Culkin’s sister killed after struck by car

Los Angeles — Police say Macaulay Culkin’s sister Dakota Culkin was killed after she stepped in front of a car in west Los Angeles.

Police spokesman Richard French says Dakota Culkin was struck Tuesday night after she stepped into the street. She died a day later at a Los Angeles hospital after suffering massive head injuries.

French says there is no active criminal investigation.

Police say the driver stopped and tried to help the 29-year-old. Officers determined the motorist wasn’t driving drunk and followed all laws.

Macaulay Culkin’s spokeswoman, Michelle Bega, said it was a “terrible tragic accident” and the family had no further comment.

The 28-year-old actor starred in the “Home Alone” films.

Tween TV star inspired by Obama

New York — President-elect Barack Obama inspired many young people this election season, but even someone too young to vote felt a breeze of hope.

Thirteen-year-old Nat Wolff, star of the Nickelodeon TV series “The Naked Brothers Band,” said Obama is “the coolest guy ever” and meeting the former Senator led Nat to write a song called “Yes We Can,” which will be featured on the TV show’s Christmas special, airing Saturday.

“I just saw him and it was the most inspirational thing. He made me feel like he could make America so cool,” Nat said in a recent interview.

The Obamas, including daughters Sasha, 10, and Malia, 7, have listened to the tune.

“He got to hear the song and his daughters called me up and I talked to them and it was so cool,” Nat said.

“The Naked Brothers Band” is a hit program featuring Nat and his younger brother, Alex, 10, as members of a rock band.