LOS ANGELES, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. actors Chris Hemsworth and Clifton Collins Jr. have been hired for supporting roles in "Star Trek," the J.J. Abrams prequel that began shooting last week.

CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 15 (UPI) -- Character actor Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez who appeared in dozens of Hollywood films and TV shows, has died in Culver City, Calif., at age 80. His grandson, "Capote" co-star Clifton Collins Jr., told Tuesday's Los Angeles Times his grandfather died of natura

'ALLY MCBEAL' "Ally McBeal" creator and producer David E. Kelley is pulling the plug on the show, according to Daily Variety. Kelley reportedly told the cast and crew about his decision Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES, April 17 (UPI) -- Here is a list of nominees for the 2002 American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Awards, announced this week in Los Angeles by the National Council of La Raza: