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Remains found in Malibu Canyon said to be that of a woman; link, if any, to ... - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Women's clothing was also found near the scene, said the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the case was ongoing. ...
August 10, 2010


Teemu Selanne confirms he is returning to Ducks in one-year-deal - Los Angeles Times (blog)
He is expected to sign a contract today for $3.25 million plus bonuses for one season, according to a source close to the negotiations who does not yet have ...
August 9, 2010


Music producer Jimmy Iovine to be part of "American Idol" next season - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Producers are still trying close deals with Lopez and Aerosmith lead singer Tyler, according to sources and a person close to Tyler. ...
August 4, 2010


Did spoilers spoil 'The Bachelorette'? - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Last year, during the 13th season of “The Bachelor,” he got a call from an anonymous source who revealed some jaw-dropping news: During the show's “After ...
August 3, 2010


Source: Angels asked Dodgers about Manny Ramirez - Los Angeles Times (blog)
The Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays also inquired about Ramirez, the source said. It is not certain when the Angels made their inquiry or whether the ...
July 31, 2010


Dodgers reject White Sox bid for Manny Ramirez - Los Angeles Times (blog)
... according to a source with knowledge of the situation who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was unauthorized to discuss the matter. ...
July 31, 2010


Most state workers will face more furloughs under new executive order by ... - Los Angeles Times (blog)
The new furloughs, according to the union official, who requested anonymity because the order was not yet public, would last for the duration of ...
July 28, 2010


Mel Gibson violence case could go to LA prosecutors in next few weeks - Los Angeles Times (blog)
The sources, who spoke to The Times on the condition of anonymity because the case was ongoing, said they don't expect the case to drag out and that the ...
July 28, 2010


Brand X Files: New Roman Polanski rape allegations. Wyclef for President ... - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Citing "a source close to the government" in Port-au-Prince, Le Droit reported that Mr. Jean is only waiting for paperwork to be finalized by next week's ...
July 27, 2010


Nigel Lythgoe may return as an executive producer of 'American Idol' - Los Angeles Times (blog)
If Lythgoe does rejoin "American Idol," according to the sources close to the show, he would also hold on to his job with "So You Think You Can Dance. ...
July 26, 2010


Mel Gibson investigation focusing on medical records, text messages, sources say - Los Angeles Times (blog)
... did not report the key incidents for several months and that some of the potential evidence has already been leaked to the tabloid media, sources said. ...
July 26, 2010


Box office: 'Inception' on top again, beating the opening of 'Salt' - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Distributor Sony Pictures and its partner Relativity Media spent about $130 million to produce "Salt," according to a person close to the production. ...
July 25, 2010


Silver Lake 'walking man' was under investigation in overdose - Los Angeles Times (blog)
... Pepper" and " Dr. Dre," according to a law enforcement official who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the case. ...
July 24, 2010


Movie projector: 'Salt' to challenge 'Inception' in tight box-office race - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Co-financed by Relativity Media, "Salt" cost about $130 million to produce, according to a person familiar with the matter, though a Sony spokesman said tax ...
July 22, 2010


Julie Chen relinquishing daily anchor role on "The Early Show" to appear on ... - Los Angeles Times (blog)
... serve as a daily anchor on “The Early Show,” though she will continue to appear on the newscast, according to a person familiar with the arrangements. ...
July 21, 2010


Verdict's in on Lindsay Lohan's jail: 'It's not a nice place to be' - Los Angeles Times (blog)
"it's not a nice place to be," said the former inmate, who asked that her name not be used. "And they do it on purpose so you won't want to come back. ...
July 20, 2010


DirecTV saves 'Damages' from death penalty, but legal bills will be expensive - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Neither Glenn Close nor her costar Rose Byrne are taking pay cuts as part of DirecTV's deal, a person close to the show said. As was the case when NBC's ...
July 20, 2010


Heat wave breaks records as many seek relief at beaches - Los Angeles Times (blog)
"We've sold more of this stuff in the last few days than we have in the last month," said a store employee, who declined to give his name. ...
July 17, 2010


While supplies last: Disney offers 2-for-1 special on tickets for 'The ... - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Several veteran marketing and distribution executives speaking on condition of anonymity said they also weren't aware of any. While two-for-one deals are ...
July 15, 2010


Hollywood middle school teacher arrested for allegedly possessing child porn - Los Angeles Times (blog)
The sources said investigators were particularly concerned because the images depicted children of roughly the same age as his students. [Updated 2:15 pm. ...
July 14, 2010


Chris Albrecht's e-mail misfire led to McGurk and Rosett's exit from Overture - Los Angeles Times (blog)
There are currently two bidders for Overture and its 16-film library, according to a person familiar with the situation: investor brothers Alec and Tom ...
July 13, 2010


Drug gang hit man narrates assassination of prosecutor in Mexico - Los Angeles Times (blog)
A person inside who was with her, a person close to her, called us and told us that at certain hours she would be leaving, at 3:30 in the afternoon. ...
July 13, 2010


Colony Capital joins Tutor's Miramax bid as part of move into entertainment - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Colony and Tutor's bid is said by a person familiar with the matter to be in the range of $600 million to $700 million. It's not known how much of that ...
July 8, 2010


IRAQ: Muted reaction to celebrated Lebanese Ayatollah Fadlallah's death - Los Angeles Times (blog)
"He allows people to shave their beards, and women to beat their husbands," one cleric said, on condition of anonymity. The disavowals of Fadlallah could ...
July 8, 2010


Pizza slice helped link suspect to Grim Sleeper serial killings, sources say - Los Angeles Times (blog)
... as a familial DNA search, which trolls through state felon databases for partial DNA matches that would indicate a match to a relative, a source said. ...
July 7, 2010


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