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Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterLos Angeles County will drop its indoor mask mandate on Friday for indoor venues where patrons are required to show proof of vaccination to enter, including theaters and restaurants.The state of California dropped its indoor mask mandate last Wednesday, but some counties have kept their mandates in place due to local transmission rates. Barbara Ferrer, the director of the L.A.

Kate Garraway 's daughter Darcey, 15, left her father Derek Draper in tears over her sweet birthday card during the family's powerful documentary Caring For Derek on Tuesday. The ITV show is a follow up to the Good Morning Britain presenter's, 54, award-winning first documentary Finding Derek and it followed Derek arriving home ten months ago up until now. Derek, 54, returned home in April 2021 after spending a year in hospital fighting for his life after contracting coronavirus in 2020, which has since left him battling a number of ongoing health issues.

Zoë Kravitz is clearly taking her fashion cues from her character in “The Batman”.

When Martin Lawrence looks back at his lauded career, the actor-comedian proudly thinks about how his hit ’90s sitcom “Martin” still remains relevant today.

When the 94th annual Academy Awards are broadcast next month, not all of the awards presented will be aired live.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell shared an emotional goodbye message on social media after filming for her final scenes wrapped up.The actress, who is best known for playing Emma Brooker in the ITV soap, is waving goodbye to the Weatherfield for pastures new after four years.The actress filmed her final scenes recently and afterwards she shared a heartfelt message on Instagram.Taking to the platform, Alexandra, 28, posted a picture of her making a love heart gesture with her hands in front of a big Coronation Street sign.Emma's caption read: "And that's a wrap on the best street there is! And of course I ugly cried as soon as the scene completed."It continued: "So overwhelmed by all the love.

On Tuesday a first-look at Kanye West's highly-anticipated Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga line was revealed.The collaboration was initially announced last month, and was expected to be available to consumers Tuesday morning at 9am ET.It comes as the rapper, 44, is set to livestream a concert from LoanDepot Park in Miami during which he'll give a first listen to Donda 2. Development:On Tuesday a first-look at Kanye West's highly-anticipated Yeezy Gap Engineered by Balenciaga line was revealedA press release for the merchandise said, 'This first of its kind launch sees Ye's peerless vision bring together the most influential designer of his generation, Demna, with iconic American brand, Gap,' perPage Six.It continued: 'Yeezy Gap engineered by Balenciaga continues Ye's commitment to bringing creativity to the forefront and delivering his vision of utilitarian design for all.' The collection offers fans eight styles of practical fashion pieces includingGap logo t-shirts in red, navy, grey and beige.Additionally there arehoodies in navy, grey, and beige.

Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond has welcomed a special guest to her cookery show - her mother Gerre Schwert.Ree, 53, posted a heartwarming snap of the pair of them wearing floral blouses as they sipped cocktails they made for the TV program.'Sharing this mother-daughter shot because it cracks me up,' Ree wrote of the snap, which was the first in a two-picture album. Family time: Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond has welcomed a special guest to her cookery show - her mother Gerre Schwert'This isn't the most representative photo of my mom, though; swipe forward to see the one that is,' the TV star reminded her followers.Those who did swipe forward were treated to a shot of Gerre beaming as she entered the set, with Ree delightedly spreading her arms to greet her.

Ayesha Curry looked nothing short of sensational in a black bikini as she sipped on a glass ofchampagne on vacation with her husband Stephen Curry.As the lovebirds stepped out for a beach day with their three kids, the 32-year-old cookbook author was thepicture of relaxation as she soaked in the sunshine outside her luxury resort in Mexico on Presidents' Day.The beauty, who shed 35 pounds in 2020, appeared at ease with some bubbly in her hand as her husbandStephen Curry held their youngest. Looking good: Ayesha Curry looked nothing short of sensational in a black bikini as she sipped on a glass of champagne on vacation with her husband Stephen CurryWhile spending the afternoon unwinding,Ayesha was seen chatting with her man, who was busy building sandcastles with their three-year-old son Canon.

Mark Lanegan, who followed a long stint as lead vocalist for the proto-grunge band Screaming Trees with a distinguished career as an impassioned solo singer-songwriter and adventurous collaborator with Queens of the Stone Age and others, has died. A cause of death was not announced, although last year he was said to be suffering from Covid-19 and kidney disease; he was 57. "Our beloved friend Mark Lanegan passed away this morning at his home in Killarney, Ireland," reads a statement on his Twitter account.

Cardi B is weighing in on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The 29-year-old rapper doesn't think world leaders should be focused on war, sanction or invasions, according to tweets shared by Cardi B on Tuesday.   She also revealed she's not on "NATO's side" or Russia's.

The L.A. Pride Parade, canceled for the past two years, is returning and taking a new route in the community where the event started.

Simi Khadra has seemingly found herself in a love triangle after she was spotted kissing her former bestie Bella Hadid’s ex The Weeknd. Simi was there for The Weeknd’s 32nd birthday bash in Las Vegas. Around 2 AM, Simi and The Weeknd were spotted making out like crazy in video footage obtained by TMZ, seemingly confirming rumors that the two have been hooking up. Bella and Simi used to be best friends, but Bella unfollowed her once the rumors surfaced. Here’s everything you need to know about the DJ causing all the drama.

Rita Moreno may be 90-years-old, but she’s still a Hollywood stunner like none other! The iconic actress and performer appeared on the March issue cover for Town & Country and looked more amazing than ever, channeling old Hollywood glamour with a dazzling all-black look that included a bodysuit, long gloves, plus a fluffy jacket and headpiece. The One Day at a Time actress delved into her life and career for the spread, going through various singular pit stops along the way.

Kim Kardashian penned a heartfelt tribute to her late father Robert Kardashian on what would have been his 78th birthday on Tuesday, February 22.'Birthday selfie with my dad!' captioned the 41-year-oldreality TV sensation, who included a throwback snap of herself and Robert from 1998.Kim's sisters Kourtney and Khloe also used social media to pay tribute to the Kardashian patriarch, who passed away at the age of 59 after a weeks-long battle withesophageal cancer in September 2003. Heartfelt:Kim Kardashian penned a heartfelt tribute to her late father Robert Kardashian on what would have been his 78th birthday on Tuesday, February 22'We took this pic on this day celebrating his birthday at the Armenian restaurant in 1998,' said Kim of the 'birthday selfie,' which showed her and Robert seated next to one another at a dinner table.The SKIMS founder, looking youthful with red rose clips in her hair, posed with her head in her hand while her father's face was partially obscured due to the angle of the camera.

Bryce Dallas Howard took to social media this week to celebrate 21 years together with her husband Seth Gabel.The actress, 40, shared two posts to Instagram which highlighted her man, 40.The first showed her better half lying on his back in a gray t-shirt with a black face covering on. Milestone anniversary:Bryce Dallas Howard took to social media this week to celebrate 21 years together with her husband Seth GabelTheir small cat, Lily, sat upon his chest with its arms folded underneath it.

"The plane was being buffeted and couldn’t make it."The aircraft’s nose was far too vertical."He added: "The plane was descending and was halfway along the runway when it gave up trying to hit the tarmac."It soared back in the air."He said a "crowd had gathered after word went around that Elton was in difficulty" and as the pilot attempted to land the plane again, the storm "was doing its worst".Philip continued: "The airport's windsock was horizontal and the aircraft was being rocked from side to side by the wind."The pilot made a valiant attempt to get down with the jet 'crabbing' into the storm, but it didn’t make it and had to head back upwards."It was only at the third attempt to land that the plane got down."The pilot made a flatter approach and the wind had dropped slightly."Everyone watching was mightily relieved."Elton was on his way to perform at Madison Square Garden.The gig was part of his global Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.But despite the scary ordeal, he luckily managed to catch another flight to the US just hours later.

Ben Stiller stops by The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon in New York City on Monday (February 22).

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