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Nina Dobrev speaks of ‘survivor’s guilt’ after evacuating home during LA wildfires: ‘Absolutely sick to my stomach’ | Hollywood

Nina Dobrev speaks of ‘survivor’s guilt’ after evacuating home during LA wildfires: ‘Absolutely sick to my stomach’ | Hollywood

Actress Nina Dobrev opened up about her feelings of survivor’s guilt after she successfully escaped from her house, which was located close to one of the LA wildfires. Taking to her Instagram, the Vampire Diaries star revealed that she evacuated her home on her birthday, January 9. (Also Read: Bang Si Hyuk’s $26m LA mansion narrowly survives wildfires: HYBE chairman neighbours with Hollywood stars like…) Nina Dobrev had to evacuate her LA home on her birthday due to the wildfires. Nina on evacuating home Nina’s home was “close to one of the fires,” but she “thankfully made it.” However, she pointed out that while she was lucky, others were not. In the video she said, “I have been absolutely sick to my stomach with all the destruction and devastation that these fires have caused and displaced so many families. I don’t know about you, but I have been feeling survivor’s guilt.” Nina added that evacuating her home in the wake of the blaze was not the ideal way to spend her birthday. She urged her …

Oscars 2025 are happening, maintains Academy: Report rubbishes cancellation rumours amid LA wildfires | Hollywood

Oscars 2025 are happening, maintains Academy: Report rubbishes cancellation rumours amid LA wildfires | Hollywood

Jan 17, 2025 09:56 AM IST The Oscars may not be getting cancelled for the first time in 96 years as a recent report had claimed. The 2025 Oscars were speculated to be cancelled due to the widespread destruction caused by the LA wildfires. A report had claimed that the prestigious awards may not be held for the first time in its nine-decade history. However, The Hollywood Reporter has now rubbished these claims, quoting sources from the Academy saying that the awards are very much happening. (Also read: Oscars 2025 may get cancelled for the first time in 96 years due to LA wildfires: Report) The 2025 Oscars are slated to be held in Los Angeles on March 2.(AFP) British tabloid The Sun reported last week that ‘A secret ‘contingency strategy’ was put in place for the Oscars to be cancelled this year. “The Oscars awards ceremony is on the verge of being cancelled for the first time in its 96-year history… Official Academy Award committees are monitoring the situation daily, led by stars including …

Priyanka Chopra expresses sorrow over devastation caused by LA wildfires: ‘My heart is heavy’ | Bollywood

Priyanka Chopra expresses sorrow over devastation caused by LA wildfires: ‘My heart is heavy’ | Bollywood

The Los Angeles wildfires have caused immense destruction, forcing people to evacuate and leaving many homeless. Priyanka Chopra, who has a house in the city, has expressed her heartbreak over the devastation, taking to social media to share her sorrow and solidarity with those affected. Priyanka Chopra expresses sorrow over destruction caused by LA wildfires. (Also Read: Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, Malti Marie’s leisurely New Year’s staycation had bonfire, Jacuzzi, and Moana re-run) Priyanka Chopra expresses grief for people affected by LA wildfires On Wednesday, Priyanka Chopra took to Instagram and shared several pictures of what Los Angeles looked like before and after the wildfires and penned a heartbreaking note. She wrote, “I (heart emoji) you LA. My heart is so heavy. While I’m deeply grateful for my family’s safety, so many of our friends, colleagues, and fellow Angelenos have lost so much. These fires have displaced countless families and devastated entire communities, leaving an overwhelming need for rebuilding and support.” The wildfires have wreaked havoc across vast areas, claiming lives of as many as …

Oscars 2025 may get cancelled for the first time in 96 years due to LA wildfires: Report | Hollywood

Oscars 2025 may get cancelled for the first time in 96 years due to LA wildfires: Report | Hollywood

The devastating Los Angeles wildfires have wreaked havoc on the city, leading to evacuations and loss of lives. Now, according to a report in The Sun, the Oscars awards ceremony is on the verge of being canceled for the first time in its 96-year history because of the deadly wildfires. The 97th Oscars may get cancelled due to LA wildfires. ((Representative photo/AFP)) (Also Read: Oscars 2025 nominations postponed, voting extended due to Los Angeles wildfires) Oscars 2025 to be canceled? An insider told the news portal, “The board’s main concern at this time is to not appear as if they are celebrating while many Angelenos are dealing with heartbreak and unimaginable loss. Even if the fires were to subside in the next week, the reality is that the city is still hurting and will continue to deal with that pain for months. Therefore, the hierarchy has decided that the focus will shift toward support and fundraising when the right opportunities present themselves.” A secret “contingency strategy” put in place Even when the world was in …

Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Down In Tears Reacting To LA Wildfires: ‘We Don’t Even Know If It’s Over’

Jimmy Kimmel Breaks Down In Tears Reacting To LA Wildfires: ‘We Don’t Even Know If It’s Over’

Last Updated:January 15, 2025, 00:57 IST In an emotional moment, Jimmy Kimmel shared how his own family was affected by the fires, revealing that at one point, he had 19 people and four dogs staying with him. Jimmy Kimmel (Photo Credits: YouTube) Jimmy Kimmel choked up during his Monday night monologue as he addressed the ongoing wildfires ravaging Los Angeles. The talk show host, visibly emotional, described the terrifying events unfolding just a short distance from the set, on the iconic Hollywood Boulevard. “It’s been a very scary, very stressful, very strange week in L.A. where we work, where we live, where our kids go to school,” Kimmel began, expressing the shared sense of fear felt by those in the city. He went on to explain how many people, including his own colleagues, had to evacuate their homes in haste. “Many of us had to leave our homes in a hurry; some of our co-workers lost their homes. It’s been terrible,” Kimmel said. “Everyone who lives in this city knows someone — most of us, …

Prince Harry Goes the Extra Mile to Attend to Old Man’s Doughnut Request at LA Wildfire Relief Center: ‘I Will Find One’

Prince Harry Goes the Extra Mile to Attend to Old Man’s Doughnut Request at LA Wildfire Relief Center: ‘I Will Find One’

Prince Harry was hands-on in fulfilling an elderly man’s special request at an emergency evacuation center in California amid the wildfires devastating Los Angeles since Tuesday, January 7. On January 10, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle went incognito for a visit to the Pasadena Convention Center to volunteer with the relief effort following the Eaton Fire, one of the three wildfires still scorching LA. The pair served food, delivered supplies, and met with people affected during their visit. According to Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo, who spent time with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry sprang into action when an elderly man requested a doughnut. Gordo told Pasadena Star-News that he saw Prince Harry, 40, sitting with a bedridden senior and approaching with a food cart, prompting Harry to ask the man if he wanted a sandwich, tangerine, or water. “The gentleman said, ‘What I’d really like is a doughnut,’” Gordo told the outlet, citing Prince Harry as replying, “There’s no doughnut here, but I will find one.” Per the Pasadena mayor, the Spare author …

All original works of composer Arnold Schoenberg, who escaped Nazi Germany, destroyed in Los Angeles wildfires

All original works of composer Arnold Schoenberg, who escaped Nazi Germany, destroyed in Los Angeles wildfires

Jan 14, 2025 10:03 AM IST All works of legendary Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg, a pioneer of modern classical music, have been lost in the Los Angeles wildfires. The Los Angeles wildfires have claimed a victim in the world of music. But instead of a person, it’s their legacy. The original manuscripts and scores from legendary Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg were lost in the fires, the publisher of the composer’s work has confirmed. (Also read: Netflix, Universal donate $10 million each to LA wildfire relief, SAG pledges $1 million for actors affected by disaster) Arnold Schoenberg was an influential composer in the mid-20th century.(Odradek Records) Arnold Schoenberg’s work lost in Los Angeles wildfires AP reported that Belmont Music Publishers, located in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood, made the announcement Sunday. “We have lost our full inventory of sales and rental materials,” the company said in a statement. “We hope that in the near future we will be able to ‘rise from the ashes’ in a completely digital form. … There are some scores and performing materials …

Eva Longoria reveals she had to evacuate her home due to LA wildfires, donates ,000 to victims | Hollywood

Eva Longoria reveals she had to evacuate her home due to LA wildfires, donates $50,000 to victims | Hollywood

Eva Longoria has come forward to help the victims of the devastating LA wildfires and donated $50,000 to the families and workers impacted by the crisis. The actor also revealed that she had evacuated her home after receiving a warning. She is now hosting several friends who have also fled from the fires. Also read: Meghan Markle’s Netflix show postponed due to Los Angeles wildfires Eva Longoria fought back tears while sharing that she had donated $50,000 to help victims of the deadly LA wildfires. (Photo by Valerie Macon / AFP)(AFP) Eva Longoria pitches in to help On Saturday, the 49-year-old actor shared an emotional video message on Instagram amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires. In the video, Eva shared that she’s donating $50,000 to the organization This Is About Humanity to support frontline workers and families who the fires have impacted, reports People. “It’s been a crazy week. Devastating for so many people. So many friends who’ve lost a lot… homes. I know it’s not things, it’s memories, things that people have worked really …

Diddy connected to LA wildfires? Wild viral theory suggests sex horrors ‘cover-up’ as rapper’s mansion stands unscathed | Hollywood

Diddy connected to LA wildfires? Wild viral theory suggests sex horrors ‘cover-up’ as rapper’s mansion stands unscathed | Hollywood

Many celebrities living in or near the once-ritzy Pacific Palisades area were forced out of their affluent abodes when the wildfires started on Tuesday and gradually consumed Los Angeles. Multiple fires continue to rage on despite having already engulfed several structures high-profile celebrities once called their homes. Meanwhile, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ LA mansion reportedly stands untouched by the neighbourhood ravages. Former Bush official’s theory claims that the Los Angeles may have been orchestrated to “cover up” Diddy’s alleged crimes.(AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Conspiracy Diddy theory erupts as Diddy’s house remains untouched by LA wildfires The disgraced rapper’s lavish home being spared while he sits behind bars has only further fuelled a wild conspiracy theory fired up by Catherine Austin Fitts. The former George HW Bush official believes that the life-changing, blazing tragedy impacting celebs like Miles Teller, Anna Faris, and Anthony Hopkins for the worse by reducing their grand properties to ash may have been employed to “cover up” Diddy’s alleged sex crimes. Also read | Amid Stranger Things’ David Harbour split rumours, Lily Allen checks …

Dawson’s Creek actor Jackson Joshua loses his  Million childhood home to LA wildfires | Hollywood

Dawson’s Creek actor Jackson Joshua loses his $2 Million childhood home to LA wildfires | Hollywood

Jan 12, 2025 07:28 PM IST Joshua Jackson’s childhood home in Topanga Canyon has been destroyed by wildfires in Los Angeles. Joshua Jackson, best known for his role in Dawson’s Creek, is the recent one among the celebrities who have been impacted by the devastating wildfires sweeping through the Los Angeles area. According to Page Six, the actor’s childhood home in Topanga Canyon has been destroyed by the flames that have been raging since earlier this week. The actor’s family-oriented Topanga Canyon residence, where he raised his daughter, was engulfed by flames. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Amy Sussman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) Also Read: Miley Cyrus pens heartfelt note for LA wildfire victims after losing home to similar tragedy in 2018: ‘I cry for my…’ Joshua Jackson loses his home to LA wildfires The actor had re-purchased his childhood home in 2001 at the time told Mr Porter Magazine that the place for him was “where everything felt simple”. However, the place was turned to …