"Great Gatsby" Trailer: "Moulin Rouge" and "Romeo + Juliet" Rolled In One?

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

"The Great Gatsby" screen capture (FlyDigs).

VIDEO: Is Luhrmann's take on the classic overblown or intriguing?

Disneyland Raises Admission Prices Once Again

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

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The price hike is the second in less than one year.

REVIEW: “Dark Shadows” Is Burton’s Best In Years

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

(Image: Squidoo)

VIDEO: Tim Burton's style isn't for everyone, but even those who shy away from the director can enjoy this quirky film.

Sacha Baron Cohen's Controversial Brand Of Comedy

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

(Image Courtesy: Huffington Post)

VIDEO: The actor continues his boredline offensive path in "The Dictator."

"Hunger Games" Whets An Appetite For Archery

Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

(Courtesy: Lionsgate Publicity)

Inspired by Katniss Everdeen, people are flocking to archery ranges to try the sport.

"Game Of Thrones" Recap: The Night Lands

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

(Courtesy: HBO)

VIDEO: The night is dark and full of terrors.

"Game of Thrones" Recap: The North Remembers

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

(Front Room Cinema)

War is coming.

City Council Seeks To Curb Derogatory Remarks, Promote Diversity

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

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The council passed a resolution condemning racist and sexist comments made on-air.

Tension Back Home: SoCal's Iranian Community Feels The Heat

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

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Concerned about U.S.-imposed sanctions.

"Ghostbusters 3" Loses Bill Murray

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

(Creative Commons)

Will the film go on without Dr. Venkman?

Burton's "Frankenweenie" Trailer: A Return To His Roots

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

Frankenweenie, circa 1984. (Creative Commons)

VIDEO: Does Tim Burton's feature-length adaptation live up to the short?

The Pie Hole: More Than Just A Trend

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

(Photo: Sarah Parvini)

VIDEO: Pie may be the latest craze, but the owners of The Pie Hole say there's more to their cafe than a trend.

SLIDESHOW: Fans Flock To Whitney Houston Memorial In Leimert Park

Comments (0) | Entertainment News, houston, Leimert Park, Los Angeles, vigil, Whitney Houston

Sarah Parvini, Mike Vulpo
Senior Entertainment Editors

(Sarah Parvini/Neon Tommy)

Close to 100 people celebrated the "Queen of Pop's" life.

Grammy Awards 2012: Best Performances

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

(Jaclyn Wu/Neon Tommy)

Who gave the top performances of the night?

Whitney Houston's Daughter Rushed To Hospital

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

(Getty Images)

She was taken to Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles.

Neon Tommy Speaks With The Academy's Tom Sherak

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Sarah Parvini, Frances Vega
Senior Entertainment Editors

(Creative Commons)

VIDEO: Get a glimpse at the Oscar nominations with Neon Tommy!

2012 Oscar Nominations Announced

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Sarah Parvini, Frances Vega
Senior Entertainment Editors

(Sarah Parvini)

And the nominees are....

Members Of Korean-American Community Condemn Local Radio Hosts

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

KFI cohosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou (Creative Commons)

"Hate speech" on the "John and Ken Show."

A "Tribute" To Fashion

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

Tribute (Sarah Parvini)

Tribute, a boutique in Santa Monica, features classy basics with an edge.

The Vampire Facelift Is A Blood-Sucking Rejuvenator

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Sarah Parvini
Senior Entertainment Editor

Plasma is injected into the patient's face (Sarah Parvini)

SLIDESHOW: In the procedure, a patient's own blood is injected into his or her face.

Snow White: Who's The Fairest Of Them All?

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Courtesy of Entertainista

VIDEO: Two adaptations are coming out next year, but who does it best?

Lady Gaga Creates The Born This Way Foundation

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

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The singer aims to empower and support the youth, while fostering acceptance.

REVIEW: "The Rum Diary" Drips With Deeper Meaning

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Depp's latest venture is a great picture, but it is not for those who want to passively watch.

The "It's Always Sunny" Gang Is Expecting A New Member

Comments (0) | babies, baby, celebrity, Entertainment News, It's Alway Sunny, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Kaitlin Olson, Kaitlin Olson pregnant, pregnant, Rob McElhenney

Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Rob McElhenney and Kaitlon Olson are expecting their second son.

H&M Creates A "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" Inspired Line

Comments (0) | clothing, Clothing line, David Fincher, Entertainment News, Fashion, Girl With Dragon Tattoo, Girl With The Dragon Tattoo H&M Line, H&M, Lisbeth Salander, style

Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

(Andreas Sjödin - H&M)

The edgy line hits stores Dec. 14.

Members Of L.A.'s Muslim Community Engage In A "Muslim Forum" With The LAPD

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Deputy Chief Michael Downing addresses members of the Muslim community.

LAPD builds relationship with Muslims amid questions about nationwide prejudice.

Adam Levine Politely Asks Fox To Stop Playing His Music

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine. (Creative Commons)

Fox anchors and Levine feud on Twitter.

Tim Burton Costumes To Be Displayed

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Alice in Wonderland costumes on display. (Photo: Creative Commons)

LACMA will hold a Tim Burton seminar Oct. 21 at 7:30 pm.

"The Lone Ranger" Pushes Forward Despite Budget Cuts

Comments (0) | Disney, Entertainment News, Film, Gore Verbinski, Jerry Bruckheimer, Johnny Depp, movies, The Lone Ranger

Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

(Creative Commons)

The biggest star will have to receive a pay cut.

Javier Bardem On Board For "Bond 23"

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

James Bond (Creative Commons)

The actor will play Bond's nemesis.

Occupy L.A. Gets Personal

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Photo by Sarah Parvini

SLIDESHOW: A look at the people behind the picket signs.

Beyond The Fur Ban: What's Next For Animal Rights?

Comments (0) | abuse, animal cruelty, animal rights, Animals, fur, fur ban, LA, last chance for animals, Law, lca, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, weho, west hollywood

Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

www.lcaanimal.org

Q&A: West Hollywood retailers may not be the only group barred from selling fur.

Lady Gaga Debuts Short Film At Mugler Fashion Show

Comments (0) | Entertainment News, Fashion, fashion show, gaga, Inez, Lady Gaga, Mugler, RTW, spring, Spring 2012, Thierry Mugler, Vinoodh

Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Lady Gaga at Mugler's fashion show earlier this year. Courtesy of MTV.

Paris Fashion Week saw the latest Gaga-Mugler collaboration.

New "Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" Trailer Released

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

(Creative Commons)

Watch the extended trailer and TV spot for Fincher's newest film.

FIRST LOOK: The Cast Of Tim Burton's "Dark Shadows"

Comments (0) | Burton, Chloe Moretz, Dark Shadows, Entertainment News, Entertainment Weekly, EW, Film, Helena Bonham-Carter, horror, Johnny Depp, Macabre, Michelle Pfeiffer, movies, Odd, Tim Burton, vampires, Weird

Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly

Check out the Collins clan in this new offical photo.

Gay Rights Supporters Rally As "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Is Repealed

Comments (0) | civil rights, don't ask don't tell, don't ask don't tell repeal, gay, gay rights, hollywood, LA, Law, lesbian, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, Military, politics, veterans, west hollywood

Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Public officials, military veterans, and gay rights supporters gathered to to celebrate the end of the military policy.

Halloween Time Begins At Disneyland

Comments (3) | Arts+Culture, costumes, culture, Decor, Dia de los Muertos, Disney, Disneyland, entertainment, Food, fun, halloween, Halloween Party, Mickey, Mickey Mouse, Mickey's Halloween Party, party, Tim Burton

Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Here's a look at the wicked fun that awaits.

NASA Preps Mars "Curiosity" Rover For The Launchpad

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons

The last phases are underway.

FX Picks Up Animated Comedy Series From "It's Always Sunny" Crew

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Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

Photo Courtesy of Creative Commons

FX adds "Unsupervised" to its line-up next year.

Atelier Basil Shows Off His Spring 2012 Collection

Comments (4) | Atelier Basil, clothes, Couture, Fashion, fashion show, Fashion week, RTW, Spring 2012, Style, style

Sarah Parvini
Staff Reporter

From sequins to silk, take a look at this bold and vibrant collection, "Her Name is Frida."

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