A young man armed with an assault rifle and carrying anti-government material opened fire yesterday at Los Angeles International Airport, killing one person before being chased and shot.

A Kiwi barricaded himself and other terrified passengers into a secure luggage area after a gunman opened fire metres away at Los Angeles Airport yesterday.

Hollywood is the city of dreams and nightmares for many a wannabe actor seeking fame and fortune.

Disney fans are flocking to the amusement park in droves following its five-year, US$1.4 billion upgrade.

Real life Bling Ring victim Rachel Bilson has spoken out against Sofia Coppola's new film.

The Pacific Coast sand stretches 5.6km between Venice Beach and Malibu and the well-heeled town of Santa Monica sits in the middle facing the best sunsets in California, writes Megan Singleton.

Megan Singleton summons up the courage to enter the Museum of Death in LA, and ponders the Dark Tourism trend.

A week after the violent death of Christopher Dorner, a small crowd gathered at police headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.

When in LA, join the beautiful people and head to one of the many rooftop bars for a cheeky cocktail or two. Here are a selection that should be on your to-do list.

Rob McFarland joins LA's citywide Halloween party and discovers his last-minute costume is far from fancy enough.

US comic actor Danny DeVito has separated from his wife of 30 years, Rhea Perlman, ending one of the longest marriages in Hollywood.

Overwhelmed by the contrast between LA's PR and its reality, Damien Grant was happy and relieved to see the green, green grass of home.

From the uber-glamorous to the unexpected, experience LA like a local.

Not everyone in LA is a struggling actor. Amanda Linnell meets four New Zealanders beating a different path to success.

Disney's iconic theme park gets it right again with a redevelopment based around the Cars movies, writes Megan Singleton.

Frank Liew eats his way around the the famous — and infamous — dining spots of Los Angeles.

The nature of Los Angeles is revealed along this world-famous strip of coastline.

Rove returns to our screens later this month with a new chat show.

Head straight to the top of Los Angeles' most stylish hotels for a great night out at the best rooftop bars.

Oscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz has paid tribute to family and supporters - including her newborn baby son - as she was given a star on Hollywood's storied Walk of Fame.

Britney Spears' seventh studio album - released more than a decade since her debut Baby One More Time and three years since her flop-of-a-comeback Circus - sees her shed all those guises and play the woman she is now.

As far as Hollywood is concerned, Russell Brand, 35, is having his moment. The Brit export and former bad boy who redeemed himself when he married American pop sweetheart, Katy Perry, 26, last year, is starring in two upcoming movies.

Elizabeth Taylor took one of James Dean's most private confessions to the grave when she died on Wednesday.

Dame Elizabeth Taylor has reportedly left the bulk of her US$600m (NZ$796m) fortune to AIDS charities.

Full results from the 2011 Academy Awards.

All Whites' pair Simon Elliott and Andrew Boyens have both signed with MLS side Chivas USA, the side announced today.