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12:35 PM ET, February 19, 2025

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US Department of Justice:
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 …
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Los Angeles Times:
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's L.A. home is ransacked  —  Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's residence inside a gated community near Beverly Hills was burglarized Friday night, law enforcement sources told The Times on Tuesday.  —  The Australian actress and the country music star are the latest …
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap and HELLO!
People:
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 $2 million  —  Seven Chilean Nationals, allegedly part of a “South American Theft Group,” …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Andrew Blankstein / NBC News:
L.A. home of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban burglarized on Valentine's Day
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Liz McNeil / People:
Jessica Simpson Reveals Where Things Stand Today with Husband Eric Johnson After Announcing Their Separation (Exclusive)  —  “He's still very much a part of my life and will always be,” the singer-songwriter tells PEOPLE  —  Jessica Simpson's first single, “Use My Heart Against Me,” …
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Blake Lively alleges Justin Baldoni made other women ‘uncomfortable’ on ‘It Ends With Us’ set in amended complaint
Liz McNeil / People:
Denise Richards Goes on the Record About Daughter Sami's OnlyFans, Her Ex Charlie Sheen and More (Exclusive)  —  Richards and her three daughters get candid in this week's PEOPLE cover story about their ‘wild’ new reality show  —  She's been a Bond Girl, a Playboy model and a very real Housewife …
TMZ.com:
Playboy Model Ariane Bellamar Dead at 46  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  REMEMBERING ARIANE BELLAMAR  —  Playboy model Ariane Bellamar died late last year at age 46 ... TMZ has learned.  —  Nevada's Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner tells TMZ they received a report of death for Bellamar on December 20th, 2024.
Andrew Dalton / Associated Press:
A$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.
Elizabeth Leonard / People:
Conan O'Brien Teases Oscars Game Plan — and an ‘Iconic’ Hair Swoop — as He Hosts for the First Time (Exclusive)  —  In a new interview with PEOPLE, the Emmy-winning star says he'll be looking ‘to lift people up’ when celebrating Hollywood at the upcoming 97th Academy Awards
Discussion: The Wrap
Jessica Janes / Daily Mail:
BLACKPINK announce huge 2025 world tour - here's how you can get tickets to see the K-POP girl group  —  Girl band BLACKPINK announced their highly-anticipated return to the stage with a 2025 world tour on Wednesday.  —  The girl group BLACKPINK is composed of four members: Jisoo, 30, Jennie, 29, Rosé, 28, and Lalisa, 27.
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.
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
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
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
TMZ.com:
A$AP Rocky Feeling Thankful and Blessed After Verdict, Lawyer Thanks Jury  —  D.L. HUGHLEY SLAMS TREVOR NOAH'S INTEGRATION QUERY AS STUPIDEST THING EVER  —  NEW VIDEO SHOWS MOMENT DELTA AIR LINES CRASH LANDS AT TORONTO AIRPORT  —  JOE TACOPINA FEELING CONFIDENT A$AP ROCKY WILL BE EXONERATED
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: Cosmopolitan, Elle, GB News and Billboard
People:
Loretta Devine Says She Had a ‘Mixed’ Experience Working with Jennifer Love Hewitt on The Client List (Exclusive)  —  Devine reflected on her experience working with Hewitt on the two-season drama, which was canceled in 2013  —  Loretta Devine is reflecting on working with Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Discussion: New York Post, Us Weekly and Full Feed
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.
 
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From Mediagazer:

Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Conservative outlet The Dispatch acquires SCOTUSblog; the blog will remain free and co-founder Amy Howe and some writers are signing long-term contracts to stay

Jon Allsop / Columbia Journalism Review:
Q&A with Bill Grueskin on why the verdict in Sarah Palin's trial was unsurprising and why she is the wrong plaintiff in the right-wing push to overturn Sullivan

Reuters Institute:
A survey of UK journalists in September to November 2023: 90% are white, ~63% are 40 or older, 77% are left-leaning, and 28% are freelance, up from 17% in 2015

 
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