Celebrity

LOS FELIZ—Authorities arrested a trespasser on Sunday, July 6, in the neighborhood of A-list celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard. The news was first reported by TMZ about a man being arrested by authorities after finding a way through a gate in the exclusive neighborhood.

The trespasser tried to run from authorities before he was captured and detained. Bell and Shepard were not home at the time of the incident. Video from the Citizen App displayed the individual being detained by officers. No homes were broken into in the neighborhood at the time of the incident.

Last week the home of Jolie’s former husband, Brad Pitt was broken into in Los Feliz. The actor was in Tokyo, Japan at the time of the incident. Pitt’s home was broken into on June 25.

Details on what was stolen from Pitt’s property has not been disclosed to the public. The intruders smashed a window to gain access into the actor’s home. According to the Daily Mail, there has been more security detail at Pitt’s home since the incident.

Jolie previously appeared in the movie “Maria.” Pitt is currently appearing in the action-flick “F1: The Movie” alongside Damson Idris. Pitt won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the Quentin Tarantino film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.”

By Danny Jones

BEVERLY HILLS—On Wednesday, June 11, songwriter and founder of the legendary Beach Boys band, Brian Wilson passed away at his home in Beverly Hills with his daughters and his caregiver. He was 82. Wilson’s daughters confirmed his death on their dad’s webpage.

“We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father, Brian Wilson passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy, at this time, as our family is grieving. We realize that we are sharing our grief with the world. Love and Mercy.”

Wilson, the great musician himself, kept a magnificent record of the Beach boys recording history. He captured so much on his website. It’s like a digital museum. Other legendary musicians of all different genres including John Lennon, Elton John, Bob Dylan, and so many are tributed by photographs and interviews.

No one had to tell you that Brian Wilson was doing what he loved and loved what he did. He loved his band, and his fellow band members, but he loved other people’s bands too. Music lived deep in his soul so that when he sang, his audience could feel it.

In 1963, it all started with the number one hit, “Surfin’ USA.” This song was a great introduction to, “The Beach Boys.” For decades after its release, this song could be easily identified by title and band name.

“Surfin’ Safari,” was technically released in 1962.

1963 brought the in the beach songs, “Surfin’ USA,” “Surfer Girl,” and “Little Deuce Coupe.”

In 1964, two albums were released, “The Beach Boys in Concert,” and “All Summer Long,” “Shut Down,” Volume 2, and “The Beach Boys Christmas,” album.

1965 was “The Beach Boys Party,” “Summer Days,” and “The Beach Boys Today.”

In 1966, The Beach Boys released their number one selling album of all time, “Animal Sounds.” “Wild Honey,” and “Smiley Smile,” were released in 1967.

“Friends,” was released in 1968, “20/20” in 1969, “Live in London,” and “Sunflower,” 1970.

“Surf’s Up,” in 1971, and “Carl and the Passions”, “So Tough,” in 1972.

In 1973, “The Beach Boys in Concert,” and “Holland,” were released. “Endless Summer” in 1974.

“Spirt of America” was released in 1975, “15 Big Ones,” in 1976, “The Beach Boys Love You,” in 1977, and “M.U.I”. in 1978.

“Keepin’ the Summer Alive,” in 1980, “Made in the USA,” in 1986, and “Surfin’ Safari Live,” in 1989. “Summer in Paradise” in 1992, “Stars and Stripes,” Volume 1 in 1996, “Endless Harmony” and “The Live Box,” in 1988.

The list goes on. “The Smile Sessions,” 2011, and in 2012, “Good Timin’ Live,” was recorded in Knebworth, England. “Made in California,” in 2013.

In 2015, “Warmth of the Sun,” and “The Beach Boys on Tour,” in 2018.

The list goes on and is too numerous to mention all. Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys left an everlasting footprint on the hearts of their fans nationwide, and some worldwide.

By Sharon

STUDIO CITY—On Tuesday, May 20, actor and comedian, George Wendt, better known as, “Norm Peterson” from the 80’s NBC TV sitcom, “Cheers,” has passed away. A family representative first confirmed the actor’s death with ABC, saying, He died peacefully in his sleep while at home.” He was 76.


Wendt starred in 275 episodes of “Cheers” between 1982 and 1993. He won six Emmy nominations for his roles as sort of a bar-fly character who seemingly closed down the bar each night, staggering out the door.


A fun fact is that Norm’s beer was what was called “Near Beer,” and non-alcoholic replica with salt added to it to make it look frothy. While his character appeared to down about 10 beers an episode, in real life, he may have drank less than a glass. The cast indicated that in real life, the beer was terrible and flat.


Another bit of trivia is that Norm’s TV wife, Vera, only ever appeared in one episode, and the actress who portrayed her was his wife, Bernadette Birkett. It was a Thanksgiving episode, and she had a pie in her face. The rest of the time, the audience only ever heard her voice.


Wendt kept a Twitter (Now X) page in years gone by when he’d post where he would be ‘stopping for a beer’, and name the bar then he’d say something to the effect of, “Come by and say hi.”


Funeral arrangements have not been announced. The family asks for privacy at this time.

By Sharon