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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
James Darren, ‘Gidget’ Surfer and Cop on ‘T.J. Hooker,’ Dies at 88  —  The ‘Time Tunnel’ star also was a pop singer and a crooning hologram on ‘Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.’ … He was 88.  —  Darren died in his sleep at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, his son Jim Moret …
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Pat Saperstein / Variety:
James Darren, Teen Idol Actor in ‘Gidget,’ Singer and Director, Dies at 88  —  James Darren, who went from teen idol status acting in youth-oriented movies like “Gidget” to become an actor in TV shows such as “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “T.J. Hooker” and a singer and director, died Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
TMZ.com:
‘T.J. Hooker’ Star James Darren Dead at 88  —  James Darren, famous for his work on movies like “Gidget” and TV shows like “T.J. Hooker” and “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” is dead.  —  The veteran actor died peacefully in his sleep Monday at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles ... his son, Jim Moret, confirmed to TMZ.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Metro.co.uk
Simon Perry / People:
Prince Harry Stayed at Althorp, Princess Diana's Childhood Home, During Recent U.K. Visit (Exclusive)  —  The Duke of Sussex was hosted by his uncle Charles Spencer at his late mother's ancestral home  —  Prince Harry made a poignant visit Althorp House, the ancestral home of his late mother …
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Simon Perry / People:
Prince Harry's Emotional Tribute to Late Uncle Leaves Guests ‘Astounded’ and Him ‘Pleased,’ Source Says (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Mirror and Extra
Daily Mail:
Inside story of Harry's attempt to return to royal fold: Friends reveal ‘surprising’ messages, overtures and secret ‘rehabilitation blueprint’ that suggests not everything's sunny in Montecito
Discussion: The Mirror
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Daily Star:
Supermodel Elle Macpherson shares secret cancer battle and has refused chemo
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Mirror
Becca Longmire / People:
Kristin Cavallari and Boyfriend Mark Estes Agree They're the Best Sex They've Ever Had: ‘Really Hot’  —  “I think sex for women just gets better as you get older,” Cavallari said while discussing the pair's relationship  —  Kristin Cavallari and her boyfriend Mark Estes aren't holding back when it comes to discussing their romance!
Discussion: Cosmopolitan
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Jen Juneau / People:
Anya Taylor-Joy Wants to Play Frozen's Elsa: I'd 'Be the Favorite at Every Kid's Birthday Party'  —  “It would be very fun to shoot ice out of your hand,” the actress told ‘Vogue’ Hong Kong for her September 2024 cover story  —  Anya Taylor-Joy would be willing to venture into the unknown for her next role!
Discussion: Deadline and ComingSoon.net
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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Maren Morris and Perfect Match Star Justin Assada Are Newly Dating (Exclusive Source)  —  Morris recently told PEOPLE she was “enjoying dating for the first time” in her life  —  Maren Morris is moving on!  —  The Grammy-winning singer is newly dating Netflix reality star Justin Assada, a source confirms to PEOPLE.
Jen Juneau / People:
Ben Affleck Is ‘Focused on the Positives’ as Jennifer Lopez Has ‘Positive Outlook,’ Moving ‘Forward’ After Split (Exclusive)  —  Sources tell PEOPLE that Affleck is “doing well” and “slowly moving into his new home,” while Lopez is “surrounded by family, friends and her kids”
James Barker / Big Issue:
Sir Ian McKellen: ‘They better be quick if they want me to play Gandalf again!’  —  Sir Ian McKellen has added fuel to rumours he's reprising his iconic role of Gandalf in a new Lord of the Rings film trilogy.  —  “I've just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved …
 
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