At trial, Gundlach describes bad vibes from SocGen exec
Star bond fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach did not instruct anyone to copy analytic systems from his former employer, Trust Company of the West, but did devise a "defensive plan" in the event he would be fired, he testified in court.
Investor Gundlach feared his new firm would fail
Jeffrey Gundlach thought it was "quite likely" that DoubleLine Capital, the firm he launched after being fired by his former employer, was going to fail six months after its formation, he said in court.
Stolen Rembrandt found in Encino church building
A valuable Rembrandt stolen from a Los Angeles-area hotel has been recovered at a church in nearby Encino, authorities told Reuters on Tuesday.
"Super Size Me" director gets original on Hulu
He made his name on the quirky fast food documentary "Super Size Me," and recently peered inside the wacky world of product placement in movies.
Emmy-winning "Breaking Bad" to end after fifth season
Emmy-award winning drama "Breaking Bad" has been renewed for a fifth and final season, bringing it to an end despite surging viewership for the dark series about a family man turned drug kingpin.
Evergreen Solar files for bankruptcy
U.S. solar company Evergreen Solar Inc filed for bankruptcy on Monday, its once cutting-edge technology falling victim to competition from cheaper Chinese rivals and to solar subsidy cuts in Europe.
Fox's "Crockett" premieres soft as CBS wins ratings night
Fox's "In the Flow With Affion Crockett" premiered soft, the "CMA Music Festival" on ABC dipped slightly from last year's broadcast, and CBS took the night overall with its reliable ratings earner "Big Brother," according to preliminary numbers.
Gundlach mulled joining WAMCO while at TCW: trial
Star bond fund manager Jeffrey Gundlach was in discussions to join Western Asset Management Co while he was employed at rival firm Trust Co of the West, he testified on Monday.
Derek Hough returning to "Dancing With the Stars"
Amidst fan suggestions that dancer/actor Derek Hough be cast as Johnny Castle in the upcoming "Dirty Dancing" remake, the 26-year-old told People that he will be returning to the fall season of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."
Weddings for "View" hosts take place days apart
Morning talk show "The View" has a two newlyweds on its panel of co-hosts, with Joy Behar and Sherri Shepherd getting married just days apart.
Mike Myers, New Line close to "Austin Powers 4" deal
Austin Powers may be back, baby.Mike Myers is in negotiations with New Line Cinema to make a fourth "Austin Powers" film, an individual familiar with the situation confirmed to TheWrap.
Autopsy inconclusive for rocker Jani Lane
An official cause of death has yet to be determined for former Warrant frontman Jani Lane, with the initial autopsy providing inconclusive results Friday.
Disney stops production on Johnny Depp's "Lone Ranger"
One of the biggest films on Walt Disney Studios' slate -- starring perhaps its most important actor -- has come to a screeching halt, TheWrap has confirmed.
'Apes' hangs on to domestic box office lead
Nothing could stop angry apes from tearing through the domestic weekend box office as "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" took the lead with an estimated $27.5 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales plus $40.5 million internationally.
Art thieves nab $250,000 Rembrandt from California hotel
Investigators were examining hotel surveillance video on Sunday for clues to the disappearance of a drawing by Rembrandt from a private exhibit near Los Angeles, officials said.
Relativity Media inks film pact with Chinese partners
Independent studio Relativity Media on Sunday announced a deal with several of China's biggest entertainment companies to co-produce films with "Chinese material," as well as distribute its films in China.
Rapper could face criminal charges for Twitter stunt
Los Angeles County police have opened a criminal investigation to track the source of a tweet sent from rapper the Game's Twitter account that resulted in two hours of jammed emergency phone lines Friday night, the Los Angeles Times reports.
The Game's Twitter Stunt Could Result in Criminal Charges
Los Angeles County police have opened a criminal investigation to track the source of a tweet sent from rapper the Game?s Twitter account that resulted in two hours of jammed emergency phone lines Friday night, the L.A. Times reports.
MTV cancels "Hard Times of RJ Berger"
Beleaguered high-school student RJ Berger's physical endowment might have been impressive. His viewership? Not so much.
Donors helping to reboot California listening post for aliens
A California institute plans to reboot its listening post for intelligent life in space, with private donations to replace government cutbacks.
"Jersey Shore" beats out GOP candidates' debate
Here's an interesting snapshot of where we're at as a nation: On Thursday night, more people tuned in to watch Pauly D, Vinny and their pumpkin-hued cohorts run amok in Italy than tuned in to watch the potential next leader of the free world make his case for election.
Man sentenced to 8 months for threatening congressman
A California man who pleaded guilty to threatening to kill U.S. Representative Jim McDermott of Washington state was sentenced to eight months in prison on Friday by a federal judge.
Kurt Sutter's tweets slam "Mad Men's" Weiner
In further evidence that Kurt Sutter might want to think before he tweets, the "Sons of Anarchy" creator set the blogosphere a-rumblin' by slamming "Mad Men" maestro Matthew Weiner this week.
Director plans Arab-American trilogy with Sienna Miller film
"Just Like a Woman," a movie starring Sienna Miller, is the first in Oscar-nominated director Rachid Bouchareb's planned trilogy about the changing relationship between Americans and the Arab world.
Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am stumping for science
Will.i.am, science teacher?With flashing lights, electric dance breakdowns and even some of his own robot-esque moves, the Black Eyed Peas singer is no stranger to the intersection of art and science.
Solar revenue to shrink as price drops outpace growth
Solar industry revenue will shrink before it begins to rise again because dramatic price declines on solar panels will outweigh corresponding volume increases, according to a new report by Lux Research.
"The Help," "Final Destination 5" new entries in theaters
The summer's not over, but the box office will look a little Fall-ish this weekend, with a Civil Rights-era drama, a horror-film sequel and several other niche titles hitting theaters.
Bret Michaels sues cruise ship company
Bret Michaels has entered some choppy legal waters.The Poison frontman and "Rock of Love" star filed suit against Shoreline Tours on Monday, alleging that the cruise-ship company participated in "a fraudulent scheme" intended to get Michaels to drastically drop his agreed-upon fee for two performances on one of its cruises.
NBC giving edgy "Munsters" revamp another shot
Talk about a monster development.NBC has decided give "Pushing Daisies" screebwriter Bryan Fuller's revamp of the classic '60s series "The Munsters" another shot, putting the series back in development after initially giving the idea a pass, a source familiar with the project confirms to TheWrap.
Stephen Colbert aims comedic political ad at Iowa
Comedian Stephen Colbert is putting his political action committee cash to work with advertisements that mockingly endorse Texas Governor Rick Perry ahead of an Iowa straw poll this week on the other Republican presidential hopefuls.