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Palm Springs’ connection to ‘Barbie’ film shines ahead of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Director of the Year’ Award at Palm Springs International Film Festival

January 3, 2024 11:00 AM Bianca Ventura

Barbie director, Greta Gerwig is being recognized as ‘Director of the Year’ at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards on Thursday, January 4. In honor of the critically acclaimed film we took a closer look at Palm Springs’ ties to the live-action Barbie movie. Greta Gerwig’s record breaking Barbie movie captured the hearts of

The rapper Ye, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, issues an apology in Hebrew

December 26, 2023 11:43 AM Associated Press

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday. “I sincerely apologize to the Jewish community for any unintended outburst caused by my words or actions,” Ye wrote.

Matthew Perry cause of death ‘acute effects of ketamine,’ officials say

December 15, 2023 1:39 PM City News Service

The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner announced today that the cause of death of actor Matthew Perry was “the acute effects of ketamine.” “Contributing factors in Mr. Perry’s death include drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, used to treat opioid use disorder. The manner of death is accident,” the medical

Ryan O’Neal, star of ‘Love Story’ and ‘Peyton Place,’ dead

December 8, 2023 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

Originally Published: 08 DEC 23 17:18 ET Updated: 08 DEC 23 17:25 ET By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Oscar-nominated actor Ryan O’Neal, star of several landmark films including “Love Story” and “Paper Moon,” has died, according to his son, Patrick, who posted the news to social media. He was reportedly 82. “My dad passed

Former Penthouse magazine model sues Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses, saying he raped her in 1989

November 22, 2023 3:38 PM Associated Press

By LARRY NEUMEISTER Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — A former Penthouse magazine model sued Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose on Wednesday, saying he raped her in a 1989 attack at a New York City hotel that left her with anxiety and depression and harmed her career. Sheila Kennedy, 61, filed the lawsuit in

LeBlanc, Cox Pay Tribute to ‘Friends’ Co-Star Matthew Perry

November 14, 2023 2:45 PM City News Service

Matt LeBlanc and Courteney Cox paid heartfelt tribute to their late “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry today, making their first public comments since Perry was found dead at his Pacific Palisades home. “Matthew, it is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye,” LeBlanc wrote on his Instagram page, in a post accompanied by a series

‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud accidentally overdosed on meth, cocaine, fentanyl, coroner says

September 21, 2023 11:31 AM Associated Press

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Actor Angus Cloud died in July of an accidental overdose of cocaine, fentanyl and other substances, a Northern California coroner’s office said Thursday. Cloud’s cause of death was “acute intoxication” due to the “combined effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and benzodiazepines,” the Alameda County Coroner’s Bureau said. The office confirmed the

Ashton Kutcher resigns from anti-sex-abuse group over Masterson flap

September 15, 2023 3:50 PM City News Service

Actor Ashton Kutcher, still facing criticism for a letter he wrote in support of fellow “That ’70s Show” alum Danny Masterson, has resigned as chairman of the board of an anti-child-sex-abuse organization he co-founded in 2009 with then-wife Demi Moore. In a letter posted on the website of the organization known as Thorn, Kutcher said

LA City Council moves to possibly preserve Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home

September 8, 2023 4:16 PM City News Service, Jesus Reyes

The Los Angeles City Council today approved a motion seeking to save Marilyn Monroe’s Brentwood home from demolition by having it declared a historic-cultural monument. The council voted 12-0 with council members Heather Hutt, Eunisses Hernandez and Curren Price absent during the vote. Following the vote, the Department of Building and Safety issued an official

Death certificate: Bob Barker died of Alzheimer’s Disease

September 5, 2023 4:12 PM City News Service

Legendary “The Price is Right” host Bob Barker died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a death certificate made public today. The document, first obtained by TMZ, also cites hypertension, hypothyroidism and hyperlipidemia as contributing factors in the 99-year-old personality’s death. Barker never publicly disclosed an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, so it remained unclear how long

Riley Keough named sole trustee of Lisa Marie Presley estate

August 4, 2023 3:46 PM City News Service

Riley Keough today was named the sole trustee of the estate of her late mother, Lisa Marie Presley. The appointment was approved during a hearing Friday before Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lynn Healey Scaduto. Keough, Lisa Marie Presley’s eldest daughter, had filed a 73-page petition on June 12 in support of her bid

Madonna shares health update: ‘I’m on the road to recovery’

July 10, 2023 2:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Chloe Melas, CNN (CNN) — Madonna is rescheduling the North American leg of her world tour following her recent hospitalization. The Grammy winner announced the news in an Instagram post on Monday. “Thank you for your positive energy, prayers and words of healing and encouragement. I have felt your love,” she wrote, ‘I’m on

Madonna recovering from ‘serious bacterial infection,’ postpones Celebration world tour

June 28, 2023 1:21 PM CNN Newsource, KESQ News Team

Originally Published: 28 JUN 23 16:07 ET Updated: 28 JUN 23 16:16 ET By Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Madonna is taking time to heal after a health scare, which will postpone at least some of her Celebration world tour that had been set to commence next month. In a post shared to his verified

Remains found near Mt Baldy confirmed to be missing actor Julian Sands

June 27, 2023 1:24 PM City News Service

Human remains discovered over the weekend near Mount Baldy were confirmed today to be those of actor Julian Sands, who disappeared while hiking in the area in January. According to the San Bernardino County coroner, a cause of death for the 65-year-old North Hollywood resident is still pending the results of further tests. The remains

Judge rejects motion for new trial in rapper Tory Lanez case

May 9, 2023 1:20 PM City News Service

A Los Angeles judge today rejected a bid for a new trial for jailed rapper Tory Lanez, who was convicted of shooting hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in the feet three years ago in the Hollywood Hills. Lanez current attorney, Jose Baez — who famously won an acquittal for Casey Anthony — argued Monday that

On May the 4th, Carrie Fisher receives long-awaited star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

May 4, 2023 2:35 PM City News Service

Coinciding with the unofficial “Star Wars” holiday May the 4th, actress Carrie Fisher posthumously received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today, with Luke Skywalker himself, actor Mark Hamill, helping to unveil the marker on the nation’s most famous sidewalk. Fisher’s daughter, Billie Lourd, accepted the star on behalf of her mother, who

Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul Among Celebs Charged in Crypto Case

March 22, 2023 5:00 PM City News Service

Lindsay Lohan, Jake Paul and six other celebrities have been charged with violating investor-protection laws by allegedly promoting cryptocurrencies without disclosing they were being paid for doing so, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced today. Lohan and Paul were charged along with singers Austin Mahone and Akon, rappers Soulja Boy and Lil Yachty, singer-songwriter

Report: Amanda Bynes on psych hold after wandering naked in downtown LA

March 20, 2023 12:56 PM City News Service

Nearly one year after being released from a conservatorship prompted by concerns about her mental health, actress Amanda Bynes was reported today to be under psychiatric evaluation after allegedly being spotted roaming naked near downtown Los Angeles. TMZ, citing an eyewitness, reported that Bynes was spotted without any clothing near downtown early Sunday morning. The

‘John Wick,’ ‘The Wire’ actor Lance Reddick dead at 60

March 17, 2023 1:26 PM City News Service

Actor Lance Reddick, best known for his roles in HBO’s “The Wire” and the “John Wick” movies, died today at his Studio City home at age 60. He was found dead of unknown causes at his home Friday morning, authorities confirmed. TMZ, which first reported the news, cited sources saying his death appeared to

Raquel Welch, ‘Fantastic Voyage’ star, has died at age 82

February 15, 2023 12:51 PM CNN

Originally Published: 15 FEB 23 15:07 ET Updated: 15 FEB 23 15:20 ET By Sandra Gonzalez and Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Raquel Welch, a veteran actress who rose to fame in the 1960s in the films “One Million Years B.C.” and “Fantastic Voyage,” has died, according to a statement provided by her manager, Steve

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