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Specials

Gonzo: A Glimpse of Hunter S. Thompson’s Life and Work

Gonzo: A Glimpse of Hunter S. Thompson’s Life and Work

Nobody can deny the importance of Hunter S. Thompson, the American journalist and author, best...
» read full story July 03rd, 2008 - 17:50
Smith Couple’s School Not Scientologically Involved

Smith Couple’s School Not Scientologically Involved

Will Smith and his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith are two of the big-name founders of a new private...
» read full story July 01st, 2008 - 14:28
Will Smith's School Not Scientologist, He Says

Will Smith's School Not Scientologist, He Says

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are fulfilling one of their dreams by opening a private school in...
» read full story June 30th, 2008 - 17:43
SAG Wants AFTRA to Vote Against Deal With Studios

SAG Wants AFTRA to Vote Against Deal With Studios

It’s the final countdown in Hollywood, as two major actors unions have to decide on their...
» read full story June 30th, 2008 - 12:18
NBC Settles Case with Family of Man Who Killed Himself

NBC Settles Case with Family of Man Who Killed Himself

Television network NBC Universal has settled a lawsuit brought by the family of a man who was swept...
» read full story June 26th, 2008 - 18:29
When Going Out Of The U.S. It's Best To Leave Your Laptop At Home

When Going Out Of The U.S. It's Best To Leave Your Laptop At Home

A highly debated issue on this week’s agenda is the set of rules for the airport routine searches...
» read full story June 26th, 2008 - 14:14
Obama Responds to Dobson's Attack

Obama Responds to Dobson's Attack

A few days after Senator Barack Obama met inconspicuously with Rev. Billy Graham’s son, one...
» read full story June 25th, 2008 - 12:04
More Clashes Between Paparazzi And Surfers Take Place In Malibu

More Clashes Between Paparazzi And Surfers Take Place In Malibu

Have surfers on the beaches of Malibu gotten a little too protective over their territory? Just one...
» read full story June 23rd, 2008 - 23:26
Grammy-Winning Legendary Comic George Carlin Dies at 71

Grammy-Winning Legendary Comic George Carlin Dies at 71

Four-time Grammy winner comedian George Carlin died at 71 in Los Angeles. He passed away on Sunday...
» read full story June 23rd, 2008 - 13:55
Paramount Taken To Court Over Godfather Royalties

Paramount Taken To Court Over Godfather Royalties

A lawsuit attacking Paramount Pictures was issued yesterday by Anthony Puzo, the son of "The...
» read full story June 19th, 2008 - 19:11
California: Husband Shoots Wife and Kidnaps His Children

California: Husband Shoots Wife and Kidnaps His Children

While Father’s Day is a joyful day for some, for others this holiday is one of the worst days of...
» read full story June 16th, 2008 - 15:14

Judge Alex Kozinski Removes Himself from Porn Trial

Friday, Judge Alex Kozinski of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, who has posted sexually...
» read full story June 15th, 2008 - 21:53

Judge Invites Ethics Panel To Probe Into His Racy Web Site

The chief judge of the San Francisco federal appeals court, who was presiding over an obscenity...
» read full story June 13th, 2008 - 15:00

Pornography Trial On Hold Over Judge's Racy Photos

A Los Angeles criminal obscenity trial has been suspended after the judge presiding over it...
» read full story June 13th, 2008 - 00:44

Judge On Fire For Animal Sex Photos On His Website

An obscenity trial in Los Angeles has been suspended after the Los Angeles Times reported that the...
» read full story June 12th, 2008 - 14:49
Warren G Busted for Drug Possession

Warren G Busted for Drug Possession

Warren Griffin III, better known by his stage name Warren G, was reportedly put under arrest after...
» read full story June 09th, 2008 - 12:17

Universal Studios Is Back in Business

In fact, it never was out of business. No fire could scare Universal Studios. Not even the huge...
» read full story June 02nd, 2008 - 14:21
Universal Studios Devastated By Massive Fire

Universal Studios Devastated By Massive Fire

A huge blaze broke out on a lot at Universal Studios this morning alerting over 100 firefighters...
» read full story June 01st, 2008 - 17:40

Jews Take Hagee under Their Wings

Thursday, Senator John McCain refused the initially desired backing from Rev. John C. Hagee, a...
» read full story May 25th, 2008 - 00:06
Dennis Quaid Tells Congress About Twins Overdose

Dennis Quaid Tells Congress About Twins Overdose

Appearing before Congress on Wednesday, American actor Dennis Quaid testified about the nightmare...
» read full story May 15th, 2008 - 01:31
Winehouse Arrested on Drug Charges, Released on Bail

Winehouse Arrested on Drug Charges, Released on Bail

British songstress Amy Winehouse was arrested Wednesday in London on drug charges and subsequently...
» read full story May 08th, 2008 - 12:43
Reese Witherspoon Joins Walk to Support Breast Cancer Cause

Reese Witherspoon Joins Walk to Support Breast Cancer Cause

Reese Witherspoon cheerfully joined more than 3,500 women participating in The Sixth Annual Avon...
» read full story May 07th, 2008 - 16:03
Lost and Found: Giant Pink Floyd Pig

Lost and Found: Giant Pink Floyd Pig

The giant helium-filled balloon pig floating during Roger Waters’ set at the Coachella music...
» read full story May 01st, 2008 - 10:08
Hospital Worker Made Profit Selling Celeb Medical Files

Hospital Worker Made Profit Selling Celeb Medical Files

A former UCLA Medical Center worker has been indicted for allegedly accessing the confidential...
» read full story April 29th, 2008 - 23:40
Abstinence-Only Programs 'Simply Do Not Work'

Abstinence-Only Programs 'Simply Do Not Work'

It appears that the everlasting debate over the effectiveness of abstinence-only programs is...
» read full story April 24th, 2008 - 15:27
Report Warns on Serious Health Problems Linked to Bisphenol A

Report Warns on Serious Health Problems Linked to Bisphenol A

A U.S. government report revealed Tuesday that a dangerous chemical called bisphenol A (BPA),...
» read full story April 16th, 2008 - 15:41
Michael Ovitz, Anita Busch Testify In Pellicano Case

Michael Ovitz, Anita Busch Testify In Pellicano Case

Former Hollywood agent Michael Ovitz and former entertainment reporter Anita Busch took the stand...
» read full story April 10th, 2008 - 21:46
Washington Post Unforgettable Winner of 2008 Pulitzer Prizes

Washington Post Unforgettable Winner of 2008 Pulitzer Prizes

The Washington Post was the big winner at the Pulitzer Awards on Monday, snatching six awards and...
» read full story April 08th, 2008 - 15:37
Chris Rock Testifies In Pellicano Case

Chris Rock Testifies In Pellicano Case

Actor and comedian Chris Rock looked irritated and somber as he took the stand on Friday to testify...
» read full story April 04th, 2008 - 21:01

Suburban Students More Likely to Graduate than City Students

A research study presented Tuesday revealed that only about 50 percent of the students in the...
» read full story April 02nd, 2008 - 13:20
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Technology

Bill Gates Prepares For His First Week Outside Microsoft

Bill Gates Prepares For His First Week Outside Microsoft

We are entering a new era as of next week, an era with Bill Gates as the world's greatest...
» read full story June 29th, 2008 - 14:56
Report: Sony To Start An Online Video Service

Report: Sony To Start An Online Video Service

An old rumor is making new rounds: The Los Angeles Times reported that Sony’s online video...
» read full story April 22nd, 2008 - 01:14

Revealing Body Scanners at LAX and JFK

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced yesterday the installation of millimeter...
» read full story April 18th, 2008 - 20:38
Google’s Street View Images Put Pentagon On Fire

Google’s Street View Images Put Pentagon On Fire

Have you ever imagined Google threatening national security? Me neither, but the Pentagon did, as...
» read full story March 07th, 2008 - 15:33
Anonymous Steps Out Against Scientology

Anonymous Steps Out Against Scientology

The group of Internet activists who previously attacked the Scientology website took to the streets...
» read full story February 11th, 2008 - 12:58
Big Revenue Allegations against Pirate Bay Were 'Fabricated'

Big Revenue Allegations against Pirate Bay Were 'Fabricated'

The Pirate Bay's Peter Sunde says that the allegations which say the torrent site's administrators...
» read full story February 01st, 2008 - 22:58
Megan Meier Is Dead, but Legal War Just Started

Megan Meier Is Dead, but Legal War Just Started

Megan Meier is dead and there is nothing that would bring her back. However, after more than one...
» read full story January 12th, 2008 - 15:33
ThinkSecret.com Is No More

ThinkSecret.com Is No More

In a move that might create a precedent, the rumor site ThinkSecret.com has ceased its operations...
» read full story December 20th, 2007 - 20:38
LA Botnet Hacker Reaches Guilty Plea Deal

LA Botnet Hacker Reaches Guilty Plea Deal

Los Angeles hacker John Schiefer agreed to plead guilty to fraud and illegal wiretap charges...
» read full story November 10th, 2007 - 10:46
Poker Aficionados Dislike Online Gambling Restrictions

Poker Aficionados Dislike Online Gambling Restrictions

Poker players were lobbying Wednesday on Capitol Hill for online gaming to not suffer restrictions...
» read full story October 25th, 2007 - 13:56
TSA Is Testing New Scanning Machines

TSA Is Testing New Scanning Machines

The airline passengers who prefer not to submit to the physical pat-down during secondary...
» read full story October 11th, 2007 - 20:41
Fox Announces Deal with iTunes for its Season Premieres

Fox Announces Deal with iTunes for its Season Premieres

It looks like we're in the middle of a race between television networks to grab the profits from...
» read full story September 22nd, 2007 - 11:32
Avis Launches Avis Connect Service, In-Car Wi-Fi

Avis Launches Avis Connect Service, In-Car Wi-Fi

From today on, if you will rent a care from Avis Rent A Car System, you may have also acccess to...
» read full story May 22nd, 2007 - 22:53
NBC Joins Viacom Against YouTube

NBC Joins Viacom Against YouTube

NBC Universal, a company owned by General Electric and Vivendi, joined Viacom in its legal battle...
» read full story May 07th, 2007 - 17:10
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Science

The Environment To Lose California To Global Warming

The Environment To Lose California To Global Warming

A recent study on some of the effects of global warming presents some rather alarming results...
» read full story June 25th, 2008 - 11:32
Studies Warn Biofuel Crops Could Accentuate Global Warming

Studies Warn Biofuel Crops Could Accentuate Global Warming

Just one month ago, a study conducted by a team of American researchers concluded that there was...
» read full story February 08th, 2008 - 14:15
Scientific World Loses Genetics Pioneer Joshua Lederberg, 82

Scientific World Loses Genetics Pioneer Joshua Lederberg, 82

Scientific world has lost Joshua Lederberg, University Professor and president emeritus of the...
» read full story February 05th, 2008 - 12:14
Dawn Starts Its Eight Years Journey To Asteroid Belt

Dawn Starts Its Eight Years Journey To Asteroid Belt

Dawn spacecraft has left today Earth and begun its eight years journey to the dwarf planet Ceres...
» read full story September 27th, 2007 - 16:14
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Health

Fake Doctor Charged for Performing Abortions

Have you ever doubt your doctor’s knowledge and abilities? Apparently anyone having the least...
» read full story June 22nd, 2008 - 15:26

Civil Helicopter Crashes near Topanga Canyon, No Fatalities

Problems with the tail rotor caused a small helicopter carrying three people to crash Saturday...
» read full story June 16th, 2008 - 16:23
Time to Drop Your Shower Curtain. It’s Toxic for Your Health

Time to Drop Your Shower Curtain. It’s Toxic for Your Health

If you were feeling safe behind your shower curtain, now it is time to drop that feeling, as a new...
» read full story June 13th, 2008 - 12:14
Foreclosures Partly Blamed for Spreading West Nile Virus

Foreclosures Partly Blamed for Spreading West Nile Virus

As we are in plain summer season, West Nile virus seems to become more dangerous. The number of...
» read full story June 06th, 2008 - 20:41
Push for Tougher Plastic Surgery Laws in California

Push for Tougher Plastic Surgery Laws in California

California lawmakers are pondering a reform of plastic surgery laws which will ensure that patients...
» read full story May 27th, 2008 - 18:12
Pollution Leads to Nearly 24,000 Deaths in California Yearly

Pollution Leads to Nearly 24,000 Deaths in California Yearly

Nearly 24,000 Californians die prematurely because exposure to pollution for a long time,...
» read full story May 26th, 2008 - 16:29
California: Thirteen Hospitals Fined over Risking People’s Lives

California: Thirteen Hospitals Fined over Risking People’s Lives

California Department of Public Health fined or sent citations to thirteen hospitals for...
» read full story May 22nd, 2008 - 15:35
West Nile Alert in Orange County, 13 Birds Test Positive

West Nile Alert in Orange County, 13 Birds Test Positive

West Nile virus began to become more than a problem for the U.S. states. Just days ago, Illinois...
» read full story May 21st, 2008 - 12:13
1,200 People Rinstated With Medical Insurance

1,200 People Rinstated With Medical Insurance

Kaiser Permanente and Health Net agreed to return the medical coverage to nearly 1,200 Californians...
» read full story May 16th, 2008 - 19:22
Dennis Quaid Supports Patients’ Right to Sue Drugmakers

Dennis Quaid Supports Patients’ Right to Sue Drugmakers

Actor Dennis Quaid testified again, this time before Congress on Wednesday, about the nightmare he...
» read full story May 15th, 2008 - 12:54
Survey Warns on Hospitals’ Disability to Handle Terrorist Strike

Survey Warns on Hospitals’ Disability to Handle Terrorist Strike

A new report released by the U.S. House of Representative on Monday clearly states that emergency...
» read full story May 08th, 2008 - 11:24
California State Faces Lawsuit over Medi-Cal Cuts

California State Faces Lawsuit over Medi-Cal Cuts

A coalition of health care groups and providers filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to block...
» read full story May 07th, 2008 - 11:52
USDA: Irradiation Makes Vegetables Safer

USDA: Irradiation Makes Vegetables Safer

I am sure everybody knows that washing fruits and vegetables at home under the tap is the best way...
» read full story April 12th, 2008 - 21:02
The UCLA Employee: ‘It Was Just Me Being Nosy’

The UCLA Employee: ‘It Was Just Me Being Nosy’

The UCLA Medical Center employee who improperly looked at 61 patients’ medical records in 2006...
» read full story April 09th, 2008 - 10:27
Governor:‘I Have Been a Victim of This in My Own Hospital Visits’

Governor:‘I Have Been a Victim of This in My Own Hospital Visits’

Following 32 medical records being breached at UCLA Medical Center, including his wife’s,...
» read full story April 08th, 2008 - 10:42

Maria Shriver’s Medical Records Breached at UCLA Medical Center

Last year, there was Farrah Fawcett, then Britney Spears at the beginning of this year and now,...
» read full story April 07th, 2008 - 13:43
Skinny or Obese, Heart Disease Still a Problem

Skinny or Obese, Heart Disease Still a Problem

When it comes to heart health nothing is sure…Why is that? Well, many people believe that if they...
» read full story April 05th, 2008 - 09:02

‘Anthrax’ Graffiti at Port of Long Beach Proves to Be False Alarm

Authorities were investigating a cargo container marked with black graffiti saying “Anthrax a gift...
» read full story April 03rd, 2008 - 16:33
House Panel Overwhelmingly Votes in Favor of Tobacco Regulation

House Panel Overwhelmingly Votes in Favor of Tobacco Regulation

The House Energy and Commerce Committee Wednesday overwhelmingly voted for a bill that would give...
» read full story April 03rd, 2008 - 11:49
Cancer Risk Still Haunts Women after Quitting Hormone Therapy

Cancer Risk Still Haunts Women after Quitting Hormone Therapy

A new study reveals that menopausal women have a higher risk of developing cancer, even after...
» read full story March 05th, 2008 - 13:12
Undercover Humane Society Employee Discovers Cattle Abuse

Undercover Humane Society Employee Discovers Cattle Abuse

A Chino, California slaughterhouse that supplied meat to school lunch programs and supermarkets was...
» read full story February 19th, 2008 - 13:30
Blue Cross Wants Data, But Breaks Doctor-Patient Confidentiality

Blue Cross Wants Data, But Breaks Doctor-Patient Confidentiality

Blue Cross, the largest health insurer of its kind in California, has asked physicians across the...
» read full story February 12th, 2008 - 16:32
UCLA Researcher’s Home Damaged Second Time in Four Months

UCLA Researcher’s Home Damaged Second Time in Four Months

The home of UCLA researcher was firebombed on Tuesday, marking the second attack at the same...
» read full story February 06th, 2008 - 15:05
Pet Turtles Contaminate More than 100 with Salmonella

Pet Turtles Contaminate More than 100 with Salmonella

Small pet turtles carrying a strain of salmonella have sickened more than 100 people, mostly...
» read full story January 25th, 2008 - 16:13
Sinai Responsible for Quaid Babies' Overdose, Say Officials

Sinai Responsible for Quaid Babies' Overdose, Say Officials

California authorities have investigated the November incident in which Dennis Quaid’s...
» read full story January 10th, 2008 - 16:43
The Importance of Choice after Breast Cancer Diagnosis

The Importance of Choice after Breast Cancer Diagnosis

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Cancer Society shows that few doctors talk...
» read full story December 24th, 2007 - 17:52
Contaminated L.A. Water Reservoirs To Be Drained

Contaminated L.A. Water Reservoirs To Be Drained

The L.A. Department of Water and Power officials announced on Friday that 600 million gallons of...
» read full story December 16th, 2007 - 11:34
CDC Reports: Smoking Rate Unchanged in the U.S.

CDC Reports: Smoking Rate Unchanged in the U.S.

20.8 percent of American adults are smokers according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and...
» read full story November 09th, 2007 - 18:03
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Music

Britney's Dad to Sell Her LA Home

Britney's Dad to Sell Her LA Home

Changes are happening in Britney Spears’ life according to recent media reports. She is...
» read full story June 18th, 2008 - 15:10
Neverland Ranch Still Michael Jackson's Property

Neverland Ranch Still Michael Jackson's Property

The foreclosure auction of Michael Jackson’s famous Neverland Ranch in Los Angeles has been...
» read full story May 13th, 2008 - 15:31
Miley Cyrus Has Disney’s Support

Miley Cyrus Has Disney’s Support

The Disney Channel stands by its “Hannah Montana” superstar, 15-year-old Miley Cyrus, in the midst...
» read full story May 01st, 2008 - 11:40
Jimi Hendrix Sex Tape To Be Exposed

Jimi Hendrix Sex Tape To Be Exposed

An adult entertainment company is set to release a sex tape which reportedly features iconic...
» read full story April 30th, 2008 - 00:38
Ray Charles' Children Revolt against Longtime Manager

Ray Charles' Children Revolt against Longtime Manager

Several of Ray Charles’ children called Sunday for an investigation into their late father’s...
» read full story April 21st, 2008 - 12:21
American Idol: Ramiele Malubay Is Gone

American Idol: Ramiele Malubay Is Gone

Last night, Ramiele Malubay was given the boot from Americal Idol. As I have predicted, Brooke...
» read full story April 03rd, 2008 - 09:23

David Cook From “American Idol” Released From Hospital

David Cook, one of the nine contestants from “American Idol” is back on the show, after he was...
» read full story April 02nd, 2008 - 23:17
P Diddy Denies Involvement in Tupac's Murder

P Diddy Denies Involvement in Tupac's Murder

"Completely untrue ….a lie.”This is what P Diddy – real name Sean Combs - had to say about...
» read full story March 18th, 2008 - 12:33
Diddy, Notorious BIG Knew of Plans to Ambush Tupak Shakur

Diddy, Notorious BIG Knew of Plans to Ambush Tupak Shakur

Sean "Diddy" Combs and Christopher “Notorious BIG” Wallace knew in advance that Tupac...
» read full story March 17th, 2008 - 13:58
Britney Makes Things Right: Dumps Adnan, Turns Up For Deposition

Britney Makes Things Right: Dumps Adnan, Turns Up For Deposition

Britney Spears finally showed up to her deposition in the ongoing custody trial with her ex-hubby,...
» read full story January 21st, 2008 - 23:31
John Stewart, "Daydream Believer" Songwriter, Dies

John Stewart, "Daydream Believer" Songwriter, Dies

John Stewart, a member of The Kingston Trio and the musician that wrote The Monkees’ hit...
» read full story January 21st, 2008 - 13:40
Britney Spears Buys Pregnancy Tests For Her Friends

Britney Spears Buys Pregnancy Tests For Her Friends

Britney Spears caused a quite a media frenzy the past couple of days after she was photographed...
» read full story January 17th, 2008 - 19:01
Album Sales Dropped in 2007

Album Sales Dropped in 2007

According to market researcher Nielsen SoundScan, the recording industry had a weak year in 2007...
» read full story January 04th, 2008 - 14:10
Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli Completed Amicable Divorce

Eddie Van Halen and Valerie Bertinelli Completed Amicable Divorce

Starting this Thursday the popular music legend Eddie Van Halen is officially single. After seven...
» read full story December 24th, 2007 - 11:16
Spice Girls, Masters of Showmanship Still

Spice Girls, Masters of Showmanship Still

Whether or not they can really sing appears to remain a topic prone to debate but those reunited...
» read full story December 03rd, 2007 - 16:58
George Harrison Joins Fellow Beatles on iTunes

George Harrison Joins Fellow Beatles on iTunes

Former Beatle George Harrison’s solo music is now available on Apple Inc.'s iTunes and...
» read full story October 10th, 2007 - 14:45
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People

Spencer Pratt Is “Wormy” While Mary Kate Olsen Is a “Troll”

Hollywood is the best place to pick a fight. Rest assured that any little word can start a dispute...
» read full story June 30th, 2008 - 18:46
Judge Stops the Release of Verne Troyer Sex Tape

Judge Stops the Release of Verne Troyer Sex Tape

Friday, TMZ.com was ordered to take out the clips from Verne Troyer’s sex tape. The federal judge...
» read full story June 28th, 2008 - 11:51

The Predator Lawsuit Is Settled

The lawsuit against NBC brought by the family of the man who shot himself when the crew of the...
» read full story June 27th, 2008 - 11:19
Britney Might Get More Visitation Rights for Her Sons

Britney Might Get More Visitation Rights for Her Sons

Britney Spears and a parental coach have appeared in front of a Los Angeles court in an attempt of...
» read full story June 24th, 2008 - 23:03
LA Hotel Sues Spector Over Due Payment

LA Hotel Sues Spector Over Due Payment

Los Angeles hotel the Westin Bonaventure claims record producer Phil Spector owes it more than...
» read full story June 19th, 2008 - 18:11
Star Trek's Takei Enjoys Ca. Gay Wedding Ruling

Star Trek's Takei Enjoys Ca. Gay Wedding Ruling

George Takei, who played Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek series, the first six Star Trek...
» read full story June 18th, 2008 - 21:07
Coolio Arrested for Driving with Suspended License

Coolio Arrested for Driving with Suspended License

Rapper-chef Coolio, real name Artis Leon Ivey Jr., was busted by Los Angeles police in Hollywood...
» read full story June 10th, 2008 - 21:20
Ed McMahon Faces Foreclosure On His Beverly Hills Home

Ed McMahon Faces Foreclosure On His Beverly Hills Home

Johnny Carson's longtime sidekick, Ed McMahon, is in jeopardy of losing his multimillion-dollar...
» read full story June 04th, 2008 - 21:53
“Law & Order” Actor Arrested With Gun in Luggage at Airport

“Law & Order” Actor Arrested With Gun in Luggage at Airport

Actor Dennis Farina, star of TV series “Law & Order,” was arrested on Sunday at Los Angeles...
» read full story May 12th, 2008 - 11:06
Britney’s “Progress” Earns Her More Mommy Time

Britney’s “Progress” Earns Her More Mommy Time

A child-custody hearing yesterday in Los Angeles concluded happily for singer Britney Spears,...
» read full story May 07th, 2008 - 10:57
Hearing on Britney's Psychiatric Evaluation in LA

Hearing on Britney's Psychiatric Evaluation in LA

A hearing has just ended in Los Angeles which focused on the psychiatric evaluation of Britney...