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Mint
10 minutes ago
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- Mint
Tsunami warning in US threatens properties belonging to Hollywood celebrities; Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey and more
After a massive 8.8 earthquake off Russia's Pacific coast, tsunami alerts have been issued in the US. The warning affects areas like Hawaii, California and Alaska. Several celebrity homes in high-risk coastal zones are now under threat. Oprah Winfrey's 1,000-acre estate in Maui was mentioned in advisories. Leonardo DiCaprio's Malibu house is also at risk. Katy Perry and Jennifer Aniston have homes in Montecito, California. That place is under warning now. Gwyneth Paltrow and Sandra Bullock also own homes in this area. Paris Hilton's beach house in Malibu, earlier hit by wildfires, faces danger again. Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis own a beachfront home in Santa Barbara. The property is listed on Airbnb. 'It's not the craziest idea I've had…stay with us at our beach house and leave like we're old buds!' Kutcher wrote on Twitter (now X) on August 15, 2023, while announcing that the Airbnb booking would open on the following day. Courteney Cox, who became legendary after playing Monica Geller in FRIENDS, has a mansion in Malibu. That is under threat. So is Mel Gibson's oceanfront home. Warnings cover Hawaii and California's coastal cities like Malibu, Montecito, Santa Monica and San Diego. Robert Downey Jr.'s luxury house in Santa Monica Canyon is in a risky area too. Due to their low elevation and oceanfront location, some estates were directly mentioned in evacuation alerts issued on July 30. Many celebrities who now face a tsunami threat for their properties earlier faced wildfire risks. In January, deadly wildfires in California killed at least 30 people. It destroyed over 18,000 buildings and burned more than 57,000 acres. Over 2 lakh people had to evacuate. The Palisades and Eaton Fires hit areas like Malibu, Altadena and Pasadena badly. Dozens of celebrity homes were damaged or destroyed. Stars like Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Mel Gibson and others either lost homes or were forced to leave. Paris Hilton's Malibu house was completely destroyed. Billy Crystal's 45-year-old home burned down. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Montecito home was also under serious threat.
News18
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Katy Perry, Jennifer Aniston, Leonardo DiCaprio: Celebrity Homes At Risk Amid Tsunami Warning In The US
The homes of Paris Hilton, Oprah Winfrey and Robert Downey Jr are also under threat. The National Tsunami Warning Centre has issued a tsunami warning for parts of the Aleutian Islands and the US West Coast, including California, Oregon, and Washington. Oregon is under a tsunami advisory, along with much of the West Coast spanning Canada's British Columbia province, Washington state and California. This follows a massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake that struck off Russia's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and Japan on Wednesday. Following the warning, several celebrity homes in California are at risk. Katy Perry Singer Katy Perry's huge mansion in the Montecito area is at risk. The luxurious $30 million estate is rented out to actor Chris Pratt and his family. Katy secured the home after a hard legal battle with a disabled veteran. Leonardo DiCaprio The actor has a beach house in Malibu that sits off the Pacific Coast Highway. According to reports, the actor bought the four-bedroom, five-bathroom home for $13.75 million in 2021. Jennifer Aniston The FRIENDS star also owns a beachfront property in Montecito, worth nearly $15 million. As per the Architectural Digest, the property boasts 'picturesque ocean and mountain views, multiple terraces, landscaped gardens, and a massive motor court, all set on a private lot nestled among oak trees at the end of a long-gated driveway". Sandra Bullock Hollywood star Sandra Bullock owns a beach house in the Malibu Cove Colony. The actress bought this home in 2018. She owns another property in the area, which has direct beach access. Robert Downey Jr The Oppenheimer and Marvel star owns a 6,500-square-foot modern luxury home in the Santa Monica Canyon area. The luxurious home has glass walls and open views of the Pacific Ocean. Oprah Winfrey As per Oprah owns 1000 acres of land on the island of Maui, Hawaii. This also includes two retreats in the Kula region. Besides the threat to her properties, Oprah is also facing flak for allegedly refusing to open a private Maui road during the tsunami evacuation. Celebs Who Lost Their Homes In The Palisades Fires This is not the first time that celebrities' homes have been at risk, but this time, the threat carries more weight after much of Hollywood lost their properties in the Palisades Fire earlier this year. Anna Faris, Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, Eugene Levy, Adam Brody, Leighton Meister, Anthony Hopkins, Jeff Bridges, Eric Braeden, Tyra Banks, Ed Harris, Diane Warren, Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Rosie O'Donnell, JJ Redick, Sarah Levy, Barbara Corcoran, Denise Crosby, and many others are also confirmed to have lost homes across Palisades and Malibu areas. First Published: July 30, 2025, 16:12 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The FRIENDS Experience: The One In Vegas Opens At MGM Grand
The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas is the newest location for this immersive attraction based ... More on the NBC hit TV show. The NBC hit series, 'FRIENDS,' is set in New York City but its fifth season had a memorable storyline in Las Vegas. The cast of characters took a trip to Las Vegas, where Ross and Rachel drunkenly end up getting married and Joey had his moment as well. Now, its fans can see a Vegas-exclusive wedding chapel set, inspired by the couple's unforgettable night on the Strip, at the now-open The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. This attraction marks the West Coast flagship location for this pop culture entertainment venue showcasing iconic props and recreated sets from the Warner Bros. produced TV show that became a global phenomenon. The famous, "PIVOT!," scene is depicted in The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas, The FRIENDS Experience made its debut in 2019 as a pop-up in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood in honor of the show's 25th anniversary. New York City would also become the location for its permanent offering in Manhattan's Gramercy neighborhood, opened in March 2021. Other branches include London, Madrid and Rio. This immersive experience has also had temporary showing in Seattle in early 2023. Overall, The FRIENDS Experience celebrates the show's legacy through visual reminders of famous scenes and objects that visitors can engage with. What to See at The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas features props specific to the episodes filmed in Las ... More Vegas. It includes a replica of the wedding chapel that Ross and Rachel went to. At The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas, fans can pose, propose, exchange vows, or make a good laugh. They will also see Joey's gladiator costume, from the show's Las Vegas episodes involving his job at Caesars Palace. The Las Vegas attraction also contains replicas of Monica and Rachel's apartment, Joey and Chandler's recliner-filled living room, the coffeehouse and hangout spot, Central Perk, the famous fountain and orange couch in the show's opening credits. Then, there's a nod to the 'PIVOT!' scene. One section recreates the moment that changed how we may look at lifting and moving furniture with Ross shouting this directive as he, Rachel and Chandler bring a couch up a flight of stairs. The FRIENDS Experience-The One in Vegas includes reproductions of sets from the show including ... More Monica and Rachel's apartment. In choosing Las Vegas as the attraction's next location, a media statement cited that the Nevada city has where the show's cast first bonded and where their respective characters made some memorable decisions. 'Las Vegas was the backdrop for some of the show's most hilarious and heartfelt moments,' said Stacy Moscatelli, CEO of Original X Productions, which created the attraction with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Warner Bros. Television Group. 'Whether reenacting 'PIVOT!,' catching up at our Central Perk replica, or proposing at the wedding chapel, there's something for everyone to discover and smile about.' Other props from the show on display include the famous turkey head, which Monica dons during a Thanksgiving episode, and Rachel's 18-page front and black written letter to Ross, expressing her feelings about their relationship. Where Is The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas Located? The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas officially opened at the MGM Grand on July 23. The attraction's location also works well for MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, which is based along the famous Las Vegas Strip. 'We're always looking for innovative, world-class experiences to bring to MGM Grand, and The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas was a natural fit,' said Mike Neubecker, the resort's president and COO. 'Through a great partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery and Original X Productions, we were able to bring this beloved experience to life in a way that enhances our overall entertainment offerings and contributes to Las Vegas' reputation as the ultimate entertainment destination.' Also at The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Vegas, a FRIENDS retail space will feature special merchandise ranging from apparel to memorabilia to Las Vegas mementos. Guests can also enjoy a limited-time FRIENDS-inspired lobby display at MGM Grand, on view now through August 5. Admission starts at $39 and are available for purchase now through this link.
Malaysian Reserve
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malaysian Reserve
THE FRIENDS™ EXPERIENCE FLAGSHIP LOCATION IN LAS VEGAS NOW OPEN AT MGM GRAND
'The One in Vegas' brings iconic set recreations, fan-favorite scenes, and Vegas-exclusive additions to the Las Vegas Strip Click here for photos from 'The One in Vegas' LAS VEGAS, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Vegas is now open at MGM Grand, inviting fans to step into the world of the legendary series—this time in the city that played host to one of the show's most memorable storylines. The highly anticipated flagship attraction welcomes fans into the world of the beloved series with re-created sets, iconic props, and behind-the-scenes content, plus Vegas-only experiences designed specially for this location. 'More than 30 years ago, we created a show about that unique time in every twenty-something's life when your friends become your family. We never could have imagined the global impact FRIENDS would have after all these years and, while New York was home, Las Vegas holds a special place. It's where the cast first bonded and where the characters made some unforgettable choices. Those episodes captured the spirit, spontaneity and heart of the show. The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Vegas is an absolute thrill and brings it all back — we're so excited fans get to experience it,' said FRIENDS Co-Creators and Executive Producers, Marta Kauffman and David Crane, and Executive Producer and Director, Kevin S. Bright. Created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Original X Productions (OGX), and Warner Bros. Television Group, 'The One in Vegas' brings the show's most memorable moments to life with multiple set recreations, including Monica and Rachel's apartment, Joey and Chandler's recliner-filled living room, Central Perk, the famous fountain and orange couch, and the 'PIVOT!' scene. The West Coast flagship location also features a Vegas-exclusive wedding chapel set inspired by Ross and Rachel's unforgettable night on the Strip. Fans can pose, propose, exchange vows, or just laugh –no permanent marker mustaches required. Sprinkled throughout the experience are unforgettable props and costumes from the series, including a replica of Joey's gladiator outfit from the Vegas episodes, Phoebe's taxi, Rachel's 18-page letter (front and back), the Ugly Naked Guy poking device, the turkey head, and so much more. To kick off the opening of The One in Vegas, The FRIENDS™ Experience hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration yesterday. 'Las Vegas was the backdrop for some of the show's most hilarious and heartfelt moments,' said Stacy Moscatelli, CEO of Original X Productions. 'Bringing those stories to life in the city where they unfolded makes this location especially meaningful for The FRIENDS™ Experience and for Original X Productions. Whether reenacting 'PIVOT!,' catching up at our Central Perk replica, or proposing at the wedding chapel, there's something for everyone to discover and smile about.' Tickets start at $39 and are available now at A FRIENDS-themed retail store, open to both ticketed and non-ticketed guests, offers exclusive Las Vegas merchandise and collectible items. A FRIENDS retail space will feature exclusive merchandise for fans to take home a piece of the experience. From apparel to memorabilia, the store will offer must-have items for anyone wanting to remember their time at 'The One in Vegas' —with even more surprises on the way as the space continues to roll out. To celebrate the grand opening, guests can also enjoy a limited-time FRIENDS-inspired lobby display at MGM Grand, viewable now through August 5th. The FRIENDS™ Experience, voted as one of USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Best New Attractions and featured in CNN's 12 Best Immersive Experiences around the world, is a must-visit destination for fans of all ages. Its Las Vegas flagship is located within The District at MGM Grand adjacent to the Grand Garden Arena. Fans can visit for more information. About Original X Productions Original X Productions is a leader in creating and operating live events and immersive location-based entertainment worldwide. Focused on creating unforgettable experiences, OGX transforms how audiences connect with their favorite entertainment properties. OGX has entertained over 2 million guests with its standout attractions, including The FRIENDS™ Experience, The Office Experience, and Harry Potter™: Magic at Play. This year marks the 5th anniversary of The FRIENDS™ Experience, which has traveled to 31 locations across ten countries and has permanent locations in New York, London, and now Las Vegas. In an innovative new venture, OGX has partnered with Hershey to develop an original experience that showcases OGX's storytelling capability and creative approach. The experience debuted in Chicago in Fall 2024. About Warner Bros. Discovery Global ExperiencesWarner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, licensing and operating of location-based entertainment based on the biggest franchises, stories, and characters from Warner Bros.' world-renowned film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, Cartoon Network and more. WBDGE is home to the groundbreaking locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal theme parks around the world, award-winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour locations in London, Hollywood, and Tokyo, the iconic Harry Potter New York flagship store, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, The WB Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS Experience, The Game of Thrones Studio Tour and countless other experiences inspired by Harry Potter, DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby-Doo, Game of Thrones, FRIENDS and more. WBDGE is part of Warner Bros. Discovery's Revenue & Strategy division. About FRIENDS™ More than 30 years after its debut in 1994, FRIENDS remains one of television's most beloved series. One of the highest-rated shows on television in its original network run, the series remains a perennial go-to in syndication and on streaming services such as HBO Max, and it continues to be a smash hit worldwide. A favorite among critics and fans alike throughout its 10-season run, FRIENDS not only won the Emmy® for Outstanding Comedy Series but also garnered Emmy® Awards for series stars Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow. From Warner Bros. Television, FRIENDS follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along with friends Chandler Bing (Matthew Perry), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc) and Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston). FRIENDS was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, who executive produced the series with Kevin Bright through Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. FRIENDS™ and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jennifer Aniston Reacts To Raging Dating Rumors With Her Hypnotist, Claims ‘Source'
and life coach Jim Curtis have been sparking dating rumors for quite some time now. Photos have captured the two spending quality time together in Spain, fueling ongoing speculation. All of this is reportedly not sitting well with the 'FRIENDS' star. A source exclusively told Rob Shuter's #ShuterScoop that Aniston is 'mortified' by the rumors. According to the insider, people have been making a mountain out of a molehill. Jim Curtis is not Jennifer Aniston's boyfriend, says 'source' Jennifer Aniston is reportedly setting the record straight on her dating rumors with rumored life coach boyfriend Jim Curtis. According to Rob Shuter's exclusive report, a source clarified that the hypnotist is not in a relationship with the actor. The insider further revealed that a 'mortified' Aniston has even issued a private apology to Curtis, noting that 'he didn't sign up for this.' The duo first sparked romance rumors when they were photographed together in Mallorca, Spain, marking the 4th of July weekend. Aniston was reportedly introducing her rumored beau to close friends Jason Bateman and his wife, Amanda Anka. In June, the pair reportedly met for a dinner date at the luxury hotel Ventana Big Sur in North Carolina. Most recently, 'The Morning Show' actor enjoyed yet another outing with the life coach on a lavish yacht in Mallorca. Photos showed them seemingly packing up on PDA, fueling raging rumors about their relationship. Speaking about these pictures, insiders told Rob Shuter that the duo is 'affectionate,' but there's nothing more to do. According to the source, the two are 'platonic' and aren't dating. The insider further claimed, 'People are reading too much into it.' Aniston is reportedly maintaining a tighter social circle since her 2018 split from ex-husband Justin Theroux. The source also stated that the actor is 'cautious about who she lets in.' While Curtis is allegedly a part of her tight-knit group, the insider clarified that 'he isn't her partner.' A friend exclusively told the outlet that the world is quick to assume Aniston is dating if a man is photographed beside her. They claimed that it wasn't true with her and the hypnotist. As of now, both parties have yet to address the dating rumors publicly. Originally reported by Varsha Narayanan on Reality Tea. The post Jennifer Aniston Reacts To Raging Dating Rumors With Her Hypnotist, Claims 'Source' appeared first on Mandatory. Solve the daily Crossword
