tinseltown brings to mind the image of big homes, big stars, and the iconic hollywood sign.ut this unfolding disaster is not happening in the hollywood hills or on an expensive soundstage. >> that part of hollywood is not the glamour part of hollywood. we call it east hollywood here in los angeles. it's more residential. it's more community. >> jackie goldberg is a former los angeles city councilwoman. in 1995, she represents a district where the city is building a subway. it's one of the largest public works projects of its time, and some of the constituents are complaining about it. >> we don't need a metro rail as they are proposing it. let's get back to the buses where the people can be moved around properly. >> not only are residents complaining, but so are the business owners. for them, it's less about the subway itself than the construction. they're losing money. >> it takes so long to build these things underground and you don't have much choice but to tear streets up and close streets. businesses were putting big signs on their property saying, "open for business du

comedian amy schumer on the tinseltown tinseltown. >> i was too old to play larry king's wife. >> reporterson ford working mostly with women at least 15 years younger. >> not even a competition, it's so much easier for a man in hollywood it's unfair. >> reporter: but in this case art isn't mimicking real life. the average age difference in couples barely more than two years. gyllenhaal went on to say, it made me feel bad, then it made me feel angry and then it made me laugh. her age not stopping playing opposite jeff bridges in crazy heart. >> are you mad at me? >> there's only one way an actress can fight back is create your own material. elizabeth banks and angelina jolie. >> reporter: she's fine and on the outlook for her next big role. men are writing, producing and directing. the only way to change the conversation is what elizabeth banks doing, directing "pitch perfect 2." which is doing great at the box office. that should send a powerful message in hollywood. >> how's elizabeth banks' direction? >> it was her first time and it was really fascinating to watch her behind the scenes d

kicking things off with one of the biggest titans in tinseltown, producer will packer. >> i am very, very proud of an african-american moviemaker, however, i don't make film it's with the intent to label them a black film or any other label. >> we'll also check out my interview with hole woot executive producer on the rise, levon franklin. >> the film is one of the most powerful mediums in the world. if i can be a part of that industry i believe i can actually change people's lives. >> and you can't miss conversation with nate parker. >> i try not to be anyone but myself, and i know who i am. >> that's what's happening in "our world," up next. >>> join the small business rerch lucien and take your business to the next level. find out how at the black enterprise entrepreneur summit hosted by nationwide. innovation and capital meets there. in the power circle of business executives and professionals and learn how to bred your product in a competitive market, may 13th through 16th in atlanta, georgia. register now. >>> welcome back to "our world with black enterprise" . in a special edi

as maggie gyllenhaal and many others in tinseltown are discovering.. the 37-year-old telling the magazine, saying, i was told recently that i'm told too old to play the love interest of 55-year-old man. it's astonishing to me. >> they're pretty ticked off. >> reporter: but is it a flat-out case of ageism? comedian amy schumer on the tinseltown trend. >> the director said that i was too old to play larry king's wife. >> reporter: according to a new study, it turns out that hollywood frontmen are cast against much younger counterparts. harrison ford working mostly with women at least 15 years younger. >> that's not even a competition, it's so much easier for a man in hollywood it's unfair. >> reporter: but in this case, art isn't mimicking real life. the average age difference in couples barely more than two years. gyllenhaal went on to say, it bad, and then it made made me feel angry and then it made me laugh. her age not stopping playing opposite jeff bridges in crazy heart. >> are you mad at me? >> there's only one way an actress can fight back, that

showtime in tinseltown. play of the day. don't try it at home. leon: pretty good! alison: dodger blue glove. thank you tim. still to come on "abc7 news at 5:00" -- damage from the oil spill in california spreads for mile. the steps taken to help the injured animals some as far as 50 miles from the alison: volunteers are working to save oil-covered an malls after an oil spill off the california coast. broondi shows us what is done to contain the disaster. >> these are the lives they are trying to save. pelicans coated in oil. the dark sludge covering a baby elephant seal's face. this sea lion died over the weekend. >> that is when the emotion starts to come in. a lot of us will be out there and talk about it. the injured wildlife are showing up as far as 50 miles away. clean-up crews are racing to remove oil washing up on what were once pristine beaches now closed closeed this memorial day. as they hit the street angry over the disaster and carrying this mock pipeline. >> people are outraged. we have seen enough atrocities with the oil industry. >> pipeline owner is

now she's got a special honor in tinseltown so the battle with her flame is not going away.he spoke with our amy robach. >> sophia vergara with her new fiance getting her star on the hollywood walk of fame. she said enough is enough. the last time she'll talk about that battle about the frozen embryo embryo. >> there's a -- he shouldn't be creating something so ugly out of nothing. >> she says her ex-fiance is using her star power in the fight and the bottom line they had a signed agreement. >> he made his case in "the new york times" and on tv. >> these are lives that have already been created. >> he says he wants to raise a family on his own. she said it's simple. they signed not one but two contracts with the fertility clinic and she adds something more. the embryos were made when they were together and happy what a baby deserves. >> more than a mother needs a loving relationship of parents that get along. >> hurt embarrassed, angry? >> i won't allow this person to take more advantage of my career and try to promote himself. >> all right. more on that to come. coming up p