LA wildfires: Here are the latest updates on Friday, 10 January 2025
The Los Angeles wildfires have claimed 10 lives and displaced thousands. Here’s the latest on containment efforts, evacuations, and investigations into arson.
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Watch: United Airlines flight loses wheel taking off at Los Angeles Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 757 lost a landing gear wheel during takeoff from Los Angeles and the incident was caught on camera.
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Marco Troper, son of ex-YouTube CEO dies: Here’s what we know
The news of Marco Troper’s death was shared by his grandmother, Esther.
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Tory Lanez hints at ‘Alone At Prom’ deluxe amid speculation over safety in LA prison
Tory Lanez resurfaced from the notorious LA prison to provide his fans with updates on rumours of his safety and a soon-coming deluxe album.
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Polo G arrested after police raided his LA mansion: Here’s everything we know
Polo G was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday morning after police raided his LA mansion in connection with a robbery case.
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Hollywood Hills community launches petition to kick Nicki Minaj and hubby out of mansion
Hollywood Hills residents have launched a petition calling for Nicki Minaj to be axed from her mansion due to Kenneth Petty’ sex offender status.
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Tory Lanez new trial motion DENIED: Here’s everything we know
Tory Lanez will not get a new trial, the LA County Superior Court ruled.
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Pete Davidson faces possible charges for LA car crash
Albeit no one was injured, Davidson could face charges related to criminal damage or reckless driving and endangerment.
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Watch: Deadly Windsor Hills crash caught on CCTV [video]
The driver of the Mercedes Benz that killed six victims in Windsor Hills, LA, was a woman in her 40s. She miraculously survived.
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Drakeo The Ruler murder: Associate links YG to fatal stabbing [video]
It’s claimed that things took a turn for the worst when YG entered the building.
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Oscars 2020: How to watch the awards in South Africa without DStv
No DStv premium package? Don’t fret, here’s how you can watch the #Oscars2020 in South Africa.
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Oscars 2020: A look at the most embarrassing moments [video]
The #Oscars2020 never disappoint in drumming up major blunders. These are the Oscars’ most embarrassing moments of all time
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Here’s our take on ‘The Shining Star: An Intro’ by Elaine
Elaine gives fans an inside look into her rise as an R&B star on ‘The Shining Star: An Intro’ coming after her Afropunk 2020 performance.
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Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial: How you can watch it live in South Africa
Tune into Kobe Bryant and Gianna’s memorial service right here.
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What happened to Josie Harris? Mayweather’s ex found dead in her car
Josie Harris was found dead in her car. Investigators can’t rule out foul play but they are leaning away from homicide.
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Pop Smoke: Social media links friend to alleged ‘jealousy’ killing
#PopSmoke and his close friend, for some reason, posted the physical address of where they were staying on Instagram, hours before the shooting.
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Watch: Eminem performs ‘Lose Yourself’ at the Oscars 2020 [video]
Since Eminem performed at the #Oscars2020, ‘Lose Yourself’ has shot to the top of the US iTunes chart. GOAT.
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Grammy Awards 2020: Here’s the complete list of winners
Catch up with the latest winners at the #GrammyAwards2020
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Kobe Bryant career stats: LA mourns the loss of NBA legend
Kobe Bryant, a legend that will live forever #RIPKobeByrant
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Grammy Awards 2020: How to watch the show in South Africa
Don’t have DStv? No worries, here’s a simple way to watch the #GrammyAwards2020 live in South Africa.
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Grammy Awards 2020: This is the full list of performances
Check out the full list of performers tonight at #GrammyAwards2020
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Grammy Awards 2020: Billie Eilish steals the show with big wins [video]
Billie Eilish became the first female to sweep the four biggest Grammy categories.