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Kia unveiled two new concept electric vehicles ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show as the South Korean automaker looks to expand its electric model catalog in the United States. The company's EV3 is a compact electric SUV, while its EV4 is an electric sedan. Kia did not provide any other details on range, top speed and batteries used in the concept vehicles. The carmaker is also studying the market to develop electric vans sometime in the future, Steven Center, chief operating officer at Kia America, said.

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) — Amazon will begin selling Hyundai vehicles online in the U.S. starting next year, the two companies said on Thursday.

The average rate on the benchmark 30-year home loan fell for the third week in a row, welcome news for house hunters facing a market held back by persistently high prices and a near-historic low number of homes for sale

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Lisa Kudrow, popularly known as 'Phoebe Buffay' from the sitcom is the last of the 'Friends' to break silence over the death of Matthew Perry. In her tribute to Perry on the social media platform Instagram, the actor said «Thank you for making me laugh so hard at something you said, that my muscles ached, and tears poured down my face EVERY DAY.» The two shared screen for over a decade and have been close friends ever since. «Shot the pilot, Friends Like Us, got picked up then immediately, we were at the NBC Upfronts.

The state of California operates a little-known program to lease land under freeways that is now under scrutiny after an arson fire under Interstate 10 in Los Angeles

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David Schwimmer in the popular sitcom 'Friends' has paid tribute to Matthew Perry' after Matt Leblanc, Courtney Cox and Jennifer Aniston. Taking to Instagram, Schwimmer said «I will never forget your impeccable comic timing and delivery. You could take a straight line of dialogue and bend it to your will, resulting in something so entirely original and unexpectedly funny it still astonishes.» The two actors shared the screen for nearly a decade.

Jennifer Aniston is the next 'friend' who has posted her tribute to their late costar Matthew Perry. In a heartfelt post on the social media platform 'Instagram,' Aniston said «Oh boy this one has cut deep… Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions that I’ve never experienced before.»

Jena Malone, known for her role in The Hunger Games series, recently shared an interesting tidbit about a famous scene in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, where Jennifer Lawrence's character, Katniss Everdeen, encounters Johanna Mason in an elevator. Speaking at the Los Angeles premiere of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Malone disclosed that Lawrence was unwell on the day of the shooting, leading Malone to perform the scene without her. In the iconic elevator sequence, Johanna Mason, played by Malone, surprises Katniss, Haymitch Abernathy (Woody Harrelson), and Peeta Mellark (Josh Hutcherson) by stripping down after expressing dissatisfaction with her stylist.

Billie Eilish, 21, recently shared her feelings of protectiveness towards fellow artist Olivia Rodrigo, 20, in an interview with The Los Angeles Times. Eilish, a Grammy winner, revealed that her song "Goldwing" from the 2021 album «Happier Than Ever» was inspired by Rodrigo's rapid rise to fame after the success of her hit single «Driver's License» in 2021. Eilish expressed a sense of protectiveness over Rodrigo, noting the unique challenges of fame at a young age.

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A post shared by Courteney Cox (@courteneycoxofficial) Earlier yesterday, Matt LeBlanc, the actor who played Joey Tribbiani in the NBC sitcom ‘Friends’ has written an emotional goodbye note to Matthew Perry. Posting for the first time about Perry's death, Le Blanc, 56 posted a picture of their cult series on Instagram and wrote, “It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life.

Heat vs Hornets match will start at 7 pm (ET), Hawks vs Pistons at 7 pm (ET), Pacers vs 76ers at 7 pm (ET), and Magic vs Nets 7:30 pm (ET). All four matches will be available on League Pass. Spurs vs Thunder at 7:30 pm (ET) and Clippers vs Nuggets at 10 pm (ET). NBA in-season tournament matches will be available on TNT. Mavericks vs Pelicans at 8 pm (ET), Trail Blazers vs Jazz at 9 pm (ET), Timberwolves vs Warriors at 10 pm (ET), and Grizzlies vs Lakers at 10:30 pm (ET). These matches will be available on League Pass. After a start to the regular season that did not meet expectations, the Los Angeles Lakers will embrace another chance to participate in the NBA in-season tournament when they play host to the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. The Lakers were just 3-5 and on a three-game losing streak when they played their first in-season tournament game Friday and pulled off a 122-119 victory on the road against the Phoenix Suns. Los Angeles rode the momentum from that contest to earn a 116-110 home victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday in a game that was not tournament-related. The Lakers prevailed despite LeBron James sitting out for the first time this season while nursing a left calf contusion. The Grizzlies have remained in Los Angeles after earning a 105-101 victory over the Clippers on Sunday afternoon. It was just the second victory this season for Memphis, and it came with a huge effort from Desmond Bane, who scored nine of his 27 points in the fourth quarter.

Chris Appleton and actor Lukas Gage have decided to split. Chris and Lukas have filed for divorce and termed “irreconcilable differences” as the ground for their separation. According to a report, the estranged couple filed divorce petition in Los Angeles on Monday. According to the petition, the duo don't share any children.

Rihanna, 35, was spotted disembarking from a private jet at East Hampton airport, bundled up in a voluminous black floor-length puffer coat while cradling her three-month-old son, Riot Rose. Accompanying her was her partner of three years, Rocky, leading the way on the runway with their firstborn son, RZA Athelston Mayers. The notoriously private couple shielded their children's faces, keeping a low profile as they traversed the tarmac after the flight.

James Cameron’s Abyss', will hit the screens in theaters on December 6, 2023. 'The Abyss: Special Edition' is a 4K transfer, and it includes more content and 'surprises' that were not present in the original version. 'The Abyss: Special Edition' was screened at Beyond Fest earlier this year.

Real-estate developers that have bet billions of dollars on the streaming boom cheered when striking Hollywood actors reached a tentative agreement last week with major studios and streamers. But that relief over a union deal might prove short-lived. The streaming industry that emerges from the labor battles of 2023 will be different in ways that will likely reduce demand for space by the television and film industry.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says arson caused a massive fire that has indefinitely closed a vital section of a freeway in Los Angeles

New York Jets NFL star Aaron Rodgers to the field still seems to be hanging in balance after he suffered a torn Achilles two months ago. For all those die-hard fans of the quarterback Aaron who have been waiting eagerly to watch their hero on the field again, may feel disappointed that he may not be able to play until the 2024 season. It may be mentioned that a torn Achilles injury in the first game had already forced Rodgers out for the rest of the season.