LOS ANGELES, April 8 (UPI) -- Comedian and actor David Alan Grier Tuesday night became the latest celebrity eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars" in Los Angeles.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- U.S. comedian David Alan Grier has signed on to star in the character-driven sketch magazine series "Chocolate News," Comedy Central said Wednesday.

NEW YORK, March 26 (UPI) -- U.S. actor David Alan Grier is to star in and executive produce a faux magazine TV show, Comedy Central announced Wednesday.

NEW YORK, March 13 (UPI) -- U.S. television actor Christopher Meloni has signed on to star in Nickelodeon's first original prime-time family movie, the network announced Thursday.

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Organizers of Film Independent's 2008 Spirit Awards said dozens of Hollywood's biggest stars are planning to attend the upcoming show in Santa Monica, Calif.

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Comedian David Alan Grier and his wife, Christine Y. Kim, welcomed a baby girl into their family this week in Los Angeles.

UPI almanac for Saturday, June 30, 2007.

SAN DIEGO, July 25 (UPI) -- The La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego is set to offer fans of the Broadway musical "The Wiz" a contemporary revival of the classic musical production.

Today is Friday, June 30, the 181st day of 2006 with 184 to follow.