Patrick Swayze dies of cancer at 57

Patrick Swayze, whose good looks and sympathetic performances in films such as “Dirty Dancing” and “Ghost” made him a romantic idol to millions, died Monday. He was 57

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L.A. coroner returns to office of Jackson’s dermatologist

The Los Angeles Coroner’s chief investigator revisited the office of Michael Jackson’s dermatologist Wednesday, even though the coroner announced last week his "thorough and comprehensive" report was completed. “We wanted some additional information, and they provided it,” Ed Winter said as he emerged 90 minutes after entering Dr. Arnold Klein’s Beverly Hills, California, dermatology clinic.

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Movie Review: In ‘The Ugly Truth,’ Katherine Heigl Gets Mocked Up

Was Hollywood wrong in putting its money on Katherine Heigl to be the next Julia Roberts? Heigl, a large, pretty actress of farm-girl robustness and pale orange skin and hair tones, had emerged from the cast of Grey’s Anatomy to serve as Seth Rogen’s femme foil in the surprise hit Knocked Up, then scored on her own as the perpetual bridesmaid in 27 Dresses. More than Reese Witherspoon and Kate Hudson, her prime rivals among early-30s contenders for the Roberts ring, Heigl radiated a pensive solidity that, if properly exploited, could have spurred the return of a warmer, less dizzy brand of romantic comedy

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Police: Jackson’s doctor cooperating with investigation

Michael Jackson’s cardiologist, who met with detectives Saturday, has provided information that will help with the investigation into the singer’s death, the Los Angeles Police Department said. The department said late Saturday that it conducted an “extensive interview” with the doctor, who may have been the last person to see Jackson alive. “Dr

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