Porn filmmakers contest condom ruling

Porn film producers have vowed to go to court to challenge a decision by Los Angeles County voters requiring actors in adult movies to wear condoms while performing on set.

• Miley Cyrus offered $1m for porn film
• Porn scene aired during Disney movie
• Condoms a must for LA porn actors

Airport screeners held in LA drug bust

Four airport security screeners have been arrested in Los Angeles for accepting bribes to allow bags filled with illegal drugs to pass through a checkpoint, a federal agency says.

• Cops make drug bust at airport
• Man held with drugs in wheelchair
• $1m drug bust at Israel airport

Condoms a must for LA porn actors

Condoms are now required on Los Angeles porn film sets as the city's ordinance has taken effect.

• Porn industry seeks to escape LA
• LA wants condoms in porn
• HIV scare halts porn filming in US

The full list of 2012 Oscar nominees

The full list of Oscar nominees has been announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

• Hollywood on alert for Oscar noms
• Skoonheid misses out on Oscar nod
• Razzies move to April Fool's Day

LA wants condoms in porn

Los Angeles city lawmakers have voted to require porn actors to wear condoms on set, the latest move in a battle between Aids activists and the adult film industry.

• HIV scare halts porn filming in US
• Porn film clinic ordered shut
• HIV actor lashes porn industry

Hollywood sign sparks suburb battle

Residents of the posh neighbourhoods near the world-famous Hollywood sign are engaging in extreme tactics in a bid to stem tourists from overwhelming their streets.

• Michelle Obama wants Hollywood help
• Hollywood threatens Wellywood
• 9/11 has few rewards for Hollywood

Katy Perry goes home for her teenage dream

Katy Perry had to return to her hometown in order to write Teenage Dream.

• Katy Perry knows Die Antwoord

A resort for cats and dogs

A new luxury resort opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida boasts air-conditioned suites with televisions and a water park, but this resort is a bit different - it's for dogs and cats.

LA OKs Arizona boycott

The city council has voted a boycotted Arizona businesses, making Los Angeles the largest city to take such action to protest the state’s tough new law targeting illegal immigration.

• Anger at Arizona immigration law

Tiger impersonators hurting

Tiger Woods impersonator Canh Oxelson will have to wait longer to pay off those student loans from Harvard University.

• Sponsors plot Tiger's return
• Woods ready for media scrutiny
• Bets on Tiger's first drive

Oscar season starting early

The Academy Awards won't be presented until March, but the first Oscar statuettes of the season are set to be handed out at a private, black-tie dinner in Hollywood.

• 'Canine Oscars' up for grabs
• New voting for Oscars
• 3D movies in Oscar battle

Huge anti-gang raid in LA

More than 1 100 FBI agents and police officers have raided various hideouts of a gang implicated in drug dealing and violent crime in Los Angeles.

• Mayor suspected of drug ties

Tina Fey wins Emmy award

Actress Tina Fey has won an Emmy for her portrayal of former Republican vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

• Emmy for racy Timberlake video

Fires still rage in California

A growing wildfire has sent massive billows of smoke into the sky north of Los Angeles, injuring three residents, destroying at least three homes, knocking out power and spurring evacuations.

• 500 California homes evacuated
• California fire crews struggle

Big quake threatens California

An increase in tremors deep under California's San Andreas fault may be the harbinger of a major earthquake, according to a new study.

• Earthquake dangers for NY

1.6m want Jackson tickets

A total of 1.6 million people have applied for tickets for Michael Jackson's memorial service in Los Angeles, organisers have said.

• Jackson kids 'don't know' mom
• LA braces for Jackson fans

Jackson memorial in arena

Rumours abound that Los Angeles officials are holding closed-door talks about a possible event for Michael Jackson at a downtown arena.

• DEA probes Jackson's death
• Jackson had murder fears
• Drugs found in Jackson home

Vanessa Hudgens' awkward kiss

Bandslam actresss Vanessa Hudgens admits she finds kissing scenes ''awkward'' but views it as part of her job.

• Hudgens wants to date other men
• Efron still hot for Hudgens
• Hudgens in love with Angelina

Concern over Jackson's drug use

Spiritual teacher and personal friend of Michael Jackson, Dr Deepak Chopra, has said he had been worried for some time about Jackson abusing prescription painkillers.

• Fate of Jackson kids unclear
• Jackson family angry, wants new autopsy

'No foul play' in Jackson death

There is no evidence of foul play in the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson, Los Angeles coroners said after conducting an autopsy.

• Autopsy for Michael Jackson
• Jackson emergency call released
• Jackson 'was on medication'

'He's not breathing'

A 911 call from a member of Michael Jackson's entourage has provided insight into the music icon's last moments.

• Autopsy for Michael Jackson
• Death spurs Jackson sales
• Jackson family mourns Michael

Jackson family mourns Michael

Jermaine Jackson has paid tribute to his ''legendary'' brother Michael following the singer's shock death, and sister Latoya was "wailing and screaming", sources say.

• Celebs salute Jackson
• Michael Jackson, 'King of Pop', dead at 50
• Jackson death: Media scramble

Autopsy for Michael Jackson

An autopsy has been planned for Michael Jackson, who died suddenly while preparing for his series of London concerts, the coroner has announced.

• Jackson 'was on medication'
• Michael Jackson, 'King of Pop', dead at 50
• Jackson was 'human jukebox'

Stress killed Jackson - Geller

The stress of a hugely-anticipated series of comeback shows caused Michael Jackson's death close friend Uri Geller, the spoon-bending psychic, has said.

• Celebs salute Jackson
• Michael Jackson dies
• Jackson died awash in debt