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Hollywood

Hollywood is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California - situated west-northwest of Downtown Los Angeles. Due to its fame and cultural identity as the historical center of movie studios and movie stars, the word "Hollywood" is often used as a metonymy  of American cinema, and is often interchangeably used to refer to the greater Los Angeles area in general. The nicknames StarStruck Town and Tinseltown refer to Hollywood and its movie industry. Today, much of the movie industry has dispersed into surrounding areas such as the Westside neighborhood, but significant auxiliary industries, such as editing, effects, props, post-production and lighting  companies remain in Hollywood, as does the backlot of Paramount Pictures.

Many historic Hollywood theaters are used as venues and concert stages to premiere major theatrical releases and host the Academy Awards. It is a popular destination for nightlife, tourism, and is home to the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Articles About Hollywood

Sharon Stone
Former Filipina Nanny of Sharon Stone Files Lawsuit Against The Actress

By IBTimes AU

The ex-nanny of Hollywood icon, Sharon Stone, is filing a lawsuit against the actress for claims of racial harassment, wrongful termination and sweatshop conditions. (4:37 pm)

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Media exec Sloan eyes Australia's Nine Entertainment: source

By Reuters

U.S. media executive Harry Sloan has approached private equity firm CVC Capital Partners <CVC.UL> to buy a controlling stake in its asset, Australia's debt-ridden Nine Entertainment, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said. (2:28 pm)

MORE TOPICS: GOLDMAN SACHS, MERRILL LYNCH, AUSTRALIA, CREDIT SUISSE

Phillip Phillips: Things You Need to Know, His Girlfriend and His Victory at the American Idol
Why Phillip Phillips Deserves to win American Idol 2012: His Best Performances [VIDEOS]

By IBTimes AU

Phillip Phillips was named as the newest addition in the list of the American Idols beating his opponent Jessica Sanchez. (1:21 pm)

MORE TOPICS: AMERICAN IDOL

Phillip Phillips: Things You Need to Know, His Girlfriend and His Victory at the American Idol
Phillip Phillips: Things You Need to Know, His Girlfriend and His Victory at the American Idol [PHOTOS & VIDEO]

By IBTimes AU

Some may classify Phillip Phillips as a “safe” contestant at the beginning of the Season 11 of American Idol. Get to know the underdog who has managed to triumph over the show’s “power belting” contestants. (1:15 pm)

MORE TOPICS: AMERICAN IDOL

Hollywood Actress Megan Fox has confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child
Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green Are Expecting a Baby Girl

By IBTimes UK

Hollywood Actress Megan Fox has confirmed that she is pregnant with her first child. (2:37 am)

Jillian Michaels
Who Is Heidi Rhoades? Jillian Michaels And Partner Welcome Daughter And Son In Same Week

By IBTimes

Heidi Rhoades and "The Biggest Loser" star Jillian Michaels welcomed a newborn son, Phoenix on May 3. In addition to the birth, Rhoades and Michaels recently got to bring home their 2-year-old-daughter Lukensia from Haiti, after a lengthy adoption process. (2:00 am)

heath ledger tree house
Heath Ledger's 'Tree House' Bought By 'Hunger Games' Star Josh Hutcherson [PHOTOS]

By IBTimes

Heath Ledger's "Tree House" in Hollywood Hills was bought by Josh Hutcherson. View the slideshow to see photos of the "tree house" formerly owned by the late Heath Ledger. (11:54 pm)

"Smash" Stars Not Returning
Which ‘Smash’ Stars Will Not Return For Season 2?

By IBTimes

NBC's Broadway-themed series, "Smash," just got a major shakeup and four actors were lost in the shuffle. Which "Smash" stars will not return come Season 2? (11:43 pm)

Amitabh Bachchan
The Great Gatsbys Trailer: First Look of Amitabh Bachchan with Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire Released [PHOTO & VIDEO]

By IBTimes IN

The first look of Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan in Baz Luhrmann's directed movie "The Great Gatsby" has been released. The trailer for the epic movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio finally made its debut online. (8:43 pm)

MORE TOPICS: TWITTER, BOLLYWOOD

Brad Pitt
Aussie Director Talks About Brad Pitt and New Film ‘Killing Them Softly’

By IBTimes AU

A crime film about capitalism, ‘Killing Them Softly’ is the latest successful film launched at the Cannes Press yesterday done by Aussie director, Andrew Dominik. (May 23)

MORE TOPICS: BRAD PITT