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12:55 PM ET, February 25, 2022

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Jamie Burton / Newsweek:
Sean Penn Arrives in Ukraine to Film Documentary of Russian Invasion  —  Sean Penn has arrived in Kyiv to “tell the world the truth about Russia's invasion” of Ukraine.  —  The Office of the President of Ukraine announced on Thursday that the American actor-director had landed in the capital to document the conflict.
Discussion: The US Sun, Celebs, The Wrap and People.com
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Jennifer Smith / Daily Mail:
Hollywood to the rescue! Actor Sean Penn sits in front row of Ukrainian government press briefing after flying to Kyiv to film war documentary for VICE
Discussion: RADAR and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘M*A*S*H’ Star Sally Kellerman Dead at 84  —  REMEMBERING SALLY KELLERMAN  —  Sally Kellerman — famous for playing Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in ‘M*A*S*H’ — has died.  —  The Oscar-nominated actress died early Thursday morning at an assisted care facility in Los Angeles …
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Carmel Dagan / Variety:
Sally Kellerman, Oscar-Nominated as ‘Hot Lips’ Houlihan in ‘MASH,’ Dies at 84 … Sally Kellerman, who was Oscar nominated for her supporting role as Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in Robert Altman's “MASH” feature film, died Thursday in Woodland Hills, Calif. She was 84.  —  Her publicist Alan Eichler confirmed her death.
Cheryl Cheng / Hollywood Reporter:
Sally Kellerman, Hot Lips Houlihan in ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 84
Discussion: Daily Mail and The US Sun
Olivia Jakiel / People.com:
American Idol's Caleb Kennedy Faces Court as Family of Man He Killed in Crash Makes Emotional Plea  —  “I hear my screams begging for him to look at me and stay awake,” Larry Duane Parris' daughter, Kelsi, said during a virtual court hearing Thursday  —  Former American Idol contestant Caleb Kennedy faced …
Discussion: Just Jared
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Lyn Riddle / The State:
Former ‘Idol’ contestant Caleb Kennedy in jail, bond denied  —  One-time “American Idol” contestant Caleb Kennedy will remain in jail after a circuit court judge declined to set bond Thursday until results of blood tests are completed by the State Law Enforcement Division.
Discussion: E! Online
Page Six:
Shanna Moakler speaks after boyfriend's arrest: ‘Social media saved my life’  —  Shanna Moakler says social media “saved her life” after her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Matthew Rondeau, went on a social media tirade that ended in a domestic violence arrest.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared, RADAR and The Sun
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Steven Vargas / E! Online:
Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers Reunite in Los Angeles After Breakup  —  Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers met up in a Los Angeles market for breakfast on Feb. 22, just days after news broke that they had ended their engagement.  —  From break up to breakfast.
Discussion: Page Six, Dlisted and Just Jared
Caitlyn Becker / Daily Mail:
Michael Madsen arrested in Malibu a month after son Hudson, 26, died by suicide  — Actor Michael Madsen, 64, was arrested on Wednesday night at his Malibu home shortly after 9pm Pacific time for trespassing  — An unnamed property owner attempted to make a citizens arrest after Madsen was allegedly seen trespassing
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Emlyn Travis / E! Online:
Michael Madsen Arrested in Malibu One Month After Son's Death
Discussion: Just Jared
Just Jared:
SAG Awards 2022: Inside Pics Revealed at Media Day, Attended by Alexandra Daddario & Ross Butler!  —  Alexandra Daddario and Ross Butler are this year's SAG Awards Ambassadors and they were on hand for the media preview day!  —  The two actors posed for photos while attending …
Discussion: E! Online
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Allison Crist / E! Online:   All the Details on E!'s 2022 SAG Awards Red Carpet
YouTube:
Dominic Fike Addresses Popular Euphoria Fan Theories |  The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon  —  Dominic Fike talks about working with Paul McCartney on McCartney III Imagined, his second studio album and whether he is returning for the third season of E...
Discussion: E! Online, BuzzFeed News and Just Jared
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Richard Flood Poised To Exit 'Grey's Anatomy' After 3 Seasons  —  SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the Season 18 Episode 9 of Grey's Anatomy.  —  EXCLUSIVE: In a classic Grey's Anatomy twist, one actor's character has their life in grave danger but another one ends up heading for the exit.
Discussion: Just Jared and Bustle
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Jillian Fabiano / E! Online:
Wait, Ellen Pompeo Hasn't Seen “Most” of Grey's Anatomy
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Dan Heching / People.com:
Neve Campbell Says She's Been ‘Approached’ for Scream 6: 'I'll Read the Script and See How I Feel'  —  The actress has portrayed heroine Sidney Prescott in all five Scream movies since 1996  —  Neve Campbell might not be done with the Ghostface killer just yet!
Discussion: Just Jared
Elyse Dupre / E! Online:
Euphoria's Chloe Cherry Reacts to Comments About Her “Big” Lips  —  Euphoria's Chloe Cherry would like you to stop mouthing off about the size of her lips please and thank you: “I don't totally comprehend what the big deal was.”  —  Read her lips: Chloe Cherry doesn't care what you think.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Zac Ntim / Insider:
Benedict Cumberbatch says he saved a family from a herd of cattle using his ‘Power of the Dog’ ranching skills  — Benedict Cumberbatch said he picked up ranch handling skills during the “Power of The Dog” shoot.  — On a beach trip after the film, Cumberbatch said used his new cow herding know-how to help a cornered family.
Discussion: Variety
K.J. Yossman / Variety:
Heist on Set of ‘The Crown’ Sees Thieves Steal Over $200,000 Worth of Antique Props … Thieves have stolen over $200,000 worth of props from the set of Netflix series “The Crown” while the production was shooting nearby.  —  Over 350 items were taken during the heist …
Discussion: Queerty, Insider and Just Jared
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Archewell:
We Stand with the People of Ukraine  —  Share your story for a chance to be featured.  Tell us: What does compassion mean to you?  How have you—or someone you know—actioned compassion in your community?  Or, describe a time where you have felt connected with friends, family, or your community, despite the distance.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six, Just Jared and Insider
Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
Amanda Kloots reveals positive COVID diagnosis as she steps away from The Talk … Amanda Kloots took to Instagram as she revealed that she had tested positive for COVID-19 and would be, therefore, temporarily stepping away from The Talk.  —  The TV star shared a picture of herself along …
Demetria L. Lucas / Essence:
Niecy Nash And Wife Jessica Are Sure Betts  —  LIKE THEIR FANS, THE COUPLE DIDN'T SEE THEIR ROMANCE COMING.  NOW THEY KNOW THEIRS IS A LOVE ASSIGNED BY A HIGHER POWER.  —  From the very beginning of their courtship, nothing between Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts has gone according to plan.
Discussion: People.com
 
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Sean Hollister / The Verge:
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Brooks Barnes / New York Times:
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