hard time mustering any sympathy whatsoever for Kanye West here. This is the same guy who got up at some award ceremony, stoned out of his mind, and stated he wanted to be president. West went on Twitter yesterday groveling and b

This guy is beyond disgusting.

News | Hollywood

The Butterfly Effect: 30 Stars Before Their Metamorphosis

Sure, many of them are adorable, but would you have predicted that they'd turn into sex symbols and megastars?

News | Hollywood

19 Stars Who Dropped Off Your Radar

They keep a lower profile these days and you may associate them with another time, but ob-la-di, ob-la-da, life goes on

News | Hollywood

Stacey Dash Under Fire for BET Comments - But She's FIGHTING BACK!

Hollywood actress and Fox News host Stacey Dash is under attack for being a conservative who happens to be black. Apparently, liberals consider her a traitor for not supporting Obama …

I have always liked Stacey Dash and this makes me like her all the more. She is spot on about this issue.

News | Hollywood

Mark Hamill Admits Car Accident Changed His Appearance In 'Star Wars' And 'The Empire Strikes Back'

Why did Luke Skywalker change so much from 'A New Hope' to 'The Empire Strikes Back?' Mark Hamill reveals it was because of an accident, and the change in his look led to one of the scariest moments in 'Star Wars' history!

News | Hollywood

Vintage LA: How Go-Go Dancing Took Off at The Whisky - Los Angeles Magazine

The world-famous club’s success? It all happened by accident

I was here NYE and saw Dick Dale perform
. Such a cool place! It's neat to hear more about the history of it...

Miscellaneous | Local Flavor

Prisoners of Fame: Falcon Lair, Rudolph Valentino, Doris Duke, and the Cult of Celebrity Death | Lost Landmarks | Departures

In the 1920s, Hollywood heartthrob Rudolph Valentino retreated behind the walls of his estate, Falcon Lair, until his flame was snuffed out by his own self-destruction. Falcon Lair is proof that all that glitters is not gold.