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Over 1,000 structures destroyed and thousands evacuated in LA fire

A devastating fire in Los Angeles County has claimed at least five lives, destroyed more than 1,000 structures, and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.

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LA wildfires: Hollywood celebs evacuated - Oscar nominations postponed

Hollywood celebrities are among thousands to have been evacuated from their homes as fires blaze through areas of Los Angeles.

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At least five killed as six different fires burn across Los Angeles

At least five people killed as six fires burn across the Los Angeles County with officials expecting the death toll to rise.

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Devastating fire wreaks havoc near Los Angeles

A violent fire broke out on Tuesday 7 January in the hills of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, USA.

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Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations due to LA wildfires

The wildfires in Los Angeles have led to the cancellation of several entertainment events, including today's live SAG nominations.

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Judge to decide if new evidence could set Menendez brothers free

The pair were found guilty of murdering their parents in 1989 and sentenced to life in prison without parole. They have repeatedly appealed their convictions, arguing they were sexually abused by their father.

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Olympic flag returns to LA for first time in 40 years

The city will become the third in the world to host the games three times.

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Preparations for Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics already under way

The 2028 Olympic Games will be held from 14 to 30 July, marking the third time the US West Coast city hosts the games.

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Olympics: Paris passes the torch to LA in dazzling closing ceremony

The best pictures from the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The star-studded event featured international stars like Angèle, Phoenix, Air, Alain Roche and a Mission Impossible stunt by Tom Cruise.

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Is Tom Cruise going to do a stunt for Paris Olympics closing ceremony?

The Mission: Impossible star is rumoured to have pre-taped stunts in Paris and Los Angeles for the 11 August ceremony...

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Cyndi Lauper makes her mark outside Hollywood's famed Chinese Theatre

The ceremony took place a day after the 70-year-old singer announced a 23-stop 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' farewell tour.

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Taylor Swift reveals lyrics to new album via pop-up art installation

To build anticipation around Swift's upcoming album, Spotify hosted an outdoor installation in Los Angeles where fans were able to look for clues hidden in mailboxes and books.

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Long-lost amusement park designed by Dalí and Haring reopens in LA

Dali, Haring, Basquiat... In 1987, these famous artists all created attractions for Luna Luna, an amusement park that opened in Germany for a few weeks. More than 30 years later, the park has been reassembled in Los Angeles.

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Happy birthday Brad Pitt! Hollywood actor turns 60

Twice named “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine, Brad Pitt rings in the big 6-0 today but what happens when a male Hollywood sex symbol ages?

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European cinema triumphs: LA Film Critics Association unveils winners

European cinema is having a great year on an international level. Jonathan Glazer’s 'The Zone of Interest' has been named Best Film of the Year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association, while German actress Sandra Hüller continues her awards sweep with win for Best Actress.

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Tory Lanez to be sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

The rapper could be facing a 13-year sentence for shooting and wounding hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion, an incident which has prompted conversations about misogynoir - a specific form of misogyny experienced by Black women.

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"The Queen of Percussion" Sheila E. gets Walk of Fame star

"The Queen of Percussion", Sheila E. gets her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She worked with artists like Prince and Ringo Starr.

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Pierce Brosnan showcases deeply personal artworks in solo exhibition

Pierce Brosnan, known for playing James Bond, takes on his most vulnerable role yet, revealing his artistic side in a solo art exhibition.

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Woman has ‘loud and full body orgasm’ during LA Philharmonic concert

Love music? Love orgasms? Well, it turns out that Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 can induce more than musical ecstasy...

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WATCH: Activists in Los Angeles march in support of abortion rights

Protesters gathered outside the Supreme Court building in Los Angeles, chanting "Judges are not doctors," and "Keep abortion legal."

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