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Tyler Sanders, an 18-year-old actor who was shortlisted for an Emmy for his part in the Prime Video series "Just Add Magic: Mystery City," passed away on June 16 in Los Angeles, reported his representative. Sanders began acting when he was ten years old, performing in a number of short films. Sanders also co-starred in the 2019 film "The Reliant" with Kevin Sorbo. The cause of death is unknown. 

Universal Studios Hollywood has relaxed all the mandatory COVID-19 norms for its visitors. The visitors can now visit the theme park without having to wear masks and carry a COVID-19 vaccination or test report, as per an announcement. "Facial coverings continue to be strongly recommended while indoors," said a Universal Studios Hollywood spokesperson. Earlier, Disneyland lifted the mask requirement for vaccinated visitors, but made it… read-more

Star Wars Actor, Billy Dee Williams expressed grief over the murder of his friend, Jacqueline Avant, wife of music legend Clarence Avant. He stated that it is becoming dangerous in Los Angeles. He further stated, "there's a dark energy that's permeating our lives right now. I call it Lucifer." Besides, Avant was shot by a home invader who broke into the house and killed her. 

Aaron Brown, a 23-year-old man was arrested by the police for waving a knife towards security guards of singer Ariana Grande at her Hollywood hills home. As per reports, Brown wanted to meet Ariana and upon being refused and asked to leave by security guards, he pulled out a knife and waved it towards them. Later, he was arrested and got bailed for $50,000.  

Actors George Clooney, Kerry Washington and Don Cheadle have joined hands with the educational authorities in Los Angeles to open a film school in 2022. It will "teach young people about cameras, and editing and visual effects and sound and all the career opportunities that this industry has to offer," said Clooney. It aims to democratize the film industry and provide aspiring individuals an avenue to pursue their ambition.