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11:50 AM ET, February 19, 2025

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7 Chileans Charged in Connection to Alleged Burglaries at Patrick Mahomes' and Travis Kelce's Homes  —  The U.S. Attorney's Office claimed that the seven individuals stole valuables worth over $2 million  —  Seven Chilean Nationals, allegedly part of a “South American Theft Group,” …
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Seven Chilean Nationals Charged Following Nationwide Burglaries Of Several Professional Athletes  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District of Florida  —  Tampa, Florida - Acting United States Attorney Sara C. Sweeney announces the unsealing …
Discussion: E! Online, The Wrap and New York Post
Andrew Blankstein / NBC News:
L.A. home of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban burglarized on Valentine's Day
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Blake Lively alleges Justin Baldoni made other women ‘uncomfortable’ on ‘It Ends With Us’ set in amended complaint  —  It doesn't end with Blake Lively.  —  The “It Ends With Us” actress claimed in an amended complaint filed in New York federal court Tuesday that she wasn't the only person …
Liz McNeil / People:
Jessica Simpson Reveals Where Things Stand Today with Husband Eric Johnson After Announcing Their Separation (Exclusive)  —  “He's still very much a part of my life and will always be,” the singer-songwriter tells PEOPLE  —  Jessica Simpson's first single, “Use My Heart Against Me,” …
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Playboy Model Ariane Bellamar Dead at 46  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  REMEMBERING ARIANE BELLAMAR  —  Playboy model Ariane Bellamar died late last year at age 46 ... TMZ has learned.  —  Nevada's Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner tells TMZ they received a report of death for Bellamar on December 20th, 2024.
Andrew Dalton / Associated Press:
A$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.
Liz McNeil / People:
Denise Richards Goes on the Record About Daughter Sami's OnlyFans, Her Ex Charlie Sheen and More (Exclusive)  —  Richards and her three daughters get candid in this week's PEOPLE cover story about their ‘wild’ new reality show  —  She's been a Bond Girl, a Playboy model and a very real Housewife …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Full Feed
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Jennifer Hudson shares ‘unbelievable’ news after difficult start to the week  —  The ‘Dreamgirls’ star had an exciting announcement  —  Jennifer Hudson has shared some “unbelievable” news with fans after a difficult start to her week.  —  The 43-year-old marked what would have been her …
Discussion: TVLine and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Zach Bryan in Heated Argument After Losing at Pool in NYC Bar  —  ZACH BRYAN HEATED ARGUMENT IN WEST VILLAGE BAR ... 'Gayest Thing I've Ever Heard' … So, Zach Bryan walks into a bar ... okay, maybe you've heard this joke before, but a new video obtained by TMZ shows the country superstar delivering a punchline we didn't expect.
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
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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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
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.
Jaime Harkin / Us Weekly:
Why ‘Madly in Love’ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Feel ‘a Sense of Relief’ as They Consider Next Steps (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  What a difference a year makes.  On February 9, a somber Taylor Swift watched as boyfriend Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs got pummeled …
Discussion: Elle, Cosmopolitan, Billboard and GB News
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.
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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Why Rory Feek's Daughter Hopie Says Their Relationship Is ‘Broken’ After Learning He's Not Her Biological Dad (Exclusive)
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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

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

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Swedish podcast conglomerate PodX acquires a majority stake in Lemonada Media, the network behind Meghan Markle's podcast, a source says for around $30M

 
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