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4:50 AM ET, February 19, 2025

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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:
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 …
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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
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
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.
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.
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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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
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.
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
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.
Discussion: Page Six, UPROXX, People and Just Jared
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
Zara Woodcock / Mirror:
Pete Doherty may need body part amputated amid long-running health battle  —  The Libertines star Pete Doherty revealed he was given a warning from his doctor amid his Type 2 Diabetes battle  —  The Libertines rocker Pete Doherty was given a serious warning after being diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Machine Gun Kelly Shares Rare Message About His and Pregnant Megan Fox's Baby After Breakup  —  Machine Gun Kelly—who is expecting his first baby with ex Megan Fox—shared a peek into his preparation journey, including a trip to church.  —  Machine Gun Kelly has baby on the brain.
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Why Rory Feek's Daughter Hopie Says Their Relationship Is ‘Broken’ After Learning He's Not Her Biological Dad (Exclusive)  —  Hopie Feek announced earlier this month that her biological father is actually a man she identified as BC  —  Hopie Feek is opening up about the roller coaster …
Discussion: Daily Mail
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
90 Day Fiancé's Jasmine Pineda Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby With Boyfriend Amid Gino Palazzolo Marriage  —  90 Day Fiancé's Jasmine Pineda announced that she is expecting her baby with boyfriend Matt Branis, and not husband Gino Palazzolo.  —  The 90 Day Fiancé universe is getting bigger by one little resident.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip, People and Extra
 
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Meredith Jacobs / TV Insider:
‘Tracker’: Justin Hartley Talks ‘Heartache’ of Gina Case, Teases Family Mystery ‘Gets Real’
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Dave Quinn / People:
SAG Host Kristen Bell Says Awards Season Has ‘a Greater Level of Importance’ After the L.A. Fires (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared
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Susan Knox / Mirror:
Eighties rocker Lorraine Lewis, 66, makes eye-watering fee on OnlyFans with saucy snaps
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
Victoria Johns / Mirror:
Fans spot worrying detail in Kieran Hayler and Michelle Penticost split statement
Discussion: The Sun and FemaleFirst
Clare Fisher / People:
Tom Brady Shares Sweet Skiing Selfie with His ‘Forever Valentine,’ Daughter Vivian, 12
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online and Page Six
Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
Guy Pearce Gets Choked Up Recalling Troubling Encounters With Kevin Spacey While Filming ‘L.A. Confidential’: “He Targeted Me, No Question”
People:
Meghan Markle Renames Lifestyle Brand ‘American Riviera Orchard’ to ‘As Ever.’ And Yes, There Will Be Jam
 

 
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Dan Kennedy / Media Nation:
The Chicago Sun-Times and the Philadelphia Inquirer ran a supplement featuring an AI-generated guide to summer books that do not exist

Saleah Blancaflor / Adweek:
IAB releases its updated Terms for Digital Advertising Agreements and opens a 60-day public comment period until July 21; IAB last updated its T&Cs in 2010

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Three US senators send Shari Redstone a letter questioning whether Paramount is engaging in bribery by settling Trump's lawsuit to influence merger approval

 
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