Surrounded by his team of personal conduct experts, a somewhat subdued Roger Goodell answered questions Friday from Associated Press Sports Editors that ranged from the viability of two stadium projects that would return the NFL to Los Angeles, to what he has learned from a tumultuous year trying to help the league — and himself — rebound from charges of insensitivity to domestic abuse issues, to whether investigators looked into rumors of an unflattering Dez Bryant video (they did, but could not find a evidence of a video.) Goodell, who met with the group at the NFL's Park Ave. headquarters, said the two stadium projects in the L.A. area look promising enough to lead to the return of the NFL to the nation's second-largest city. He called the projects in Englewood and Carson "viable," and said they have a "great deal of potential to be successful." St. Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke is involved in the Englewood project, while the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders … [Read more...] about NFL commissioner Roger Goodell talks Los Angeles stadium projects, domestic violence and rumored Dez Bryant video
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David Arquette, Christina McLarty release first official wedding photo days after tying the knot in Los Angeles
David Arquette and Christina McLarty's first official wedding portrait could very well be the happiest photo ever. The couple, who married on April 12, lovingly gaze into each other's eyes as they share a hefty laugh in the black and white snapshot they released Tuesday. They exchanged vows in Los Angeles in front of friends and family, which also included their 11-month-old son, Charlie West Arquette, as well as the actor's 10-year-old daughter, Coco Arquette, with ex-wife Courteney Cox. The 43-year-old "Scream" star got down on bended knee and popped the question to McLarty, 33, on July 2, 2014 after four years of dating and just one week after Cox revealed she got engaged to Snow Patrol frontman Johnny McDaid. The former "Friends" star and Arquette got married in 1999 and separated in 2010 before finalizing their divorce in 2013. "In divorce you always have regret," Cox, 49, told More magazine at the time. "We were married for a long time, so it's not like we didn't try. When you … [Read more...] about David Arquette, Christina McLarty release first official wedding photo days after tying the knot in Los Angeles
U2 honors late tour manager Dennis Sheehan at Los Angeles concert
U2 paid tribute to late tour manager Dennis Sheehan during their Wednesday night concert in Los Angeles by describing him as a “member of our family.” Sheehan, 68, was found dead in his Los Angeles hotel room early Wednesday morning, reportedly from cardiac arrest. He passed away one day after the band kicked off the first of five shows in the city. According to Billboard, Bono spoke about Sheehan early into the band’s set, describing his bandmates as “brotherhood.” “Our extended family is very, very important to us. We look after each other, and it takes a lot to put on a show like tonight.” “Last night, we lost a member of our family,” he continued. “Dennis Sheehan was his name. He was U2’s tour manager for 33 years. He loved, as we all do, the city of Los Angeles. “He came to this city as a young man in the ‘70s, working for Led Zeppelin. He always thought maybe U2 … [Read more...] about U2 honors late tour manager Dennis Sheehan at Los Angeles concert
Local legend mountain lion free after getting stuck under Los Angeles house
This lion kept his pride. A mountain lion freed himself from a Los Angeles house crawlspace Tuesday, leaving on his own terms after authorities spent hours trying to rescue him. The wild cat, named P-22 by local scientists, had gotten caught under the house and refused to leave Monday. Authorities tried to coax him out all day, using a pole to poke him and tennis balls to get his attention, and finally fired beanbag rounds at him. Still, P-22 did not budge, forcing rescuers to suspend the operation at 1 a.m. When authorities came back in the morning, P-22 was gone, the Los Angeles Times reported. The mountain lion is a local legend that has been seen wandering around Los Angeles, even getting photographed with the landmark Hollywood sign behind him. He gained notoriety three years ago when he left the mountains, crossed two freeways and entered Griffith Park. Workers discovered his new hideout Monday worning while … [Read more...] about Local legend mountain lion free after getting stuck under Los Angeles house
‘Superbug’ outbreak reported at second Los Angeles hospital
LOS ANGELES — A second Los Angeles hospital is reporting that patients have been infected with an antibiotic-resistant “superbug” linked to a type of widely used medical scope. The latest cases came at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where the four patients were infected with the superbug known as CRE, the hospital said Wednesday. Two weeks ago a similar outbreak was reported at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center where seven patients, two of whom later died, were sickened with the superbug after undergoing endoscopic procedures. Cedars said in a statement that it halted such procedures after learning about the UCLA outbreak and launched its own investigation. The hospital said the germ may have been transmitted through a duodenoscope made by Olympus Corp. during procedures performed between last August and January. One patient died, but Cedars said the cause was an underlying medical condition and not related … [Read more...] about ‘Superbug’ outbreak reported at second Los Angeles hospital
Chargers, Raiders one step closer to Los Angeles move as Carson City council approves $1.7B NFL stadium
CARSON, Calif. — The ball now belongs to the Raiders, the Chargers, the Rams — and the NFL. A second City Council has approved a second proposed pro football stadium in the Los Angeles area, putting local issues to rest in the NFL’s return to the region and leaving the next move in the hands of the teams that would seek to relocate and the league that must give its final approval. MYERS: TOP 10 NFL GAMES TO WATCH IN 2015 The latest significant step was Tuesday night’s 3-0 vote from the Carson City Council, which cleared the path for a $1.7 billion stadium that could become the shared home to the San Diego Chargers and the Oakland Raiders. It was intended to lure the NFL back to the Los Angeles area after two-decades without a team in the nation’s second-largest media market. Under current rules, the next opportunity for a team to file to relocate, either to the Carson stadium or the nearby proposed stadium … [Read more...] about Chargers, Raiders one step closer to Los Angeles move as Carson City council approves $1.7B NFL stadium
SEE IT: Los Angeles fugitive gets shot by police after car chase and standoff, as TV cameras follow the action
It was a scene right out of an action film — and fittingly, it ended up on TV. An armed alleged kidnapper in Los Angeles led police through a high-speed chase and then started an hour-long standoff before he was shot and surrendered Friday, and the whole thing was caught by news cameras. Police stopped the man’s car Friday afternoon, and tried to pull him over for a kidnapping charge from last week. Then the chase began. The man swerved his stolen SUV through busy streets for about half an hour, waving cars to move away from him and almost hitting a skateboarder as news helicopters followed. He stopped on a residential street around 5:30 p.m. and approached deputies, waving a gun and yelling. Then he and at least eight deputies began a shootout that lasted more than an hour, as TV camera continued capturing the action. It finally ended when the firing fugitive got shot once in his upper torso. He then walked to a nearby … [Read more...] about SEE IT: Los Angeles fugitive gets shot by police after car chase and standoff, as TV cameras follow the action
Bobby Brown speaks about daughter Bobbi Kristina during performance at Los Angeles festival
An emotional Bobby Brown has spoken publicly for the first time about daughter Bobbi Kristina's fight for life, admitting, "I dunno what the hell I am going through right now, but I am giving it to God and letting him deal with it." The ex-New Edition singer performed a set of his old hits Saturday for an enthusiastic crowd of 4,000 people at a soul-food festival in downtown Los Angeles, and received the biggest cheers when he sang, "Don't Be Cruel" and "On Our Own." Brown, who looked tired after performing his first number, choked up as he said: "I must say, y'all. This feels really, really good. I want to thank all of y'all for coming out tonight to support me and my family. The Gossip Table - Celebrity Gossip - TV Shows - Full Episode Video - Reality TV Shows "Rough times are rough times, hard times are hard times." In January, Bobbi Kristina Brown, 22, Brown's daughter with Whitney Houston, was found unconscious in a bathtub. She was rushed to … [Read more...] about Bobby Brown speaks about daughter Bobbi Kristina during performance at Los Angeles festival
SPOILS OF DIVORCE: Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas list their Los Angeles home for $16.1M
The spoils of divorce have never looked so good. Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas have put their stunning Los Angeles love nest on the market for $16.1 million following their recent split. The 15,000-square-foot Hanock Park mansion, built by Hoover Dam designer Gordon Kaufmann, has 13 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a double-height banquet hall, carved wood ceilings, a library, four fireplaces and an elevator to transport residents around the three-story home, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the listing. Luxury broker Brett Lawyer of Hilton & Hyland is representing the former couple in the sale. Griffith and Banderas snagged the property for just $4.2 million 16 years ago and later expanded on an adjacent lot. They even installed a courtyard pool and rose gardens on the grounds. Griffith filed for divorce from her husband last year after 18 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable … [Read more...] about SPOILS OF DIVORCE: Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas list their Los Angeles home for $16.1M
Los Angeles school officials upset over Justin Bieber’s prom-crashing stunt
Biebs is getting an "F" for attendance. Los Angeles school official are ticked at Justin Bieber for crashing a high school prom over the weekend, saying the pop star only managed to reach the dance floor after his entourage muscled their way past school security. "The school was aware that Mr. Bieber was at the venue recording, but was assured that he would not come out to interfere with the program," L.A. schools district spokesman Ellen Morgan told Yahoo! Music. "His entourage pushed past the school's security to gain access to the dance floor and was there for three to four minutes," Morgan added. Bieber was at a recording studio near Chatsworth Charter High School on Saturday when he decided to make the unannounced cameo, sending the teenage prom-goers into a shrieking, selfie-snapping frenzy. Vine videos from the scene showed the "Baby" singer clearly reveling in the moment, smiling and putting his hands in the air as groups of … [Read more...] about Los Angeles school officials upset over Justin Bieber’s prom-crashing stunt