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Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been hospitalised after a TikTok livestream appeared to show self-harm. Emergency services recovered Hilton from his Miami home, and he is receiving medical care as his family requests privacy. TikTok says the video violated guidelines and was removed after a moderator error, with law enforcement notified.
The Ojai Raptor Center reports ongoing tests after Jackie’s anemia worsened, signaling a complex recovery after a life-saving transfusion. Vets are conducting further testing while public updates emphasize caution against misinformation and disruption to care.
Actor Ben Jones, known for The Dukes of Hazzard as Cooter Davenport, has died at 84 in Washington, Virginia. His passing ends a career that spanned television, film and politics, including a stint in Congress. He died of a heart attack while awaiting the Braves game, his wife says.
A fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage facility left tens of millions of pounds of rotting food. Cleanup is extending beyond promised deadlines, with residents reporting ongoing smells, pests, and concerns about safety and transparency from Lineage and local authorities.
Officials across major states are tightening rules on e-bikes, e-scooters and similar devices after a spate of injuries and high-profile incidents. The move comes amid a patchwork of local laws and new age, registration and helmet requirements, with critics warning about broad strokes that risk sidelining safe riders.
Prichard Colón has died at 33 after a career hallmarked by a 2015 coma following blows to the head during a fight with Terrell Williams. He remains 16-0 before that bout; the incident triggered lawsuits and sparking renewed focus on safety in boxing.
Shelley Fabares has died at age 82 in Los Angeles, surrounded by family. The Donna Reed Show alum and singer had a long acting career spanning decades, with notable roles and a Top 40 hit.
Actor Mark Ruffalo has urged lawmakers to block Paramount Skydance’s $111 billion merger with Warner Bros Discovery, linking the deal to Oracle’s ties to Israel. Paramount calls the rhetoric antisemitic tropes; George Clooney defends Ruffalo’s right to speak. Over 170 Jewish artists have signed a letter supporting Ruffalo. The merger remains under antitrust scrutiny and on hold as debate intensifies.
Waymo plans phased testing in Munich this autumn, building high-definition maps and adapting software to the city’s conditions before a public launch by end-2027. The rollout in Munich marks another international expansion as Waymo targets a broader European footprint amid competition with Tesla and other AV players.
A trio of UK outlets report on Stolen Babies, a documentary recounting how unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976 were coerced into adoption, with pain, neglect, and state-backed institutions central to the narrative.
Pabst Brewing Co. is offering up to $20,000 for information that leads to the recovery of 1,602 cases of Pabst Blue Ribbon and Old Milwaukee beer stolen on Aug. 17 from an Anheuser-Busch distribution center in Montclair, California. Two separate thefts on the same day involved about 40,000 pounds of beer valued at roughly $70,000. Police are investigating possible links between the incidents.
Whale sharks, the world’s largest fish, have been spotted near the Hudson Canyon about 100 miles off New York, with NOAA considering a National Marine Sanctuary designation to protect the area. The sightings come as warmer Gulf Stream–driven currents draw tropical species closer to metro waters. A 24-hour pelagic trip captured the moment, while researchers note the species remains endangered and face ongoing threats.
The Television Academy is distributing hundreds of Primetime Emmys across two ceremonies at the Peacock Theater, LA. The Pitt leads drama nominations with up to nine wins possible; Hacks leads comedy nominations. Five categories move to Sunday, boosting star power as guests and rookies contend for top prizes.
Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything has premiered at Telluride, documenting the weeks before her 2023 prison reporting. The film, directed by Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim, follows Holmes and her husband as cameras track her life before imprisonment. Critics note the film blends reality and performance; audiences are unsettled by her demeanor and the film’s secrecy.
Allegations of bullying, threats, and a past physical altercation surface as SEIU-UHW President Dave Regan faces questions over his leadership and the billionaire tax proposal ahead of the November ballot.
A federal jury has acquitted Lil Durk, Durk Banks, of conspiracy, murder-for-hire and stalking resulting in death after deliberations over three days. Co-defendants are convicted on stalking-related counts, while Durk remains jailed awaiting a separate racketeering trial.
The Adventures of Cliff Booth will be published on December 8, accompanied by Tarantino's novelisation of the film project. David Fincher directs from Tarantino's script, with HarperCollins describing the work as Tarantino's own vision for the story.
More than 100 riders have filed or joined lawsuits alleging brain injuries from the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Plaintiffs describe intracranial hemorrhages and long-term disability after riding the 360-degree-rotating attraction, which remains closed amid legal action and inquiries.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has retired the X2 roller coaster following multiple injuries and lawsuits. The ride, which opened in 2008 and spins riders in 360 degrees, has been closed since July and is being shuttered permanently after safety concerns and legal settlements with victims’ families.
The Guardian‑produced NAZA, based on 24 anonymous Israeli military insiders, has sparked a political backlash after Venice’s Special Jury Prize. Netanyahu has called for investigations and citizenship revocation; filmmakers face legal and security pressure even as the film screens in over 50 countries. A counter‑film and online misinformation efforts have emerged, challenging NAZA’s claims.
Federal courts have rejected the Justice Department’s emergency requests to force California to separate roughly 20,000 mail ballots the administration says are tied to likely non‑citizens. Lower courts and the 9th Circuit have flagged unreliable data and the risk of disenfranchising lawful voters as voting has already been processing across the state ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
California has proposed extending and expanding the state’s film and TV tax credits, including above-the-line costs and longer duration through 2040, with additional funding for independent films. The move aims to keep productions in-state as LA’s industry faces a talent and facility shortage.