A grand studio dream runs headlong into reality Nov 15, 2009
It is a list which includes such mega-hits as Top Gun and Eddie Murphy s Beverly Hills Cop (He was Murphy s chief handler for years at Paramount) ... For years, he lived in a world of six-figure bonus payments that afforded him a mansion on North Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and a white Cadillac that Harrison Ford called his Reverend Ike car, Kirkpatrick once told The New York Times. (Boston Globe)
Celebrities Admit Serious Girl CrushesJessica Biel hearts Jennifer Garner, plus more celebrity girl crushes. Nov 15, 2009
Jessica Biel attends the "Easy Virtue" press conference at the Four Seasons Hotel on May 20, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. Actress and philanthropist Jennifer Garner at the "Make time for CHANGE" campaign to support Save The Children's US programs attends at Gary's Loft on September 24, 2009 in New York City. (ABC News)
Variety and InternationalEsq Announce The Variety Media & Entertainment Law Series Nov 14, 2009
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Variety, in association with International Esquire has announced the program, topics and panelists for their second 2009 event, which will be held at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California on November 19, 2009. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Robert Pattinson's Dream? To Make His Own Movies Nov 14, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, California 037BB 8212; When Edward Cullen was 18 years old in 1919, Hollywood superstars Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford came up with the idea for United Artists a studio that would give actors greater. control over which films they got to make and take the creative decisions away from commercial-minded studio execs. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Robert Pattinson Recalls The Frenzy Over His Taxi Accident Nov 14, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, California As we near the end of 2009 and look back on the biggest news stories of the year, names like Michael Jackson, Barack Obama and Balloon Boy will inevitably be mentioned. But without a doubt, Twilighters will. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Robert Pattinson Prefers How 'New Moon' Breakup Scene Plays On Film Nov 13, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, California Twilighters love Stephenie Meyer, and so do the stars of "New Moon." Which made it all the more interesting recently when MTV solicited questions from the fans. over at the , and one of them seemed innocent enough: Which scene came out better in the November 20 film than it was written in the novel. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kristen Stewart Says 'New Moon' Was 'Labor-Intensive' Nov 13, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, California Asking fans to name the best "Twilight Saga" actor inevitably results in a debate only slightly less passionate than the topic of whether "Breaking Dawn" was a worthy finale for the novels. No matter who your. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Barbara Stanwyck Among Finest Film ... Nov 12, 2009
The star's sad final years included a 1981 home invasion robbery and beating in Beverly Hills. And in 1985, she was devastated to lose all of Robert Taylor's love letters in a fire. (Suite101.com)
Scully talks ball at Newsmaker Luncheon Nov 11, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Over his 60-year career, it's not unusual for broadcasting legend Vin Scully to completely disappear from the public once the Dodgers season ends, but the 81-year-old Hall of Fame honoree is loyal to his friends. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
HARRINGTON'S TOP 100: Prepstars.com lists Barnes at top of list Nov 11, 2009
Detroit Country Day (Beverly Hills, Mich. . (USA Today -- Sports)
Home of the Brave Nov 11, 2009
Mr. Stein is a writer, actor, economist, and lawyer living in Beverly Hills and Malibu, California. Reader Comments: () Here are a few of the comments submitted by our readers. (Human Events Online)
'Cougars' and 'Cubs' Convene in California Nov 10, 2009
Cubs and cougars connect at the first Miss Cougar California Convention in Beverly Hills ... The couple-to-be met at the first Miss Cougar California Convention in Beverly Hills Friday. (ABC News)
Only one can be the champ Nov 10, 2009
One thing is for sure - the Eclipse Awards dinner that will be held Jan. 18 in Beverly Hills, Calif. might be the most anticipated since January 1985, when the 1984 Horse of the Year vote came down to John Henry vs. Slew O' Gold. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
'New Moon' Poses The Question: Is Edward Cullen A Jerk? Nov 10, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, California Millions of women all over the world dream of being held in his arms. He's strong, handsome, charming and endearingly old-fashioned. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Iranian father-son musical perform for peace Nov 10, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP): It's a seemingly simple approach to one of the modern world's most complicated political problems: By marrying the dainty lutes of the East with thrumming violas of the West, composer Hafez Nazeri says he wants to create harmony between the U.S. and his native Iran. Nazeri's troupe of musicians from East and West, The Rumi Symphony Project, premiered his new symphony in Los Angeles last month and will perform it Saturday at Carnegie Hall in New York City. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
San Jose expected to restrict use of plastic foam Nov 9, 2009
The unanimous vote Friday follows a similar action by the Beverly Hills City Council Thursday night ... The unanimous vote Friday follows a similar action by the Beverly Hills City Council a day earlier. (Fresno Bee -- State)
BART shooting trial location critical call Nov 9, 2009
Marshall Hennington, a psychologist and jury consultant in Beverly Hills, said he feared the defense would seek a jury with as few black people on it as possible, regardless of where the trial is held. "The defense doesn't want African Americans on the panel - let's get real about it - because the victim was African American," Hennington said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Voters seek to end tie between Rachel, Zenyatta Nov 9, 2009
It's a debate sure to simmer until January, when the Eclipse Awards -- the Oscars of horse racing -- are presented in Beverly Hills. Members of the National Turf Writers Association, the Daily Racing Form and racing secretaries at the major tracks decide the year's champion horses. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Full Story » Nov 8, 2009
Breast Reduction in Beverly Hills More Popular Even with Celebrities - Yahoo ... Breast Reduction in Beverly Hills More Popular Even with Celebrities ... Beverly Hills area breast reduction surgeons Dr. Grant Stevens and Dr. David Stoker have noticed that smaller breast size is a popular choice among celebrities and non-celebrities alike. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Breast Reduction in Beverly Hills More Popular Even with Celebrities Nov 8, 2009
Beverly Hills area breast reduction surgeons Dr. Grant Stevens and Dr. David Stoker have noticed that smaller breast size is a popular choice among celebrities and non-celebrities alike ... Actually, there might be a new trend brewing: "smaller is superior." Board-certified Beverly Hills area breast reduction surgeons Dr. Grant Stevens and Dr. David Stoker of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates () have noticed that smaller breast size has become a popular choice for women both in the Hollywood... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
LA moves to ban declawing of cats Nov 7, 2009
The unanimous vote Friday follows a similar action by the Beverly Hills City Council Thursday night. A final vote in both cities is expected Nov. 17. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
'New Moon' Star Robert Pattinson Laughs Off Pregnancy Rumors Nov 7, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, California Rob and Kristen are engaged ... " On Friday afternoon, one day after the first public screenings of the eagerly anticipated "Twilight" sequel, the stars of the series invaded a hotel in Beverly Hills, accompanied by a small army of security guards. And, right away, RPattz had some big news he wanted to break while addressing those rumors that he is pregnant. "I am, yes," he laughed, joking that he is now with child. "Yeah, it's in my armpit because I'm hiding it from... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Beverly Hills considers banning declawing of cats Nov 6, 2009
(11-05) 23:14 PST Beverly Hills, Calif ... Beverly Hills is among a growing number of cities around the state that are considering proposals that would ban the declawing of cats and other animals ... (AP) -- Beverly Hills is among a growing number of cities around the state that are considering proposals that would ban the declawing of cats and other animals. (San Francisco Chronicle)
International police meeting in Beverly Hills Nov 6, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. -- Law enforcement officials from the Middle East, Europe and other parts of the world have wrapped up a two-day conference in Beverly Hills, where they discussed ways of improving coordination and knowledge sharing. (Fresno Bee -- State)
J.J. Lasley: Keepin It Real (Estate) Nov 5, 2009
But he lives in Beverly Hills and I have seen his daughter growing up and the whole thing. I would say Crespi (Crespi-Carmelite in Encino, CA, where Lasley earned six letters while carrying a 4. (TheBootleg.com)
Women's Flat Boots vs High Heel Boo... Nov 4, 2009
In the Beverly Hills environment, way too many women are out shopping, having a sprig of parsley for lunch, or picking up their children, while wearing a footwear style that can only be endearingly referred to as hooker boots. Any Boomer Chick with taste should kindly refrain from emulating this fad unless she needs sky-high thigh-high boots for her second job. (Suite101.com)
Penguins Notebook: West Coast suits Ducks' Whitney Nov 4, 2009
The Penguins are scheduled to visit the Beverly Hills home of co-owner Ron Burkle tonight. Shelly Anderson can be reached at. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin to share host Oscar duty Nov 4, 2009
Actor Alec Baldwin from NBC's television series "30 Rock" arrives at the 66th annual Golden Globe awards in Beverly Hills, California Jan. 11, 2009. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
LA council committee urges ban on cat declawing Nov 3, 2009
Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, San Francisco, and Berkeley are all considering similar ordinances. Also post this comment to. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* PLANET POP Nov 2, 2009
Her filing states that one of the men, Eduardo Arrivabene, caused a car accident involving Richie in Beverly Hills earlier this month. The filing added that Arrivabene and Ivon Emilio Melo Miguel continued to chase Richie and her children in the pursuit of shots. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
More temporary stores 'pop up' for Halloween, Christmas, etc. Oct 30, 2009
Tara Riceberg began looking for a space to open a temporary $99-or-less store in Beverly Hills in August and didn't find one until mid-October ... "You would think in Beverly Hills, where every other store is available, it would be easy," Riceberg says. (USA Today -- Money)
Rod Stewart calls self 'one lucky guy' Oct 27, 2009
Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- When Rod Stewart walks into the bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel, he's greeted by an enormous blow-up of his face on the cover of his new CD, "Soulbook.". "How do you like it?" asks his publicist. (CNN)
Suzanne Tucker's old love of antiques Oct 26, 2009
She began her college career studying art history at the University of Oregon and later earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from UCLA. She then worked in couture at I. Magnin in Beverly Hills. "It taught me a lot about service and conducting myself in the face of glitches," she recalled. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Brad Pitt Takes a Spill from Motorcycle in Hollywood Oct 25, 2009
Multiple law enforcement agencies in the area, including police in Hollywood and Beverly Hills and sheriff's deputies in West Hollywood, said they are not able to confirm the report. Copyright. (FOX61, CT)
Anna Nicole had multiple sources for drugs Oct 24, 2009
Camilla Belle shows her style in Beverly Hills, Tim McGraw performs in New York, Paris Hilton celebrates Hello Kitty and more. more photos. (MSNBC -- News)
Hollywood Honors Mickey Rooney Oct 23, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif ... The Beverly Hilton Hotel- International Ballroom- 9876 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills, CA 90210. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kiel Johnson at Mark Moore Gallery Oct 22, 2009
Johnson is in a number of public collections, including the Creative Artist Agency (Beverly Hills, CA) and Todd Oldham (New York, NY), and has exhibited in venues throughout the United States, such as the Architecture and Design Museum (Los Angeles, CA). Johnson will be featured in PULSE Miami Contemporary Art Fair this December with Davidson Contemporary (NY), with whom he will also exhibit with in the Fall of 2010. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Pop singer Britney Spears settles lawsuit with photographer Oct 21, 2009
In court papers filed in August, Spears's attorney described Mendoza as profit-hungry and alleged the paparazzo lounged at Spear's car when Spears was driving out of a parking lot in Beverly Hills. A settlement was reached between the two parties, and a notice was filed with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge John A. Kronstadt Monday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Medical society boots doc in octuplets case Oct 20, 2009
An employee at Kamrava's Beverly Hills, California, clinic -- the West Coast IVF Clinic -- said the doctor would not be commenting on the expulsion. The expulsion, which was imposed last month and just announced, does not affect Kamrava's ability to practice, because affiliation with the professional association is voluntary. (CNN -- US)
3 Killed as Unrelenting Storms Batter Southland Oct 19, 2009
49 inches of rain, Beverly Hills 7. 79 inches, Santa Monica 4. (Yahoo News -- Severe U.S. Weather)
'Good Hair': Chris Rock's new documentary Oct 19, 2009
There are no takers, although in Beverly Hills, women will drop as much as $1,000 a shot on a weave, combining their own locks with thick, straight hair, typically from India. "You can do a lot of things with Indian hair. Like you can color it," Rock said, explaining why it is favored. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Lohan told next violation means jail Oct 18, 2009
LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- A Beverly Hills judge extended Lindsay Lohan's probation for a 2007 drunk driving conviction for a year to give her more time to complete a required alcohol counseling program. Lindsay Lohan attends a court hearing Friday in Beverley Hills, California. (CNN -- Law)
Salo, Soni Nominated For Golden Goggles Oct 18, 2009
Don't forget to check out 'Project Trojan' inside Trojan All-Access for an in-depth look at USC Football behind the scenes. Don't forget to check out 'Project Trojan' inside Trojan All-Access for an in-depth look at USC Football behind the scenes. (Usctrojans.com)
Lindsay Lohan's Probation Extended Oct 17, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS -- Actress Lindsay Lohan's probation stemming from her 2007 DUI arrest has been extended for another year. Lohan appeared in a Beverly Hills courtroom Friday on accusations that she violated the terms of her probation. (FOX61, CT)
New York Times calls off sale of Boston Globe Oct 15, 2009
A spokesman for Beverly Hills, Calif. -based Platinum Equity declined comment, saying the company does not discuss prospective acquisitions. (Florida Today)
Philippe Derey, Point Dume Chinese latest casualties of rent increases (366) Oct 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 07, 2009 Edition. when the going gets tough. (Malibu Times, CA)
Singer Al Martino dies at 82 Oct 14, 2009
Martino was born in South Philadelphia as Alfred Cini and was a longtime resident of Beverly Hills, Calif. A few rules are needed to help foster a feeling of community. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Golfers Begin 2009-10 Season in the Desert Oct 11, 2009
" Second-year letterman is the Bruins' other experienced collegian. Last season, Kim logged 28 rounds and recorded three Top 25 finishes. The Bruins' freshman class is talented but untested. was an AJGA All-American as well as an All-CIF selection at Beverly Hills High. and are both seasoned international amateurs who played in the 2008 World Amateur Tournament for Sweden and Portugal, respectively. "Pontus and Pedro are both veteran players who have played all over the world," said Freeman. "I... (Uclabruins.com)
'Ribbon: Magical Fantasy chases four in row Oct 10, 2009
Best in races at 1 1/4 miles or farther, Black Mamba has won two turf stakes this year -- the Grade 2 Beverly Hills Handicap over 1 1/4 miles at Hollywood Park on June 28 and the CTT and TOC Handicap over 1 3/8 miles at Del Mar on Aug. 28. She has been third in the last two runnings of the Yellow Ribbon, to Nashoba's Key in 2007 and to Wait a While last year. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
UC Davis Med Center settles suit for $6M Oct 10, 2009
Cannon Hoops has cerebral palsy due to neurological injuries he suffered during his birth at the local medical center on Dec. 1, 2004, Beverly Hills attorney Dr. Bruce Fagel said. Dr. Richard Graves was the attending physician. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Rogge: IOC unhappy with 3 nations on women's sport Oct 10, 2009
Reed Saxon / APFILE -- This is a May 16, 2007, file photo showing IOC member Anita DeFrantz, left, talking with Wei Wang, executive vice president and secretary general of the 2008 Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games, at a luncheon meeting of the Asia Society of Southern California in Beverly Hills, Calif. IOC president Jacques Rogge and the International Olympic Committee are unhappy with three countries for failing to support the participation of female athletes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Set Up For Success Oct 9, 2009
She also played year-round on the highly competitive Sports Shack club team out of Beverly Hills. Current Army head coach Alma Kovaci, who was then in her third year as an assistant on the Black Knights' staff, first saw Bannon at a tournament in Anaheim, Calif. (Patriotleague.com)
second anniversary Oct 9, 2009
The upscale concept caters to top income households with luxury items and specialty products, Hirz said, placing Downtown in ritzy company with Malibu, Westwood and Beverly Hills. The Wait. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Spielberg receives Liberty Medal award Oct 9, 2009
The Kardashian family hosts the grand opening of Famous Cupcakes in Beverly Hills, Calif. Plus, Access quizzes Khloe on how much she really knows about her new husband, Lamar Odom. (MSNBC -- News)
Platinum has an iron fist, golden touch Oct 7, 2009
Tom Gores, founder and chief executive of Platinum Equity, said his Beverly Hills buyout firm is pursuing newspaper deals because he believes they can be rebuilt into successful companies ... Today, the Beverly Hills, Calif ... After closing on the PNA sale, one of his most lucrative deals, Gores threw a party at the firm s Beverly Hills offices, located in a landmark Georgian-style building fitted with marble floors, 30-square-foot skylights, a wine cellar, and dark-wood finishes throughout. (Boston Globe)
Nicole Richie hurt in crash with paparazzi Oct 7, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS -- Actress Nicole Richie was hurt Monday after being rear-ended by paparazzi, according to Beverly Hills police. Lt. Mike Hill of the Beverly Hills Police Department says the 28-year-old actress was rear-ended by two photographers driving in a car behind her at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Canon Drive about 2:00 p.m.. (FOX61, CT)
Madonna Accepts Damages From Paper Oct 7, 2009
Three years later, he said, an interior designer who was working at Madonna's home in Beverly Hills in California copied at least 27 photos from the wedding album. The designer provided them to a woman who offered to sell them to the Mail on Sunday. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Kate says $230,000 taken Oct 7, 2009
Three years later, he said, an interior designer who was working at Madonna's home in Beverly Hills in California copied at least 27 photos from the wedding album ... Richie hurt in collision with photographer Reality TV star Nicole Richie was injured Monday in a traffic accident in Beverly Hills ... The 28-year-old Richie was driving a Land Rover on Wilshire Blvd. when she was rear-ended by a photographer who was driving without a license, said Beverly Hills police Lt. Mike Hill. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Nicole Richie hurt in Beverly Hills accident Oct 6, 2009
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP): Police say reality TV star Nicole Richie has been hurt in a traffic accident in Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills police Lt. Mike Hill says the 28-year-old Richie was driving a Land Rover on Wilshire Blvd. on Monday when she was rear-ended by a photographer who was driving without a license. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Nicole Richie injured by stalking paparazzo Oct 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 5 (Xinhua) -- Nicole Richie, a famous television actress, was injured Monday when a paparazzo's Jeep Cherokee rear-ended her Land Rover in Beverly Hills, according to online reports. Richie complained of pain and said she would seek her own medical attention, Beverly Hills Police Department Lt. Tony Lee said ... Beverly Hills police Lt. Mike Hill refused to confirm Arrivebene's immigration status. (Xinhuanet, China)
WICT Gala Honors 2009 LEAs Oct 5, 2009
The 2009 LEA Awards will be presented at an Oct. 8 gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Serving as this years mistress of ceremonies will be Giuliana Rancic, E. (Multichannel News)
You and the Law Oct 3, 2009
"The myth goes along these lines: If you were a really good lawyer, you'd be in a real city -- Los Angeles, Fresno, San Francisco, Beverly Hills -- because that's where wealthy people live and they only hire the best!"The other aspect of the fallacy is that if you were a really good attorney, you would go where the money is, and therefore, a really good lawyer would not be in Hanford, Bakersfield or some other small town. "The reality is, if you are good at what you do, clients will find you.... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Mich. money manager charged with fraud Oct 3, 2009
California has sued a Beverly Hills money manager it claims funneled hundreds of millions of dollars in investments to con man Bernard Madoff ... The California attorney general on Tuesday sued a Beverly Hills money manager accused of funneling hundreds of millions of dollars in investments to con man Bernard Madoff. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Forbes: Americas best states for business Oct 3, 2009
In February, Hilton announced it would move its corporate headquarters from Beverly Hills to Fairfax County. Last year Canon revealed plans to expand its Virginia operations with a $600 million investment that will create 1,000 new jobs. (MSNBC -- Business)
Obamamania Over? T-shirts Measure Success Sep 30, 2009
In this file photo from May 27, 2009, file photo dozens of gay rights protesters demonstrate outside the Beverly Hills hotel, where U.S. President Barack Obama attended a Democratic Party fundraiser in Beverly Hills, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes). (CBS News)
