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Grammy-winning rapper and TV actor LL Cool J fought a burglar in the kitchen of his Los Angeles house early Wednesday and held him there until officers arrived to take the man into custody, police said. The 58-year-old prowler, caught at about 1 a.m.

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The family of Top Gun director Tony Scott told medical examiners the British-born filmmaker did not have brain cancer or any serious illness when he jumped to his death from a bridge, a county coroner official said.

Aw-shucks rocker plans to retire in Garden City when he hits 65

Newcombe Singers Choir seeks new members for this non-auditioned community chorus. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, 7: 30 pm in St. Mary's Church, on Elgin Street in Oak Bay, starting Sept. 4. Details at newcombesingers.

MOVIES What: Ruby Sparks Where: Cineplex Odeon When: Check ads for showtimes Rating: 5 Why: Creative sparks fly and expectations are delightfullly dashed in this wonderfully offbeat romantic fable from Little Miss Sunshine's Jonathan Dayton and Valer

Ladies: Grab those crinoline and hoop skirts from the backs of your closets. Gentlemen: It's time to don your most charming three-piece ditto suits.

FAMILY All Fun Karts, Cages, Clubs and Camping open weekends from 11a.m.- 7 p.m. (weather permitting) at 2207 Millstream Rd. Choose one fun activity or do all three for a special reduced rate. Bring the family, there is something for everyone.

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has a new chief curator, it announced Wednesday. Michelle Jacques, acting curator of 91原创 art at the Art Gallery of Ontario, will begin her new position in Victoria Oct. 22.