Ben Affleck ‘sheltering from California wildfires with ex-wife Jennifer Garner’

With his ex-wife Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck is escaping the Pacific Palisades’ wildfire.

The Good Will Hunting actor, 52, is one of a string of celebrities who has been forced to flee the infernos in the Los Angeles neighbourhood, which have devastated homes and keep growing due to 100-mile-per-hour winds. On Tuesday night, Ben was spotted driving his black SUV to Jennifer, 52, while holding his arm out of the window.

Jennifer and her and Ben’s children – Violet, 19, Seraphina, 16, and 12-year-old Samuel – are reported to not have been ordered to evacuate the area yet, but they are on standby. In the midst of the blazes, close to 30 000 residents of the Los Angeles area have evicted their homes.

Actor Eugene Levy, 78, told the Los Angeles Times he got trapped in traffic as he tried to flee his neighbourhood. He claimed that Temescal Canyon’s smoke appeared to be intense and dark. I couldn’t see any flames but the smoke was very dark”. Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan Markle, 43, who own a $14 million mansion in Montecito, California, are also facing evacuation orders and may have the power cut from their home.

Jennifer Garner (Getty Images North America) and Ben Affleck reportedly live in shelters in Los Angeles as a result of the wildfires.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry in 2024.
According to reports, Meghan Markle (right) and Prince Harry (left) could also face evacuation orders (Anadolu via Getty Images), there are several celebrities who are affected by the wildfires.

Reality star Spencer Pratt, 41, and his wife Heidi Montag, 38, saw their home totally destroyed during the fires. Their Pacific Palisades home “burned to the ground,” according to a source who spoke to TMZ The Hills regulars who were safely evacuated their neighborhood.

Around 10:30 am on Tuesday, the wildfires started spreading quickly and quickly to thousands of acres. As reported by Bang Showbiz, according to California governor Gavin Newsom, fire season – which isn’t “traditionally” at this time of year – has become “year-round in the state of California”.

According to the outlet, scientists will take some time to assess the possible role climate change may have played in the blaze, which might include drying out the land or lowering wind speeds. According to scientists at World Weather Attribution, climate change causes the US to experience hot, dry weather, which causes dry vegetation and fuels wildfires.

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Billie Shepherd’s daughter, two, suffers ‘scary and awful’ health issue

After her “scary and awful” daughter Margot, two, had a febrile convulsion, Billy Shepherd has updated fans.

The mother of three shared a photo of Margot, who looked worn out and was being comforted by her 10-year-old sister Nelly, revealing that the youngster had a febrile seizure brought on by a rise in her temperature.

In the caption, Billie, who turns 35 this month, wrote: “Yesterday morning out little darling Margot had another febrile seizure. It was once more caused by a rise in her temperature, which is so ominous and terrible for your little one to go through. Thankfully, she is recovering and recovering.

After Margot, who she shares with her husband Greg Shepherd, experienced her first seizure, Billie spoke out about the seizures, which can affect one in 20 children, in March of last year, claiming it was “the most scared I’ve ever been in my life.”

Billie included an update by posting a photo of her daughters.
Billie Shepherd
Billie and Greg share their life on their reality show (@billieshepherdofficial/Instagram)

Billie said in a conversation at the time, “The seizures are more common than you think, and that was the most frightful I’ve ever been in my life.” To perhaps assist other people, I wanted to share it.

The NHS describes febrile seizures as a fit that can occur when a child has a fever, and claims they are less common and rarely serious. According to the NHS Inform website, “During a febrile seizure, the child’s body usually becomes stiff, they lose consciousness and their arms and legs twitch. Some children may wet themselves. This is known as a tonic clonic seizure”.

When Billie, who is also the mother of Arthur seven, first reported the seizures last year, said she wanted to raise more awareness so that other parents could manage the frightening experience because she felt there was not enough information.

When she said at the time, “We called an ambulance and Margot was examined at the hospital because I was so scared.” “I’ve spoken to a lot of doctors, and they all said the same thing to me, that they are common but not discussed, so I’m sharing this because it might spur some of you to do some research on this situation.”

Fans of Billie andamp; Greg’s show, The Family Diaries, are well-versed in the drama and joy that unfolds inside the Shepherd house, but they recently received criticism for sharing footage with Billie’s father before he entered rehab. Billie was filmed crying on the phone to her dad Dave, who struggles with alcohol addiction, when he was suffering a drink-induced “psychosis”.

Some viewers criticized Billie for being so open, with one critic stating, “I think she’s actually really brave and real for sharing all of this. After seeing some of these scenarios, some people may be able to help themselves.

Cheryl stalked by convicted killer who turned up on doorstep after Liam Payne’s death

After being stalked by a convicted murderer, Cheryl has been left devastated.

The singer recently showed off her bravery at her Buckinghamshire home after Daniel Bannister, who was found guilty of killing a man at a homeless hostel, turned up. The man, who was imprisoned for 30 months in 2012, “serious alarm” the hitmaker.

Bannister, 49, of no fixed address was found to be “displaying fixated, obsessive, unwanted and repetitive behaviour” towards the mum-of-one. In September, he was jailed for four months for an offence he committed in July and given a three-year restraining order, preventing him from contacting Cheryl, entering Buckinghamshire, or attending her address.

However, just one month ago, court documents revealed that he returned to the home she shares with her young son, Bear, seven. He entered Buckinghamshire on December 10th, and he has since been accused of breaking his restraining order. Another alleged breach of his order occurred when he allegedly arrived at “an address where you knew or believed Cheryl Tweedy was present.”

After receiving distressing messages with flowers while performing on the West End, Cheryl’s team was on alert (Dave Benett/Getty Images).
The singer was left distraught just weeks after the funeral of her ex-partner, Liam Payne
Just weeks after Liam Payne’s funeral (Getty Images Europe), the singer was left speechless.

He also made an attempt to get in touch with the singer from Fight For This Love, either directly or indirectly, since he had previously been prohibited from doing so. According to The Sun, he admitted guilt to the three separate offenses in December and has since been imprisoned before receiving a sentence on January 30. Her team members were reportedly on “red alert” when she received disturbing messages with flowers from outside the theater during her time with Cheryl in the West End production of 2: 22 A Ghost Story.

After assaulting Rajendra Patel at a south London YMCA homeless shelter, Bannister entered a manslaughter plea in 2012 at Kingston Crown Court. Mr. Patel went back to the hospital on March 9 after an attack in February of the same year. He tragically passed away shortly after.

His left ankle fracture was the cause of his death, according to the investigation. left thermeral vein deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism. Bannister, who at the time was 37, had been due to go on trial for the murder of Mr Patel – but the CPS lowered the charge to manslaughter.

The woman's house where she lives with her son, Bear, was where the convicted murderer ended up.
The woman’s house where she lives with her son, Bear, was where the convicted murderer ended up.
Bannister breached his restraining order and attempted to contact Cheryl in December
In December (Instagram), Bannister attempted to contact Cheryl after violating his restraining order.

The homeless shelter’s residents were thought to have been involved in a long-running dispute when the attack occurred. As he attempted to get a lift, Bannister kicked and punched his victim, according to CCTV footage.

Speaking in 2012, His Honour Judge Nicholas Price said as he jailed Bannister: “This is a tragic case. You didn’t intend to cause any serious bodily harm, let alone death, when you attacked Mr. Patel. The attack, however, goes far beyond just one punch; it lasts for at least 30 to 40 seconds. Although it is obvious that you pose no threat to the public, you must likely receive a custodial sentence right away.

The Mirror has approached Cheryl’s spokesperson for comment.

Love Island’s Maya Jama reveals controversial couple she wants to reunite

After more than six years apart, former Love Island couple Maya Jama has teased her.

The TV presenter, 30, has shared her hopes for the second series of spin-off All Stars ahead of its launch on ITV2 next week. The line-up for the new series includes exes Marcel Somerville, 39, and Gabby Allen, 32, who broke up in 2018.

Maya calls Love Island, one of her favorite shows, their third season, which they had previously met on in 2017. Amber Davies and Kem Cetinay were named the winners, but Marcel and Gabby went fourth in the final together. After he cheated on her during a romantic getaway following a number of rows, Marcel and Gabby continued their romance outside the villa.

Despite the break-up, Maya admits she’s still rooting for them and hopes they can reconcile. She told the Mirror: “I have to be neutral, but I am very excited about Gabby and Marcel. Just because I was captivated by everything about their relationship after watching that series. Now that I’ve followed them outside, I’d like to see who they end up with. I think Marcel is such a cutie”.

Maya Jama at a fashion event in December 2024 wearing a khaki outfit.
A former Love Island couple’s reunion on All Stars (Getty Images) is a possibility, according to Maya Jama.
Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville at an event in 2018
She spoke about exes Marcel Somerville (left) and Gabby Allen (right) ahead of them appearing on spin-off All Stars (Getty Images Europe)

Gabby revealed that she hasn’t spoken to her ex Marcel in six years before going face-to-face with him in the All Stars villa in South Africa. She told us: “Things did end quite badly. You know it was a cheating situation, but how it happened like it was just crazy, you know, and it’s more because it really knocked my trust.

We haven’t spoken in six years, so I suppose there would be conversations if he went to the villa, which I suppose would encourage discussion. I also hope to find some sort of common ground, so that we can move forward rather than look backward.

Gabby added that it was” a long time ago “though and said that there are” literally no hard feelings”. She continued, “I think if I saw him, I would actually think like we could be friends because we were good friends like, and that’s why we lasted so long anyway.” As I said, it was a long time ago, but um I feel like I built myself back up after that, you know, I’ve I feel like I’ve got my trust back in men. But you never know. “

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Liam Payne’s ex returns to social media with sweet ‘angel number’ tribute

Liam Payne’s girlfriend, Kate Cassidy, has made a poignant comeback on social media by sharing a symbol deeply significant to both her and the late singer.

The 25-year-old actress was heartbroken after the One Direction star tragically died at 31 following a fall from his hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 16 October. Before she came back to the US, she previously joined Liam for a lavish holiday there.

Kate took to Instagram to post a photo of herself wearing beige sweatpants with the caption “444,” an “angel number” beloved by the pair, which is rooted in ancient Greek conceits that some numbers have mystical significance. She nodded to a friend and said, “Ali found me these sweatpants yesterday.”

Accompanying a zoomed-in shot of the number, she added: “Love, support, guidance from your angels”. The ‘ 444 ‘ motif is thought to represent protection and encouragement.

Kate Cassidy
Kate shared a heartfelt tribute on social media when she made a second post.
Liam Payne and Kate Cassidy
Liam died aged 31 in October

Previously, Kate had shared a snapshot of a note from Liam scribbled with the same numbers, hinting at his fascination with angel numbers and the idea of “manifesting” one’s fate. This emotional tribute follows the announcement of Liam’s cause of death as “polytrauma” indicating he sustained multiple injuries.

Following the prosecution of five individuals in connection with his sudden passing, his family now has hope for justice. The family’s close friend told The Sun: “They’ve had a very difficult Christmas, but they now want justice for their son.”

They added: “Finally, after a horrific couple of months, there is a feeling like this could be possible”. In a significant turn of events, Liam’s manager, along with the boss and reception chief of the Casa Sur Hotel, have been slammed with charges of negligent homicide, risking a prison sentence of up to five years if found guilty.

Kate explained to the media after his tragic passing that Liam intended to wed her and that they were considering their future together. Liam left a note containing the angel number 444 with Kate, which Kate shared with her Instagram followers.

“A few weeks ago, we sat outside on a beautiful evening manifesting our lives together”, she shared in October. Even though you told me not to look at it, I keep your note close. It said, ‘ Me and Kate to marry within a year/engaged and together forever 444’. Liam, I know we’ll be together forever, but not in the way we had planned. You’ll always be with me. I’ve gained a guardian angel. We’ll be with you wherever I go for the rest of my life and the rest of my life. Forever yours, Katelyn 444″.

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‘Wicked’ Tops SAG Awards Nominations

Hit musical “Wicked” topped the nominations Wednesday for the influential Screen Actors Guild Awards, which are key to Oscars glory, while Golden Globes darling “The Brutalist” only got one nod and “Maria” star Angelina Jolie was shut out.

“Wicked”, the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway smash, earned five nods including for “outstanding performance by a cast” — the top SAG Awards prize — lead actress, supporting actor and actress, and stunt ensemble.

Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” scored four nominations while surreal narco-musical “Emilia Perez”, a major winner at Sunday’s Globes, scored three nods.

Those three films will battle with Cannes favorite “Anora”, which also had three nominations, and papal thriller “Conclave” for the top cast award, organizers announced.

There was no place in “The Brutalist,” a grand immigrant drama about a Hungarian architect who survives the Holocaust and immigrates to the United States, despite receiving one nomination from Globes winner Adrien Brody.

Hollywood actors vote for the SAG Awards, which is the largest segment of the Academy’s voting bloc for the Oscars.

(L-R) Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande accept the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on January 7, 2025. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Therefore, the awards are closely monitored as indicators of potential Academy Award winners.

Jolie’s inability to win a SAG nomination for her portrayal of opera diva Maria Callas in “Maria” may not be in good shape for her chances of winning an Oscar.

Vying for lead actress honors with “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo will be Globes winner Demi Moore for body horror film “The Substance”, Pamela Anderson (“The Last Showgirl”), Karla Sofia Gascon (“Emilia Perez”) and Mikey Madison (“Anora”).

Also left out in that stacked category was Nicole Kidman, who earned critical acclaim for her turn in the steamy “Babygirl”, and Globes winner Fernanda Torres, for “I’m Still Here” about Brazil’s military dictatorship.

In “Conclave,” Brody will face Ralph Fiennes in the lead role, Timothee Chalamet in “A Complete Unknown,” Daniel Craig in “Queer,” and Colman Domingo in “Sing Sing.”

“Wicked” had a difficult night at the Golden Globes, only winning the award for cinematic and box office achievement, but it came roaring back in the SAG nominations, with Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey earning individual nods.

The SAG Awards also honor television, with Japanese historical drama “Shogun” — already a big winner at the Emmys and Golden Globes — leading with five nominations.

The SAG Awards will be held on February 23 in Los Angeles, and Netflix will be streaming live for the second year in a row.

Due to the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, the live nominations ceremony on Wednesday was postponed.

The Critics Choice Awards’ Gala will be postponed due to the blazes, organizers later on Wednesday told AFP.

DGA nominations

Hollywood’s directors ‘ guild also announced its own nominations on Wednesday.

The shortlist includes Sean Baker for “Anora”, Jacques Audiard for “Emilia Perez”, Edward Berger for “Conclave”, Brady Corbet for “The Brutalist” and James Mangold for “A Complete Unknown”.

Jon Chu was shut out for “Wicked”.