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Palisades High prom offers night to celebrate after the fire
Palisades Charter High School senior Taylor Beljon-Regen says only two days after the January firestorm burned her campus, destroying thousands of homes and up-ending her and her classmates' lives, she approached the school's administration with an important question. Is prom still on? "So many of my classmates were so, so, so worried about it," she says. As senior class president, Beljon-Regen heads up the prom planning.
Invasive plants make fires worse. Can they be stopped?
After the Palisades Fire sparked in the Santa Monica Mountains, invasive grasses and other plants that had dried up over the rainless winter caused the blaze to burn through the hills at an astonishing rate, reaching 11,000 acres in less than two days. The Santa Monica Mountains are used to wildfire. But as plants that haven't traditionally grown in Southern California overrun the native plants in the landscape, fires are becoming faster, more frequent and more damaging.
The 25 Best Romantic Movies on Netflix To Stream This Valentine's Day
They make you cry. They make you laugh. They make you fall in love. Yes, we're talking about romantic movies. Regardless of whether you have romance in your real life or not, romantic films can transport you, move you and delight you in ways that other movies often can't. If this cold and gray winter has you down, films filled with hilarious meet-cutes, adorable grand gestures and sob-worthy love confessions can warm even the coldest hearts.
Will animals cross one of the nation’s busiest freeways?
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How to entice wildlife over the nation's busiest freeway
When the 101 freeway was built through the Santa Monica Mountains nearly 100 years ago, it trapped wildlife - lizards, birds and famously, mountain lions - on either side of it. That's led to inbreeding and even the threat of extinction. "We've perpetuated so much harm on life on this planet. I mean, we humans have a lot to answer for," says Beth Pratt, California director for the National Wildlife Federation.
Despite a 21-Year Age Gap, Annette Bening and Warren Beatty Welcomed Four Children Together
Longtime actress Annette Bening has racked up a slew of awards nominations over the course of her more than four-decade career in Hollywood, including two Golden Globes, two Tonys and five Academy Awards. And now, Bening is up for her fifth Oscar this year for her portrayal of champion swimmer Diana Nyad in the drama "Nyad" (2023), in which she starred opposite Jodie Foster. Bening's long and spanning career has made her basically a permanent fixture in the industry.
Meet Meryl Streep's Four Adult Children
Hollywood icon and actress Meryl Streep may be one of the most decorated actresses in the business, but she says being a mother is the hardest job she's held. The three-time Oscar winner has been described as "the best actress of her generation" and is known for her versatility and lengthy resumé. But after giving birth to her first child at age 30 and having four children, she says being a mother is way more difficult than acting.
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski's Relationship Was Built on the Foundation of Love and Laughter
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When Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Met They 'Just Knew' They Were Meant to Be
Despite rumors that actor John Krasinski told his longtime wife and fellow Hollywood A-lister Emily Blunt that he "couldn't wait to get divorced" at the 2024 Golden Globes, the couple seems happier than ever. In fact, an insider told Us Weekly, "There are no issues with Emily and John.
The 16 Most Exciting Book to Film Adaptations Premiering in 2024
Whether you're a huge reader or a massive movie buff, this year's roster of upcoming film premieres is shaping up to be extremely binge-worthy. While there are plenty of exciting new movies in 2024, there is no shortage of promising book-to-film adaptations headed to the big screen. Hollywood has long turned to popular novels and nonfiction biographies as inspiration for the next blockbuster. And this year is no different, ranging from iconic classics to popular BookTok hits.
The 16 Most Exciting Book to Film Adaptations Premiering in 2024
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Inside Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling’s Fiercely Private Relationship and Family Life
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Everything We Know About Ryan Gosling's Fiercely Private Family Life With Eva Mendes
A-list actor and Hollywood stud Ryan Gosling is making waves this award season, racking up nods for his hilarious and charming portrayal of Ken in the hit blockbuster "Barbie" (2023). After being nominated for the Critics Choice Award and the Golden Globe for the role (among many others), Gosling may pick up the Oscar for his Ken in March.
All About Joey King, From Former Child Star to Finding Love on an Unlikely Set
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All About Joey King From Her Hallmark Star Sister to Meeting Her Husband on Set
Though she hasn't been alive for a quarter of a century, actress and producer Joey King has already worked with Brad Pitt, earned both an Emmy AND a Golden Globe nomination and started her own production company. At just 24-years-old, King has made a name for herself in Hollywood and has no intentions to stop her skyrocketing career anytime soon. She made her first appearance on camera at just 4 years old in a commercial and hasn't stopped since.
How Margaret Qualley Found Love WIth Her 'Person,' Longtime Taylor Swift Producer Jack Antonoff
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How Margaret Qualley Found Love With Taylor Swift's Producer Jack Antonoff
Producer and musician Jack Antonoff may be known for shouting "I Wanna Get Better" as the frontman for the rock band Bleachers. But it can't get much better for him right now. Antonoff has had a stellar past year, releasing new music, producing songs for famous pop icons, and winning a number of awards. Recently, Antonoff won the Grammy for Producer of the Year (Non-Classical) for the third straight year in a row. He's the first to achieve that streak since Babyface in the 1990s.
Who Plays Gabriela on 'Fire Country’? Meet Rising Star Stephanie Arcila
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Who Plays Gabriela on 'Fire Country’? Meet Rising Star Stephanie Arcila
After blazing through a captivating and fiery first season, the hit CBS action show "Fire Country" will be back on TV with new episodes on Feb. 16. The drama series follows a firefighting crew that is part of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and is stationed in a small town in wildfire-prone Northern California. The show immediately grabbed the attention of millions of fans when it debuted in October 2022.
Who Plays Vince on ‘Fire Country’? Billy Burke Is a Veteran TV Firefighter
Billy Burke's character on the hit CBS action show "Fire Country," as Battalion Chief Vince Leone, isn't his first time playing a firefighter. In fact, it's his third.
Who Plays Manny on 'Fire Country'? Native Texan Kevin Alejandro Also Helped Direct the Firefighter Drama
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Who Plays Manny on 'Fire Country'? All About Kevin Alejandro
Hollywood veteran actor and director Kevin Alejandro has taken on a number of demanding roles over his two-decade-long career. "I've been a terrorist. I've taken the secretary of defense hostage," Alejandro told Out Magazine, running down his television credits. "I've killed my wife, killed my baby. I've gone to prison for accidentally killing a guy instead of his father." But his role in the CBS drama "Fire Country" may be Alejandro's biggest challenge yet.
Hallmark Star Alison Sweeney Is the Proud Mom of Two: Meet Her Kids, Ben and Megan
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Meet Hallmark Star Alison Sweeney's Two Teen Children, Ben and Megan
Love is in the air this February on the Hallmark Channel with the premiere of four all-new Loveuary films dedicated to romance. Hallmark veteran Alison Sweeney will star in one of those new movies, "Love and Jane," which will premiere Feb. 10 — just in time for Valentine's Day. The 47-year-old actress plays hopeless romantic and literary enthusiast Lily, whose wish comes true when famed author Jane Austen comes back from the dead to help with her love life.
All About Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ Four Children + Their Private Family Life
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One of the hottest and most hilarious Hollywood couples, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, have been married for a dozen years and still seem totally in love with each other. While the actors are known around the world as movie and television A-listers, the pair are also dedicated and loving parents to four children. Lively and Reynolds both have always said they wanted to have a lot of children because they both come from large families. Lively has four older siblings, and Reynolds has three.
Meet Hallmark Star Andie MacDowell’s Three Adult Children: Justin, Rainey and Margaret
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Meet Golden Globe Winner Andie MacDowell’s Three Grown Children
Hollywood royalty Andie MacDowell heads back to the silver screen this month with the premiere of the second season of "The Way Home." The longtime actor stars as one of the leads in Hallmark's popular new family drama. The show follows three generations of Landry women who try to reconnect while uncovering their family's mysterious past.
The Ultimate 'Bridgerton' Season 3 Cast and Character Guide
Dearest gentle reader, your favorite Regency-era gossip, Lady Whistledown, is headed back to Netflix with a steamy and romantic third season of the hit series "Bridgerton." Created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Hollywood legend Shonda Rhimes, the "Bridgerton" cast captivated fans with beautiful gowns, declarations of love and a fair helping of juicy drama. The opulent period drama broke records when it first debuted on Netflix in 2020 and then again when its second season premiered in 2022.
A Cast and Character Guide For Season 2 of Hallmark's 'The Way Home'
After a climactic and gripping first season, the cast of "The Way Home," Hallmark's popular new family drama, is returning with a second installment on Jan. 21. The family-oriented time-traveling series captured the hearts of fans almost immediately. With nearly 7 million viewers, its premiere became the second-most-watched program on Sundays and the third-most-watched of the entire week.
Inside Jodie Foster's Private Love Story With WIfe Alexandra Hedison
After nearly six decades in Hollywood, actress and director Jodie Foster is still blowing television and film audiences away with her steely and intuitive performances. The two-time Academy Award winner was basically born into the entertainment business. She grabbed her first role at just three years old and could hold her own on screen with acclaimed actor Robert DeNiro by the time she was 14 years old.
Who Are Jodie Foster's Kids? Meet the 'True Detective' Star's Two Sons
With hundreds of movie and television credits to her name, Hollywood icon Jodie Foster has been on the silver screen since she was just a child. She grabbed her first role at age 3 and had already been nominated for an Academy Award by age 14 for her performance in "Taxi Driver" (1977). Now, Foster is returning to the small screen with her first starring television role since 1975.
The Ultimate Guide to All the Celebrities Featured in Taylor Swift Music Videos
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The Ultimate Guide to All the Celebrities Featured in Taylor Swift Music Videos
It most certainly wasn't a Cruel Summer - or year - for pop icon and TIME Magazine Person of the Year Taylor Swift. Swift is basically running victory laps this year after being named Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2023 and dropping two chart-topping album re-releases. Not to mention kicking off the first half of her Eras Tour. The 12-time Grammy winner certainly deserves all her accolades this year.
Inside Taylor Swift and Blake Lively's Enduring Friendship
Much of the country has been tirelessly raving about pop icon Taylor Swift's new and blossoming relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Basically every time they step outside together as of late, their picture immediately goes viral as loads of Swifties and football fans swoon over their new love. Swift may have earned a bit of a reputation for dating different men over the last decade.
Best Hanukkah Movies on the Hallmark Channel to Binge this Holiday Season
The temperature is dropping, string lights are starting to dot neighborhood houses and festivity seems to be around every corner. It's officially the holiday season! With Thanksgiving behind us, holiday lovers are now free to belt festive songs at the top of their lungs, enjoy their fill of Starbucks holiday drinks and fill their homes with sparkly and seasonal decorations.
Jon Hamm + Anna Osceola: Inside the 'Mad Men' and 'Fargo' Star's Love Story
Most people became fans of Hollywood hunk Jon Hamm after watching his brilliant portrayal of marketing genius Don Draper on the popular drama "Mad Men." Though his prowess on the series earned him an Emmy, Hamm's impeccable comedic sense has often gone under-appreciated.
Who is Italia Ricci? Inside the Hallmark Star's Picture Perfect Romance With Actor Robbie Amell
The holiday season is officially in full swing, which can only mean one thing: It's the perfect time to cuddle up on the couch with a mug of hot cocoa and the newest holiday Hallmark Christmas movie. Hallmark has a full roster of romantic and warm holiday-themed films that are sure to get you in a festive mood. But the network's newest film, "Catch Me If You Claus" (2023), premieres on Hallmark on Nov. 23 and will be available to stream on Peacock for a limited time.
Daniel Lissing's Love Story With Wife Nadia Is As Romantic As a Hallmark Movie
One of Hallmark fans' favorite heartthrobs will be back on our screens just in time for the holiday season when he stars in the Great American Family Christmas movie "Christmas Keepsake" (2023). Actor Daniel Lissing has been a mainstay on the network for nearly a decade.
What Happened to Kyra From 'Reba'? Here's Where Scarlett Pomers Is Today
Traditional half-hour sitcoms have dominated decades of television, becoming integrated parts of people's day-to-day lives for generations. Iconic shows such as The Cosby Show, Full House and Malcolm in the Middle were devoured by millions of people on a weekly or even nightly basis. Fans watched their favorite fictional families bicker and laugh for years, all while the kids on the show grew up before their eyes.
10 Medical Dramas for Fans Who Can’t Stop Watching ‘Grey's Anatomy’
Even after nearly two decades on television, there is still no other series like the iconic and legendary medical drama, Grey's Anatomy. Shonda Rhimes' long-running and award-winning ABC drama has captivated generations of fans with its steamy romances, enduring friendships, heartbreaking deaths and fascinating medical cases. Since its premiere in 2005, fans have followed the wild ups and downs of the emergency staff at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
10 Shows Like 'Suits' For Legal Lovers Needing More Witty Banter and Thrilling Drama
The fascinating and compelling legal drama Suits is making headlines despite its last season ending in 2019. Suits quickly gained traction after Netflix acquired eight of the shows' nine seasons and dropped all 124 episodes in June. And that may have been perfect timing during a summer of rotating reality television, unscripted shows and reruns thanks to the dual Hollywood labor strikes.
'True Detective': Meet the Cast and Characters of Season 4's Alaskan Mystery
After nearly five years since the last installment of the critically acclaimed thriller True Detective, a fourth season is finally on its way. It will be the latest in creator Nic Pizzolatto's anthology series. Each season follows a different set of detectives - with a totally new cast - trying to solve a seemingly impossible and often disturbing case. The series has developed a steady fanbase since its first season debuted with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
Inside Sylvester Stallone's Love Story and Family Life With Wife Jennifer Flavin
Sylvester Stallone may be famous for knocking out opponents in the boxing ring or fighting corrupt police officers on screen, but when the cameras are off, he's actually a huge family man. In fact, the Rocky and Rambo franchise star is actually a full-on girl dad and has been married to his wife, Jennifer Flavin, for more than 25 years. And once you get past all those muscles and his intimidating stature, Stallone can be a little mushy about it all.
Inside Sylvester Stallone's Rocky Yet Enduring Love Story With Wife Jennifer Flavin
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‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’: Everything to Know About the Upcoming Movie
The infamous and fiery period novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid became one of the most well-read and popular books in recent years. And luckily for the novel's millions of fans, Netflix announced last year the platform is adapting the book for the big screen. While the book hit shelves back in 2017, the novel's popularity skyrocketed in 2021, largely thanks to the community of book-loving TikTokers known as #BookTok.
'Lessons in Chemistry': A Cast and Character Guide for the Retro Miniseries Based on the Inspiring Novel
The highly anticipated series Lessons in Chemistry is set to be the perfect cozy, feel-good drama for fall. Based on the bestselling and extremely popular novel by Bonnie Garmus, Apple TV+ is bringing everyone's favorite summer read of 2022 to the silver screen. It's part revenge comedy, part inspirational tale. The story was so compelling that Apple TV+ greenlit the television series in January 2021 — a whole year and four months before the novel even arrived at bookstores.
'Ginny & Georgia' Season 3: Everything To Know About What's Next For the Mother-Daughter Dramedy
Note: This article contains a number of spoilers from Seasons 1 and 2. There's good news for fans of the twisted mother-daughter dramedy Ginny & Georgia after being left on a wicked cliffhanger at the end of the second season. The modern play on Gilmore Girls is returning for a third AND fourth season! Unfortunately, though, they likely won't debut anytime soon. The double season renewal is not especially surprising, as it quickly became one of Netflix's biggest hits.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds: How The Couple Found Forever Love in Hollywood
One of Hollywood's funniest and most attractive couples have been lighting up red carpets and gushing over each other for more than a decade. What started as an unexpected friendship for Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds has blossomed into years of happiness. It's obvious from social media posts and shared glances between the pair that they're still madly in love.
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