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Associated Press:
What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area fires — At least five people were killed and thousands of structures were burned as fierce wildfires raged in the Los Angeles area, officials said. Fast-moving flames blazed through homes and businesses …
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NBC News:
California wildfires live updates: Total deaths still unknown, L.A. County sheriff says; some areas look ‘like a bomb was dropped’ — The Palisades Fire has spread almost 27 square miles and destroyed more than 1,000 structures, making it the most destructive ever in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press:
Calmer winds aid firefighters in Los Angeles as scope of devastation from wildfires comes into focus — Firefighters aided by calmer winds saw the first signs of successfully beating back a series of deadly and devastating wildfires Thursday, though the fires still burned out of control …
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Rachel Raposas / People:
Anna Faris's Home Has Been Destroyed in L.A. Fires, But She and Her Family ‘Are Safe and Very Grateful’
Anna Faris's Home Has Been Destroyed in L.A. Fires, But She and Her Family ‘Are Safe and Very Grateful’
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The Office of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex:
Southern California Fires — In the last few days, wildfires in Southern California have raged through neighborhoods and devastated families, homes, schools, medical care centers, and so much more - affecting tens of thousands from all walks of life. — A state of emergency has been issued.
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oklahoman.com:
Plant a tree — Give to a forest in need in their memory — Anita Bryant Dry—former Miss Oklahoma, three-time Grammy-nominated singer, Christian author, recipient of the USO Silver Medallion for Service, Veterans of Foreign Wars Leadership Gold Medallion, and Al Jolson Gold Medallion …
Allison Crist / The Daily Dish:
Karen Huger Explains Her Absence from the RHOP Season 9 Reunion (EXCLUSIVE) — Karen Huger's manager issued an exclusive statement to The Daily Dish on the day of the RHOP Season 9 reunion taping. — Still to Come on The Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9
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People:
Karen Huger Enters Rehab, Skips Real Housewives of Potomac Season 9 Reunion After Being Found Guilty for DUI — The official seating chart for the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ season 9 reunion did not include Huger — Karen Huger is sitting this reunion out.
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TMZ.com:
Jeff Bridges & Candy Spelling Lose Homes in Los Angeles Wildfires — JEFF BRIDGES, CANDY SPELLING MALIBU HOMES BURN TO THE GROUND IN WILDFIRE — EXCLUSIVE — 2.7K … Celebrities continue to lose their homes amid the wildfires torching Los Angeles, and TMZ has learned of three …
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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Tori Spelling's mother, Candy, reveals $23M Malibu mansion burned to ground in Palisades fire
Tori Spelling's mother, Candy, reveals $23M Malibu mansion burned to ground in Palisades fire
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Ben Travis / Empire:
Cillian Murphy Isn't In The First 28 Years Later Film - But May Appear Later In The Trilogy — People: — The internet at large was convinced they'd spotted Cillian Murphy in the 28 Years Later trailer. Danny Boyle's original 2002 horror 28 Days Later followed Murphy's Jim …
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Tom Decent / Sydney Morning Herald:
Fear of being burnt alive: Hall jnr's Olympic medals lost in LA inferno — American swimming legend Gary Hall jnr has detailed the moment he thought he might be burnt alive while escaping the devastating fires in Los Angeles that destroyed his home and everything he owns, including his 10 Olympic medals.
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Reuters:
Live Updates: Firefighters Rush to Control L.A. Wildfires as Winds Slow — At least five people have been killed in what an official called “one of the most destructive natural disasters in the history of Los Angeles.” The diverse Altadena neighborhood experienced sweeping destruction. — Los Angeles
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Pamela McClintock / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Wicked’ Sings to Record $70M in Premium VOD Sales in 1st Week as It Nears $700M at Global Box Office — The record-smashing musical has been a huge win for Donna Langley and NBCUniversal's film empire, which have proven that a movie can still be a big draw in theaters even if it goes to home entertainment early.
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TMZ.com:
Chance The Rapper Settles Divorce With Kirsten Corley — CHANCE THE RAPPER DIVORCE SETTLED ... I'm Moving On! … Chance the Rapper has settled his divorce with estranged wife Kirsten Corley ... TMZ has learned. — Last week, the hip hop star and Corley filed docs in Cook County …
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Dory Jackson / People:
Jedidiah Duggar and Wife Katey Welcome ‘Beautiful’ Twin Daughters: They've ‘Completely Captured Our Hearts’ (Exclusive) — The couple, who wed in April 2021 and are parents to son Truett and daughter Nora, shared “the joyous news” with PEOPLE exclusively — And then there were six!
TMZ.com:
Alec Baldwin Sues ‘Rust’ Special Prosecutor For Malicious Prosecution — ALEC BALDWIN SUES ‘RUST’ SPECIAL PROSECUTOR FOR MALICIOUS PROSECUTION ... Civil Verdict Can't Undo Trial's ‘Trauma’ — Alec Baldwin isn't on trial for the fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins anymore …
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Perez Hilton:
‘Narcissist’ ABC News Anchor Called Out After Viewers Notice Him Pinning Jacket To Show Off Muscles During Onsite Coverage Of LA Wildfires — Los Angeles is at the mercy of multiple devastating wildfires being spread rapidly by the Santa Ana winds. The destruction is shocking …
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Meghan Trainor / TODAY.com:
The night I hit my breaking point after having my 2nd child — In a personal essay, the singer details the night she felt like she was “falling apart” and realized she needed medical help — and why it's so important for parents to have support. … A month after having my second baby, I hit a breaking point.
TMZ.com:
L.A. Fire Department Pushes Back on Henry Winkler Calling Blazes Arson — L.A. WILDFIRES WATER POURED ON HENRY WINKLER'S CLAIM OF OBVIOUS ARSON … Henry Winkler is among those claiming the deadly blazes ravaging L.A. are definitely arson ... but unless he has some proof, fire officials tell TMZ The Fonz needs to chill.
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Ronda Rousey welcomes her second baby with husband Travis Browne — Round two for Ronda Rousey! — The professional wrestler has given birth to her and husband Travis Browne's second baby, she announced on Instagram Thursday. — “Liko'ula Pā'ūomahinakaipiha Browne ❤️,” she wrote in the caption.
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