The dark past of one of Los Angeles' most iconic tourist attractions - and why people still think it's cursed
One of Los Angeles ' leading attractions, the public park, in California's Santa Monica Mountains, is where the iconic Hollywood sign is located, as well as the Los Angeles Zoo, and Griffith Observatory, celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
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Sydney Sweeney trolled over 'bad fashion genes' as outfit is savagely mocked at Americana premiere
Fans mercilessly blasted Sydney Sweeney 's fashion sense as she has been embroiled in controversy over an American Eagle ad which has led to US President Donald Trump anointing her his anti-woke queen. The 27-year-old actress - who was publicly heckled over the matter - was dragged over her busty look as she a bustier gown with tulle skirt, which was custom made by bridal designer Danielle Frankel, at the Hollywood premiere of her film Americana on Sunday. However, she was skewered over her fashion choices especially when it came to a pale yellow $18 Bahay Kubo 'Bahay' Headband she rocked with the ensemble as she was dressed by stylist Molly Dickson. It was over Sweeney's controversial American Eagle campaign, which was accused of pushing Nazi-like eugenics as aspirational. 'Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality, and even eye color,' Sydney said in the commercial. 'My jeans are blue.' The newly-registered Republican has yet to publicly address the backlash to her controversial American Eagle campaign. The outfit was posted on celebrity fashion Instagram page Check The Tag and commenters were not kind about the look and her controversy. One referenced her American Eagle ad as they wrote: 'Who's responsible for her bad fashion genes?' 'Literally WHAT is the point of that headband?,' an Instagram user wrote as another remarked: 'The headband, the shape of the dress and length are not doing it for her. She needs to fire her stylist.' Hairstylist Glen Oropeza coiffed Sweeney's extension-filled brown waves and make-up artist Melissa Hernandez brought out her natural blue eyes with mascara and brushed-up brows at the gala. At the same event, the A-lister was heckled when walking into the screening. A woman called her names when she arrived at the event, according to a Monday report from TMZ. Last Friday, American Eagle CEO Jay Schottenstein issued a statement stressing that the spot 'is and always was about the jeans' and noted that 'great jeans look good on everyone.' The $3.3B denim brand's white supremacy accusations have definitely caused the stock price to dip over the past week. But a source claimed to TMZ last Wednesday that 'independent polling shows the vast majority of folks — around 70 percent — find the commercial appealing.' The Pittsburgh-based fashion retailer pledged to donate 100 percent of the proceeds from 'The Sydney Jean' (featuring a butterfly patch representing domestic violence awareness) to mental health support non-profit, Crisis Text Line. In Americana, Sydney plays an aspiring country singer and South Dakota waitress called Penny Jo Poplin in Lionsgate's modern-day western, which hits US theaters August 15 and UK theaters August 22. That's technically two years after Americana's world premiere at South by Southwest and three years after production wrapped. The long-delayed crime thriller — formerly known as National Anthem — also stars Halsey, Paul Walter Hauser, and Eric Dane. The $3.3B denim brand's white supremacy accusations have definitely caused the stock price to dip over the past week The 30-year-old blue-haired pop star — who plays Mandy Starr — bared her tattooed sleeves in a white corseted turtleneck top, bedazzled blue jeans, and white lacy pumps selected by stylist Lyn Alyson. Halsey (born Ashley Frangipane) and Sweeney were joined on the black carpet by their castmate Simon Rex — who plays Roy Lee Dean — and director Tony Tost. The Spokane-born, LA-raised bombshell will next portray the real-life German settler Margret Wittmer in Ron Howard's $50M-budget survival thriller Eden — hitting US theaters August 22 — alongside Jude Law, Ana de Armas, and Daniel Brühl. Sydney recently reprised her breakout role as Cassie Howard in the eight-episode third season of HBO hit show Euphoria, which is produced by and starring Zendaya as Ruby 'Rue' Bennett. Sam Levinson's drug-fueled drama will welcome newcomers Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch and Kadeem Hardison in season three. In January, Sweeney was hard at work executive producing and starring in Paul Feig's big-screen adaptation of Freida McFadden's 2022 novel The Housemaid, which Lionsgate plans to release in time for Christmas. On November 25, the Fifty–Fifty Films co-founder wrapped her role as professional boxer Christy Martin in David Michôd's untitled biopic, which she called 'one of the most emotional, transformative experiences of my life.' In Americana, Sydney plays an aspiring country singer and South Dakota waitress called Penny Jo Poplin in Lionsgate's modern-day western, which hits US theaters August 15 and UK theaters August 22 Sydney will soon begin producing and starring in her Euphoria castmate Colman Domingo's feature directorial debut Scandalous! about the love affair between Kim Novak and Sammy Davis Jr. (David Jonsson). Sweeney is very much in demand with several projects in the works including the Reddit-based thriller I Pretended to Be a Missing Girl for Warner Bros, Jon M. Chu's sci-fi flick Split Fiction for Amazon MGM Studios. She's producing Michael Bay's video game adaptation OutRun for Universal. Aside from her movie career, the Echo Valley actress — who boasts 26.1 million social media followers — is every bit the influencer with lucrative paid partnerships for brands like Samsung Mobile USA, Dr. Squatch, LANEIGE US, Bai, and HEYDUDE.
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Duchess of Sussex birthday picture celebrates her ‘magic'
A new image of the Duchess of Sussex has been shared to mark her 44th birthday. The Duchess, pictured in black and white, can be seen smiling with a garden in the background. It was published on the Instagram account of her lifestyle business, As Ever, on Monday afternoon. The accompanying caption states: 'Celebrating the woman behind it all. 'She pours her heart, vision and magic touch into every detail, and today, we raise a glass to her! 'Happy Birthday to our founder.' Meghan's business, for which she has partnered with Netflix, was officially launched in April. Among the products for sale were raspberry jam, wildflower honey, shortbread biscuit mix and edible flower sprinkles. More recently, the Duchess has launched her own rosé wine. The launch was coupled with her lifestyle show on Netflix, titled With Love, Meghan, which features the Duchess promoting a domestic idyll. Though widely panned by critics, the streaming giant has renewed it for a second season, which is being released this autumn.
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Jessica Biel reveals the food she does NOT let her kids eat... after husband Justin Timberlake was PAID to promote it
Jessica Biel is very strict when it comes to fast food, and when her kids ask for it, she just says no. The actress, 43, who admits maintaining her 'peak shape' requires strict workouts, founded her own health and wellness company KinderFarms in 2021. While discussing the business with Parade, she explained why she has a strict rule with her kids Silas, 10, and Phineas, four, when it comes to drive-throughs. 'I'm like, "Sorry, guys, I'm not doing it." They don't get McDonald's,' the Better Sister star told the outlet. Biel shares her sons with husband Justin Timberlake, 44. 'I just feel like I don't know what's going on with [the] quality of that food. It's stuff like that that I'm like, "No, we're not." Let's go have a great burger and fries at a fancy place. I'd rather pay more for you to have something fancy than something like that.' The Emmy nominee may have been referring to the 'pink slime' once present in McDonald's hamburgers. The product made from beef trimmings and treated with ammonium hydroxide was discontinued after the news became public in 2012, according to NBC News. The Candy star said, 'I guess I'm not crazy, rigid and strict, but that would be something that, if they asked me for, I would just be like, "Next! Next place. Next down the line!"' Interestingly, Timberlake was paid $6 million in 2003 for singing the McDonald's 'I'm Lovin' It' jingle, which he later said he regretted. Some fans agreed with Biel's rules for eating out. 'It's so unhealthy, I agree,' said one follower. 'Your comments about McDonald's? Ibe been sick for 20 years. Common bile duct disorder that caused chronic pancreatitis. Every time I have McDonald's it causes pain and makes me sick. Wendy's or Roy Rodgers once in a while is fine. I can see why you wouldn't want your kids to eat there,' explained a fan. However, the wealth gap seems to play a decision in many a mom's options. 'So here's the thing, Jessica,' wrote one follower, 'some of us are poor.' Biel, who shared a glimpse of what she eats in a day with The Los Angeles Times in 2017, avoids wheat and dairy, explaining, 'My digestion is better, I feel better, I have more energy… I just try to eat really healthy. She includes lean meats such as chicken and fish on her plate along with lots of fruits and veggies which are grown in her own home garden. Her concern for what she and her family were putting in their bodies evolved into her to co-found KinderFarms. Biel said she was concerned about the quality of the food at fast food restaurants, but will take her kids to get 'a great burger and fries at a fancy place'; pictured in New York City in September 2024 The wellness company offers cough, cold, pain and fever medicines, as well as electrolyte solutions and supplements, made without artificial filler, colors or added sugars. 'I just really believe in the products, and I really trust what's in them,' she said of the kid friendly products that adults are encouraged to use as well. 'And for me, I want to help my immune system the best I possibly can. 'And I don't want to put a bunch of junk in there. 'I don't want to put stuff in that I cannot pronounce,' she explained.
