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Chris Morris / Variety:
Roberta Flack, '70s R&B Vocalist Known for ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88  —  Legendary pop/R&B vocalist Roberta Flack, who was launched to stardom in the early '70s by the Grammy-winning hits “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song,” has died …
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Giovanni Russonello / New York Times:
Roberta Flack, Virtuoso Singer-Pianist Who Ruled the Charts, Dies at 88  —  With majestic anthems like “Killing Me Softly” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” Ms. Flack, a former schoolteacher, became one of the most widely heard artists of the 1970s.  —  Roberta Flack in 1969.
Carly Hacon / Daily Star:
Singer Roberta Flack dies as tributes pour in for Killing Me Softly singer
Daniel Arkin / NBC News:
Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of ‘NBC Nightly News’ after a decade  —  Holt will move full time to NBC's news magazine show “Dateline” at the beginning of the summer.  —  Lester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced Monday that he is stepping …
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Page Six:
Lester Holt leaving ‘NBC Nightly News’ after a decade as anchor — here's who's expected to replace him
Julee Wilson / Seventeen:
Growing Up Zaya Wade  —  The teenager already has a devoted following and just ahead of her 18th birthday, she's ready to take flight—if only her parents would stop embarrassing her.  —  It's a strange time to be growing up in America—for just about anyone, but especially if you're Black.
People:
Yes, That Was Reign and Hallmark Star Torrance Coombs with Kristen Bell and Jason Segel at the 2025 SAG Awards  —  The actor was bartending in a bit with host Kristin Bell and actor Jason Segel recreating a famous ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ scene  —  Torrance Coombs made a subtle appearance …
Discussion: Just Jared
Liza Esquibias / People:
Sam Nivola Reveals Mike White ‘Modeled’ His Family in The White Lotus After Bravo's Southern Charm (Exclusive)  —  The actor tells PEOPLE that he was tasked with watching the Bravo reality show before production for ‘The White Lotus’ began  —  Sam Nivola is revealing the surprising muse for his character in The White Lotus.
TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner Paying Funeral Costs for Deceased Hairstylist Jesus Guerrero  —  KYLIE JENNER COVERING FUNERAL COSTS FOR DECEASED HAIRSTYLIST … Kylie Jenner has stepped in to help the family of her hairstylist who died unexpectedly over the weekend — paying funeral costs and other expenses ... TMZ has learned.
Jack Irvin / People:
Why Taylor Swift Superfan Nikki Glaser Refuses to Approach the Superstar at Events: 'I Won't Even Look Her Way'  —  “It's almost rude, what I do when I'm in the same room as Taylor Swift,” said Glaser in an appearance on Dax Shepard's ‘Armchair Expert’ podcast
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
MTV Star Tony Raines Arrested For Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Tony Raines — an MTV reality TV star — was arrested early Sunday morning for operating a vehicle while intoxicated ... TMZ has learned.  —  Raines — a contestant on “The Challenge” and “Real World …
People:
Martin Short Wins First SAG Award for Only Murders in the Building but Misses Ceremony After Contracting COVID  —  In a statement to PEOPLE, the actor said of his win: “The honor of being in ‘Only Murders in the Building’ is the most spectacular compliment anyone could be given.
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Bentley Maddox / E! Online:
SAG Awards 2025: Here's What Selena Gomez Mouthed While Accepting Only Murders in the Building Win
Rebecca Mead / New Yorker:
The Flirt Behind “Chicken Shop Date”  —  Amelia Dimoldenberg's show has become one of YouTube's more enduring hits by giving the celebrity interview a screwball spin.  —  Dimoldenberg, the star of the hit YouTube series.  Her character was initially conceived of as being so insecure …
Discussion: E! Online, People and Just Jared
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Karla Sofía Gascón to Attend Oscars, Netflix Agrees to Pay Expenses After Tweet Controversy  —  Karla Sofia Gascón plans to be at the Oscars.  Sources confirm that Netflix will pay for the “Emilia Pérez” star to attend the ceremony on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Megan Rubenstein / E! Online:
Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness Unveils Dramatic 66-Pound Weight Loss Transformation  —  Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness revealed a dramatic weight loss transformation with side-by-side mirror selfies shared to Instagram Feb. 23: “Lost 66 pounds!”  —  Jonathan Van Ness is known …
Discussion: Just Jared and People
People:
Jenna Lyons Says People Are Too ‘Judgmental’ About Cosmetic Surgery: Do ‘Whatever Works for You’ (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Real Housewives of New York’ star tells PEOPLE of her love of Shiseido skincare products and supporting healthy aging  —  Jenna Lyons is a girls' girl.
Discussion: Page Six
New York Times:
How RZA Got Wu-Tang Clan Back Together for One Final Tour … Few groups have had more impact on the shape and evolution of hip-hop than Wu-Tang Clan, the Staten Island supergroup that helped define the sound of 1990s New York rap and transform the industry.
Beatrice Verhoeven / The Hollywood Reporter:
Oscars 2025: ‘Wicked’ Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Will Perform on Telecast (Exclusive)  —  Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Raye also will perform on the telecast. … In addition, Doja Cat, Lisa of Blackpink, Queen Latifah and Raye are also set to take part in …
People:
Penn Badgley Opens Up About How He Deals with the Moments He Loses His Patience as a Dad: ‘It Can Be Tough’  —  The ‘Gossip Girl’ alum shares two children, son James, 4, and stepson Cassius, with his wife Domino Kirke  —  Penn Badgley is opening up about an experience he had with his son.
Discussion: E! Online
Lillian Gissen / Daily Mail:
Ethan Slater's protective comment to Ariana Grande at Screen Actors Guild Awards 2025 revealed  — The actor became concerned for Ariana after the crowd began to ‘push’ them  — A lip reader claimed he told her to stay close  —  Ethan Slater was in full-on protective boyfriend mode …
Just Jared:
‘Wicked’ Cast Assembles at SAG Awards 2025, But Here's Why Jonathan Bailey Missed the Show  —  The whole cast of Wicked is at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, but one main star is missing.  —  Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, and more stepped out to celebrate their work in the movie musical on Sunday …
Discussion: People, Us Weekly, Town & Country and Elle
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Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Chelsea Handler weighs in on Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal ‘frenzy’: ‘Stop it!’
Discussion: People
Stephanie Petit / People:
Prince Harry and Prince William's Former Royal Aide Breaks Silence on the Brothers' ‘Sad’ Rift
Ellie Muir / The Independent:
Tate McRae: ‘I find the Britney Spears comparisons so flattering and scary’
Discussion: Rolling Stone, Billboard and People
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
‘Boy Meets World’ stars Danielle Fishel and Maitland Ward get into scathing argument mid-podcast: ‘You hate me’
Nicole Mazza / Page Six:
SAG Awards 2025 Afterparty: See the stars celebrate the night away
Discussion: Just Jared and New York Post
 Earlier Picks: 
Toria Sheffield / People:
Lindsay Lohan's Father, Michael Lohan, Arrested for Assault After Allegedly Flipping Kate Major Out of a Chair
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
SAG Awards 2025: Jane Fonda's Priceless Reaction to Audio Malfunction Proves She's the Ultimate Icon
Sabrina Picou / Page Six:
‘Jersey Shore’ star Sammi ‘Sweetheart’ Giancola pregnant with first child: ‘Our little miracle’
Scarlett Russell / The Times:
Meet Patrick Schwarzenegger, Arnold's son and star of The White Lotus
TMZ.com:
Justin and Hailey Bieber Slam Online Speculation Claiming He's Using Drugs
 

 
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Matthew Keys / The Desk:
Trump withdraws the nomination of Media Research Center founder L. Brent Bozell III to head USAGM, naming him instead to serve as US ambassador to South Africa

Rick Porter / The Hollywood Reporter:
Nielsen: YouTube made up 11.6% of all US TV use, the most of among media providers; viewers over age 50, accounted for 36% of time spent watching YouTube on TV

Deadline:
No Other Land co-director Yuval Abraham says co-director Hamdan Ballal has been freed after being beaten by Israeli settlers and arrested by soldiers

 
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