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Seattle, San Francisco charge men with hate crimes against Asian Americans

Thousands of Americans protest in major US cities in response to a surge of deadly violence against Asian Americans.

NAACP Image Awards honours LeBron James, Chadwick Boseman

LeBron James was recognised for his effort through his LeBron James Family Foundation and his I PROMISE School, a co-curricular educational initiative.

H.E.R. song 'I Can't Breathe' wins song of the year at Grammy Awards

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Harry Styles win top prizes while Beyonce become the most awarded female artist in Grammy history.

Streamers tighten grip on Hollywood with producer award nods

Six of the 10 movies shortlisted by the Producers Guild of America were released by streamers – up from two last year – as movie theaters only begin to reopen in New York but remain closed in Los Angeles after a year of Covid-19 restrictions.

Tiger Woods' accident casts shadow over World Golf Championships event

The horrific accident in Los Angeles stunned the world of professional sport, with some commentators speculating as to whether it could end the career of the greatest golfer of his generation.

Britney Spears' conservatorship case draws fresh scrutiny after documentary

Spears has lived under a strict arrangement since 2008, when a California court placed her under a unique legal guardianship largely governed by her father, Jamie. “Framing Britney Spears” suggests the ex-pop star was used by some of her handlers.

Evan Rachel Wood accuses ex-fiance Marilyn Manson of sexual, physical abuse

Three other women on Monday also posted accusations on Instagram against Manson of rape, sexual and psychological abuse, as well as druggings and death threats.

Kimmel, Corden take shows back home as Hollywood urged to halt filming

Film and TV production was classified as an essential industry after stringent testing and safety protocols were agreed in June that enabled Hollywood to get back to work.

Oscars vows to hold in-person award ceremony in 2021

The Academy Awards are traditionally held at the 3,400-seater Dolby Theater in Los Angeles but because of the coronavirus pandemic, the number of people who will be allowed to attend is unclear.

California sets record with fires burning 2M acres

Latest fire caused by a couple's plan to reveal their baby's gender when the device they used sparked a wildfire that burned thousands of acres and forced people to flee from a city east of Los Angeles.

US television legend Regis Philbin dies at 88

Philbin made the Guinness Book of World Records for the most broadcast hours logged by a TV personality, about 17,000 hours.

Hundreds rally across major US cities to protest racial inequality

Workers join a nationwide demonstration demanding improvement of Black Americans' experiences in the workplace.