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Taylor Swift, known for her poetic lyrics and composed demeanor, has unexpectedly been drawn into a legal showdown between Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. The singer, reportedly “confused” by the allegations, has responded with a subtle but sweet gesture: spending quality time with her family.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. “I love bringing the Creole Cocktail on my travels because it is still an unknown New Orleans classic," says Chris Hannah, owner and bartender of the modern tavern Jewel of the South, from New Orleans USA, ranked #34 at the World’s 50 Best Bars 2024. “It is a rye whiskey-based, stirred libation, meant to be sipped like a Manhattan.

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump announced his plans to make Hollywood “stronger than ever before” on Thursday and named stars Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone and Jon Voight “special ambassadors.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On a typical weekday, lunch hour is bustling at Toscana Brentwood, a popular restaurant with the Hollywood elite where it isn‘t uncommon to see Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger dining while agents table hop looking for the next big deal. Since the fires that have destroyed the Palisades and forced much of neighboring Brentwood and Santa Monica to evacuate, Toscana is a ghost town.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For Hollywood movies in India, 2024 was among the worst in about a decade because of an overkill of brands like Avengers and big franchises failing to bring in the audience.

Los Angeles wildfire has now taken a very dangerous turn, with chances that things could stay worse for the days ahead, based on the poor atmospheric conditions and dense winds. The Palisades wildfire has already taken the death toll to double-digit figures, and even after more than a thousand firefighters on active duty, controlling the damage to properties is still looking like an uphill task. As per reports, Altadena, Hollywood Hills, Acton, and other neighborhoods have been hit by a series of fires, and its impact will affect a lot of other regions as well.

Woods acknowledged that while his home remains intact, it wasn’t untouched by the fire. «In this hellish landscape, 'standing' is relative,» he said, noting that while his house is still there, it has been damaged by smoke and other effects, which is far less severe than the complete destruction surrounding it. Earlier in the week, Woods was among the hundreds of thousands in Los Angeles forced to evacuate as wildfires rapidly spread across the city. Convinced his house would be lost, he posted updates on X, sharing images of the charred remnants of homes around him. «So many beautiful messages from all of you,» Woods later tweeted. «I’m so happy and grateful, but honestly, the entire area looks like the dark side of the moon.»

Jenna Cooper started asking friends for clothing and other items to help people in need. Her request spread quickly through a network of powerful women. Actors including Sharon Stone and Halle Berry responded, providing sweaters, shoes, clothing, handbags, belts, pajamas and more pulled from their own collections. «I'm packing up my entire closet,» Berry wrote on Instagram. «If you live in the Southern California area, I urge you to do the same. This is something we can do right now.»

antiparasitic drugs, traditionally prescribed for infections caused by roundworms and other parasites, hold the key to combating cancer? Hollywood actor Mel Gibson appears to believe so. In a candid conversation on comedian Joe Rogan's podcast, the Braveheart star revealed that two of his close friends, who had been battling stage 4 cancer, experienced remarkable recoveries after using ivermectin and fenbendazole—drugs commonly employed to treat parasitic infections like roundworms and threadworms. Gibson went on to make a bold statement, claiming that all three friends who tried these medications «don’t have cancer right now.» He emphatically added, «This stuff works, man.» While these claims have sparked interest, experts urge caution, as scientific evidence supporting the use of these drugs for cancer treatment remains in its infancy. Some preliminary studies hint at potential benefits. For instance, ivermectin, when combined with other therapies, has been found to shrink tumors in early research, though such findings are yet to be validated by larger clinical trials. Similarly, fenbendazole—marketed under brand names such as Panacur and Safe-Guard—has shown promise in laboratory studies by halting the growth of certain aggressive cancer cells.

Out-of-control wildfires are ravaging parts of Los Angeles this week, ripping through neighbourhoods and enclaves many Hollywood stars call home, including the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena.

Los Angeles plunged into its worst natural disaster in decades as wildfires driven by hurricane-strength wind gusts tore through prosperous neighborhoods, killed at least five people and forced more than 100,000 residents to flee.

Los Angeles has caused widespread devastation, destroying multi-million dollar homes belonging to Hollywood's elite and forcing numerous residents to evacuate as flames engulfed upscale neighbourhoods and historic landmarks. Priyanka Chopra, who lives in Los Angeles, shared a distressing video of the wildfire on social media, offering her thoughts and concerns for those in the affected areas. In the video posted to her Instagram stories, the rapidly spreading flames were visible in the distance. She captioned the clip, expressing hope for safety in the midst of the crisis: «My thoughts are with everyone affected. Hope we are all able to be safe tonight.»

The Brutalist," the story of a Holocaust survivor who chases the American dream, and musical thriller "Emilia Perez" took home the first major movie honors of Hollywood's awards season at the Golden Globes on Sunday.

A California man who is currently serving time behind bars for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a woman in what became widely known as the “Gone Girl” case has now been charged with two home invasion sexual assaults, dating back more than a decade.

The Substance" to "Anora" and «Wicked». Last year was a high-water mark for modern movies. And despite exaggerated reports of its death, Hollywood survived and prospered in 2024. This year, there was no «Barbenheimer» (a merging of «Barbie» and «Oppenheimer») to break box-office records, but we did come close with «Glicked,» a combo of «Gladiator II» and "Wicked."

The Home Alone franchise has become a quintessential part of the festive season, with its slapstick humor, endearing characters, and Kevin McCallister's iconic scream becoming synonymous with Christmas cheer. Released in November 1990, Home Alone became an instant hit, ranking as the second-highest-grossing film of the year. Its sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), also became a fan favorite. Decades later, the holiday classic and its sequel still remain popular, but behind-the-scenes tragedies have affected some actors. Several “Home Alone” cast members have experienced hardships, prompting some to call the film “cursed.”