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[hol-ee-wood] / ˈhɒl iˌwʊd /








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A litany of Hollywood A-list stars, such as actors Hugh Grant and Jason Sudeikis, singer Benson Boone and model Gigi Hadid were in attendance.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

The proposal includes potentially selling the 65-acre Paramount lot in Hollywood — as well as the larger Warner Bros. campus in Burbank, should Paramount prevail in the merger battle.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Overlapping action figures, posters and teddy bears also cover Martin's walls and ceilings – his collectables consist of "anything unusual", but he's mostly inspired by Hollywood.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Ellison has repeatedly defended his proposed purchase, saying the tie-up does not threaten competition because Hollywood has been transformed by Netflix and other deep-pocketed tech giants.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

“This isn’t a movie set, and you’re not starlets yet,” she reminded the twins, who had aspirations of someday making it in Hollywood.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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