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We guess Matt Damon is not picking a side in his best friend Ben Affleck’s divorce from Jennifer Lopez!

Creative Arts Emmys is underway at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. The first of two Creative Arts ceremonies held this weekend will focus on unscripted and documentary programs. Sunday’s Creative Arts ceremony will bestow trophies on scripted programs.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor Elton John, who’s been recovering from a severe eye infection that left him with “limited vision in one eye,” provided an update on his condition when he stopped by Variety’s studio at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival. John was there to tout his new documentary, “Elton John: Never Too Late,” which captures the music man’s journey to becoming one of the world’s biggest rock stars, bookended by his landmark performances at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles in 1975 to more than 100,000 fans and again in 2022 as the final North American stop on his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” tour. John confessed he couldn’t watch the screening at the festival because of how limited his vision due to his infection: “I couldn’t really see it because of my eye, but I sensed it.

Two small earthquakes have hit near Ontario, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Southland residents, who are among the Los Angelenos feeling the immense heat wave, also dealt with some minor shaking Saturday morning.

Joey Essex is no stranger to TV, with the TOWIE star having actually appeared on over 15 different reality programmes throughout the course of his career. Having most recently conquered Love Island - becoming the ITV2 show's first ever celebrity contestant - Joey's now ventured over to Netflix, appearing in hit US real estate show Selling Sunset.

98 Degrees is one of the biggest boy bands of the ’90s and early ’00s.

Sinclair Broadcast Group has ousted longtime Tennis Channel chairman and chief executive officer Ken Solomon, citing time spent in non-work activities as reasoning for his departure. Specifically, the parent company took issue with the executive’s advisory and board member role for Dr. Phil McGraw’s Merit Street Media company, per an exclusive report from the Wall Street Journal.

Sir Elton John was all smiles at his first public outing since revealing a severe eye infection had left him with limited vision.The 77-year-old music legend gave a thumbs-up as he arrived at the Toronto International Film Festival alongside his husband David Furnish.The Rocket Man hitmaker was there for the world premiere of a documentary about his life. Directed by RJ Cutler and Furnish, Elton John: Never Too Late takes a look back at the musician's illustrious career and shows him gearing up for his farewell concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Lopez dazzled at a film premiere, giving Ben Affleck a glimpse of what he's missing as they avoided any awkward encounters.The pop icon was the epitome of glamour in her shimmering disco ball-esque ensemble while gracing the premiere of her and Ben's movie 'Unstoppable'. She left onlookers speechless with a silver gown that daringly opened down the sides, held together by only bows. J Lo was the centre of attention at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on Friday night, opting to go without underwear for her bold fashion statement.

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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large The “Kevin & Sluggo Show” was noticeably missing Friday afternoon on Los Angeles’ KLOS-FM, as hosts Kevin Ryder and Doug “Sluggo” Roberts were given their walking papers. The decision to eliminate the afternoon drivetime slot at KLOS comes as owner Meruelo Media has made drastic cuts at several of its local radio stations, which also include KPWR-FM “Power 106,” KDAY-FM and KLLI-FM “Cali 93.9.” Meruelo had earlier this year eliminated all of the midday hosts at all four of its L.A.

“Little House on the Prairie” star Melissa Gilbert “had to get out” of Hollywood after gaining fame as a child star.Gilbert landed the role of Laura Ingalls Wilder at the age of 9, cementing her as a rising star.“All of the pressures, I faced all of them,” Gilbert explained to People magazine. “When you live in Los Angeles, it’s like living at the mall when you work at the mall. Literally, everyone is in the business.

Elton John: Never Too Late,” a revealing look at the generation-spanning musical (and fashion) icon. Although he’s one of the best-selling artists of all time, a tearful John told the crowd at Roy Thomson Hall that family is more important to him than fame. “On my tombstone, I don’t want it to say he sold a million records.

Sergio Mendes, the Brazilian musician who famously collaborated with The Black Eyed Peas , has sadly passed away at the age of 83.The Latin artist, renowned worldwide and known for creating soundtracks for the James Bond franchise, died in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. Sergio was recognised with an Oscar nomination for his song 'Real In Rio', a collaboration with John Legend for the 2012 animated film Rio. Over his impressive 70-year career, he bagged three Grammy awards.

Rio.A post shared by Sergio Mendes (@sergiomendesmusic)Mendes was born in Niterói, close to the city of Rio de Janeiro, on 11 February 1941. As a child, he studied classical piano but eventually developed a keen interest in jazz.In the 50s he began playing music in Rio’s nightclubs, eventually forming the bossa nova band Sexeto Bossa Rio.

Don’t expect to see Ben Affleck at his own movie premiere! Not when his soon-to-be ex-wife Jennifer Lopez will be there!

his soon-to-be ex-wife, Jennifer Lopez.The 52-year-old Oscar winner was all smiles as he headed into his Los Angeles office on Friday, September 6, the same day “Unstoppable,” the sports film Lopez co-produced with Affleck and Matt Damon’s production company, in which she also stars, will be shown for the first time.Affleck looked spiffy, showing up to his office in a navy blue suit with a lighter-colored button-up and brown shoes. He held onto a black weekend bag — possibly in case he decides to head to the film festival last minute.

Linkin Park is far from “The End.”After a seven-year hiatus, the early aughts rockers announced they’re taking off on a six-concert tour in support of their upcoming eighth studio album, “From Zero.”As of now, the nu-metal group only have two shows lined up in North America. First, the “Bleed It Out” band is slated to headline at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum on Wednesday, Sept.

Snoop Dogg has said he’d love to start the “Hood Olympics” in LA ahead of the city hosting the 2028 gamesThe legendary Doggfather has been in recent headlines for his time at this year’s Paris Olympics, where he was one of NBC‘s television correspondents. While attending the red carpet for the film premiere of the thriller 1992, Entertainment Tonight asked Snoop about his plans when the Olympics come to his home state of Los Angeles in four years.“One thing I wanna do is have the Hood Olympics,” the Long Beach star said.

Danny Elfman has been dismissed by a judge.The lawsuit was filed anonymously by a Jane Doe accuser in Los Angeles last October, who claimed that Elfman frequently exposed himself to her and allegedly told her that he masturbated next to her while she was asleep and couldn’t consent to the act. She claimed that the alleged abuse took place between 1997 to 2002 when she was in her early twenties and Elman was in his late forties.

the Guardian in a statement that he “passed away peacefully” in his Los Angeles home. “His wife and musical partner for the past 54 years, Gracinha Leporace Mendes, was by his side, as were his loving children,” they said. “Mendes last performed in November 2023 to sold out and wildly enthusiastic houses in Paris, London and Barcelona,” they added.

Stephen Nedoroscik and Rylee Arnold were seen getting out of the car and heading into the rehearsal studios for Dancing With the Stars.

A.D. Amorosi Sergio Mendes, the innovative and influential pianist, composer and arranger who was one of Brazil’s earliest contemporary crossover artists, died Friday in Los Angeles, his family has confirmed.

Linkin Park fans have been left divided after news broke that Emily Armstrong had joined the band as the group's new singer.

Bosch: Legacy will conclude its run on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee following its third season that will launch in March.

50 Cent has opened up about his “wild” time meeting Eminem for the first time.While appearing as a guest on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, the ‘Many Men’ rapper – real name Curtis Jackson – took the time to recall his initial meeting with Eminem – real name Marshall Mathers – after being asked how they ended up collaborating.50 Cent reminisced that back in 2000, he was invited to Los Angeles to speak with the ‘Without Me’ rapper, without knowing what the purpose was.“It was wild,” he said. “Remember that show they had, Punk’d on MTV? I thought they had cameras and they was gonna come out and say, ‘You’ve been Punk’d.’ I was in California. He flew me to L.A.

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Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian composer, arranger and pianist whose melding of his native country’s traditional music with ’60s-vintage American pop, bossa nova, samba, funk and hints of cool jazz became one of the decade’s most beloved and popular sounds, died peacefully Thursday in Los Angeles. He was 83.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Leading indie distributor Well Go USA has picked up North American rights to “Death March,” an upcoming WWII action film starring and conceived by action star Scott Adkins (“Undisputed” franchise, “John Wick: Chapter 4”). In Adkins’ story, scripted by Marc Clebanoff, a British airman washes ashore after being ejected from his plane and becomes a prisoner in a Japanese-run POW camp. While waiting to join the infamous Bataan death march, the airman is tortured by the camp commander and is forced to fight for his life against an array of skilled Japanese warriors.

In his first appearance as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff faced a comical version of a question that has been asked of his wife, Democratic nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris.

Ed Meza @edmezavar In realizing the latest incarnation of “Zorro,” producer Marc Dujardin found inspiration in the classic 1950s series starring Guy Williams, the absurd premise of super hero tales, and the fond childhood dreams he shared with brother Jean, who portrays the buttoned-up mayor of early 19th-century Los Angeles, Don Diego de la Vega, and his masked and care-free alter ego. “Zorro” stormed into La Havre on Thursday, where it closed the Unifrance Rendez-Vous market with a highly anticipated premiere, followed by a dance floor-pumping Alta California-themed fiesta, replete with delectable Spanish and Mexican cuisine à la normande.

Jacob Scipio is currently filming a new rom-com with a former Riverdale star – Just Jared Jr Elon Musk‘s X investors have reportedly lost billions in the value of the investment – Celebitchy Olympic swimmer Abbey Weitzeil gets candid about acne and self-confidence – Popsugar Did you see the teaser for Wednesday star Emma Myers‘ new movie? – Just Jared Jr Damson Idris celebrated his birthday with Hennessey earlier this week in Los Angeles, with celeb guests like Tyler the Creator, Colman Domingo, Kevin Hart, Pom Klementieff and more. Check out photos in the gallery!

Keke Palmer is set to star in a brand new TV show!

Iconic rock band Linkin Park is back, and they kicked off a new era in a very big way.

The Perfect Couple” almost staged a mutiny after director Susanne Bier insisted on a flashmob-style dance sequence for the opening credits. The Netflix murder mystery, based on Elin Hildebrand’s book of the same name, follows a police investigation into the wealthy Winbury family after a body is discovered during a family wedding, uncovering plenty of long-buried secrets in the process.

Katy Perry is opening up about that year she and Orlando Bloom spent apart.