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Los Angeles Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer confirmed today that the county would be lifting its indoor mask mandate tomorrow. The move was predicated on the region moving out of the CDC’s “High” level of Covid-19, which it did, skipping all the way to “Low” today.

EXCLUSIVE: NBC is developing Connection, a one-hour sci-fi character-driven drama from writer Nic Sheff (Beautiful Boy, 13 Reasons Why), Sheldon Turner and Jennifer Klein’s Vendetta Productions and A+E Studios, where Turner and Klein are under a deal.

Rapper Jay-Z and his daughter Blue Ivy Carter just had a blast at the happiest place on earth! The father-daughter duo were spotted at Disneyland in Anaheim, California on Thursday, also joined by Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin, his girlfriend Dakota Johnson, and his two teenage children, Apple, 17, and Moses, 15.

Jessica Biel has shared a rare picture of her family to celebrate her birthday.RELATED: Inside Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's luxury Manhattan homeThe actress shared a series of snaps on social media including one which saw her carrying six-year-old son Silas, and Phineas, 19 months in her arms.WATCH: Jessica Biel reveals major hair transformationThe boys had also created a homemade card and a cake which read: "We love you Mom."The family home the three share with 40-year-old Jessica's husband Justin Timberlake was also decorated with a hand-written sign hung along their fireplace which read: "Happy Birthday Mommy Mom!!!!"MORE: Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are selling their Hollywood Hills home"Thinking of birthdays past and remembering all the amazing ones Justin and I spent solo," Jessica captioned the post."Now celebrating 40 with and with my other two favorite guys on the planet. Love you family.

Kanye West released a shocking video that saw him beheading the comedian.MORE: The Kardashian-Jenners' $191million homes: Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and moreThe 41-year-old reality star 'liked' a tweet sent by director James Gunn which read: "For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, sweetest guys I know. A truly generous, tender & funny spirit, he treats everyone around him with respect."WATCH: Kim Kardashian models new SKIMS Teddy loungewear collectionJames has worked with Pete on 2021 film The Suicide Squad.In the animated video for new song Easy, the character of Kanye was seen kidnapping and then beheading the character of Pete alongside the lyrics: "God saved me from that crash, just so I could beat Pete Davidson’s ass."Kanye made his feelings on her new relationship clear when he first dropped the song in January.

Kevin Costner, Zoë Kravitz and Lady Gaga were among the initial list of presenters announced for the94th Academy Awards on Thursday.The trio of A-listers will be joined by Rosie Perez, Chris Rock and South Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung, who won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar at the 2021 ceremony for the acclaimed drama Minari.The release of the first batch of presenters comes as the Oscars have been plunged into controversy over the show's decision to cut eight categories from the live broadcast and to only play 'the most potent and emotional moments' from those acceptance speeches, according to The Hollywood Reporter. A-lister presenters: Kevin Costner, Zoë Kravitz and Lady Gaga were among the high-profile presenters announced by Oscars telecast producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan for the Academy Awards ceremony on March 27Will Packer and Shayla Cowan, the producers of the Oscars telecast, announced the first group of presenters, with more to follow ahead of the ceremony on March 27.'Movies inspire us, entertain us and unite us across the globe,' Packer said in a statement.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeShowtime’s “Desus & Mero” is reverting back to a once-a-week schedule. The critically acclaimed late-night talker returns for Season 4 on Thursday, March 10 at 11 p.m. ET, with Oscar nominee Denzel Washington as the show’s first guest.Also new to the show is J.D.

Kim Kardashian is subtly supporting her beau Pete Davidson after her estranged ex Kanye West made a disturbing music videoin which he appeared to kidnap Davidson, decapitate him, and bury him alive.Filmmaker James Gunn, 55, who directed Pete in Suicide Squad, seemingly injected himself into the fray with a tweet calling the SNL star 'one of the nicest, sweetest guy'.Kim proceeded to click like on the complimentary social media post which added that the Staten Island native was a respectful and 'truly generous, tender & funny spirit.' Keep up!James Gunn, 55, who directed Pete in Suicide Squad, tweeted Thursday that Pete Davidson was 'one of the nicest, sweetest guys' and Kim proceeded to click 'like'Apropos of nothing, Gunn tweeted Thursday: 'For the record, Pete Davidson is one of the nicest, sweetest guys I know. A truly generous, tender & funny spirit, he treats everyone around him with respect.'Kardashian 'liked' the post but did not engage with the tweet any further.The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star began dating Pete after she hosted SNL on October 9.Earlier this week, Pete found himself to be an unwitting participant in his girlfriend's divorce drama withKanye West.West shared a bizarre new music video for his song Eazy, where a clay-animated version of Kanye kidnapped Pete and threw a bag over his head before tying him up and throwing him on the back of an all-terrain vehicle.

With a famous model as a mum and a former professional footballer as a dad, it comes as no surprise that Lilly-Ella Gerrard lives a lavish lifestyle. The 18 year old, who is the eldest of Steven and Alex Gerrard's four children, has amassed a whopping 172,000 followers on Instagram thanks to her stylish posts. Lilly-Ella, who recently marked her 18th birthday with an incredible party, is the older sister of Lexie, 15, Lourdres, 10, and four year old Lio.

Louise Thompson has continued documenting her return to the gym after the traumatic birth of her son Leo-Hunter.The 31 year old made her first return to the gym last month and has continued her post-birth return to her fitness regime, while praising fiancé Ryan Libbey’s help as she recovers from PTSD.The star is yet to detail the “serious complications” she had after her child's birth, but has previously told her 1.4million followers that she almost died twice. Since then, she's been fighting to get her "normal" life back as she's been struggling with anxiety while juggling parenthood with fiancé Ryan.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorABC News anchor David Muir will anchor a live primetime “20/20” special from the border between Ukraine and Poland on Friday night, as the nation’s news networks continue to scramble to cover Russia’s invasion into Ukraine, one of the biggest global stories to take place in recent memory.Muir will report on the refugee emergency taking place along that border as Ukrainians seek safety amid turmoil in their country. The program will air on Friday, March 4, at 8 p.m.

Sydney Sweeney looked ravishing while exiting her friend's house on Thursday in Encino, California, after it was confirmed yesterday that she is set to tie the knot with long-term boyfriend Jonathan Davino.The newly-engaged Euphoria star, 24, wore a Spring-appropriate outfit for the sunny day, featuring a high-neck and long sleeve baby blue floral dress, with her svelte waist cinched by a belt.The actress did not have her large sparkler on her ring finger, as it appeared that she was in costume for a role or a photo shoot. Newly engaged glow: Sydney Sweeney, 24, looked ravishing exiting her friend's house on Thursday, after news broke yesterday that she is engaged to Jonathan Davino, 37The beauty - who is also known for her roles in The Handmaid's Tale and Sharp Objects - wore her red hair in straight layers and sported charming bangs to frame her face.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission.Springfield residents are no strangers to a fashion moment. Homer and Marge walked down a Balenciaga runway during the Spanish brand’s virtual runway show last October, while Adidas’s long-running partnership with the show has produced a handful of sneaker designs inspired by characters such as Moe and Bart.Now, the iconic imagery from the CW series dons corduroy and denim pieces in a new collection by Levi’s. The Spring/Summer 2022 streetwear line immortalizes fan-favorite characters, such as on the back of an over-sized denim jacket featuring a patch of a crazy-eyed Bart, and a selection of ringer t-shirts embossed with the meme-able dancing Lisa and Milliner on the front.Other highlights of the collection include a reversible puffer vest patterned with blue skies and clouds, a clear nod to the series iconic opening credits.  But the lineup’s references to Springfield Elementary are what give it a trendy streetwear feel: corduroy jacket and pants evoke a vintage school uniform, while a wide range of hoodies and tees are imprinted with scenes set at the series’ fictional school. This is the latest of many pop-culture collections that Levi’s has launched in recent months. Last summer, the brand came out with a tie dye-heavy capsule in honor of the Grateful Dead. More recent customizable collections feature imagery inspired by everything from Mickey Mouse and Keith Haring to Pokémon.Check out the best pieces from the Simpsons x Levi’s collection below: BUY NOW: $168 Buy It

A judge has reduced EastEnders actor Jamie Borthwick's six-month driving ban to two months.The 27 year old was banned from driving for six months, fined £660, and a further £166 in court costs, after he admitted to speeding in his Mercedes at 52mph on a 30mph road in Romford, east London, in May last year. Since his driving ban came into effect, Jamie, best known for playing Jay Brown on the popular soap, has been paying for public transport to get to BBC studios for filming. However, his lawyer claimed that he is now unable to take public transport to work because he is constantly recognised and is unable to drive his great uncle and aunt to their hospital appointments.

Helen Flanagan has given her followers a sneak peek of her “forever home” after creating a dedicated Instagram page for her family home.The former Coronation Street star lives at the lavish house with her fiancé Scott Sinclair and their three children Matilda, six, Delilah, three, and Charlie, eleven months. And after moving into the property in August 2021, 31 year old Helen has shared a series of snaps and videos to give a glimpse inside their humble abode.

Julia Fox is looking back on her whirlwind relationship with Kanye West.

The Apprentice has lost another entrepreneur as Akshay Thakrar became the latest casualty of Lord Sugar's firing finger.But losing out on a £250,000 business deal with the Amstrad mogul might be the least of his worries, as the TV star revealed that his mum was "very disappointed" with one particular aspect of his performance.Akshay's mum was left devastated that he didn't find love on the show while living in a shared house with his fellow contestants.In a post-firing interview, Akshay - who lost eight of his nine tasks - admitted to Daily Star and other press that he was "too busy" to find his other half.He admitted: "I was too busy having a coffee at the café for any romance! I wasn’t in there looking for romance, I was looking for investment. My mum was very disappointed!"Despite his lacklustre love life in the Apprentice house, he did build "lifelong friends" with his fellow stars, explaining: "I am so grateful to have built lifelong friends from all this.

alarmingly close to the stage pyrotechnics in Exeter.The Machine walked past the crowd and approached his table - forgetting about the customary sparks that fly from the stage as the game is about to begin.Stepping back in horror, Wade luckily avoided the worst of the heat and even regrouped to see off the challenge of Gary Anderson and reach the semi-finals.Although pleased to see Wade was unharmed, Twitter users shared their amusement at his reaction to the fireworks - having been left baffled by them in the past.One fan wrote: "Every week James Wade gets done by the pyro."With a second adding: "James Wade will never learn when it comes up on that stage."A third continued: "James Wade getting hit by some sparks there has sent me."With a fourth saying: "James Wade and fireworks. Bad combo!" Who is your favourite current darts player? Let us know in the comments sectionA a fifth concluding: "James Wade burning his head again."Following those messages, there was also huge praise for his performance against Anderson, with the former two-time world champion being brushed off by Wade.One fan said: "James Wade's finishing has been mint!"And a second adding: "James Wade doing James Wade things, solid 90 plus average with a 140 plus checkout beating Gary Anderson." Wade, who has been on the tour since way back in 2004, often hits the headlines - from dating Helen Chamberlain and being compared to Kevin Keegan.

HIT TV drama Normal People shows that some actors just can’t keep their clothes on. During the raunchy BBC series, Marianne and Connell, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal, have sex on screen for a total of 41 minutes.

OK! Magazine, Daisy revealed that while her boyfriend was ‘incredibly moved’ by Sally Rooney’s novel, he wasn’t keen to watch the sex scenes she shared with co-star Paul Mescal.However, Daisy revealed he did say that the series was ‘very beautiful’ and the intimate scenes were ‘handled really well.’Boyfriend Tom Varey is an actor too having appeared on Game Of Thrones and has had to do similar scenes himself, with Daisy adding: ‘I’m sure he’d rather not watch those scenes but, on the whole, he found the series very beautiful and he thought they were handled really well.’Tom’s reaction wasn’t the only one Daisy had to be mindful of when it came to those scenes as her family were also tuning in to see if Marianne and Connell would end up

The Rolling Stones enlisted Emmy-nominated actor Paul Mescal from Hulu's Normal People for their latest music video "Scarlet" out today (Aug. 6).