YouTube orders new Demi Lovato docuseries, renews and dumps other shows

Naya Rivera after the Glee alum went missing on Wednesday, July 8, during a boat ride with her 4-year-old son, Josey.The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department told Us Weekly that Rivera, 33, rented a motorized pontoon boat for three hours at Lake Piru near Los Angeles. She was 30 minutes overdue to return the boat, so personnel went searching and found the vessel adrift with Josey asleep on it.

Rescuers are still on the lookout for actress Naya Rivera, 33, who went missing on Wednesday, July 8, during an outing with her 4-year-old son Josey Hollis Dorsey (who she shares with ex-husband Ryan Dorsey, 36). She rented a pontoon boat around 1:00pm local time to take out on Lake Piru, which is northwest of Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES -- Dana Canedy will take on one of the biggest roles at Simon & Schuster. The New York-based publishing house announced Monday that Canedy has been named as senior vice president and publisher of the imprint — the first African American to hold the position.

Demi Lovato will reportedly open up on her 2018 overdose in her forthcoming YouTube series.The Confident hitmaker spent two weeks recovering in Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, followed by a stay in a rehab facility, after relapsing following six years of sobriety in July 2018.After managing to get clean and return to her career, the star has now reportedly agreed to detail her experience in the new online series, in an effort to quash speculation surrounding the incident.A source

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorThere’s a new publicity firm in town.A group of former BWR senior publicists has launched The Initiative Group, with offices in Los Angeles and New York.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“Transmission is increasing in the state,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom said plainly at his Monday coronavirus press briefing. Accordingly, Newsom said he would likely be using the “dimmer switch” to toggle back reopening measures in more hard-hit counties.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the closing of bars in six counties, including Los Angeles, due to the rising spread of COVID-19. Newsom announced the new order on TwitterSunday,listing Fresno, Imperial, Kern, Kings, L.A., San Joaquin and Tulare as counties required to close bars.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterOn Sunday, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered that bars in seven California counties close bars and nightspots as cases surge in the state.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are continuing to connect with their new home through charity work!

Prince Harry‘s recent volunteer excursions in Los Angeles have kept him connected to his late mother, Princess Diana.Harry, 35, and wife Meghan Markle visited Homeboy Industries earlier this week to observe how the L.A.-based nonprofit is helping former gang members rebuild their lives and create positive change in their communities.

Prince Harry is always willing to give back, no matter which state or country.

Arielle Kebbel hinted that she is in a new relationship by sharing a photo of herself cuddling with a mystery man on social media. Us Weekly can exclusively confirm that the actress is off the market.The couple have been seeing each other for more than three months. They met in New York while she was there filming for six months.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are moving forward with their post-senior royal plans.The couple have signed a speaking engagement contract with Harry Walker Agency, the Los Angeles Times reported on Wednesday, June 24.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making some power business moves.

Taylor Lautner heads back to his car after a lunch date in Los Angeles on Monday (June 22).