• Nikki Finke points a chiding finger at Defamer, Variety columnist Anne Thompson, LAT columnist Patrick Goldstein and Slate's Kim Masters for posting an erroneous item that she says began as an anonymous comment on her site. Deadline Hollywood Daily
  • Anne Stockwell, longtime editor-in-chief of The Advocate, is stepping down in mid June. She will be replaced by former Advocate news editor Jon Barrett. Advocate.com
  • Rumbles are strong in the Los Angeles Times newsroom about a new, unexpected wave of layoffs, possibly before the second quarter ends June 30. The rumors are that this one will go deeper than the last round, but they are only rumors at this point.
  • "1st Look L.A.," a shopping guide show that airs Saturday nights on KNBC, is pitching blogs about an online contest to select a host. Website
  • The Los Angeles Superior Court has posted a job for an assistant PIO: "You will be a member of a seven-person team responsible for everything from magazine and annual report production to handling media at very high profile court proceedings. These matters often involve celebrities and Court media personnel are expected to be unflappable and discreet." JournalismJobs
  • Daily Breeze writer Jim Farber has a show of his photos at the Torrance Art Museum. PRLosAngelesMediaMoves
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