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Lisa Marie Presley’s custody battle with ex-husband Michael Lockwood is seemingly nearing a conclusion.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor Bernardo Rondeau, senior director of film programs for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, is exiting to take a similar job as curator of film programs at the under-construction Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in downtown Los Angeles. Tuesday night’s screening of “Lawrence of Arabia” was the final film he introduced as head of film programs, and Rondeau will start his new position on Monday. However, Rondeau, who started at the Academy Museum in 2014, will return this summer to present his final program with the Summer of Music series, which will encompass concert films from 1959-2020. He previously served as assistant curator for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and has been an associate programmer at AFI Fest.

Lisa Marie Presley's custody battle with ex-husband Michael Lockwood is seemingly nearing a conclusion.Lisa Marie's attorney, Gary Fishbein, attended the custody hearing via Zoom on Tuesday, and told Judge Joseph Lipner that the case should be dismissed because nothing else regarding the custody battle is pending and his client is «sadly no longer with us.»Fishbein said their marriage status was dissolved and child support order survives. Custody will go to Lockwood unless another family disputes under the probate court. The judge did not yet officially grant the request for dismissal.Lisa Marie married Lockwood -- her fourth husband — in January 2006.

Michael Lockwood has formally asked the court to appoint him as guardian ad litem so he can represent his twin daughters' interest in Lisa Marie Presley's trust battle.According to legal docs, obtained by ET, Lockwood filed the legal documents in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday and said he should be appointed as the guardian to represent 14-year-old twin daughters Harper Vivienne Ann Lockwood and Finley Aaron Love Lockwood in an upcoming hearing in probate court, which is slated for April 13.In the documents, Lockwood notes he wants to officially be appointed as the twins' guardian because «the minor is a beneficiary of a trust at issue before the probate court in the above-referenced case. The minor requires appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent her interests in the proceeding.»He added, «There is no conflict regarding appointment because the proposed guardian is not a beneficiary of the trust instrument at issue.»Harper and Finely each signed the form consenting to Lockwood being their guardian.This is the latest development in Lisa Marie's ongoing trust battle.

Raquel Leviss shared some shocking evidence of Scheana Shay‘s attack!

star Ben Savage announced to represent California’s District 30 in Congress.“Together, we can do better,” wrote Savage announcing his campaign. “I’m running for Congress because it’s time to restore faith in government by offering reasonable, innovative, and compassionate solutions to our country’s most pressing issues.”The younger brother of The Wonder Years star Fred Savage, Ben Savage followed in his brother’s footsteps into child acting, making his film debut in his elder brother’s movie Little Monsters in 1989.

The stars of the outgoing CBS procedural officially wrapped production Wednesday, and they reflected on what it was like saying goodbye to the show, their characters and each other after 14 seasons.«The 14-year thing, we say it, it doesn't seem real because it feels like we just started this and saying goodbye, it's emotional. It was more emotional than I anticipated when we shut it down two nights ago,» star Chris O'Donnell told ET on the red carpet for the series wrap party Friday. «They said, 'It's a series wrap on Chris.' I couldn't -- I had trouble speaking to our crew.

Aaron Carter’s death as his mother called for a homicide investigation to be opened.The singer was found dead in his bathtub in November 2022 at the age of 34. His cause of death has not yet been determined as the LA County Coroner’s Office awaits results from a toxicology report.Carter’s mother, Jane Schneck, posted on Facebook on March 1, saying she was “still trying to get a real investigation for the death of my son”. In the post, she shared “death scene photos” of the star’s bathroom “because the coroner wrote it off as an accidental drug overdose”.“They never investigated it as a possible crime scene because of his addiction past,” Schneck wrote.

who died in August at the age of 53 following a horrific car crash.In an Instagram post on Thursday, Laffoon shared a sweet tribute to Heche in honor of their son Homer’s 21st birthday. In the post, he thanked the late “Donnie Brasco” actress for “trusting him” with their child. “Impossible not to close my eyes and think of @anneheche zooming around the cosmos, swinging by Northern California, smiling her knowing and still vulnerable smile as she races past,” Laffoon, 49, wrote in the caption, accompanied by a carousel of photos of dad and son.His message continued, “He’s good Anne.

Aaron Carter‘s mother took to social media this week to reveal new pictures of the scene where the singer died at his Lancaster, California home last November. Jane Schneck Carter p

Vanessa Bryant has finally reached an agreement with Los Angeles County, following years of ligitation over the photos taken at the tragic helicopter crash that killed her husband Kobe Bryant, and her daughter Gianna Bryant.“Today marks the successful culmination of Mrs. Bryant’s courageous battle to hold accountable those who engaged in this grotesque conduct,” Luis Li, an attorney representing Bryant, shared with CNN.

BIG update in the Kobe Bryant photo trial.

Lady Gaga’s dogs are making headlines again. Her French bulldogs Gustav and Koj were infamously kidnapped at gunpoint in February 2021 by five men. They were returned by a woman who ended up charged in connection with the theft.

Vanessa Bryant has settled a lawsuit regarding photos that were taken of husband Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna’s remains at the site of their 2020 helicopter crash.

Vanessa Bryant has settled her lawsuit against Los Angeles County.

Vanessa Bryant has reached a settlement with Los Angeles County over the sharing of graphic photos from the January 2020 helicopter crash that killed her husband, Kobe Bryant, 41, their daughter Gianna, 13, and seven others. ET confirmed Tuesday, per Vanessa's lawyer Luis Li, that Los Angeles County has agreed to pay Vanessa her three daughters -- Natalia, 20, Bianka, 6, and Capri, 3 -- more than $28 million, which includes the $15 million they were awarded by a jury last summer. Vanessa's co-plaintiff, Christopher Chester, was also awarded $15 million.In a statement shared with ET by Li, Vanessa's attorney said Tuesday marks the end of the Bryant family's fight for her late husband, daughter and the families and community of those who lost their lives in the horrific crash.«Today marks the successful culmination of Mrs.

Vanessa Bryant has reached a settlement of $28.85 million with Los Angeles County over the leaked photos from the helicopter crash scene where her husband Kobe and daughter Gianna died. The settlement includes the $15 million a jury awarded Bryant back in August.

Adele is engaged to her partner Rich Paul, according to reports.The ’30’ singer is said to have been dating the sports agent since 2021. Last year, the pair moved in together into the former home of Sylvester Stallone in Beverly Hills in Los Angeles County, California (via the Independent).Now, multiple outlets have reported that Adele and Paul are engaged to be married. Deux Moi cites a “very reliable source” who claims the couple are “planning a summer wedding”.

Their next chapter together. Brad Pitt is looking forward to a future with Ines de Ramon following his split from Angelina Jolie and hers from Paul Wesley.

The woman who returned Lady Gaga’s dogs, and was then arrested for being an accomplice to the incident in which dog-walker Ryan Fischer was shot and the singer’s two dogs abducted, has launched a lawsuit.

Following a court battle between Dwyane Wade and his ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade, their transgender daughter Zaya has been granted a legal name and gender change.  A Los Angeles County judge signed off on the new identity for Dwyane's 15-year-old child in documents obtained by TMZ. The 40-year-old former professional basketball player's daughter - who came out as trans back in 2020 - is now legally named Zaya Malachi Airamis Wade.

A flash flood warning was issued for the entirety of Los Angeles county this afternoon which will remain in place until 10 p.m. Forecasters pointed to Burbank, Griffith Park, Universal City, North Hollywood, Pasadena, Hollywood, downtown, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, Alhambra, Mount Wilson, Encino, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Whittier, West Covina, Glendora and San Dimas as areas that are likely to experience flash flooding.

Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein begged a Los Angeles judge for “mercy” as he was sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. The movie mogul, 70, said he “did not deserve” to spend the rest of his life behind bars and continued to insist that the allegations against him were “a set-up”. Weinstein was found guilty of rape and two other sexual misconduct charges involving a woman known as Jane Doe One after a trial in December.

Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for rape and sexual assault at a Los Angeles court.The movie mogul was found guilty of rape and two other sexual misconduct charges involving a woman known as Jane Doe One, after a trial in December.The woman said the incident happened after Weinstein appeared uninvited at her hotel room during a Los Angeles film festival in 2013. Just before his sentencing, Weinstein begged judge Lisa Lench for “mercy”, telling her that he “didn’t deserve” to spend life behind bars, and adding that the allegations against him had been a “set up”. “Your Honour… I maintain that I am innocent,” he told the packed out court room.

Brad Pitt has regrets, but he’s not letting them ruin his happiness.A source tells ET, «Brad has a lot of regrets about his past, but he is doing his best to move forward and live in the moment. He is happy right now.»Pitt certainly has a lot of reasons to be happy — one of them being Ines de Ramon. “Brad and Ines are enjoying their relationship and taking things day by day. Brad is a romantic and a true gentleman.

Lil Peep’s mother, Liza Womack, has reached a settlement in the multi-million dollar wrongful death lawsuit that stemmed from her son’s fatal drug overdose in 2017.Womack filed the lawsuit (regarding legal responsibility for Lil Peep’s death) against the rapper’s management and label services company, First Access Entertainment. Per Pitchfork, a notice filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday (February 17) outlined that Womack had settled the wrongful death lawsuit with the company, though terms of the settlement remain undisclosed.“Liza has been indefatigable in her pursuit of justice for her son,” Womack’s lawyer Paul Matiasic said in a statement to Pitchfork.

Paul Wesley has filed for divorce from Ines de Ramon.According to legal documents, obtained by ET, Wesley filed for the dissolution of marriage Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court. As for the reason behind the divorce, Wesley cited «irreconcilable differences.» The  actor, 40, and the 30-year-old jewelry industry exec tied the knot on Aug.

LL Cool J is looking back on his time on The longtime star of the outgoing CBS procedural reflected on playing Special Agent Sam Hanna for 14 seasons in an exclusive sit-down on the ET stages with Nischelle Turner on Thursday, where he acknowledged he has learned quite a lot from playing the same character for a decade and a half.«Taught me a lot,» he shared. «Because day in and day out, I work with people from all over the country and all over the world.

Midsumma may be over but Melbourne’s queer events are here to keep the Pride going! This week, Queer Melbourne delivers photography, theatre and fashion. Skip the queues and book online to catch the Mind, Mythos, Muse retrospective of iconic designer Alexander McQueen at the NGV. Featuring 60 garments and accessories from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and nearly 50 pieces from the NGV’s own collection, this exhibition weaves fashion with inspiration, including work by Robert Mapplethorpe, M.

Bam Margera’s wife, Nicole Margera, has filed for legal separation from the TV personality.

Bam Margera's wife, Nicole Margera, has filed for legal separation from the TV personality.According to documents obtained by ET, which Nicole filed with the Los Angele County Superior Court on Tuesday, Nicole is seeking legal and physical custody of their 5-year-old son, Phoenix.Additionally, the documents cite «irreconcilable differences» as the cause.Bam — whose real name is Brandon Margera — tied the knot with Nicole on Oct. 5, 2013, and Nicole states that the pair separated in September 2021.She is also seeking spousal support and requesting that the court terminate her estranged husband's ability to be awarded spousal support.As for their son, while she's seeking sole custody, she is also asking the court to grant Bam visitation rights, as long as they are at his expense and occur in Los Angeles County.Bam's relationship with his wife has been strained for years, and the pair have publicly clashed as the former star has struggled with legal problems, serious addiction issues and mental health crises.The news of Nicole's filing comes amid an unexpected public feud with Priscilla Presley.A week ago, Priscilla and Bam made headlines when he posted photos and video of them together on social media.

nanny of Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis has sued the pair for wrongful termination amid claims she suffered from depression and anxiety due to the “emotional chaos” of their breakup. Ericka Genaro, who began working for the Booksmart director and the Ted Lasso star in 2018, filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday 14 February.

"NYPD Blue" child star Austin Majors died on Saturday at the age of 27 — and new details about his final days are emerging.  A representative for The Hilda L. Solis Care First Village in Los Angeles confirmed to Fox News Digital on Tuesday that Majors was a resident at their "interim housing program." According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, Majors died at a "residence."  An official cause of death has been "deferred pending additional investigation." According to its website, the Hilda L.

The nanny who used to care for Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis‘ kids is suing the ex-couple, levying allegations of wrongful termination — and emotional distress.

Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde's former nanny has filed a lawsuit against the former couple, alleging they subjected her to unbearable stress and anxiety before abruptly firing her when she needed a 72-hour break from the emotional chaos she says their split created for her.According to legal documents, obtained by ET, Ericka Genaro claims the couple retaliated against her and fired her «because of her disability of anxiety/depression, and for seeking the reasonable accommodation of a three-day leave of absence» at the request of her doctor.ET reached out to reps for Sudeikis and Wilde, who directed the inquiry to a joint statement the former couple released back in October following Genaro's "false and scurrilous accusations" against them in an interview with . A source close to the former couple tells ET, «Genaro has developed a pattern to try and score both fame and money… and this is just another avenue she's trying in order to get paid.»According to the legal documents, filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Genaro says she was hired in 2018 but things went south approximately two years later after Wilde abruptly moved out. This, Genaro claimed, left Sudeikis in a desperate emotional state and he would lean on Genaro for support as he tried to balance caring for the former couple's two children -- Otis, 8, and Daisy, 6. After Wilde moved out of the home, Genaro claims she was forced to take on more work in Wilde's absence, increasing her role in the children's lives, including working weekends when she was normally scheduled off.

Austin Majors, a busy child actor of the 1990s and early 2000s best known for his seven-season role as the young son of star Dennis Franz’s Detective Andy Sipowicz on NYPD Blue, died Saturday in Los Angeles. He was 27.