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‘Crazy’ Ron Artest Is a Mental Health Star

Staff / Truthdig Dec 10, 2010 The Lakers forward is known for his antics-- such as showing up to a talk show in his underwear -- but he's becoming famous for talking about an issue that is often concealed: mental health Artest is funding therapy and mental health awareness through the sale of his championship ring and possibly the donation of his entire $679 million 2011-2012 salary (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

L.A. Taxpayers Hit With MJ Memorial Bill

Staff / Truthdig Jul 10, 2009 When the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA championship in June, the team and private donors paid the $2 million tab for the victory celebration The same can't be said for Michael Jackson's July 7 public memorial at Staples Center, unfortunately. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Strapped L.A. Won’t Pay for Laker Parade

Staff / Truthdig Jun 17, 2009 Kobe Bryant and the Lakers brought the NBA championship trophy back to Los Angeles and with it cause for celebration, but how can a city struggling to make ends meet justify the traditional $2 million victory parade? By making the team and private donors pay for it. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Picks Lakers in 6

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2009 Dress the White House in purple and gold, the president is backing Los Angeles in the NBA finals. It's probably because of his uncommonly good taste and high basketball IQ, but it could also have something to do with the 39 percentage points by which he won Los Angeles in the presidential election. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Spielberg Negotiates Rare Peace Agreement Between Feuding Directors

Staff / Truthdig Sep 23, 2008 It's good to know that there are still people, in this time of great strife, who believe in the power of diplomatic negotiation over brute force even if the people in this particular case happen to be two Hollywood directors apparently possessed of egos the size of Sarah Palin's home state . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )