California Coronavirus Update: State Sees COVID Numbers Spike Across The Board, Mirroring Trend In U.S.

Actor Sam Elliott, has made headlines after going on a foul-mouthed tirade over the critically acclaimed film The Power of the Dog, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Jesse Plemons. Elliott appeared to be particularly incensed by the homosexual subtext of the film.Elliott, 77, was appearing on Marc Maron’s WTF podcast on Monday when Maron asked about his thoughts on the film.

The Co-Founder of the Ukrainian Film Academy has been named Jury President for this year’s Series Mania.

HYBE and YG Entertainment are set to launch a BLACKPINK-themed Korean language learning packet later this year.Earlier today (March 2), HYBE Edu and YG Entertainment announced that they will be launching a BLACKPINK-themed Korean language learning material titled ‘BLACKPINK In Your Korean’, per Kpop Herald.According to Kpop Herald and KBIZoom, ‘BLACKPINK In Your Korean’ hopes to familiarise fans with the Korean language through words and phrases that the K-pop quartet frequently use.The packet will include textbooks, stickers, quizzes and animated videos that will teach learners correct pronunciation. Notably, the videos will be available in Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese and Indonesian..@HYBE_EDU is launching "@BLACKPINK IN YOUR KOREAN," a Korean language education material using the act's IP.

Julianne Hough is heading to Broadway!

Renee Zellweger is opening up about the choice to wear a body prosthetic in her upcoming show, The Thing About Pam.

Adele is reportedly in talks to move her Las Vegas residency show to a new swanky venue in Sin City.The 33 year old singer cancelled her residency shows at the last-minute in a tearful video in January, explaining the show "ain't ready". And now, after sharing her desire to perform the residency gigs this year in the hopes of having a baby next year, Adele is said to have been approached by Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theatre for the gigs.

Kate Garraway takes everything in her stride with good humour – and this week was no exception.MORE: Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on how kids are 'adjusting' to home life with DerekThe GMB star admitted to a major wardrobe mistake when she arrived a Smooth Radio to start work on Tuesday, and even posed for a picture!WATCH: Kate Garraway reveals hair disaster - and son Billy isn't impressed!Kate, 54, can be seen lifting her jumper to reveal a pink vest underneath. The picture – posted on the radio station's Twitter page – came with the caption: "When you accidentally buy a vest aged 8-10 and not size 8-10.READ: Caring For Derek viewers defend Kate Garraway after criticism over documentaryMORE: GMB star Ben Shephard shares touching personal tribute – fans react"Still @kategarraway's got room for some pancakes! Come and join her until 1." Kate admitted to her shopping error and posed for a photoFans and listeners quickly reached out to the star, with one writing, "Only you Kate, only you!" "Absolutely hilarious, don't you just love her!" said a second.A third wrote: "You are so funny Kate, and you can still smile even after all the stuff you've gone through xx keep smiling."READ: Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper’s heartbreaking Covid battle – the full storyMORE: Kate Garraway's family home is a retreat for her husband Derek – photosKate's latest documentary, Caring for Derek, recently aired on ITV, the follow-up to her award-winning show, Finding Derek.

BTS member Jungkook.Last December, the BTS member shared that he was listening to Park’s 2018 track ‘On the Low’ through Instagram Stories. Park later shared a screenshot of the story with the caption “YOOOO JUNG KOOK from @bts_bighit @BTS_twt JUST SHARED MY SONG ‘On the Low’ LETS GOOOOOO.”YOOOO JUNG KOOK from @bts_bighit @BTS_twt JUST SHARED MY SONG “On the Low” LETS GOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/vw3UYueJko— Justin Park (@JustinParkMusic) December 16, 2021“I’ve witnessed Jung Kooks power… @bts_bighit and BTS ARMY.

aespa dominate the ceremony, with the quartet taking home the Rookie Of The Year award, as well as Song Of The Year and Best K-Pop song for ‘Next Level’. IU, meanwhile, bagged Best Pop Album for ‘Lilac’ and was one of the Best Pop Song awardees for ‘Nakka’, her collaboration with AKMU.In addition, BTS took home the Artist of the Year award for the third time in their career.

Bartees Strange has released his first single for the year, ‘Heavy Heart’. It arrives alongside news the Washington-based singer-songwriter has signed with iconic label 4AD.The new song, which follows on from last year’s ‘Weights’ and 2020 album ‘Live Forever’, opens with a sparse, slow-burning guitar line before pivoting into an emotive, high-energy indie rocker. “This song is a culmination of some beautiful things,” Strange says of the track.‘Heavy Heart’ arrives alongside a music video directed by Marisa Dabice of Mannequin Pussy.

STAYC member Isa has revealed she shot an arrow at someone by accident while filming the music video for ‘RUN2U’, the girl group’s latest single.In a recently released ‘‘RUN2U’ MV behind talk’ video, the K-pop idol talked about the challenges she ran into while filming the music video, which included a scene of her wielding a bow and arrow. “It was really tight, it needed a lot of strength,” Isa explained.

Swiss billionaire Hansjorg Wyss claims he's been offered the chance to buy Chelsea as part of a consortium.

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already told Ralf Rangnick how to stop Man City.

Jack Grealish has praised the resolve of Manchester City teammate Oleksandr Zinchenko after an incredibly tough week and labelled him as 'underrated'.

Michael Sheen has announced his partner Anna Lundberg is pregnant.The 53 year old actor shared the happy news on his Twitter feed as he first updated fans on season two of Good Omens by sharing a snap of his character Aziraphale’s coat hanging on the back of a door.The move appeared to hint that he may have wrapped up on filming for the next season of the Terry Pratchett adaptation, where he stars alongside David Tennant. "At times like this we need all the angels we can get. Sadly it’s time for this one to hang up his coat.

Since bursting into the charts over a decade ago, Pixie Lott has become something of a chameleon within the entertainment industry. Best known as a blonde bombshell performer with chart-topping hits Mama Do and Boys And Girls, the star has also taken up acting on the big screen and stage, most notably starring as Holly Golightly in a West End production of Breakfast At Tiffany’s. On top of that, Pixie helps nurture up-and-coming talent on The Voice Kids and runs her own performing arts school.

Union J recently delighted fans by announcing the original four members are getting back together after a six-year hiatus. But Josh Cuthbert says their comeback wasn’t a simple decision, admitting he thought it could affect his mental health. “If you had told me two years ago there would be a Union J reunion and I’d be part of it, I would have thought that would make my mental health worse,” the 29 year old said.

A 15-year-old girl has been seriously injured after being shot in Liverpool.

Susan Lucci isn’t taking any chances when it comes to her health. The actress, best known for starring as Erica Kane on "All My Children," is opening up about her heart health. The 75-year-old previously confirmed to "Good Morning America" that she recently underwent an emergency heart procedure for the second time.

A construction firm is appealing the refusal of a second planning application to transform a derelict site in Wishaw into affordable housing.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorAfter Governor Gavin Newsroom warned yesterday that some of California’s counties would be falling back in his coronavirus reopening protocols, the state’s Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mark Ghaly, announced on Tuesday that a total of 10 counties were being required to move back to more restrictive measures.A total of 10 counties, including one of the state’s most populous, fell back in the governor’s tiering structure.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorThe streets of Los Angeles and cities across the country were packed with throngs celebrating Joe Biden’s presidential win this weekend. Thousands of revelers descended on downtown Los Angeles and other Southland communities to celebrate the victory of former Vice President Joe Biden over President Donald Trump.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorAmid the grim news that the United States had recorded over 10 million coronavirus cases to date, California Governor Gavin Newsom said the state was moving the in the wrong direction.After revealing 7,212 new daily cases recorded over the past 24 hours in the state, Newsom said the 14 day average of hospitalizations was up 28.6%. The number of coronavirus-related ICU patients was up 27% on the same 14-day average measure.Newsom called these “sobering” numbers and revealed that, according to early data he’d seen, they did not bode well for counties hoping to progress through the state’s tiered reopening ladder.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing Editor“We do not want to be at the place where the only option open to us are dramatic re-closings,” said Barbara Ferrer, the Los Angeles County Director of Public Health, on Monday. She then went on to acknowledge that England had done just that, but held out hope that L.A.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorLos Angeles County’s chief science officer, Dr. Paul Simon, said that the county will report a daily coronavirus case number that tops 2,000 on Thursday, reaching a level not seen since early July.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorUPDATED, 1:55 PM: Disney has set a reopening date for some restaurants and stores at Disney California Adventure, which has been closed since mid-March. The Buena Vista Street businesses at the stand-alone park, which is adjacent to Disneyland in Anaheim, will unlock their doors on November 19.This will follow the July reopenings of shops and eateries in the Downtown Disney area.“We welcome this,” said Mike Lyster, a spokesman for Anaheim.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorLos Angeles County’s coronavirus transmission rate — the average number of people a COVID patient infects with the virus — has made a troubling rise in the past seven days. According to the county Department of Health Services, that rate was 0.95 a week ago and 1.02 as of Wednesday.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorCalifornia’s Director of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mark Ghaly, delivered a revise of Governor Gavin Newsroom’s guidelines for theme parks and sporting events on Wednesday.Ghaly started by thanking theme park operators for their partnership in creating these guidelines.He said, during recent tours of the parks, state officials had seen great examples of line management and keeping groups apart.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorAs county health officials warned of a new rise in coronavirus cases, the Los Angeles City Council voted on Wednesday to allow business owners to refuse service to patrons who do not wear masks or face coverings while on their premises.“Small business owners and their employees are risking their lives to stay afloat in the midst of this economic and public health crisis,” said Councilman Herb Wesson, who authored the proposed requirement in July.“Wearing a mask saves lives, and this simple, common-sense law will save lives and allow us to beat this virus sooner rather than later.”According to the ordinance, a face covering or mask can be made from a variety of materials such as cotton, silk or linen.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorOn Monday, the mayors of California’s largest cities sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom imploring him to “modify” his stringent reopening guidelines for large theme parks. The missive said the governor’s requirements “would effectively keep parks closed indefinitely.”In their letter to Governor Newsom the mayors said:The guidelines put forth by your Administration were released within the framework of prioritizing public health and safety for guests and employees.