Sharon Knolle, Entertainment Writer



Aha! David Cronenberg Admits He Lit Up The Hollywood Sign 

David Cronenberg's new film was the reason the Hollywood sign was mysteriously lit up, as the director explains to The Hollywood Reporter. LAist had already cracked The Mystery of the Hollywood Sign Light, thanks to plentiful reader tips. (September 5, 2013)

Vintage Photos: Angelenos (And An Elephant) Catch Some Waves

Since the 1920s, Californians, including one very talented elephant, have enjoyed taking to the waters for some creative surfing, water skiing and aquaplaning. (July 21, 2013)

'Glee' Writers Hold Emergency Story Meeting To Deal With Cory Monteith's Death

The writers of Glee are scrambling to deal with the sudden death of Cory Monteith since production was slated to begin on the fifth season in less than two weeks. (July 17, 2013)

Photos: Trayvon Martin Protesters, Police Face Off On Hollywood Boulevard

Police in riot gear shut down Hollywood Boulevard late Sunday night to prevent protesters from taking over the street. (July 15, 2013)

Dave Stewart Shares Photos of His Famous Friends
Musician Dave Stewart, best known as one half of the eighties band Eurythmics, is also an accomplished photographer, who's been creating portraits of friends like Bjork, Sinead O'Connor and Mick Jagger, for years. (July 13, 2013)

Our favorite classic movie stars like Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Joan Crawford and Carole Lombard loved to pose with their favorite pets. (July 11, 2013)

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