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Alison Sweeney's New Adventure: Novelist

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:37:00 EDT

You've known Alison Sweeney for more than 20 years as Sami Brady on "Days of Our Lives." She's gone public with her weight problems and even hosts a show on that topic, "The Biggest Loser."

Yunjin Kim Goes From 'Lost' To 'Mistresses'

John Amato — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:15:00 EDT

The movie "Shiri" made Yunjin Kim a star in South Korea. The TV show "Lost" made her famous in the United States. Now, Yunjin Kim is back with a new drama series called "Mistresses."

Guitarist Richard Thompson Releases 'Electric'

Stormy Curry — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:14:00 EDT

Richard Thompson is a singer songwriter who's been performing in the music business for more than 40 years. He's also been named one of the 20 best guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone.

Linda Perry Is Spending An 'Evening With Women'

John Amato — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:24:00 EDT

There's a big fundraiser for the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center this weekend. It's called "An Evening With Women" and it'll be hosted by Kathy Griffin and Ozzy Osbourne will perform.

Candice Glover Wins 12th Season of 'American Idol'

Olga Ospina — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:33:00 EDT

The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist from St. Helena Island, S.C., won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio of times and making it to the finals this year.

Candice Glover, Kree Harrison Battle For Top Prize On 'Idol'

Julie Chang — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:24:00 EDT

Randy Jackson isn't sure which budding diva will take the crown on "American Idol." The veteran judge of the FOX talent competition declared Wednesday's final performance round at the Nokia Theatre.

'Scandal' Star Jeff Perry Got Hit With Girl Scout's Happy Stick

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:10:00 EDT

Jeff Perry is not a politician but he plays the top aide to the world's most powerful politician on the hit drama series, "Scandal."

John Henson: A Tiny Corner Of The TV Universe

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:11:00 EDT

John Henson is back for the sixth season as one of the hosts of "Wipeout," that competition show in which contestants willingly subject themselves to physical punishment all in hopes of winning cash.

Bob Harper Wants You To 'Jumpstart To Skinny'

FOX 11 Web Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:51:00 EDT

[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] You know Bob Harper as the tough love trainer on "The Biggest Loser," but today he showed Good Day LA how to "Jumpstart To Skinny" with his latest book, which just became #1.

'American Idol' Is Down To The Final 2 Singers!

Julie Chang — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:01:00 EDT

"American Idol" finalist Angie Miller won't be tickling the ivories on this season's final showdown.

Dr. Dre, Iovine Donate $70 Million For New USC Center

Bob DeCastro — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:39:00 EDT

Hip-hop mogul Dr. Dre, whose real name is Andre Young, and music industry entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine have donated a combined $70 million to create a new institute at the University of Southern California.

Jackson described as 'loopy' after doctor visits

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:29:00 EDT

Michael Jackson appeared "a little loopy" after visits with his longtime dermatologist and was considering using a teleprompter to help him perform some of his songs during his ill-fated comeback concerts, a choreographer...

Jackson Described As 'Loopy' After Doctor Visits

FOX 11 Web Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:18:00 EDT

Michael Jackson appeared "a little loopy" after visits with his longtime dermatologist, a choreographer who worked one-on-one with the pop superstar told a jury Tuesday.

Angelina Jolie Reveals She Had Double Mastectomy

FOX 11 Web Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:07:00 EDT

Angelina Jolie says she underwent a preventive double mastectomy earlier this year because she carries a gene that increases her risk of developing breast cancer and ovarian cancer.

No More Stefon?! Bill Hader To Exit 'SNL' After 8 Seasons

FOX 11 Web Staff — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:18:00 EDT

Bill Hader is leaving "Saturday Night Live" after an eight-year run.

Max Gomez: Where The Pavement Ends & The Trouble Begins

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:55:00 EDT

Max Gomez is a singer songwriter who is opening for Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale tonight at the Troubador. The 25 year old talked to Steve and Maria about his musical influences which includes a lot of old blues music and one singer in particular his parents used to listen to.

Bree Turner: Do Not Look Real, It's Television

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:55:00 EDT

Do you know what a "fuchsbau" is? Neither did we til Bree Turner enlightened us. It seems that's kind of hairy, not-so-lovely creature she plays on the drama series, "Grimm."

'Felt' Is Not Your Average Reality TV Show

FOX 11 Web Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT

Every once in awhile an idea comes along that is so bizarre or apparently silly, it actually works. "Felt," a new show on the Logo network, puts microphones in real life couples therapy sessions and puts the audio recording in the hands of puppeteers.

Popular Psychologist Joyce Brothers Dead At 85

FOX 11 Web Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:49:00 EDT

Joyce Brothers, the pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long and prolific career as a syndicated columnist, author, and television and film personality, has died. She was 85.

Elizabeth Cook: Here's My Talent, Would You Like To Hold It?

FOX 11 Web Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 18:03:00 EDT

Americana Music's biggest stars will be at the Grammy Museum to announce the nominees for this year's Americana Music Association Honors and Awards, and among those performing, country star Elizabeth Cook.

Choreographer: MJ Gave 'Great' Tour Rehearsals

FOX 11 Web Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT

The associate choreographer for Michael Jackson's planned "This Is It Tour" testified today that the singer gave solid rehearsals the two nights prior to his 2009 death.

Entertaining Moments On The New FOX 11 Studio Set

Julie Chang — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:39:00 EDT

[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] Yaaaay! FOX 11 unveiled its new set this week! This after cramming into the newsroom for 3 months during the renovation process.

Ron Perlman: You Might See Me On A Bike

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:14:00 EDT

[GOOGLE + HANGOUT] "I'm either killing or getting killed. There is no middle ground". That's how Ron Perlman summed up his career to Steve and Maria Monday morning on Good Day LA.

Walters announces her retirement on 'The View'

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:48:00 EDT

Barbara Walters said Monday that retirement from her epochal television career is near, but it's not happening right away.

From 'Gatsby' to Gosling, a preview of Cannes

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:18:00 EDT

By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer For even those most accustomed to the frenzy of celebrity, the Cannes Film Festival can be a disorienting experience.

Ross Mathews: You Are What You Are!

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:38:00 EDT

Has anyone ever made more from an internship than Ross Mathews? Maybe not. Ross was an intern on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" when Jay gave him a shot in front of the camera, sending him to do reports.

Seen and heard at the Cannes Film Festival

Sun, 19 May 2013 15:54:00 EDT

Associated Press journalists open their notebooks at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival:

'Trek' does $70.6M but falls short of studio hopes

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:36:00 EDT

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" has warped its way to a $70.6 million domestic launch from Friday to Sunday, though it's not setting any light-speed records with a debut that's lower than the studio's expectations.

Leader of Toots and the Maytals injured at concert

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:53:00 EDT

Officials say the leader of the reggae band Toots and the Maytals was injured when a 19-year-old man threw a bottle and hit the singer during a concert in Richmond.

Ron Chernow receives biography award

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:53:00 EDT

Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Ron Chernow was honored by his peers this weekend and in turn shared a few tips about his craft.

Swift, Bieber, more ready for Billboard Awards

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:53:00 EDT

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer They battle it out weekly on the Billboard charts, and now they're competing at the Billboard Music Awards.

Dior presents cruise fashions amid stars in Monaco

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:43:00 EDT

The glittering star power of Cannes migrated up the coast to Monaco for front-row seats at Dior's colorful, sexy cruise fashion show.

Cannes helps actors Bejo and Rahim cross borders

Sun, 19 May 2013 03:14:00 EDT

The magic and glamour of Cannes can be hard to spot on a day when rain is lashing the palm trees, roiling the gray Mediterranean and pooling in puddles along the Croisette.

OJ's ex-lawyer contradicts his testimony on guns

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:03:00 EDT

O.J. Simpson's former lawyer defended himself point-by-point Friday against allegations he botched the former football star's armed-robbery trial, after giving damaging testimony that Simpson actually knew his...

Edward Furlong arrested in West Hollywood

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:23:00 EDT

A Los Angeles sheriff's spokesman says 'Terminator 2' star Edward Furlong has been arrested on suspicion of violating a restraining order filed by his ex-girlfriend.

Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest

Sat, 18 May 2013 20:33:00 EDT

Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...

Report: Fred Armisen and Jason Sudeikis leaving SNL

Sat, 18 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Saturday Night Live is poised to lose two more key players, The New York Post reports.

Naked painting of Golden Girls' Bea Arthur sells for nearly $2 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

A painting of a topless Bea Arthur sold for $1.9 million to an anonymous buyer at Christie's auction house, the New York Post reports.

Kirstie Alley slams Abercrombie & Fitch CEO for comments about "cool kids"

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:22:00 EDT

Kirstie Alley is no stranger to body image issues — and now she's speaking out against Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries about his feelings on weight.

David Beckham announces retirement

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:55:00 EDT

David Beckham has announced his retirement from football, Britain's Daily Mail reports.

Shakira confirms she's leaving The Voice

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

After this season, Shakira is trading in The Voice duty for diaper duty. The Colombian singer, who joined the NBC singing competition this season, confirms that she is exiting from her big red chair to focus on motherhood.

Zoe Saldana goes nude for Allure

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:30:00 EDT

Zoe Saldana is going boldly indeed! The 34-year-old Star Trek Into Darkness actress dropped all her clothes for an upcoming issue of Allure.

Report: Nicki Minaj not returning to American Idol

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Just one week after Randy Jackson announced he would not be returning to the judges table after this season of American Idol come reports that Nicki Minaj will also be vacating her post.

Britney Spears wants a daughter someday, says her sons could be future entertainers

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Britney Spears said this week in an interview that she hopes to have a daughter to join her two sons, Sean and Jayden.

Is Hayden Panettiere wearing an engagement ring?

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:30:00 EDT

Hayden Panettiere turned heads at ABC's Upfront party Tuesday, and it wasn't just because of her curve-hugging purple dress.

Do You Know My Name?

Julie Chang — Mon, 6 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT

In this week's Truly Julie: "Do you know my name?!" Apparently, the Georgia state trooper who arrested Reese Witherspoon did not...nor did he care. Click on the Truly Julie clip to see the dash cam video.

New SNL Cast Member and The Latest From 'Idols' Top 4

Julie Chang — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:07:00 EDT

Kate Mckinnon...does that name ring a bell? It will soon! Truly Julie tells us why the SNL cast member is about to reach Kristin Wiig status! Plus, Idol's top 4 contestants got 2 big surprises this week.

Looking For A Nice House Plant and Other Hollywood Oddities

Julie Chang — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:52:00 EDT

Truly Julie explores Tropics Inc. in West Hollywood. This is not your average nursery. Tropics Inc. helped create the greenery sets for the 'Jurassic Park' movies, 'E.T.', 'Benjamin Button', 'Mission Impossible 3', etc.

Snoop Lion Hearts Julie Chang

Julie Chang — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:50:00 EDT

Our Julie Chang was in Coachella all weekend but maybe she should've rushed back for the MTV Movie Awards on Sunday night. Snoop Dogg/Snoop Lion came by the FOX 11 camera looking for our Julie Chang.

Congressman Anthony Wiener Gets The Punch Line

Jeffrey Thomas DeSocio — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:55:00 EDT

Plenty of euphemism to go around as former congressman Anthony Wiener eyes the Mayor or NY job...but maybe the best punch lines come from his own family! Truly Julie breaks that down, plus, Coachella pics!

The Late Night Drama Continues

Julie Chang — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:51:00 EDT

Truly Julie capped off your weekend with a HUGE announcement in the entertainment world: Jay Leno is out, Jimmy Fallon is in!! The Tonight Show hand off isn't happening till next spring.

Late Night Hosts Roast The Debate On Same Sex Marriage

Julie Chang — Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:48:00 EDT

As the debate over same sex marriage grabbed the main spotlight in DC, late night hosts feasted on the topic. We rounded up some of our favorite moments regarding the controversial hearings.