LA: The place death lives
Megan Singleton summons up the courage to enter the Museum of Death in LA, and ponders the Dark Tourism trend.
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Manhunt takes another twist at LAPD
A week after the violent death of Christopher Dorner, a small crowd gathered at police headquarters in downtown Los Angeles.
LA: Welcome to South Central
It's famous in hip-hop and notorious for gang violence. So naturally Sarah Gooding had some intimidating preconceptions when approaching South Central Los Angeles for the first stop of her USA adventure.
Top five rooftop bars in 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 five that should be on your to-do list.
Top rooftop bars in 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.
Monster ball mayhem
Rob McFarland joins LA's citywide Halloween party and discovers his last-minute costume is far from fancy enough.
DeVito and Perlman split
US comic actor Danny DeVito has separated from his wife of 30 years, Rhea Perlman, ending one of the longest marriages in Hollywood.
Los Angeles: Tinsel Town trials
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.
Los Angeles: Guide to the local haunts
From the uber-glamorous to the unexpected, experience LA like a local.
New Zealanders who have made it in LA
Not everyone in LA is a struggling actor. Amanda Linnell meets four New Zealanders beating a different path to success.
California: New road for Walt
Disney's iconic theme park gets it right again with a redevelopment based around the Cars movies, writes Megan Singleton.
The week in celebrity photos
Want to know what your favourite celebrities have been up to this week? Check out our gallery.
Los Angeles: Eateries you won't find in the guidebooks
Frank Liew eats his way around the the famous — and infamous — dining spots of Los Angeles.
Venice Beach, Los Angeles, USA
The nature of Los Angeles is revealed along this world-famous strip of coastline.
Rove McManus' return to the box
Rove returns to our screens later this month with a new chat show.
LA's hippest rooftop hangouts
Head straight to the top of Los Angeles' most stylish hotels for a great night out at the best rooftop bars.
Penelope Cruz the latest star on Walk of Fame
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.
Album Review: Britney Spears, Femme Fatale
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.
Russell Brand the rabbit
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.
Liz Taylor takes abuse confession to grave
Elizabeth Taylor took one of James Dean's most private confessions to the grave when she died on Wednesday.
Elizabeth Taylor leaves fortune to AIDS charities
Dame Elizabeth Taylor has reportedly left the bulk of her US$600m (NZ$796m) fortune to AIDS charities.
Four Oscars each for Inception and The King's Speech
Full results from the 2011 Academy Awards.
Soccer: All Whites duo sign with MLS side
All Whites' pair Simon Elliott and Andrew Boyens have both signed with MLS side Chivas USA, the side announced today.
<i>Blogger Bites Back:</i> Lohan won't face grand theft charges today
Troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan won't be facing criminal charges today in connection with the alleged theft of a necklace.
Victoria Beckham pregnant with fourth child
David and Victoria Beckham are expecting their fourth child, it has been announced.
Los Angeles: Seeing stars
LA's high-tech Grammy Museum is a music-lovers' happy place, writes Rob McFarland.
Better late than never for Alan Dale
Starting an acting career in LA in his 50s proved a fruitful move for Alan Dale, writes Jacqueline Smith.
SPY: Paquin's dress and the critics
Rachel Glucina reports on Anna and Stephen's Emmy night Holly-moon.
Emmy awards announced
Results from the Emmy awards - and anything else worth mentioning - updated as it happens.
Hollywood's highest paid actresses
She may have had a tough year personally, but Forbes.com has named Sandra Bullock as Hollywood's highest earning actress of the past year.