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1:30 PM ET, February 29, 2024

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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Richard Lewis Dies: Beloved Comic, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor Was 76  —  Richard Lewis, one of America's most beloved and revered stand-up comics who also played a fictionalized version of himself on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, died Tuesday night at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack.
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J. Kim Murphy / Variety:
Larry David Pays Tribute to Richard Lewis: ‘Like a Brother to Me ... the Funniest Person and Also the Sweetest’  —  Larry David has offered a tribute to his longtime “Curb Your Enthusiasm” co-star and friend Richard Lewis, who died of a heart attack Tuesday at the age of 76.
People:
Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm Castmates and More Remember Richard Lewis: ‘Like a Brother’
Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
Richard Lewis, Comedian and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Star, Dies at 76
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Kate Middleton's Rep Addresses Speculation About Her Whereabouts  —  Princess Kate Middleton's rep is shutting down those social media theories — and memes — about the royal's whereabouts as she continues to recover from abdominal surgery.  —  “Kensington Palace made it clear in January …
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Pamela Anderson says sons and agents were ‘horrified’ that she doesn't have a glam team  —  Pam doesn't need that glam.  —  Pamela Anderson covers Highsnobiety's spring 2024 issue in a striking menswear look and her now-signature no-makeup look, opening up to the mag about her less …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Highsnobiety
Kevin Kayhart / Daily Mail:
Margaret Qualley reveals she knew she would marry husband Jack Antonoff two weeks after they first met: ‘I was head-over-heels in love right away’  —  Margaret Qualley experienced love at first sight with her now husband Jack Antonoff.  —  In a new interview with Elle UK …
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Mikael Wood / Los Angeles Times:
Jack Antonoff, pop music's production king, on Taylor Swift, his new album and the genre that's ‘about to blow’
Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Liz Hurley slips into slashed dress for same-sex romp in film directed by her son  —  Actress Elizabeth Hurley looked incredible as she stripped off for a very saucy sex scene in her new movie Strictly Confidential - directed by her own son Damian  —  Liz Hurley looked incredible …
Discussion: New York Post and Ok - home
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Charna Flam / People:
Jennifer Garner's Golden Retriever Birdie ‘Got a Promotion’ to Therapy Dog at Children's Hospital L.A.  —  The actress shared that her dog has been promoted to work at the children's hospital  —  Jennifer Garner is celebrating her golden retriever Birdie's upcoming birthday and job as a therapy dog!
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Angela Andaloro / People:
Ashley Benson and Husband Brandon Davis Welcome First Baby Together  —  The couple first announced her engagement to Davis in July  —  Ashley Benson is a mom!  —  The Pretty Little Liars alum, 34, and husband Brandon Davis, 43. have welcomed their first baby together, sharing the exciting news on Benson's Instagram Thursday.
Discussion: E! Online
Samantha Sutton / Page Six:
Beyoncé tries out a mullet for CR Fashion Book shoot: ‘Having the time of my life’  —  We're not sure if this new hair color will stick around, 'round, 'round, 'round — but we sure wish it would.  —  Beyoncé, 42, showed off a few brand new and very vibrant hairstyles in a teaser …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Simon Perry / People:
Prince William Says He and Kate Are ‘Extremely Concerned’ About Antisemitism Rise During Synagogue Visit  —  The Prince of Wales visited a synagogue to talk to young people tackling antisemitism  —  Prince William is stepping out and stepping up his efforts to help communities heal.
Lidia Molina-Whyte / Radio Times:
Ray Winstone remembers “soul-destroying” experience filming for MCU  —  The actor played a villain in 2021's Black Widow.  —  Ray Winstone has become the latest big name to criticise the Marvel Cinematic Universe, joining the likes of Francis Ford Coppola, Ken Loach and Martin Scorsese …
Richard Kay / Daily Mail:
Never in memory have the royals had so many troubles at once.  If not yet a crisis for the House of Windsor, it's getting perilously close...  Let's get one thing straight: Prince Andrew's arrival striding ahead at Tuesday's memorial service in Windsor for the former King Constantine of Greece did not signify anything at all.
People:
Cillian Murphy Ate ‘A lot of Cheese’ to Decompress After Filming Oppenheimer (Exclusive)  —  “Cheese is a great decompression,” added Murphy's ‘Oppenheimer’ costar Emily Blunt  —  Cillian Murphy celebrated the completion of Oppenheimer in a unique way.  —  For PEOPLE's annual Oscar portfolio …
Sydney Champagne / Page Six:
Joe Jonas and rumored girlfriend Stormi Bree post videos from Sydney Harbour boat ride  —  Joe Jonas and Stormi Bree are dropping hints.  —  The rumored couple shared separate videos Thursday from a picturesque boat ride in Sydney Harbour.  —  The “Cake by the Ocean” singer, 34 …
Discussion: Elle and Cosmopolitan
Tom Sykes / The Daily Beast:
NYPD Letter Says Harry and Meghan WERE Dangerously Chased by Paparazzi  —  The couple was mocked after alleging a “near catastrophic car chase.”  Now, however, a letter from the NYPD obtained by The Daily Beast says it has enough to arrest two people.
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Oprah Winfrey leaving WeightWatchers board after admitting she used weight-loss drug  —  WeightWatchers announced Thursday that Oprah Winfrey is leaving its board after nearly 10 years.  —  The famed talk show host shared the news with the diet company this week, and although a reason was not revealed …
Nicky Morris / HELLO!:
Kanye West takes aim at Kim Kardashian as he issues demand over children  —  Kanye demanded Kim take their children out of a ‘fake’ school  —  Kanye West has demanded that his ex-wife Kim Kardashian remove their children from a “fake school” in a social media post in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Melody Chiu / People:
Katy Perry and Sister Angela's Tough Childhood Inspired Them to Help Kids Find ‘Hope’ in the Arts (Exclusive)  —  The singer and her sister — who faced financial struggles growing up — co-founded the Firework Foundation together to help kids in underserved communities
Discussion: Daily Mail
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Emily Blunt DENIES being unnamed co-star who shouted at Rebecca Ferguson: Girl On The Train star's spokesman says pair ‘are friends with nothing but love between them’ as mystery deepens  —  Emily Blunt has denied being the mystery former film co-star that ‘screamed’ at Rebecca Ferguson and made her cry.
 
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Matt Webb Mitovich / TVLine:
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Kimberlee Speakman / People:
Shemar Moore Flashes Abs — and Kisses Fan! — During Wild Talk Show Appearance: ‘This Is for All My Grannies’
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TMZ.com:
Tim Wakefield's Widow, Stacy, Dies Months After MLB Pitcher
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Jason Isbell Speaks Out After Divorce from Amanda Shires: 'I'm in a Good Place' (Exclusive)
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Stephen Baldwin sparks concern after asking fans to say ‘a little prayer’ for daughter Hailey, Justin Bieber
TMZ.com:
Naked Woman Gets Into Barbaric Fight in Venice Beach, Spiked Clubs Used
Discussion: New York Post
Mesfin Fekadu / The Hollywood Reporter:
Reneé Rapp Sings Openly About Assault, Anxiety and Sexuality. She's Even More Candid in Person.
 

 
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Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A growing number of podcasters, including Tim Ferriss, are moving away from interviews to monologues or co-hosts, as some well-known guests can be overexposed

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer plans to leave the company at the end of the year; she has been with the company since 2004

 
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