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Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Jhené Aiko among those who lost homes in Los Angeles fires
By The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events. Three awards ceremonies planned for this weekend have been postponed. Next week’s Oscar nominations have been delayed. And tens of thousands ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Q&A: Franz Ferdinand discuss their new album, the resurgence of 2000s indie and Charli XCX
By Sian Watson, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
LONDON (AP) – Two decades ago, the Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand sent a jolt across the music world. They waltzed in stripped-shirts and quickly became global icons for their deliriously hooky songs, hitting a critical mass in the chant-along singles “Take Me Out” and “Do You Want To.” A lot has changed in that ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!TikTok’s fate arrives at Supreme Court in collision of free speech and national security
By Mark Sherman, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) – In one of the most important cases of the social media age, free speech and national security collide at the Supreme Court on Friday in arguments over the fate of TikTok, a wildly popular digital platform that roughly half the people in the United States use for entertainment and information. TikTok says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Elmo tells all: ‘Sesame Street’ 55th season features SZA, Chris Stapleton, Reneé Rapp and more
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on January 9th, 2025
NEW YORK (AP) – Appearing on “Sesame Street”? That’s the best idea. The 55th season of the acclaimed family program features a star-studded lineup of musicians that would be the envy of any summer festival: SZA, Chris Stapleton, Noah Kahan, Reneé Rapp and Samara Joy. The upcoming season will focus on lessons in emotional well-being. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore among those who lost homes in Los Angeles fires
By The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Fires burning in and around Los Angeles have claimed the homes of numerous celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton and led to sweeping disruptions of entertainment events. Three awards ceremonies planned for this weekend have been postponed. Next week’s Oscar nominations have been delayed. And tens of thousands ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Participate or keep it quiet? Recent sing-alongs tap into larger discussion on moviegoing etiquette
By Curtis Yee, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) – As movie theaters worked to entice Americans back into seats after COVID-19 lockdowns and labor strikes, the industry marketed blockbuster films like ” Wicked “ and the dueling releases of ” Barbie “ and ” Oppenheimer “ as no less than cultural events. But when certain movies become “events” unto themselves, sometimes ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!B.C. court approves class-action lawsuit about privacy over Home Depot receipts
By Ashley Joannou, The Canadian Press on January 8th, 2025
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia Supreme Court judge says a class-action lawsuit can go ahead alleging Home Depot violated its customers’ privacy when collecting and sharing their information after emailing purchase receipts. The lawsuit alleges Home Depot gathered information when B.C. customers opted for emailed receipts, including the purchase price, brands bought, and data related ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrities among those who lost homes as devastating Los Angeles fires
By The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Wildfire that are burning in and around Los Angeles have burned several celebrities’ homes and force stars including Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore and James Woods, to evacuate. Cary Elwes and Paris Hilton are among the stars who said Wedesday they had lost homes in the Palisade fire. California firefighters are battling ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A new book alleges that someone at Fox News gave Trump’s team an early look at town hall questions
By Jonathan J. Cooper, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
WASHINGTON (AP) – Someone inside Fox News gave Donald Trump’s presidential campaign the questions he would face ahead of a town hall the network produced in January 2024, a forthcoming book alleges, according to excerpts reported by CNN. The claim appears in “Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power” by Politico reporter Alex ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Wicked’ tops SAG Awards nominations as many big names are snubbed
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES – “Wicked” topped nominations to the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, landing a leading five nominations including best ensemble, and individual nods for Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey. Out-of-control wildfires that swept across Los Angeles and Southern California on Tuesday night forced the Screen Actors Guild to cancel its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Celebrities among thousands evacuated and waiting to learn their homes’ fates in Los Angeles fires
By The Associated Press on January 8th, 2025
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Wildfires that ripped through the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles forced many Hollywood stars, including Mark Hamill, Mandy Moore and James Woods, to evacuate their homes. California firefighters are battling wind-whipped fires tearing across the area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as the ... Read More »
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