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There was a bomb scare today on the set of "The Green Hornet" with Seth Rogen.

It happened at a parking lot in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles. The crew found an unidentified metal object and called authorities.

We're told the LAPD bomb squad responded and blew up the object with a robot. It was not a bomb.

but they don't mind the strippers

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Activists gathered outside a downtown strip club Monday to denounce as racist a banner depicting President Obama as the Joker from Batman.

"Not only is it an attack on the president, but also on all men and people of African descent," King Salim Khalfani, president of the Virginia NAACP, said of what he called "the abomination that's on the wall" outside Club Velvet.

The banner, unfurled within the past few days, depicts Obama as Heath Ledger's grotesque Joker character from "The Dark Knight." The president is shown with smeared red lipstick, a white face and darkened eyes. The word "socialism" is spelled out below the caricature.

Dancer Kaitlyn McGee handed out a statement from club owner Sam Moore, who did not appear. The statement described him as a "staunch libertarian" and said the banner was intended to show his displeasure with Obama's policies. McGee walked through the crowd with a sign that read "Strippers 4 Obama" to show that Moore is not opposed to the president himself.

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The show must go on ... sources tell TMZ after Conan O'Brien banged his head while taping "The Tonight Show" this afternoon, he never stopped cracking jokes ... not even when he was being transported to the hospital.

Conan's injury occurred while he was filming a skit for tonight's show, our sources say he was transported by ambulance to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

Since Conan was unable to finish taping, NBC told us they're going to air a repeat.

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(CNN) -- A California man was arrested on suspicion of stalking after he allegedly used his airplane to violate a restraining order by buzzing a neighborhood, police said Thursday.

In recent weeks, Concord, California, police were investigating an incident in which leaflets were dropped over a residential neighborhood, possibly by a low-flying airplane, police said in a statement.

"The leaflets referenced a specific person and contained defamatory language and racial slurs. As the investigation has progressed, it appears that the motivation behind this situation is a failed domestic relationship," the statement read.

The investigation led to the identification of a possible suspect, a 51-year-old licensed pilot. Concord police served the man with a restraining order on Wednesday, the statement said. Watch how neighbors took action »

On Wednesday evening, police received several calls from residents of the neighborhood reporting a low-flying private airplane in the area. "The plane was reported to have made eight passes over the neighborhood," the statement said.

Police officers responded to the airport and contacted the man after he landed his plane. It was the same man who had been served with the restraining order earlier in the day, police said. He was arrested on suspicion of stalking and violating a restraining order.

The man was booked into the county jail in Martinez, California, in lieu of $155,000 bail, police said.

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LA passes law limiting roosters to 1 per household

Sep 22 05:31 PM US/Eastern

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The chickens have come home to roost for Los Angeles city dwellers who keep roosters.

The City Council on Tuesday passed an ordinance that—with few exceptions—allows only one rooster per property. It was spurred by complaints over noise and hygiene and concerns over illegal cockfighting.

Janice Hahn, who authored the bill, says it will give residents of her district some peace and quiet.

Neighborhoods from the harbor to the San Fernando Valley are sometimes annoyed by concerts from crowing roosters. Real estate developer Michael Mekeel says tenants of his Panorama City development have had to turn up their TVs and wear earplugs.

The law takes effect in November and carries fines of up to $250.
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the hof

David Hasselhoff says he wasn't drunk yesterday -- he wasn't even drinking and yesterday's drama was all a misunderstanding over an ear problem.

As we first reported, paramedics went to Hasselhoff's home yesterday and took him to the hospital -- this, after his daughter Hayley called her mom and sounded an alarm. Pamela says she was told David had been drinking and one of her friends then called 911.

Hasselhoff's people tell us he was being treated by his family doctor for an ear infection and was taking Antivert. Hasselhoff was also taking Antabuse, which prevents alcoholics from drinking. The Hoff's camp says the combination of drugs messed up his equilibrium, he was feeling sick and wasn't able to reach his family doctor.

Team Hasselhoff says when paramedics arrived David decided to go to the hospital -- not because he was drinking but to help with the equilibrium problem.

Rollin Jay Moore

Rollin Jay Moore: Corporate Stand-Up

Rollin Jay Moore is currently the #1 stand-up comedian on Princess Cruise Lines, and once you see his show it is easy to understand why! Jay has the ability to connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds with stand-up comedy that is clean, original, and full of energy. Top that off with Jay's friendly, South Carolina "Southern Charm", and you get a comedian who is irresistibly fun to watch.

When he is not bringing laughter across the seven seas on a Princess Cruise ship, Jay is in demand at top comedy clubs, colleges and corporate events. He is a regular corporate entertainer in Las Vegas, where he is often the first comedian clients call on for their large conventions and trade show dinners. His act covers a variety of hilarious topics that everyone can relate to - from travel to families to food. His hysterical, over-the-top, physical delivery makes his performance great for large crowds.

One of the reasons Jay's act works so well with corporate audiences is his ability to incorporate jokes, comments, and funny observations that are specific to the group he is entertaining. If you have a specific topic or "special guest" in the audience that you would want included in the show, just let us know in advance and Jay will find a way to work it into his performance.

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Burt Reynolds has checked himself into a rehab clinic in West Palm Beach, seeking treatment for a painkiller addiction.

Reynolds' manager released a statement earlier today claiming the 73-year-old actor was struggling after a recent back surgery and "realized that he was in the prison of prescription pain pills."

Burt's manager added, "He checked himself into rehab in order to regain control of his life.

Mr. Reynolds hopes his story will help others in a similar situation.

He hopes they will not try to solve the problem by themselves, but realize that sometimes it is too tough to do on their own and they should seek help, as he did."
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DENVER | The U.S. Forest Service has apologized for suggesting that campers who eat tortillas, drink Tecate beer and play Spanish music may be armed marijuana growers, calling it "regrettable" and "insensitive."

Forest Service officials apologized to Colorado Hispanic leaders in a meeting two weeks ago and released a written apology this week.

The Forest Service issued a warning about armed drug growers last month amid an investigation into how much marijuana is being cultivated in national forests in Colorado. Officials retracted it two days later amid heavy criticism.

The written apology by Rocky Mountain Regional Forester Rick Cables says the agency "learned some valuable lessons."

He says the agency will establish a forum for more discussions about how to engage with Hispanics.

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Couple robbed while inside dumpster

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BY STAN FINGER

The Wichita Eagle

WICHITA — A man and woman decided to give the phrase "dumpster diving" a new twist over the weekend, crawling inside one on North Waco so they could be alone.

But while they were engaged in what Wichita police described as "an intimate moment," they were robbed by a man armed with a pocket knife.

It all unfolded shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday in the 700 block of North Waco, police said, when the man and woman, both 44, crawled into a dumpster for privacy.

A short time later, a 59-year-old man and his 64-year-old companion interrupted the couple inside the dumpster.

With the older man encouraging him, the 59-year-old man pulled out a pocket knife and took shoes, jewelry and the 44-year-old man's wallet.

Police were notified, and officers found the two suspects a short time later. The stolen property was recovered.

BOLO

A tall, sportily-dressed man in his 70s, with an oxygen bottle over his shoulder and a tube leading to a nose-piece, robbed the San Diego National Bank of an unspecified amount of money this morning, the FBI said.

The man, described as 6-foot-4 and wearing a golf cap and checkered blazer, presented the cashier a note and walked out of the bank with the cash. He was last seen walking briskly away. No weapon was displayed during the incident.

Tellers described the white-haired bandit as wearing glasses, with liver spots on his hands. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI, (858) 565-1255.

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (March 20) — Authorities said a 61-year-old man allegedly married to two women who lived in the same apartment complex faces charges. The man, Charles Clemens, was charged with bigamy and other felonies.

Officials said police were called to the complex in November when the second wife went to the first wife's apartment to confront the man and found out he was married to someone else.

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Jeff Hardy -- one half of the WWE tag team duo The Hardy Boyz -- was busted today after cops found a boatload of pills and steroids inside his home.

The Moore County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at Hardy's home in Cameron, NC today -- where they found 262 Vicodin pills, 180 Soma pills, 555 milliliters of anabolic steroids and a residual amount of powder cocaine. Cops say the estimated street value of the drugs: $2,500.

Hardy was arrested on charges of "trafficking in controlled prescription pills" and possession of anabolic steroids.

Chief Deputy Neil Godfrey told us Jeff's brother posted bail, which was set at $125,000.

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Adam Carolla

Having "The Man Show's" Adam Carolla for a landlord would be pretty cool ... unless you don't pay up ... then he'll crack down on you with some serious legal firepower.

Turns out Carolla and his wife Lynette own a building in Burbank that they rent to the Lounge 22 furniture company. In docs filed recently in L.A. County Superior Court, Adam claims L22 hasn't paid rent since May -- and on July 2nd, he gave them 3 days to pay up or get out.

The deadline came and went -- and Carolla has since fired off a lawsuit, demanding $44,913.42 in unpaid rent from May, June and July -- plus $499.03 for every day they stayed in the place past August 1st.

It's unclear when -- or if -- L22 left the building, but we're told some furniture is still on the property.

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MADEIRA BEACH — A 41-year-old man who witnesses said had been drinking since 9 a.m. was arrested Monday afternoon after authorities say he created a disturbance by pretending to drown and throw jellyfish on teenagers.

Keith Edward Marriott, of 100 154th Ave. in Madeira Beach, faces charges of disorderly intoxication and carrying a concealed weapon after a pocketknife was found in his shorts, Pinellas County sheriff's deputies said. Marriott repeatedly submerged himself and floated to the surface, "causing concern for his safety," and was "loud and disruptive," according to a sheriff's report.

Then he started throwing sea creatures.

Marriott, who is listed on arrest reports as working for a brokerage company, was being held at Pinellas County Jail in lieu of $250 bail.

thumbs up

Clark Gable III -- the grandson of Hollywood's most famous actor ever -- was stabbed in the rib cage at a house party near Los Angeles.

It all went down in Calabasas last month -- we're told CG3 got into it with some guests after he allegedly called somebody a very bad name. A fight broke out and someone plunged a knife into Gable -- who looks remarkably like his granddad.

We're told Gable suffered lung damage and spent a week in the hospital. Judging by the "thumbs up" from the picture, he's doing just fine.

One person has been arrested and authorities are looking for another suspect.

cal danny ocean

Jerry Weintraub, the legendary movie mogul behind Ocean's 11, 12 and 13, claims his life is in danger -- by a gun-toting ex-assistant who's allegedly out for revenge.

According to Jerry's estranged wife, the employee -- who was fired last month -- has garage door openers, access codes to their homes, "a collection of firearms" and a serious bone to pick.

In legal papers filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Jerry's estranged wife claims they fired the assistant because he stole $45,000 in cash to support a "gambling and drug habit."

But days after they fired the guy, Jerry's wife claims they got a 5 AM phone call from the ex-employee's daughter -- who told the Weintraubs that Steven was upset with them and that he was en-route to pick up his CZ-40 gun.

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Police charged an off-duty Sacramento County sheriff's deputy with felony DUI Sunday after she reportedly plowed into an open Starbucks coffee shop in Natomas, injuring an elderly woman.

Lisa Gargano, 37, allegedly drove her sport utility vehicle into the Starbucks near Arena Boulevardand Duckhorn Drive at 8:23 a.m. Witnesses said she careened through the parking lot, hitting several curbs and another car before crashing into the building, police spokesman Sgt. Norm Leong said.

Seven or eight people were inside the coffee shop. Most were able to hop out of the way. The elderly woman, who police said was in her 80s, was trapped by the car, witnesses said. She was taken to a nearby hospital, but authorities said her injuries were not life-threatening.

housewife OC

Not only did "Real Housewife of Orange County" Lynne Curtin not own the house she was living in, she also didn't own the furniture ... and now she's accused of stealing a bunch of stuff after she moved out this week.

The actual homeowner claims Curtin stole a bookcase, credenza, armoire and a glass shelf -- worth around $5,000 -- and reported the alleged thievery to Laguna Beach Police Department yesterday.

The homeowner also claims the home's carpet was trashed, there were holes in the walls and the travertine tub was damaged.

We got a statement from the homeowner, who said, "I am blown away that grown people can behave this way. They have daughters, how can they seriously think they are setting an example."

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Christian Hosoi wins Skateboard Park Legends title

August 2, 2009 | 4:27 pm

Christian Hosoi or Tony Hawk?

It’s like asking who is better – Prince or Michael Jackson?

Certainly the King of Pop would receive more votes now following his untimely death late June. But before that, music enthusiasts would have debated the question endlessly.

For those looking for ammunition: Hosoi competed Sunday in the Skateboard Park Legends Final in Home Depot Center. Hawk did not.

Not only that, Hosoi, 41, won the gold medal in a competition that featured 10 of the most recognized faces in skateboarding – minus Hawk, of course.

For that reason, Hosoi looked for another target and found it in the form of Chris Miller, who proved to be a formidable competitor throughout the heats.

But when it came time to distance himself from Miller, Hosoi dazzled the crowd with the smooth style that made him a skateboarding fixture in the 1980s.

lori petty

Lori Petty just pled no contest to DUI with injury over her drunken driving arrest back in May -- the one in which she allegedly hit a skateboarder with her car.

The other two charges -- having no proof of financial responsibility (no insurance) and DUI with a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher -- were dismissed.

Petty -- who was arrested on May 30 in Venice, CA -- received 60 months probation, $100 in court fees and $395 in fines and penalties.

Petty also agreed to complete a 60 day outpatient alcohol treatment program -- she already has 30 days in the bag.

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Hayden Christensen's brother, producer Tove Christensen, was arrested early this morning for felony assault with a deadly weapon -- when he allegedly dragged his girlfriend around 30 feet after she clung to the side of his car.

LAPD responded to a 911 call in Hollywood around 2:30 AM after an argument broke out between the couple. Witnesses told law enforcement that Christensen pushed her to the ground and hopped in his car -- but when his GF reached inside to grab her purse, Tove hit the gas and dragged her down the street.

When police arrived, the girlfriend had visible marks on her arm. They later tracked down Tove at his L.A. home and arrested him.

He's currently being held on $30,000 bail.
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