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Officials are still assessing damage in the resort city of Palm Springs, one of the hardest-hit areas that is still reeling from the power of Tropical Storm Hilary. Residents there, along with the rest of Southern California, are battling flooded roads, mudslides and downed trees.

Emmerdale fans have shared their bafflement as the latest episode saw a character leave the village after 15 years. Jimmy and Nicola King have been trying to prepare their daughter Angelica as she was facing a custodial sentence for accidentally causing the death of Heath Hope on New Year's Eve.

Film fans are in for a treat tonight (Sunday) as the glam and glitz of Hollywood spills into millions of homes across the world direct from LA. The long-awaited 96th Academy Awards are screening this evening, with celebrities galore and the chance of some memorable moments.

Chas Dingle faces her cancer operation next week before a surprise kiss in Emmerdale. When she only allows herself two weeks off on the Woolpack roster, her son Aaron worries that she’s not facing up to the reality of her upcoming surgery after she decided to undergo a double mastectomy following her cancer diagnosis.

The 2024 Oscars ceremony is days away, and details about the show, the nominees and who may win are coming into focus.

Chas Dingle (Lucy Pargeter) is on edge with her operation coming up in Emmerdale spoilers, but still only allows herself two weeks off from work at the Woolpack. Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller) fears his mum isn’t facing up to the reality of the upcoming surgery. However, it’s Paddy Kirk (Dominic Brunt) who manages to get Chas to open up and she reveals she’s fearing the worst.

Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars this year for the fourth time. Other than Bob Hope (19 times), Billy Crystal (nine) and Johnny Carson (five), no solo host has done it more. (Whoopi did it 4 times as well.) But it is a good bet that among those hosts, no one has seen as many of the nominated films. Kimmel is a self-described movie fan, and as I learned from our conversation he not only spends weeks, months even, prepping his monologue, but he also might be one of the few in the room at the Dolby Theater who actually has seen everything. And I mean everything.

The ICG Publicists Guild will honor Patrick Stewart with the 2024 Television Showperson of the Year Award.

Emmerdale viewers could be about to see the exit of one young character from the ITV soap as her fate appears sealed with seemingly unavoidable jail time looming, while another major character's secret is exposed. In the coming week, Angelica King (played by Rebecca Bakes) will face a court battle as she is confronted with the consequences of Heath Hope's death.

Emmerdale fans are convinced they've worked out a shocking twist in Heath Hope's tragic death storyline, after he was killed in the New Year's Eve car crash. Over the last few weeks, viewers have watched as Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) and Heath's (played by Sebastian Dowling) sister Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling) have been struggling to move forward from his death.

Caroline Brew editor John Hamlin, who worked as an executive or consultant on 45 Oscar telecasts at NBC and then ABC, died on Jan. 15 in Pacific Palisades, Calif. He was 92.

Emmerdale fans think they've figured out a 'nasty' twist involving Nicola King, following Angelica King's shocking confession that she was behind Heath Hope's tragic death. The ITV soap was filled with sadness on New Year's Day when teenager Heath sadly passed away after joyriding in a car with his twin sister Cathy and Angelica.The youngsters were eager to attend a New Year's Eve party outside the village but couldn't find a ride, and their dad Bob Hope wouldn't pay for a taxi. Left bored at the B&B's party, they decided to take Wendy's car for a joyride to the party.

Emmerdale fans are certain of what Nicola King will do next after her daughter Angelica admitted to being the one driving the car when it crashed, killing Heath Hope. There were emotional scenes during the latest trip to the Dales on Thursday night (January 18) as Heath's funeral took place.

Emmerdale star Gabrielle Dowling has spoken out for the first time since her real-life brother left the soap. There were tragic scenes in the ITV soap at the start of the year as Heath Hope died after being involved in a car accident alongside his twin sister Cathy and their friend Angelica King.

The Hopes and the rest of the village attend Heath Hope's (Sebastian Dowling) funeral in Emmerdale spoilers, also a blossoming romance turns to a health scare for one couple and Charity Dingle (Emma Atkins) continues to spiral after Harry's (Will Beck) death. In the wake of Heath Hope’s (Sebastian Dowling) death, Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) tells Wendy Posner (Susan Cookson) he still can’t face Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling). Brenda Walker (Lesley Dunlop) is living when Bob continues to avoid their daughter.

reportedly turned down the gig. And, former Globes hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reportedly said they were done. So, the job fell to Jo Koy.“This is my childhood dream,” Koy, 52, told USA Today.“I’m now living something that I would watch as a kid, something that indirectly inspired me to do what I do, seeing everyone from Bob Hope to Billy Crystal to Whoopi Goldberg [host] … Now, I’m in the captain’s seat and I’m loving it.”He told Variety about his plans, “I’m going to poke fun, but I want to do it in a way where we’re still celebrating.

Emmerdale fans have been left asking questions about one particular detail in the recent car crash that has changed lives in the village forever. There were tragic scenes on New Year's Day as it was confirmed Heath Hope had died in a car accident.

Emmerdale star Sebastian Dowling has been flooded with support as he broke his silence on his soap exit. The actor made a permanent exit from the ITV soap in scenes aired earlier this week as Heath Hope following a car crash.

Emmerdale fans have shared their surprise after not realising a real-life link amid the latest car crash tragedy. It has been a heartbreaking start to the year for Bob Hope in the ITV soap following the death of his son, Heath.

Emmerdale viewers have predicted a major twist in the tragic death storyline that saw Heath Hope (played by Sebastian Dowling) killed in a car crash that will involve Mackenzie Boyd (Lawrence Robb) and Aaron Dingle (Danny Miller). Fans will remember that amid the joyriding plot during the ITV soap's New Year's Day episode, which saw Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling), Angelica King (Rebecca Bakes) and Heath setting off at break-neck speed to Hotten, Mack and Aaron were also out in another car.

Emmerdale fans have been left divided over who is to blame for the tragic car crash that took Heath Hope's life after his twin sister Cathy insisted she wasn't driving at the time of the accident, but Angelica King was.

Emmerdale fans are convinced they have worked out Heath Hope's real killer as Angelica and Cathy play the "blame game" following the horror car crash which took place on Monday night's episode. Heath, played by Sebastian Dowling, lost his life after a car accident on the way to a party in Hotten, after his sister Cathy Hope decided to take Wendy's car and head off to the New Year's Eve bash.Things took a tragic turn when the car veered off the road in a shocking collision, leaving Cathy and Angelica with nasty injuries and Heath losing his life.

Emmerdale's Gabrielle Dowling, who plays Cathy Hope, has been in the thick of major storylines during her time on the soap. Her character has dealt with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, leading to heavy periods and mood swings. Viewers have seen Cathy rebel, binge drink, and even attack her dad, Bob Hope.

Emmerdale viewers were left heartbroken as teenager Heath Hope tragically died in a car crash.The ITV soap aired some truly distressing scenes when Heath, played by Sebastian Dowling, lost his life after a car accident on the way to a party in Hotten. Despite being told not to go to the party, Cathy Hope decided to take Wendy's car and head off to the New Year's Eve bash with her twin brother Heath and their friend Angelica. But things took a tragic turn when the car veered off the road in a shocking collision, leaving Cathy and Angelica with nasty injuries.

Jacob Gallagher (Joe-Warren Plant) and Victoria Sugden (Isabel Hodgins) realise they need to put their relationship out in the open in Emmerdale spoilers. After talking to Jacob, Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) grows concerned that he might have developed a crush on her.The next day, admiring Dawn Fletcher (Olivia Bromley) and Billy Taylor’s (Jay Kontzle) relationship, Gabby's worries grow that Jacob has developed feelings for her. Soon, the penny drops for Gabby that Jacob wasn’t talking about her at all - he was talking about Victoria.

Lola Dee, whose 1951 hit “Pretty Eyed Baby” under the name Lola Ameche rose to No. 21 on the Billboard singles chart, has died at 95. She died of natural causes in a Hinsdale, Illinois nursing facility, her publicist said.

Jaden Thompson Lola Dee, a popular singer in the 1950s who toured with Bob Hope, Jimmy Durante and Johnnie Ray, has died. She was 95. The pop singer, who was signed to Columbia and Mercury labels in the ’50s, died of natural causes in Hinsdale, Illinois at a nursing facility, as announced by her publicist and CD producer Alan Eichler.

After a slight uptick in ratings for the 95th Academy Awards, it wasn’t a surprise when The Academy announced this afternoon that Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the 96th ceremony. Kimmel will join an impressive group of at least four-time emcees including Bob Hope (19 times), Billy Crystal (9 times), Johnny Carson (5 times), Whoopi Goldberg (4 times), and Jack Lemmon (4 times).

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor Emmy Award winner Jimmy Kimmel is back as the host for the upcoming 2024 Oscars ceremony, marking the late-night star’s fourth time fronting the show. Emmy nominee Molly McNearney will also return to serve as an executive producer for the second consecutive year in a row. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live” host previously led the 2017, 2018 and 2023 telecasts.

Emmerdale fans think they have spotted a problem as Bernice Blackstock was seen quitting the village. The iconic villager made the decision to leave after betraying her family and business partner Bob Hope.

As Emmerdale's Bernice Blackstock, played by Samantha Giles, bid farewell to the Dales after 25 years, fans were already predicting that we have not seen the last of the iconic character. Bernice has left the village after she had been spending recklessly, accumulating debts and even borrowing money under her sister Nicola's name. Things came to a head when her family discovered her actions, leading her to attempt to flee.

Bernice Blackstock (Samantha Giles) attempts to go on the run after building up debts, but Nicola King (Nicola Wheeler) won’t let her go without a fight in Emmerdale spoilers. Jimmy King (Nick Miles) is horrified when his belongings are seized due to a fraudulent debt with the real culprit, Bernice seemingly on the run. Bob Hope (Tony Audenshaw) learns Bernice neglected to pay suppliers while Gabby Thomas (Rosie Bentham) can’t believe she’s been abandoned by her mum, again.

Emmerdale's resident chef Victoria Sugden is to lose her job tonight, the show's spoilers have revealed. On Monday, 18 September, viewers watched at Victoria held a tasting event at the Hide Bistro, with many of the village residents in attendance, including Jacob Gallagher, who has a nut allergy. As he went to taste one of the sliders on offer, Victoria told him that they were nut-free, but it turned out that they contained nut oil, and Jacob quickly went into anaphylactic shock.

Wendy Posner has spent more time in tears than not in Emmerdale of late. The character first arrived in the ITV soap back in 2019 as she came to confront Victoria Sugden who had accused her son, Lee of raping her before falling pregnant with his baby.

Emmerdale character Cathy Hopem played by Gabrielle Dowling has been at the centre of the major plot in the soap after she battled premenstrual dysphoric disorder - which meant she faced bouts of heavy periods and major mood swings.

Emmerdale fans think they have worked out why Cain Dingle and Caleb Milligan are leaving the village on a mystery road trip. In recent episodes, viewers have watched as Cain came up with a last minuet plan to leave Emmerdale for a period of time after receiving a mysterious text.Things got even more strange when Cain received a phone call from the person, and then he pushed ahead with the break on Tuesday, 12 September.

After a brief absence from Emmerdale, Cathy Hope recently returned to our screens in the wake of her debilitating mental health battle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder.The youngster had been battling heavy periods and severe mood swings for a number of weeks and left the village to go and stay with her half-brother Scott Windsor in the hopes that a break would help her to get a better handle on her condition. Since her return, a tearful Cathy has opened up to her dad’s partner Wendy and explained how she is still struggling to live with the devastating condition, with emotionally taxing scenes having broken the hearts of many fans tuning in.Thankfully however, despite Cathy’s on-screen struggles, Garbielle Dowling, the talented teen that plays her, has a far less stressful life away from the cameras! Co-star brother First making her debut alongside her real life brother, Sebastian in 2007, the pair have been firm fixtures of Emmerdale for over 16 years! Now aged 17, Gabrielle has been propelled into the limelight as part of the exciting PMDD storyline, but with the real-life twins having been staples of the show for so long, it may surprise viewers to know that the pair weren’t the first stars to originate the roles of Bob Hope’s children.The twins were originally played by Ella Whitehouse Downes and Lilith Kitching for the first few episodes following their introduction, as Sebastian had to remain in hospital for an extra week following his birth.