Tim Hammer

Spike Lee was given unlimited access to Kobe Bryant for Kobe Doin' Work, which is available now on DVD There was a great deal of buzz when word first broke that acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee would be making a documentary about Lakers' guard Kobe Bryant. On paper, a prominent... continue reading on LAist

Tonight 20/20 takes a look inside the life of comedian and host of "Deal or No Deal" Howie Mandel Along with being a nationally headlining comedian and host of a hit TV show, Howie Mandel is also horrified by germs. Tonight ABC's 20/20 gives us an in-depth look inside... continue reading on LAist

This weekend, all you have to do to watch bone-crushing, high impact violence is turn on either CBS or Fox's coverage of the NFL. Also this weekend, you can head over to the Laemmle Sunset 5, in West Hollywood to get some perspective on the aftermath of those helmet-to-helmet... continue reading on LAist

Lizz Wasserman, popomomo | photo by Lelah Foster LA has a diverse cast of characters. Whether it's the characters with stirring stories or interesting occupations or the people who are just simply characters, this town has them all. In an effort to get to know some of those characters... continue reading on LAist

Manny Pacquiao and singer Melissa R. perform at Nike Sportswear Presents Under the Hood with Manny Pacquiao last week at the Montalban Theater in Hollywood | Photo by Tim Hammer (LAist) Tonight the entire fight world turns its attention to Las Vegas, the site of the highly anticipated fight... continue reading on LAist