Southern California wildfire near Los Angeles declared 33% contained
The wildfire in the San Fernando Valley on the edge of Los Angeles is now 33% contained, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
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Ryan Phillippe reaches settlement with model who alleged he assaulted her
Actor Ryan Phillippe has reached a settlement with a model who alleged he assaulted her, days before his ex-wife Reese Witherspoon was set to appear at the trial.
Thousands flee homes as wildfire rages on edge of LA
Tens of thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes as firefighters battle a wildfire raging on the outskirts of Los Angeles.
Suspect in rapper Mac Miller’s drug death pleads not guilty
A man charged with selling rapper Mac Miller the drugs that killed him last year has pleaded not guilty in federal court in Los Angeles.
US cinema cancels Joker screenings following ‘credible’ threat
A cinema in California has cancelled screenings of the Joker following a “credible” threat, police in the state said.
Emmy nominee Michael Douglas, 74, says he has no intention of retiring
Emmy Award nominee Michael Douglas said he has no plans to retire as he reflected on 50 years in showbusiness.
Crew was asleep when fatal fire broke out on boat in California – report
A scuba dive boat was operating in violation of Coast Guard regulations when a fire broke out killing 34 people in California, a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report said.
Adele files for divorce from her husband Simon Konecki
Adele has filed for divorce from her husband Simon Konecki, according to legal documents.
Kim Kardashian West responds to reports she and Kanye are moving to Wyoming
Kim Kardashian West said it was husband Kanye’s “dream” to move to Wyoming amid reports the family were considering leaving California.
American horror director Jordan Peele secures top Bafta award
American horror director Jordan Peele will receive a Bafta award celebrating excellence in directing.
Stars of upcoming musical comedy Perfect Harmony discuss the show
New musical comedy series Perfect Harmony is a mix of Sister Act and The Office, one of its stars has said.
‘Boy Next Door Killer’ found guilty of murdering Ashton Kutcher’s date
An aspiring actor dubbed the “Boy Next Door Killer” has been found guilty of fatally stabbing two women, one of whom was killed the night she was planning to meet actor Ashton Kutcher for drinks.
Iggy Azalea tells fans there will be a ‘twerkpit’ at her forthcoming gig
Iggy Azalea has warned fans there will be a “twerkpit” at her forthcoming show and they had better “show us something crazy” if they want to stay in it.
Vinnie Jones’s wife Tanya dies after long illness
Vinnie Jones’s wife Tanya has died after a long illness, his manager has said.
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz granted restraining order against alleged stalker
Actress Chloe Grace Moretz has been granted a restraining order against an alleged stalker she accused of repeatedly turning up at her home.
GALLERY: Ancient Aberdeen manuscript which details fantastical medieval beasts opens exhibition in Los Angeles
It sounds like a prequel to one of JK Rowling’s tales of imagined magical creatures.
Cardi B tops BET nominations while Nipsey Hussle up for posthumous award
Hip-hop star Cardi B is walking into the 2019 BET Awards as the most nominated act with seven, while late rapper Nipsey Hussle scored a posthumous nomination.
Madonna announces UK tour dates
Madonna has announced dates for performances at the London Palladium.
Oscar-nominated director John Singleton to be laid to rest in Los Angeles
The funeral for Oscar-nominated director John Singleton will be held in Los Angeles on Monday, his representative has said.
Hollywood actor Vince Vaughn pleads no contest to reckless driving charge
Hollywood actor Vince Vaughn has pleaded no contest to reckless driving, prosecutors have said.
Rose McGowan lost her sense of smell in ‘freak accident’
Rose McGowan has revealed she lost her sense of smell following a freak accident.
Nipsey Hussle’s family gathers for private funeral in Los Angeles
Nipsey Hussle’s family and friends gathered for a private funeral on Friday on a day when the slain rapper was also honoured by his hometown of Los Angeles.
Police hunting gunman after women shot at Nipsey Hussle vigil
Court papers say police are looking for a gunman after two women were shot and injured during a vigil for Nipsey Hussle hours after the rapper was killed.
Police hunting gunman after women shot at Nipsey Hussle vigil
Police are searching for a gunman after two women were shot during a vigil for Nipsey Hussle hours after the rapper was killed, according to court papers seen by the Associated Press.
Scarlett Johansson blasts paparazzi and warns of new ‘Princess Diana’ incident
Scarlett Johansson warned of another incident “like Princess Diana” after alleging she was pursued through Los Angeles by a pack of paparazzi.
Nipsey Hussle memorial to be held at Los Angeles arena
Rapper Nipsey Hussle will be mourned at a public memorial at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.
Man pleads not guilty to shooting rapper Nipsey Hussle
A man charged with killing rapper Nipsey Hussle has pleaded not guilty to murder and attempted murder charges.
Ozzy Osbourne cancels all 2019 tour dates after fall at LA home
Ozzy Osbourne has postponed all his tour dates for the remainder of the year after aggravating an old injury in a fall.
Hollywood stars Huffman and Loughlin appear in court in college scam case
Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin have appeared in federal court alongside other wealthy parents to face charges they rigged test scores or paid bribes to cheat the admissions process at prestigious universities.
Fans gather outside Nipsey Hussle’s LA shop after fatal shooting
A large group of fans of Nipsey Hussle gathered outside his clothes shop in Los Angeles to pay tribute to the US rapper after he was shot dead.
US rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead at 33
Rihanna, Drake and Ice Cube have led tributes to acclaimed US rapper Nipsey Hussle after he was gunned down in Los Angeles.
David Hasselhoff lends support to Wales’ Six Nations rugby hopes from LA mansion
David Hasselhoff has voiced his support for Wales’ Grand Slam hopes at the Six Nations ahead of the country’s match against Scotland on Saturday.