Guinness World Records has officially recognized L. Ron Hubbard, acclaimed author and the founder of Scientology Dianetics, as the world's most translated author. This new world record, officially verified as 65 languages, beats the previous record of 51 languages set in 1997 by American author Sidney Sheldon. It also exceeds the unofficial count of 63 for "Harry Potter" novelist J. K. Rowling and the 64 languages translated for "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Dutch teenager Anne Frank.

Elmo arrested? That was the scene as three impersonators were busted last week for allegedly harassing tourists for tips after posing for pictures on Hollywood Boulevard. One of those taken into custody happened to be the furry resident of Sesame Street. The other two booked were a man dressed as Mr. Incredible and another dressed as the villain from the horror movie, "Scream. "

The new edition of the French comic book series, Asterix, has a political twist and make fun of the United States. Illustrator Albert Uderzo introduces aliens from a planet called Tadsylwine, an anagram of Walt Disney, with a leader called Hubs, an anagram of Bush.

Mardi Gras organizers are vowing to hold the city's signature most celebrated party in February, despite two devastating hurricanes. Tourism officials and parade hosts appeared before the City Council to demand the annual pre-Lent celebration returns to the city this winter.

Mardi Gras organizers are vowing to hold the city's signature most celebrated party in February, despite two devastating hurricanes. Tourism officials and parade hosts appeared before the City Council to demand the annual pre-Lent celebration returns to the city this winter.