The 'Dig' and 'Last Flight Home' director was in Rome when Altadena burned. 'Everything's been destroyed. I might as well create something.'

Pope Francis offered prayers Wednesday for the people of Los Angeles as they endure deadly fires. Francis referred to the disaster during his weekly general audience Wednesday and invoked Our Lady of Guadalupe,

It’s unlikely the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will be moved — and so far none of the marquee arenas, stadiums or athlete housing complexes have been damaged by the flames.

Pope Francis referred to the L.A. wildfires during his weekly general audience Wednesday and invoked Our Lady of Guadalupe, revered by many Latino Catholics.

However, travelers don't have to wait to celebrate their favorite movies of the year. Here's a look at the filming locations for this year's Best Picture nominees. Sean Baker's hit rom-com drama Anora was filmed throughout Brooklyn,

Taylor Swift dines out in N.Y.C., plus Timothée Chalamet, Vanessa Bryant, Olivia Rodrigo and more. From Hollywood to New York, and everywhere in between, see what your favorite stars are up to.

Ben Johnson saw a "loaded" roster with a potential franchise quarterback in Caleb Williams and couldn't pass on the opportunity he has with the Chicago Bears.

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Wicked” star Ariana Grande got a congratulatory call from her therapist, “Anora” actor Mikey Madison FaceTimed her dog — and then her co-star and fellow nominee Yura Borisov, who was already popping Champagne in Moscow — while Demi Moore joked that her soul hasn’t returned to her body on the occasion of her first-ever nomination for

Biden’s team struggled in the final days and weeks of his term, as it did for four years, to drive a message that might capture the country’s attention and bolster a battered legacy.

From the captivating charm of Italy to the breathtaking landscapes of Croatia, these destinations bring your cinematic dreams to life. So, why not make your next travel destination the very place where cinematic magic happened?

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