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Kate Upton, Will You Go To Prom With Me? NO

When asked to the prom by a creepy kid with a video camera, Kate Upton did what any girl would and politely turned him down. That, at least, is our reading of the super-hottie's response to the imaginative come-on by L.A. high schooler Jake Davidson. Upton played it like a police woman from Asia, ... More >>

Memoirist Alison Singh Gee Found Her Prince Charming. But Their Home Was Far From Palatial

It's one thing to hide behind a computer screen and write about the lives of famous people. It's a different pursuit altogether to turn that spotlight on yourself. But in 2007, Alison Singh Gee, a former People magazine entertainment correspondent increasingly demoralized by the state of journalism, ... More >>

$ellebrity: Photographer Kevin Mazur Discusses His New Film About Gossip, Paparazzi and the Cost of Fame

See also: *More L.A. Weekly Film Coverage It's possible that the price of fame has never been higher -- and not just in the tried-and-true Hollywood storylines of fame, fortune and the tragic falls from grace. In his new documentary $ellebrity, seasoned celebrity and event photographer Kevin Mazur ... More >>

Q & A with David R. Chan: 6,165 Chinese Restaurants, Googling Himself Flying Out To Springfield

Among the Chinese food community, David R. Chan is considered an expert. We've written about the accountant and attorney's herculean feat of eating at more than 6,000 Chinese restaurants (and that number keeps on growing each week). He's been on the radio, magazines, international newspaper and on T ... More >>

KDAY, the Gangsta Rap Oldies Station, Breaks New Ground by Playing Music From the Bad Old Days

Rashida Jones on Celeste and Jesse Forever, Her Debut as a Screenwriter

In terms of looks, charisma, and talent, Rashida Jones should have been a star a long time ago. But in terms of what she's ready to offer Hollywood (and what Hollywood finally might be ready to let her accomplish), her belated ascent seems well-timed. Bittersweet breakup comedy Celeste and Jesse For ... More >>

Study: Men w/ Deep Voices Don't Have Higher Sperm Counts. (Hooray?)

Evolutionary biologist Leigh Simmons at the University of Western Australia has squashed everything we thought we knew about manliness with a recent study that revealed men with deep, sexy voices tend to have lower sperm counts. WHAT?! I don't know about you man-lovers out there, but a baritone bo ... More >>

Bud Bundy, Original Gangsta

David Faustino parlayed his Married ... With Children fame into a hugely influential hip-hop party. Now he wants back into the scene.

Kat Von D, 'Inked' Hollywood Heartbreaker, Gets All Wifey With Biker Jesse James

Let the tabloid frenzy begin​Updated after the jump: He even Tweets for her in Spanish! Forget those Motley Crüe "Starry Eyes" Kat Von D got tatted down the side of her face in a lovey stupor, leading her straight into the arms of bass player Nikki Sixx. The pin-up centerpiece of "L.A. Ink" ... More >>

Q & A With Eric Ripert, Part 2: Celebrity Chefs, Spago's Spies The Identity of Ruth Bourdain

A. ScattergoodEric Ripert at the Chateau Marmont​ In the first part of our interview with Eric Ripert, the French chef who is chef-partner at New York City's Le Bernardin, the author of four cookbooks, the host of his own PBS show, Friend Of Tony, and (lest we forget) recipient of French's Leg ... More >>

Sofia Coppola: Lost at the Chateau Marmont

From party girl to Oscar winner, a journey to the stripped-down Somewhere

Worst (AKA Best) Screen Moments Of Leslie Nielsen, Pioneer Of 'So Stupid It's Funny' Slapstick

IMBDThanks to "Scary Movie 3," Leslie Nielsen was livin' large up to the end​In an effort to shrine a prolific Hollywood icon who got off on being retarded -- does it get any worse than doing the "Scary Movie" franchise in your late 70s? -- everyone's trying their damned-est to come up with Le ... More >>

Jet Blue's Steven Slater, Who Allegedly Told Off Entire Flight Before Dramatic Exit, A Homegrown Hero

FacebookSteven Slater.​The wise philosopher Ferris Bueller once said, "Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." We blinked and Thousand Oaks flight attendant Steven Slater became a national hero for his major, take-this-job-and-shove-it move t ... More >>

Jodie Foster Accused Of Attacking 17-Year-Old Photog At The Grove

​Los Angeles police said they were looking into an allegation that Jodie Foster "attacked" a 17-year-old photographer at the Grove shopping center over the Memorial Day weekend. The teen claims that Foster poked him in the chest and grabbed his elbow, injuring him, according to the New York Ti ... More >>

Elton John Played Rush Limbaugh's Wedding for $1M

​We're a little late on this one, but, seriously, we couldn't pass this up. Rush Limbaugh got married for the 4th time last week and Elton John was his Wedding Singer. For 1 million dollars (who was Rush's Wedding Planner? Dr Evil?). From The Guardian: On Saturday, Elton John performed at ... More >>

Lindsay Lohan's Alcohol Monitor Reportedly Goes Off During MTV Movie Awards After-Party

Lindsay LohanLohan states she made this photo illustration with her iPad.​After failing to show for a court appearance related to a 2007 DUI conviction, Lindsay Lohan was slapped with an alcohol-sniffing ankle bracelet. Now it looks like she might have to visit her favorite judge in Beverly Hi ... More >>

Queer Town: Chely Wright Tells Her Truth

Last week, Chely Wright, the country music artist who won the Top New Female Vocalist award from the Academy of Country Music in 1994, scored numerous hits, among them the number one song "Single White Female" in 1999, and found herself as one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People" in 2001, ... More >>

Queen Latifah Not Coming Out of the Closet on May 5th (If She's Indeed In Any Kind of Closet--We Wouldn't Know)

NOT coming out on 5/5: Queen Latifah​Word got out that a celebrity will be coming out on May 5, possibly on the cover of People magazine. Rampant speculation started on popular site Jezebel and other internet founts of gossip and innuendo. Then, the Queer Town column in the LA Weekly's LA Dail ... More >>

Villaraigosa Gets Cheech Marin Hitched

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has long been known to run with the glamour crowd in Los Angeles, and this past Sunday was no different.According to news reports, Villaraigosa officiated the marriage of comedian Cheech Marin and classical pianist Natasha Rubin yesterday. The wedding was reportedly a suns ... More >>

Theater Reviews: Altar Boyz, the Apple Tree, Chariot, Sprung: A Love Story

Also, Stop Kiss, Billie and Bogie, God Box and more.

Stage Raw: As You Like It

THE LATEST NEW REVIEWS ARE EMBEDDED IN THIS WEEK'S COMPREHENSIVE THEATER LISTINGSAlso see this week's STAGE FEATURE on Polish theater unmaskedNEW REVIEW GO AS YOU LIKE ITAs You Like It Photo courtesy of Aquila TheatreSummer is in full heat across the Southland, which brings out amphitheater producti ... More >>

Surviving With Two Runaway Daughters

Debra Gwertner's memoir, Live Through This

Maria Bamford -- Do Not Give This Woman Another Pug!

Seven John Smiths, a Bob and a Bamford

What to do in L.A., May 29-June 4

GO LA: Andrew Lloyd Webber, Young Frankenstein and Other Horrors

Plus, Doug Stanhope, Fake Radio, Oliver Sacks and more, April 17-23

IT'S LIKE HARPER'S YET COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

Let's Forget About the Tongue-Tied Lightning: Battling Britney Spears and Gilbert Arenas for 2008 Weblog Awards

Sunday afternoon, my editor e-mailed me and asked how I was doing in the 2008 Weblog Awards, where I'm nominated for Best Celebrity Blogger, alongside blogging heavyweights Gilbert Arenas and Britney Spears. Yes, you read that correctly. "I think I'm going to lose to Britney Spears," I wrote back. ... More >>

Deadline Hollywood: Shameful Oscar Overspending

Mo' money, more Hugh, less Jerry

Michelle Williams Finds a Safe Haven With Outsider Director Kelly Reichardt on Wendy and Lucy

The wanderers

Puppy for Obama? The Ultimate Presidential Accessory

There's been much to-do about Obama's future dog. Screw the economic crisis. This dog's got to be hypo-allergenic, because Malia is allergic. It's got to be from a shelter, preferably. The American Kennel Club has weighed in, suggesting poodles and Portugese water dogs. The Dog Whisperer Cesar Milan ... More >>

Mark McGurl

Noisemaker

Rolling on the Coachella Express to Indio

On the Coachella Express, there are a few distinct types of people: the media, which was invited to document the maiden voyage of the Amtrak line that departed LA's Union Station Thursday afternoon, and who wouldn't leave the kids alone. Local LA news crews were doing their two-minute Coachella ... More >>

Grammy Kisses

Pre-awards parties; star spotting; survival of the hippest

Welcome to the Jungle

Speaking of Project Runway (below post), this will come as no surprise to those you’ve read our past posts: we actually kinda liked drag designer Chris’s winning leopard-print number last week. His wrestler diva’s red locks and big cat look is right up our alley. Guess we’re not the only ... More >>

Twinkle Toes

Rivers Run Dry

Gorgeous getups or no, I just can't sit through another 3 hours of E! pre-Emmy red carpet coverage this year-- even if Ryan Seacrest has moved from kissing asses outside of the event to actually hosting it. UPDATE: APPARENTLY HE DID BOTH! WHAT KIND OF ENERGY PILLS IS THIS GUY ON? I WANT SOME! (I ... More >>

Anatomy of an Aesthetic Criminal

The Erik Cheeseburger Menace

Dancing Around a Hollywood Square

Michael Airington’s A Night With Paul Lynde

The Story in the Soil

The Omaha rock scene, the world of the flyover people, the future of the music business, and one vicious head wound

The Yoke of Men’s Opinions

Black Dahlia Backlash

Family members take Hodel’s Avenger to task

Larry on Laurie

Or, the perils of being married to an environmentalist

The Forgotten Woman

Revelations from a plus-size life

Tee Time

Tick, Tick . . . Kablooey!

15 Minutes and Company Man

Too Good and Weird

The Happy Life and Inevitable Death of Freaks and Geeks

Letters

The Short List