Jul 4, 2009 | 1 comment

Michael Jackson's last rehearsal video and photos were released and his mother was awarded temporary custody of his kids. Madoff was sentenced and troops began to leave Iraq.

5 hours ago | 3 comments

It's July 4th and you know what that means – time for Nathan's annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island! Guess who won the coveted Mustard Belt.

Jul 4, 2009 | 32 comments

Elvis had a stamp, and the Rev. Al Sharpton says Michael Jackson should have one, too.

3 hours ago

Dr. Tohme Tohme vividly remembers the first time he met with Michael Jackson to discuss the pop star's finances. It's not the money talk that stays with him now, but his enchantment at entering Jackson's...

Jul 4, 2009 | 1 comment

At some point, things will have to return to normal on Hayvenhurst Avenue in Encino.

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Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong went out early and put up a solid time in the opening stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, then was upstaged by Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland.

Jul 4, 2009

Serena Williams beat her sister Venus 7-6 (3), 6-2 on Saturday for her third Wimbledon title and 11th Grand Slam championship.

Jul 4, 2009 | 3 comments

Andy Roddick and Roger Federer advance to the finals and the Williams sisters get set to face off yet again...

3 hours ago | 3 comments

Where is Sarah Palin? The governor didn't show up at a 50th anniversary statehood celebration. She wasn't in the Capitol's office. And no one answered the door at the governor's mansion.

Jul 4, 2009 | 10 comments

Sarah Palin announced that she will be stepping down as Governor of Alaska on July 26. Check out the former Republican vice-presidential candidate and soon to be former Alaskan governor on and off the...

Jul 4, 2009

Plus: Martin + Osa shipping deal (and sweet bandeaus), House of Harlow 1960 necklace, vinyl auction, beach bag fun

Jul 4, 2009 | 13 comments

The Statue of Liberty's crown is once again open to the public. Take a peek inside and check out photos of the glamorous lady from the last decade.

Jul 4, 2009 | 110 comments

Check out the goods (and not so goods) these celebs have when they are stripped down to their swimsuits.

Jul 2, 2009

You can only use your sprinklers two days a week, during certain hours, or you could get hit with a fine. But NBCLA has discovered that some local agencies are violating the new laws, and so far, they...

Jul 4, 2009 | 5 comments

Look inside Michael Jackson's 2,500-acre estate that was named Neverland because Jackson felt like the modern-day Peter Pan. Plus, see how every single room has a passageway to somewhere else, adding to...

Jul 4, 2009

Everyone was talking about Manny. The crowd roared when he came to the plate. And that was the highlight as he went 0-for-3 and the game was over early.

Jul 3, 2009

It's that time of year again. Not only is it the Fourth of July, but also, it's time for the Consumer Product Safety Commission to make mannequins explode to remind us of the dangers of fireworks.

Jul 3, 2009 | 7 comments

Two rail line proposals connecting Los Angeles to Las Vegas are competing for federal funds and it’s anyone’s bet which one will win.

Jul 2, 2009 | 2 comments

Check out these celebs sighted in and around the streets of Los Angeles.

Jul 4, 2009 | 32 comments

The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday as the city planned for a massive crowd at the singer's memorial service.

Jul 4, 2009

As if you needed another excuse to head to the beach...

Jul 2, 2009 | 13 comments

-- California's controller will start paying many of the state's bills with IOUs as soon as Thursday after lawmakers failed to close the state's worsening budget deficit, adding a new measure of indignity...

2 hours ago | 2 comments

More than 1.2 million people have now registered to get tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial service next week.

Jul 4, 2009 | 3 comments

It's the Fourth of July weekend. This year, why not sit in the dark and watch movies that convey all the fun of the holiday but without the annoying sunburns, sandy crevices and botulism risks?