Covid State Of Emergency Quietly Ends In California As Newsom Rescinds Declaration

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International Nearly a week after the Oscars, the hurt and disappointment of a missed opportunity still weighs heavily on the minds of some South Asian American dancers, who are setting out to ensure it never happens again. Many in the South Asian dance community were dismayed by the astonishing dearth of South Asian representation in the “Naatu Naatu” performance at Sunday’s Academy Awards. While singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava were on hand to perform their hit tune from Tollywood smash “RRR” — which made history for India that night by winning best original song — they were joined on stage by not a single dancer of South Asian heritage.

Los Angeles prosecutors told a judge Tuesday that they will not retry Harvey Weinstein, who was convicted of the rape and sexual assault of one woman, on counts involving two others that left jurors deadlocked.

The Los Angeles prosecution in Harvey Weinstein's latest rape trial has decided not to retry charges against the film producer. Deputy District Attorney Paul Thompson announced the decision to Superior Court Judge Lisa B. Lench at a hearing in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday.The judge originally dismissed the rape and sexual assault charges involving two women that left a jury deadlocked in December.

British actress Tilda Swinton is adamant she will not wear a mask on the set of her new project, despite being asked to do so. "I'm actually just about to start shooting a picture in Ireland. And I was told, full disclosure, and I'm sure this is being recorded – people in Ireland might hear it – to wear a mask at all times," she revealed while giving the keynote address at the 2023 South by Southwest Festival (SXSW).

Saturday Night Live” monologue, Tilda Swinton became the latest actor to speak out against such measures, saying at an SXSW panel that she did not intend to wear a mask on the set of her next film. At the start of the panel ahead of the premiere of her new film “Problemista” in Austin, Swinton reflected on how much had changed in the world since her last SXSW appearance in 2014, noting that she didn’t see anyone in the audience wearing masks and how that didn’t seem possible during the more severe stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tilda Swinton is making it clear that she is done with the pandemic.

Morgan Wallen’s hit single “Last Night” has landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.The 29-year-old’s song topped the charts despite his recent controversies surrounding COVID and his use of the n-word.“Last Night” was previously at No.

an reunion at the Oscars!Harrison Ford took the stage Sunday to present the final award of the evening, Best Picture. When Ford called out , he was reunited with his Indiana Jones and Temple of Doom co-star and newly minted Academy Award winnerKe Huy Quan, and they shared a sweet Oscar moment onstage.The duo couldn't contain their elation as they pointed to each other while the crew was assembling. Ford and Quan then embraced by the microphone, with Quan planting a kiss on Ford's cheek.Moments later, Ford tried to hand the Oscar to Quan but the actor instead pointed to one of the film's producers.This marks the second notable reunion between the former co-stars following Disney's D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, last September.See photos of the memorable moment below.Ford and Quan co-starred in the 1984 blockbuster, , where the latter played Short Round, Indy's sidekick.«I'm so happy for him.

Jimmy Kimmel will take centre stage as host of the 2023 Oscars. It will mark the comedian’s third time hosting the awards ceremony.

Not their cup of tea. Vanderpump Rules cast had their suspicions about Raquel Leviss‘ intentions long before her affair with Tom Sandoval came to light.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Flix Brewhouse, a luxury cinema chain, is opening a new theater in north central Texas. The exhibition company had hoped to construct a new facility in 2020, but those blueprints were derailed as COVID sent the movie theater and shopping center industries into disarray. But now that the circuit’s balance sheet has leveled from pandemic closures, Flix Brewhouse has resumed plans to expand its footprint. Founded in Round Rock, Texas, in 2011, the company currently has nine locations. For its newest venue, the theater chain signed a 15-year lease with Shops at Broad in Mansfield, Texas, to complete and open a 40,000-square-foot luxury theater this fall.

As upbeat as she may seem on TV, Savannah Guthrie knows what it’s like to deal with loss. Alongside her incredible success as the cohost of Today, the television journalist has also had her fair share of hardships throughout the years.

Camila Alves is thankful for coming out of a frightening flight unscathed. The Brazilian model and designer — and wife of Matthew McConaughey — was on board a Lufthansa flight that was forced to make an emergency landing on Wednesday.

Californians in 44 counties who owes taxes to the federal or state government are getting good news: the deadline for filing returns as been pushed to October.

A close call! Matthew McConaughey’s wife, Camila Alves, detailed a harrowing plane ride that resulted in an emergency landing — and left a handful of people in need of medical attention. 

Camila Alves is thankful for coming out of a frightening flight unscathed. The Brazilian model and designer — and wife of Matthew McConaughey — was on board a Lufthansa flight that was forced to make an emergency landing on Wednesday.The flight was heading from Texas to Germany and had to land at a Virginia airport due to severe turbulence that injured several passengers, NBC News reports.Alves took to Instagram on Thursday to share details of the harrowing incident, along with a video of the aftermath of the turbulence.«On Flight last night, plane dropped almost 4000 feet, 7 people went to the hospital, Everything was flying everywhere,» she captioned the video, which showed carts, food, trays and blankets littering the aisle of the plane. «To respect the privacy of those around me that’s all I am showing but the plane was a CHAOS And the turbulence keep on coming.»A post shared by Camila Alves McConaughey (@camilamcconaughey)Alves confirmed that she was, in fact, on the Lufthansa flight that had made the news last night, and assured everyone that she was OK.«Thank God everyone was safe and ok.

main roads accessing the town closed since Friday.A spokesperson for the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services said National Guard personnel left Fresno early Thursday morning, expected to arrive midday to San Bernardino County.California Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in 13 California counties after back-to-back, record-breaking winter storms swept through the state.The weather caused power outages and closed off state roads in the affected areas of Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernandino, San Luis Obispo, Santa barbara, Sierra, Sonoma and Tulare.Newsom’s proclamation also cites damaging winds, historic precipitation, snowfall in areas unaccustomed to snow, evacuations and stranded residents.The State Operations Center and the Cal OES have been tasked with response efforts, sending personnel to aid in distributing resources and rescuing those snowed into their homes, especially in San Bernandino County.

Molly-Mae Hague was grinning from ear to ear after her visit to the hair salon, showing how proud she is of her boxing boyfriend Tommy Fury for winning his match against Jake Paul. The Love Island star was spotted for the first time since her boyfriend, Tommy, defeated YouTuber Jake Paul in a boxing match on Sunday night. New mum of one Molly-Mae, 23, wore a blue sweater under a black gilet, which she paired with grey joggers, white trainers and a Louis Vuitton bag.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior Correspondent Jennifer Siebel Newsom, one of the star witnesses of Harvey Weinstein’s west coast trial, says justice was served with the convicted rapist’s 16-year sentencing on Thursday, but warns there is more work to be done. A filmmaker and actor, Siebel Newsom is married to California Gov. Gavin Newsom, making her the First Partner of the state. She testified in Weinstein’s trial, accusing him of raping and sexually assaulting her in 2005. While the jury found the disgraced Hollywood producer guilty on three charges, they acquitted him of the two charges related to Siebel Newsom’s accusations. Speaking in a video posted to her social media on Thursday, Siebel Newsom spoke about her experience throughout the trial and called on the public to end the culture of sexual abuse.

Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 16 years in prison in his Los Angeles rape trial on Thursday.  In December, Weinstein was found guilty of rape, forced oral copulation and another sexual misconduct count involving a woman known as Jane Doe 1. The jury hung on several counts, notably charges involving Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the wife of California Gov. Gavin Newsom, according to the Associated Press.  The jury reported it was unable to reach verdicts in her allegations and the allegations of another woman.