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9:55 AM ET, February 19, 2025

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Andrew Blankstein / NBC News:
L.A. home of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban burglarized on Valentine's Day  —  A law enforcement source said the break-in was under investigation.  It happened amid a national burglary spree by suspected South American crews that target high-end homes.  —  The home of actress Nicole Kidman …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
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TMZ.com:
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's L.A. Home Burglarized  —  NICOLE KIDMAN AND KEITH URBAN L.A. HOME BURGLARIZED … An unsettling situation for Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban ... cops say an intruder broke into their home.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Nicole and Keith are the latest …
Andrew Dalton / Associated Press:
A$AP Rocky dives into Rihanna's arms as not guilty verdict is read at felony assault trial  —  A$AP Rocky dove from the defense table into the arms of Rihanna Tuesday as a clerk read the not guilty verdict at his trial on two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
Elise Taylor / Vogue:
Winnie Harlow and Kyle Kuzma Are Engaged!  Inside Their Romantic Turks & Caicos Proposal—Complete With an 8.5-Carat Ring  —  Technically, Kyle Kuzma began planning his proposal to Winnie Harlow six months ago.  But the idea for the proposal?  That came in 2022, when the NBA player …
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TMZ.com:
Playboy Model Ariane Bellamar Dead at 46  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  REMEMBERING ARIANE BELLAMAR  —  Playboy model Ariane Bellamar died late last year at age 46 ... TMZ has learned.  —  Nevada's Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner tells TMZ they received a report of death for Bellamar on December 20th, 2024.
TMZ.com:
The Jam Drummer Rick Buckler Dead at 69  —  REMEMBERING RICK BUCKLER  —  Rick Buckler, the drummer for the legendary rock band The Jam, has died after a brief illness.  —  His death in Woking, UK was confirmed on X by his former bandmates, with Paul Weller reflecting on their journey …
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Mirror:
Rick Buckler dead: The Jam stars Paul Weller and Bruce Foxton announce bandmate's death
Discussion: Daily Star
Daily Star:
Sabrina Carpenter announces second BST Hyde Park headline show after Grammy wins  —  US pop star Sabrina Carpenter has announced that she will return to the stage at the British Summer Time festival on Sunday July 6, following her headline performance on July 5
Discussion: Mirror, Billboard and Rolling Stone
People:
Nobody Wants This Star Justine Lupe and Tyson Mason Marry in Courthouse Wedding with Their Baby Daughter Ellis (Exclusive)  —  The couple's dog was also in attendance and dressed up in a black tuxedo  —  Justine Lupe has tied the knot!  —  The Nobody Wants This star, 35 …
Discussion: Just Jared and Extra
People:
Blake Lively's Amended Complaint Claims Justin Baldoni Made Other Women ‘Uncomfortable’ on Set, Can Corroborate  —  Her lawyers claim Justin Baldoni's “false narrative crumbles under the indisputable truth” that Lively “was not alone in complaining about” him
Ramla Jeylani / Mirror:
P Diddy's ex Cassie announces pregnancy as fans flood her with sweet comments  —  Cassie has revealed she is expecting her third child, sharing the news with a heartfelt Instagram post featuring her two children.  Cassie dated P. Diddy from 2007 to 2018 before their breakup.
Ariana Romero / Netflix Tudum:
Medical Drama Pulse Will Get Your Heart Pumping This Spring  —  Complications will arise on April 3.  —  Is your heart starting to race?  Do you feel weak in the knees?  Well, the charming doctors of Pulse are here to help.  Netflix's first-ever English-language medical procedural will welcome you inside its doors this spring.
Cassie Carpenter / Daily Mail:
Benny Blanco stuns fiancée Selena Gomez with his bizarre bathing rituals involving ‘death realizations’  —  Benny Blanco managed to stun his famous fiancée Selena Gomez while describing his bizarre, cathartic bathing rituals after admitting he takes longer showers than her.
Just Jared:
‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff Series ‘Boston Blue’ Moving Forward at CBS, 1 Franchise Star Confirmed to Return  —  The Blue Bloods franchise is set to expand with a newly announced spinoff series!  —  CBS' beloved show - which starred the likes of Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg and Bridget Moynahan …
Jazz Tangcay / Variety:
Cynthia Erivo to Play Jesus in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ at Hollywood Bowl  —  Cynthia Erivo is set to play Jesus Christ this summer in a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's “Jesus Christ Superstar” at the Hollywood Bowl.  Erivo shared the news via Instagram and wrote: “Just a little busy this Summer, can't wait.”
Discussion: Sandra Rose, Vibe and Daily Mail
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Liza Esquibias / People:
RHOBH: Garcelle Slams Boz for Being 'Dorit's Spokesperson' as Kyle Calls Their Blind Loyalty ‘Gross’  —  The women go head-to-head in the Feb. 18 episode of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ after Boz stands by Dorit during an argument  —  Dorit Kemsley and Bozoma Saint John's friendship is being called into question.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Tommy McArdle / People:
Captain America: Brave New World Director Reveals Moving Reason He Thanked Octavia Spencer in the Credits (Exclusive)  —  “She's just a genuinely kind, incredibly talented human being,” Julius Onah says of Octavia Spencer, who starred in his 2019 movie ‘Luce’
Discussion: Deadline
 
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Clare Fisher / People:
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New York Times:
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he wants to work with the Trump administration to craft a $7.5B federal film tax credit; the state allocates $330M annually

Scott Nover / Washington Post:
The New York Times wins four Pulitzers, the most of any news organization in 2025; The Washington Post wins two, and ProPublica wins the public service prize

Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
NBC plans to use generative AI to recreate the voice of famed NBA narrator Jim Fagan, who died in 2017, to use in promos, title sequences, and show opens

 
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