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What a relief!

To recap - early this morning, we heard the terrifying news that 54-year-old Robert Dewey Hoskins, a man who was convicted of stalking and threatening Madonna, had escaped from a mental hospital in Norwalk, CA.

The LAPD were describing the man as follows:

"…A very psychotic man when not taking his medication and has very violent tendencies."

Now, we're VERY happy to report that the Los Angeles Police Department have captured Madonna's very dangerous stalker!

The LAPD announced that Hoskins was found around 9 a.m. this morning "not far from the mental facility from which he escaped."

He's currently in police custody and he's being escorted back to the hospital.

We're just glad that nobody was hurt while this man was on the loose. We're ESPECIALLY glad that he wasn't able to get close to Madonna.

Great job, LAPD! We're very pleased and impressed!

Tags: california, captured, escaped, lapd, los angeles police department, madonna, mental hospital, norwalk, psychotic, robert dewey hoskins, stalker

Twist! Bet you didn't see that one coing Kris Humphries! Hope you didn't sign any deals with any networks yet!

Going against the grain and throwing a lot of people off guard, Kim Kardashian has her legal team working very hard to ensure her divorce from Kris is handled in private mediation — no cameras allowed!

It's Kim's hope that by taking their divorce out of the spotlight, the proceedings won't take longer than the actual marriage itself. A source close to the Kardashian family adds:

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Tags: california, divorce, kim kardashian, kris humphries, marriage, private, reality tv, trial, trouble

The Madonna tour news just keeps on coming!!!!!

Earlier today, we were VERY excited to report that Madge's 2012 world tour dates were JUST announced!

Now, a seating chart for Madonna's October 6th show in San Jose, CA has been revealed (above)…and it looks like it's going to be QUITE the venue!

According to the chart, ticket prices are as follows:

Tags: 2012, california, madge, madonna, san jose, seating chart, seats, stage, ticket prices, world tour

Yes! It most certainly is!!!

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Judge Vaughn Walker's ruling invalidating Proposition 8 this morning, confirming that the bill is unconstitutional and should be thrown out! Judges Stephen Reinhardt, Michael Daly Hawkins and N. Randy Smith voted 2-1 that passing the bill goes against this country's Constitution and banning same-sex marriage violates the very foundation of freedom this country was built on!

It's a MASSIVE step in the right direction and EXTRAORDINARY news for all those who want to see real change in this country. With that said, the fight is far from over as ProtectMarriage, the backers of Proposition 8, can appeal the decision to a larger panel of the 9th Circuit or go directly to the U.S. Supreme Court.

You know what? We say, "BRING IT ON!!!!" It seems like more and more, the fair and just people of our government are on the side of equality and we whole-heartedly feel like it will be sooner rather than later that we will see same-sex marriage become legal in California!

Rejoice and spread the good news! Equality for all is on its way!!!

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Tags: California, over, Prop 8, ruling, verdict

What is wrong with people?! Why can't we just act like decent human beings?!

Luckily, the FBI has found the person who has been sending horrible death threats to Taylor Armstrong over Twitter.

We can't even believe someone thought they could do THIS without repercussion

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Tags: acting, california, children, death, horrible, new jersey, scary, security, serious, seriously, taylor armstrong, twitter, ugh

Simple. Beautiful. Moving.

That's how we can best describe Dustin Lance Black's 8.

In his moving play adapted from actual court transcripts and interviews, 8 explains Proposition 8 and the impact it made on Americans living in California.

Starring

Tags: 8, american equality, california, dustin lance black, gay marriage, gay rights, george clooney, john lithgow, morgan freeman, prop 8, video

A legend has been lost. So sad.

At the age of 73, Etta James died last night at a hospital in Riverside, California. Her longtime friend and manager Lupe De Leon confirmed the news moments ago, revealing that Etta's soulful and iconic voice is no longer with us.

Etta was suffering from chronic leukemia, dementia and hepatitis C for quite some time, but it was complications from leukemia that ultimately led to her demise.

The music world is mourning a significant loss today. There will never be another like her. Our deepest condolences to her friends, family and fans for her passing.

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Tags: california, cancer, death, dementia, died, etta james, family, friends, hospital, music, uk

These two have kept things on the DL for ahile, but its nice to know they are still going strong.

For almost a year now, American Idol stars Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young have been in lurve and shacked up (literally) in lovey dovey bliss. Diana revealed in a recent interview that despite rumors to the contrary, it wasn't their American Idol connection that initially go them together. As she explains:

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Tags: american, american idol, california, confirmed, los angeles, relationship, rumors