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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the sixth week in a row, sliding to its lowest level in four months

Alan Ruck over a multi-vehicle crash on Halloween night that left the car driver with severe injuries. As per a complaint filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, the attorneys for the victim, identified as Horacio Vela, are seeking unspecified damages against Ruck, alleging negligence by the star.

Primetime Emmys or Daytime Emmys, as confirmed by the leaders of the respective television academies this week, according to reports. The eligibility period for the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards will remain from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024. Meanwhile, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) follows a calendar year eligibility structure for most of its awards, including the Daytime Emmys. Submissions for the upcoming ceremonies will be restricted to programs that aired between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023.

Amazon's horror anthology series, Them, has been tight-lipped about its second season. The upcoming season, titled «Them: The Scare,» is now set to premiere on Prime Video in 2024.

— Producer-writer Norman Lear, whose groundbreaking hit comedies such as 'All in the Family' and 'Maude' addressed race, abortion and other social issues rarely seen before on U.S. television, died on Tuesday, at the age of 101, his family said. Lear, one of the most influential people in television, died at his Los Angeles home of natural causes, «surrounded by his family as we told stories and sang songs until the very end,» the family said on Facebook on Wednesday. Lear, who won six Emmy Awards for his work in television, was known for his campaigning for liberal causes, including voting rights, and worked well into his 90s. In addition to 'All in the Family' and 'Maude,' Lear dominated American TV screens in the 1970s and '80s with the situation comedies 'Sanford and Son,' 'The Jeffersons,' and the soap opera spoof'Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.' At one point in the 1970s, Lear had eight shows on the air with an estimated 120 million viewers, Time magazine said. By drawing material from social themes of the time, Lear's shows made network executives nervous because they had depth and an air of controversy. «For him to say that he didn't have an impact on not only television but society is… a little too humble,» said Rob Reiner, who had a co-starring role on «All in the Family» before becoming a film director. «I loved Norman Lear with all my heart,» Reiner said on the X social media platform after news of his death.

Los Angeles Lakers led by LeBron James are set to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans, spearheaded by Brandon Ingram, on Thursday night. In the quarter-final, the Lakers emerged victorious against the Phoenix Suns, led by Kevin Durant and Devin Booker, while the Pelicans secured their spot in the semi-final by defeating the Sacramento Kings, led by De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.

Hassie Harrison and Ryan Bingham have ignited rumors that they are married, less than a year after announcing their relationship. With a wedding band prominently displayed, Ryan shared an Instagram video over the weekend to promote his bourbon and upcoming show. Fans were inconsolable, with one asking, «Is that a wedding ring?! How did I miss this?» The rest of the comments under the star's post expressed the same sentiment. George Ryan Bingham is a multi-genre singer, songwriter, and guitarist from the United States.

Members of Hollywood’s actors union have voted to ratify the deal with studios that ended their strike after nearly four months

By Danielle Broadway and Lisa Richwine

Angelina Jolie has plans to leave the tinsel town for good and retire from lights, camera & action altogether. In an interview with theWall Street Journal, the ‘Lara Croft’ star said that she would have opted for the stage instead of becoming a Hollywood star, had she started her career in 2023. She also revealed that she has plans to eventually shift base from Los Angeles and spend more time in her home in Cambodia.

By David Shepardson

A high-speed rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area is getting a Biden administration pledge of $3 billion to help start laying track

Federal investigators have concluded that a 2021 rupture of an undersea oil pipeline off the Southern California coast was likely caused by the proximity of anchored shipping vessels

Mark Sheppard has shared details about a significant health crisis. In an Instagram post on Saturday, the 59-year-old «Battlestar Galactica» actor revealed that he experienced «six massive heart attacks» after collapsing in his kitchen on Friday. Expressing gratitude, "Supernatural" actor thanked his wife, Sarah Louise Fudge, as well as the Los Angeles Fire Department and Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in California for their support. «Six massive heart attacks later, and being brought back from dead 4 times I apparently had a 100% blockage in my LAD,» Sheppard posted on Instagram page. The left anterior descending artery (LAD) is the largest coronary artery, as stated by the Cleveland Clinic. A blockage in the LAD can lead to a fatal type of heart attack referred to as «the widowmaker.» Mark Sheppard, known for his role as Crowley in 67 episodes of «Supernatural» from Seasons 5 to 12, has also appeared in various episodes of «Battlestar Galactica» as Romo Lampkin, «Leverage» as Jim Sterling, «Doom Patrol» as Willoughby Kipling, «Warehouse 13» as Benedict Valda, and most recently as Hagan on Season 1 of «Walker: Independence.»

Uber's stock is set to join the S&P 500 index later this month

Matthew Perry's death, his former girlfriend Julia Roberts has mourned the actor's loss. In an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight,' the actress — who dated Perry for about three months in the early 1990s — reflected on the demise of 'Chandler' from the popular sitcom, 'Friends'. The 54-year-old Perry was found unresponsive in his hot tub on October 30 at his Pacific Palisades home in Los Angeles.

Chicago is scrambling to house hundreds of asylum-seekers who are still sheltering on sidewalks, at police stations and at the city’s busiest airport as the cold weather sets in and with winter just around the corner

NBA in-Season Tournament has moved into the knock stage as a total of eight teams have entered the quarter-finals of the inaugural season. From the Western Conference, four teams are Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, and New Orleans Pelicans. From the Eastern conference top four teams are Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and Milwaukee Bucks. Eight teams consist of the top-performing team from each of the six groups in Group Play and two additional «wild card» teams. The Knockout Rounds will feature single-elimination games in the Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Championship, where the qualifying teams will vie for both a prize pool and the coveted NBA Cup, the new In-Season Tournament trophy.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, approached their first wedding anniversary in July, the pair spent the initial half of 2023 scouring Los Angeles for their dream home. While the duo eventually settled on a lavish $60 million estate in Beverly Hills, boasting an astounding 12 bedrooms and an eye-popping 24 bathrooms, the Pacific Palisades residence they nearly chose is now available for a fortunate buyer with $30 million to spare.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is most likely to sign a deal worth $250 million. Besides, the team that signs Yamamoto would have to add a posting fee of more than $39 million to his Orix team in Japan. Yamamoto's price appears to be headed upwards of the $200 million floor previously predicted. He could end up with the second-highest contract for a starting pitcher in history, behind only Gerrit Cole.

Schwarzenegger on Friday met relatives of three people seized by Hamas in Israel and now held in Gaza, lending his celebrity to support those whose loved ones are still unaccounted for following the Oct. 7 attack. Schwarzenegger gave bronze eagle sculptures to his visitors at a video production company in Santa Monica, just west of Los Angeles.