'Big Brother 11' to address Chima's expulsion: PHOTO
Why exactly was Chima Simone kicked out? Tuesday's "Big Brother 11" episode promised to address why producers removed the 33-year-old freelance journalist from the CBS reality series, which isolates 13 contestants inside a makeshift two-story house and monitors their every move with dozens of cameras. "You will see why, basically, our back was up against the wall and we had to expel her from the game," show host Julie Chen said Monday on CBS' "The Early Show," which she co-hosts. "You will see...

'Big Brother 11' to address Chima's expulsion
Why exactly was Chima Simone kicked out? Tuesday's " Big Brother 11 " episode promised to address why producers removed the outspoken 33-year-old freelance journalist from the CBS reality series, which isolates 13 contestants inside a makeshift two-story house from the outside world and monitors their every move with dozens of cameras. "You will see why, basically, our back was up against the wall and we had to expel her from the game," show host Julie Chen said Monday on CBS' "The Early Show,"...

'Big Brother 11' to address Chima's expulsion
Why exactly was Chima Simone kicked out? Tuesday's "Big Brother 11" episode promised to address why producers removed the 33-year-old freelance journalist from the CBS reality series, which isolates 13 contestants inside a makeshift two-story house and monitors their every move with dozens of cameras. "You will see why, basically, our back was up against the wall and we had to expel her from the game," show host Julie Chen said Monday on CBS' "The Early Show," which she co-hosts. "You will see...

DJ AM Was Laid To Rest Today in Los Angeles: PHOTO
DJ AM was laid to rest today (September 2) in Los Angeles during a private ceremony for close friends and family. A funeral for DJ AM, born Adam Goldstein, started at 3:00 PM at the Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, a prominent Jewish cemetery in West Los Angeles. DJ AM, age 36, was found dead in his New York apartment last Friday (August 31). Today, it was revealed that eight OxyCotin pills were found in DJ AM’s stomach while another one was on his tongue when police found his dead...

Man Dies In House Fire: PHOTO
Harbor Gateway (myFOXla.com) - A man of about 80, who had been living amid "pack rat" conditions, was found dead today in a house that caught fire in the Harbor Gateway area. Firefighters sent to the 15900 block of South Orchard Avenue at 4:48 a.m. doused the flames in the single-story, single-family home in 17 minutes, then discovered the man's body, said Los Angeles Fire Department Brian Humphrey. "There was excessive storage in the home, which hindered firefighting efforts," Humphrey said....

Flames from Station fire move within 2 miles of Mt. Wilson
The Station fire burned within 2 miles of Mt. Wilson today, sending smoke toward its century-old observatory as well as communications towers that house transmitters for every major television station in Los Angeles. [ Updated at 5:40 p.m.: Officials now say the fire is moving rapidly toward Mt. Wilson and its landmark observatory.] The top of the 5,712-foot mountain, which sits above Altadena, is home to multimillion-dollar astronomy projects for UCLA, USC and UC Berkeley. Georgia State...

Man gets 31-to-life for LA baseball bat killing
A man who beat to death a San Fernando Valley mini-mart clerk with a baseball bat will spend 31 years to life in prison. Frank Kaatz was sentenced Monday in San Fernando . Prosecutors say Kaatz, 35, planned to commit "suicide-by-cop" when he went to an AM/PM mini-market in Chatsworth in October 2006. Kaatz struck 41-year-old Hiran Edi-ri-weera nine times in the head. He told Los Angeles police the killing was supposed to lure officers to the scene so they could shoot him. This story continues...

LeBlanc, Padres beat Dodgers 2-0
The Los Angeles Dodgers saw a much different Wade LeBlanc from the one they faced twice last September. The San Diego Padres ' rookie pitched two-hit ball over six innings in his return to Chavez Ravine , and his teammates scratched out a pair of early runs against the luckless Clayton Kershaw to beat the NL West leaders 2-0 on Friday night. A year ago, the Dodgers torched him for 12 earned runs over 6 2-3 innings in his two losses against them. "Hopefully it gives me a lot of confidence, to...

-Big Brother 11′: -Chima is a diva,' so Chima is kicked out of the house for good
“Chima is a diva,” said Jordan. (Frankly, I’m surprised Jordan knows the meaning of “diva,” but that’s for another post… ) The Tuesday edition of Big Brother 11 finally showed us some of what led, as EW reported this weekend , to Chima Simone being “expelled” from the Big Brother house. (Don’t read further if you don’t want the details of this episode.) After saying, “I’m not giving them the satisfaction of voting me...

-Big Brother 11′: Who will take Chima's place in the jury house?'
Big Brother fans who are hungry for additional details on Chima Simone’s surprise departure on Aug. 15 will finally get their wishes granted in tonight’s heavily touted episode. Indeed, CBS has been making hay out of her much talked-about ouster by continually promoting the episode, first during the PGA Championship on Sunday and then throughout its Monday comedy lineup (sample spot: “Chima unraveled…and was expelled from the Big Brother house! See what happened on a...

CBS' 'BIG BROTHER' EDITS OUT LIVE RACIAL SLUR: Chima repeats exact words Braden called minority roommates in speech to stay in the house. (Video)
     *"Big Brother" host Julie Chen called it "the most memorable last plea speech we've ever heard" after African American houseguest Chima Simone

Chima Simone Evicted From “Big Brother” House: PHOTO
Producers for the CBS voyeuristic reality series Big Brother 11 have evicted outspoken contestant Chima Simone. The 33-year-old freelance journalist from West Hollywood was removed from the show for violating the rules and will not be part of the jury that votes for the show’s $500,000 winner, The Associated Press has learned. Chima’s ejection will be explained on an upcoming episode. “Chima has been evicted by the producers from the ‘Big Brother’ house for...

'Big Brother 11' addresses Chima's expulsion
Los Angeles (AP) - It was one temper tantrum too many for Chima Simone. The 33-year-old freelance journalist was booted from the CBS reality series "Big Brother 11," which isolates 13 contestants inside a makeshift two-story house and monitors their every move with cameras and microphones. Or just cameras, in the case of Simone. The diva contestant, in a foul, expletive-spouting mood, refused direct orders to put a microphone on, in an episode aired Tuesday. When a housemate retrieved a...

'Big Brother 11' addresses Chima's expulsion
Los Angeles — It was one temper tantrum too many for Chima Simone. The 33-year-old freelance journalist was expelled from "Big Brother 11," the CBS reality series which isolates 13 contestants from the outside world inside a makeshift two-story house and monitors their every move with cameras and microphones. Or just cameras, in Simone's case. The diva contestant, in a foul, expletive-spouting mood, refused direct orders from producers in Tuesday's episode to wear a microphone. When an...

'Big Brother 11' addresses Chima's expulsion
It was one temper tantrum too many for Chima Simone. The 33-year-old freelance journalist was expelled from " Big Brother 11 ," the CBS reality series which isolates 13 contestants from the outside world inside a makeshift two-story house and monitors their every move with cameras and microphones. Or just cameras, in Simone 's case. The diva contestant, in a foul, expletive-spouting mood, refused direct orders from producers in Tuesday's episode to wear a microphone. When an amenable housemate...

'Big Brother 11' addresses Chima's expulsion
It was one temper tantrum too many for Chima Simone. The 33-year-old freelance journalist was booted from the CBS reality series " Big Brother 11 ," which isolates 13 contestants inside a makeshift two-story house and monitors their every move with cameras and microphones. Or just cameras, in the case of Simone . The diva contestant, in a foul, expletive-spouting mood, refused direct orders to put a microphone on, in an episode aired Tuesday. When a housemate retrieved a microphone and handed it...

'Big Brother 11' addresses Chima's expulsion
It was one temper tantrum too many for Chima Simone. The 33-year-old freelance journalist was expelled from "Big Brother 11," the CBS reality series which isolates 13 contestants from the outside world inside a makeshift two-story house and monitors their every move with cameras and microphones. Or just cameras, in Simone's case. The diva contestant, in a foul, expletive-spouting mood, refused direct orders from producers in Tuesday's episode to wear a microphone. When an amenable housemate...

'Big Brother 11' addresses Chima's expulsion
It was one temper tantrum too many for Chima Simone. The 33-year-old freelance journalist was expelled from "Big Brother 11," the CBS reality series which isolates 13 contestants from the outside world inside a makeshift two-story house and monitors their every move with cameras and microphones. Or just cameras, in Simone's case. The diva contestant, in a foul, expletive-spouting mood, refused direct orders from producers in Tuesday's episode to wear a microphone. When an amenable...

Big Brother 11: Chima Makes Another Statement (Full Letter): PHOTO
Chima Simone is out of the Big Brother house, but her big lips are still flapping.

'Big Brother 11' addresses expulsion of Chima Simone for breaking the show's rules
Derrik J. Lang, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Los Angeles - It was one temper tantrum too many for Chima Simone. The 33-year-old freelance journalist was booted from the CBS reality series "Big Brother 11," which isolates 13 contestants inside a makeshift two-story house and monitors their every move with cameras and microphones. Or just cameras, in the case of Simone. The diva contestant, in a foul, expletive-spouting mood, refused direct orders to put a microphone on, in an episode aired Tuesday. When...

With Sasha & Malia Obama Appear On ‘Hannah Montana’
Betsy Gleick from People magazine visited ‘The Early Show’ to talk with co-host Julie Chen to discuss what kind of offer the Disney show ‘Hannah Montana’ made to Sasha & Malia Obama, and what their parents had to say about it. While saying the offer is true and Billy Ray Cyrus confirmed they made the request, Betsy said it’s hard to imagine given how protective Barack and Michelle are of the girls, even though they are big fans of the show and its star Miley Cyrus. Watch t

Emma Roberts Hits the “Valentine's Day” Set: PHOTO
Continuing with her work on “Valentine’s Day,” Emma Roberts was spotted shooting scenes on the Los Angeles set yesterday afternoon (September 4). The “Hotel for Dogs” actress looked to be having a marvelous time as she worked opposite Ashton Kutcher , looking cute in a purple shirt/green cardigan/jeans combo.

Avril Lavigne “American Idol” Audition Guest Judge: PHOTO
Avril Lavigne is about to make things real complicated for some American Idol hopefuls. The pop punkstress will join Simon, Randy, and Kara at the judges’ table for one day when Idol arrives in Los Angeles for the final two days of auditions later this week. Victoria Beckham, Mary J. Blige, Neil Patrick Harris, Shania Twain, Kristin Chenoweth, and Joe Jonas have also filled-in as guest judges on American Idol this summer, following the impromptu departure of longtime judge Paula Abdul...

-Big Brother' Stunner: Reason for Chima's Eviction Revealed
Why did producers decide to boot Chima Simone from the "Big Brother" house? The reason for the shakeup was revealed on Tuesday night’s emotional episode! Chima’s boat-rocking behavior was on full display from the episode’s get-go. While practicing for a golf challenge with some of her fellow housemates, she continually fussed with the microphone clipped to her shirt — eventually peeling the intolerable electronic device off and hurling it to the floor. Later,...

Diane Sawyer to Anchor 'World News': 'Another Nail in the Coffin of the Old Boys' Network'
Anyone predicting a Diane Sawyer - Katie Couric "cat fight" come January "needs to get a life," says Connie Chung . "It's a chauvinistic question," explains Chung, 63, Dan Rather 's co-anchor on "CBS Evening News" for about a minute and a half in the early '90s. "The question should be, 'How will Diane do against Brian [Williams] and Katie?'" "Good Morning America's" Sawyer, 63, will replace retirement-bound Charlie Gibson , 66, as anchor of "ABC World News" beginning in January, ABC announced...