Josh Burgess checks into a 'bohemian chic' studio apartment in Hollywood.

Police say they followed proper protocol when they demanded ID from an actress while investigating an emergency call alleging lewd conduct.

Django Unchained actress Daniele Watts says she was 'handcuffed' and detained by police in LA, after she kissed her white husband in public.

Danielle McGrane has some tips to help with starlet spotting in Hollywood.

Former John McGlashan College pupil Jonny Dyas is settling back into Dunedin life after mixing with some of the biggest names in the music business.

Put a serious dent in your wallet at one of these top shopping haunts.

Leena Tailor gets on her bike and works up a taste for Santa Monica fare.

Herbalife shares fell the most in three months after billionaire Bill Ackman vowed to show Enron-like fraud at the seller of supplements and weight-loss shakes.

The man who became an internet-sensation after his mug shot went viral on social media has had to face court in California, according to multiple media reports.

‘Handsome felon’ Jeremy Meeks has been taken on by a Hollywood talent agent.

For the first time since the US housing crash, new condos are sprouting in Boston, Seattle and LA as developers bet on the return of the riskiest type of residential real estate.

A Cold War-era U-2 spy plane was the cause of a major collapse in air traffic control systems in California which delayed hundreds of flights.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.