Stephen Glass, the whiz-kid magazine writer exposed 13 years ago as a serial fabricator, is telling what may be his most compelling story yet — his own. Read the original here: Trust me, an infamous serial liar says
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Joi Lansing TV’s Blonde Bombshell
Joi Lansing is television’s undisputed all-time #1 blonde bombshell. Officially dubbed “TV’s Marilyn Monroe” by the Hollywood entertainment industry, Joi Lansing appeared in a record-setting 300 television episodes as the platinum blonde femme fatale of the small screen. In a Hollywood life of sizzling glamor, Joi Lansing graced the cover of LIFE , enticed lovers Mickey Rooney , Orson Welles and Frank Sinatra , was crowned “Miss Hollywood,” became the #1 pin-up girl of the Vietnam War and sang in history’s very first music videos. Signed by MGM Studios as a teenager, Joi Lansing found herself competing with fellow newcomer Marilyn Monroe for the part in All About Eve , which Monroe got. Regularly cast in B-movies as a contemporary of Jayne Mansfield and Mamie Van Doren , the sexy starlet felt trapped. Although she appeared as an unnamed extra in films like Singin’ In The Rain , and she starred in movies like Queen of Outer Space and Touch of Evil with co-star Zsa Zsa Gabor , Joi Lansing wanted more exposure as an actress and pop singer. As a university student at UCLA , Joi Lansing was not content to play dumb blondes.
L.A. Charges Sent in Error to Weho Residents; Blame It on ZIP Codes, Official Says
West Hollywood residents can ignore recently received bills from the city of Los Angeles for sewer charges and business license taxes. Read more from the original source: L.A. Charges Sent in Error to Weho Residents; Blame It on ZIP Codes, Official Says
Man Found Guilty of Helping His Heartbroken, Murderous Friend Kill His Ex’s Dad & Sister
A Hollywood man was found guilty of helping his friend murder his ex-girlfriend’s dad and sister (and try to do the same to her mother), after her Hindu parents disapproved of their daughter’s non-practicing Muslim boyfriend. more › Originally posted here: Man Found Guilty of Helping His Heartbroken, Murderous Friend Kill His Ex’s Dad & Sister
Westside Looks at Bike-Share Program
Pedaling across cities on the Westside, be it to get to work in Beverly Hills or a lunch date in West Hollywood , could be a lot easier with a bike-share program like those popular in Washington D.C. and Montreal, a coalition of local government representatives said Monday. Read this article: Westside Looks at Bike-Share Program
Extra, Extra: Hollywood Shooting Victim Still in Critical Condition, Cilantro Recalled & Paris Jackson Goes Into the Family Biz
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, we check in on the status of the Hollywood shooting victim, thousands of cartons of cilantro is recalled and Paris Jackson is getting into the entertainment game. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Continued here: Extra, Extra: Hollywood Shooting Victim Still in Critical Condition, Cilantro Recalled & Paris Jackson Goes Into the Family Biz
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WATCH: Naked Robber Caught By Police Dog After Epic Chase
A police dog apprehended a naked man on the run in Whittier, California on Saturday night. According to the Telegraph , the man had stolen a Hummer and was being chased by police cars when he decided to abandon the vehicle . When he emerged from the car, he wasn’t wearing clothes. He was quickly captured by the police dog in what looks like a very unpleasant experience. This suspect isn’t the only criminal to break the law in the nude. Last month, a Colorado man tried to rob a liquor store in nothing but a pair of white socks. Watch the full chase above (h/t Buzzfeed). See original here: WATCH: Naked Robber Caught By Police Dog After Epic Chase
The Not-So-Friendly Skies
Oprah Winfrey waves goodbye to her fans on the last show episode of “The Oprah Winfrey” show on May 25, 2011 Lady Gaga gets into the Christmas spirit during Z100′s Jingle Ball 2011 at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 9, 2011 Kirsten Dunst sports a black coat at The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual ‘Power 100: Women In Entertainment … (more) The rest is here: The Not-So-Friendly Skies