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sprawling $29 million Montecito, Calif., mansion to friends who have been forced to evacuate as deadly infernos continue to rip through the surrounding areas.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who have lived in the luxe neighborhood since 2020, sprung into action by lending a helping hand to several of their pals, People reports.Nearly 180,000 people are under evacuation orders after five fires ravaged Los Angeles County, taking over nearly 36,000 acres of land with zero containment in the Eaton and Kenneth Fires.The duo, who wed in 2018, live about 90 miles from Los Angeles where the fire has wreaked havoc on all infrastructure in its path.Luckily, the pair’s 18,000-square-foot home is not in the evacuation line, though it may be prone to a “Public Safety Power Shutoff” due to the wildfire risk if the situation worsens.They purchased the property for $14.65 million in the summer of 2020, and the home has since doubled in value.The nine-bedroom, 16-bathroom luxe pad sits in close proximity to famous neighbors, including Oprah Winfrey and, until recently, Ellen DeGeneres.In addition to housing their displaced friends, the former working royals are working with their Archewell Foundation to aid the community through the different charities their organization works with.These include chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen, as well as children’s charities that are working to provide essential items to families with young kids caught up in the crisis.On Thursday, the Sussexes shared a message about the deadly blaze on their website as they listed several resources to those wanting to help.“In the last few days, wildfires in Southern California have raged through neighborhoods and devastated families, homes, schools, medical

Hoda Kotb bid farewell to her “Today” co-hosts Friday during her last show as one of the morning program’s anchors. Kotb, 60, announced she would be leaving “Today” back in September after 26 years with NBC.Friday’s broadcast was an emotional one, capping off a week of special episodes dedicated to the beloved star. Kotb and co-host Savannah Guthrie, 53, shared several emotional moments together during the program.

Today gave departing co-host a sendoff to Hoda Kotb, with tributes and messages that ran throughout the first two hours, and even the appearance of Kermit the Frog to sing “Rainbow Connection.”

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be compelled to evacuate their $22 million California residence as wildfires persistently ravage the region.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer A nonprofit backed by Hollywood power players is stepping up to help firefighters, first responders and communities affected by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The Entertainment Industry Foundation, which counts Sherry Lansing as a director and CAA’s Chris Silbermann as board chair, has activated a program that will funnel public donations to frontline workers and displaced families and pets. The EIF last administered a fund for the 2023 Maui fires, alongside Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson.

sprawling $29 million mansion as raging wildfires continue to rip through the surrounding area.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who moved to Montecito, Calif., in 2020, may be forced to evacuate from the plush property if the blaze continues to spread.Southern California Edison (SCE) confirmed that it was considering a “Public Safety Power Shutoff” in parts of Santa Barbara County due to the wildfire risk, The Telegraph reported.Impacted customers in the county, including those in Harry and the “Suits” alum’s neighborhood, were being contacted by the power company.The Sussexes settled down in the 18,000-square-foot modern home in the “high fire risk” area with their two young children, Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3, more than four years ago.The duo, who wed in 2018, snapped up the property for $14.65 million in the summer of 2020.

Since stepping down from their roles as senior royals in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been openly critical about their experience within the monarchy. From spilling royal secrets in their bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2021 to their revealing Netflix docuseries and the subsequent release of Harry’s tell-all book 'Spare', the Duke and Duchess of Sussex haven’t shied away from sharing their grievances.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor America loves a parade. America also loves to learn from Oprah, to rock with Ryan Seacrest on New Year’s Eve and to belt out the hits with Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden. The list of the year’s top 25 most-watched entertainment specials is topped by NBC’s Turkey Day telecast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, which hauled in 23.4 million viewers in Nielsen’s Live-plus-7 measure covering live viewing plus seven days of delayed viewing.

Tyler Perry, the billionaire filmmaker, has added another feather to his cap with his latest Netflix drama, The Six Triple Eight.

Meghan Markle’s latest venture may be on the back burner.After the 43-year-old and her husband, Prince Harry, 40, signed a $100 million deal with Netflix, the pair put out their latest project “Polo.”The five-part docuseries follows the lives of the elite equestrian players — on and off the field — but many viewers were left unimpressed.After reports surfaced that Markle will launch her own Netflix show centered around “cooking, gardening and entertaining” in “early 2025,” per Page Six, the series could be in jeopardy. A release date has yet to be announced for the show — which was originally set to complement American Riviera Orchard, the lifestyle brand created by Markle in 2024.

A compelling new trailer has dropped offering a sneak peek at an upcoming documentary that delves deep into the contentious world of a TV powerhouse.

Princess Lilibet's godfather, Tyler Perry, didn't hold back when The Sunday Times questioned him about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.The 55-year-old comedian allowed Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to reside at one of his homes when they relocated to the US in 2020. In a new interview with the newspaper, Tyler gave a blunt response when asked how he prepared the couple for the move to America from the UK.

TMZ. He was 62.Highway Patrol Troopers told local media that they responded to the fatal crash, which occurred in Homosassa, a short distance from the Gulf Coast. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.Mensch served as president of Tyler Perry Studios since 2016, with his LinkedIn profile detailing that he oversaw operations at Perry’s 300-acre studio in Atlanta.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Add Tyler Perry to the list of filmmakers not interested in directing a superhero movie. “You’ve got to have a passion for it. I’m not a big superhero person,” the prolific multi-hyphenate told me at the Los Angeles premiere of his new WWII epic, “The Six Triple Eight.” “They’ve never been something that I enjoy.” However, Perry said, “my son enjoys them, so we watch them together.” Perry has created dozens of movie, television and stage projects in his decades-spanning career.

Plenty of famous faces were in attendance for Brunello Cucinelli‘s star-studded dinner party at Los Angeles landmark Chateau Marmont!

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and EventsAn A-List crowd gathered for dinner Thursday at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood to celebrate Italian fashion house Brunello Cucinelli’s new eveningwear collection for the second time in as many years.Hosted by the brand’s namesake and his family creative team, the night’s guests included Oprah Winfrey, Chris Pine, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” star Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Quinta Brunson, Sharon Stone, Kevin Costner, Jon Hamm, Jay Ellis, Joseph Lee, Eve Hewson, Sophia Bush, Ava DuVernay, Kaitlyn Dever and many more.See the best photos from the night below.Oprah Winfrey, Kevin Costner and Jon Hamm at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Shonda Rhimes at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Nicholas Chavez at the Brunello Cucinelli Dinner at Chateau Marmont on December 5, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Shanina Shaik at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Ava DuVernay at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Oprah Winfrey at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Kaitlyn Dever, Sophia Bush and Lili Reinhart at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Poorna Jagannathan at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.January Jones at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Mandana Dayani at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Darren Star at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Thuso Mbedu at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Jay Ellis and Joseph Lee at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Kyle MacLachlan at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Bryan Greenberg and Jamie Chung at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Ruth Negga at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Eve Hewson at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Chris Pine at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Brunello Cucinelli and Sharon Stone at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Law Roach at the Brunello Cucinelli dinner.Quinta Brunson

Angelique Jackson Oprah Winfrey, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex and Kerry Washington were among the A-list crowd who assembled to present Tyler Perry with the prestigious Paley Honors Award on Wednesday evening. The Paley Center for Media’s annual fall gala, held in the ballroom of the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, feted the billionaire media mogul for his achievements as an actor, writer, director, producer, philanthropist and the owner of the 330-acre Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

Kerry Washington is stepping out for the premiere of her new Netflix movie!

Matt Minton mminton@variety.com Colman Domingo will be honored with the Montecito Award at the 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Domingo, who won the outstanding lead performance award at Monday’s Gothams, is set to receive the award on Feb.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle haven’t received an invitation from the royal family to join them at Sandringham in Norfolk for their annual Christmas holiday, according to a report. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to spend Christmas in the United States where they live once again this year after an invitation to Sandringham wasn’t forthcoming, People magazine reported, citing a source.

Netflix has released the official trailer for the upcoming movie The Six Triple Eight, in which Kerry Washington leads the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII.