Casey Anthony required to serve probation for old check fraud
Casey Anthony will be required to serve a year of probation for check fraud charges in light of a clarification made on Monday by the judge presiding over that case.
Judge extends order against Halle Berry intruder
A judge on Monday ordered an alleged stalker who was arrested outside Halle Berry's home to stay at least 100 yards away from the Oscar-winning actress and her daughter for the next three years.
Death penalty to be sought in "Grim Sleeper" case
Los Angeles prosecutors said on Monday they will seek the death penalty against a retired sanitation worker and mechanic accused of being a serial killer dubbed the "Grim Sleeper."
TCW data taken by Gundlach subordinate-testimony
A former Trust Company of the West employee intentionally snuck confidential data out of the company and misled investigators who tried to recover it, a former TCW senior vice president testified.
Versus to become NBC Sports Network in rebranding move
Versus, formerly the Outdoor Life Network, will become the NBC Sports Network effective January 2.
Lucy Liu to guest star on TNT's "Southland"
"Charlie's Angels" star Lucy Liu has joined the fourth season of TNT's police drama "Southland" as a guest star, TNT announced on Monday.
Warners picks up pitch from "Sons of Anarchy" producers
Warner Bros. has picked up a pitch about an American POW in Japan who stays after the war and becomes a Yakuza gangster, TheWrap has confirmed.
Gulbis stuns Fish to win LA International
Latvia's Ernests Gulbis survived a few anxious moments in the final set but held his nerve to upset top-seed Mardy Fish 5-7 6-4 6-4 and win the Los Angeles International on Sunday.
Jennifer Lopez, "American Idol" judging deal is done
Fear not, Jennifer Lopez fans: the singer is returning to "American Idol" to judge for at least another year, TheWrap has learned through two individuals familiar with the deal.
"Mister Rogers" spin-off series to debut in 2012
Maybe because "Bob Dog's Neighborhood" just doesn't have the same ring to it, PBS has given the greenlight to a new animated series for preschoolers called "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood," the first show produced by the Fred Rogers Company since "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
Angelina Jolie gets Sarajevo film festival award
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie was close to tears as she received a special award during an unannounced visit to Sarajevo's film festival Saturday with partner Brad Pitt.
"Cowboys & Aliens" ties "Smurfs" for box office lead
Sci-fi Western "Cowboys & Aliens" landed in a dead heat with animated family film "The Smurfs" at the weekend box office with each movie taking in about $36.2 million in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates released on Sunday.
Al Pacino's daughter arrested for drunken driving
The 21-year-old daughter of actor Al Pacino was arrested in Manhattan for driving while intoxicated, police said on Sunday.
Clark Gable's Grandson Arrested for Aiming Laser Pointer at LAPD Helicopter
Clark James Gable, the 22-year-old grandson of legendary actor Clark Gable, was arrested earlier this week in Hollywood on felony charges that he directed a laser pointer at a Los Angeles police helicopter.
"Hustler" wants Casey Anthony to pose naked for magazine
Casey Anthony might be one of the most hated women in America, but "Hustler" magazine wants to give her a half-million dollars.
Big Blue 'Smurfs' Edge Sarsaparilla-Soft 'Cowboys & Aliens' at Friday Box Office
William Goldman's famous "Nobody knows anything" line? Still true.
Fish fends off Harrison to reach Los Angeles final
Top seed Mardy Fish held off a strong fightback by fellow American Ryan Harrison to book his place in the final of the Los Angeles ATP event with a 6-0 4-6 7-6 victory Saturday.
Driver swipes L.A. police cruisers, injures 4 officers
Four Los Angeles police officers were injured on Saturday, one of them critically, when a 64 year-old woman who may have been asleep at the wheel struck their cruisers, police said.
"Humble" foam pie protester admits Murdoch assault
A British protester who threw a plate of foam at Rupert Murdoch during a parliamentary hearing into the phone-hacking scandal pleaded guilty in court to assault Friday and quipped: "this has been the most humble day of my life."
Comic Andy Dick pleads not guilty to sex abuse charges
Comedian Andy Dick pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges he sexually abused a security guard and another man at a West Virginia bar by grabbing their crotches.
California moves presidential primary to June
California has moved its presidential primary to June, consolidating trips to the poll to save money in an election that most voters in the Democratic leaning state see as a foregone conclusion.
Why America Doesn't Count at the Box Office Anymore
Hollywood is on global expansion overdrive, with the international box office racking up a larger percentage of overall film revenues than ever before.
Polygamist leader says is persecuted
Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs interrupted his Texas child sexual assault trial on Friday, shouting that his religious rights were being violated and warning the court it was stomping on "sacred ground".
Robin Williams, Brendan Fraser join Discovery's 'Curiosity'
Robin Williams, Samuel L. Jackson and Brendan Fraser have signed on as hosts for Discovery Channel's upcoming series "Curiosity," the cable outlet announced at the Television Critics Assn. press tour on Friday.
Kelsey Grammer ditches comedy for dark drama "Boss"
"Frasier" star Kelsey Grammer makes an abrupt change of direction in his upcoming new TV series, playing a ruthless, power-hungry mayor in a drama series that he calls "the greatest time of my life creatively."
Soulja Boy not buying jet: spokesman
Rap star Soulja Boy is not buying a private plane, despite a report that he was shelling out $55 million for a tricked-out G5 jet, his spokesman said on Friday.
Tiger Woods commits to next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta
Tiger Woods, who has been sidelined for the last 11 weeks because of leg injuries, has committed to play in next month's PGA Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, the PGA of America said Friday.
Oscar statue from 1940s fetches $89,625 in Dallas auction
If you can't win an Oscar, why not buy one?That's exactly what an avid movie buff did when a golden statue from the 1942 Academy Awards went up for auction on Friday.
Alan Ball will return for "True Blood" fifth season
"True Blood" creator Alan Ball told the Television Critics Association that he had signed a deal to return for another season of the wildly popular HBO drama and that he has already begun hashing out stories.
"Deadwood" actress Molly Parker joins NBC's "The Firm"
Molly Parker, who played Alma Garret on the popular but short-lived HBO Western "Deadwood," has joined the cast of NBC's adaptation of John Grisham's "The Firm," NBC said Friday.