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The Best Part of L.A. Comic Con Was the Creativity Fans Brought With Them
Celebrity guests drew attention, but cosplay, independent artists and Halloween programming gave L.A. Comic Con 2026 its most compelling story: fans becoming creators.
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Tommy Chong’s Federal Paraphernalia Case: The Comedian Behind the Booking Photo
Chong’s 2003 prison sentence concerned a federal drug-paraphernalia conspiracy, not a simple cannabis-possession charge.
Legal & Courts
Former Disney Actor Erik von Detten Faces Elder Abuse and Fraud Lawsuit Over Gold Investments
An elderly California couple alleges former Disney actor Erik von Detten and Rosland Capital mishandled more than $2 million in…
Celebrity Arrests
The celebrity mugshot as pop art: how police photography became a Hollywood visual language
See how Warhol’s 1964 mugshot art shaped Hollywood imagery, then learn to verify booking photos, protect accuracy and publish them…
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