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ABC News:
‘Buffy’ and ‘Gossip Girl’ actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39  —  The actress starred in beloved TV series and films.  —  Michelle Trachenberg attends Herve Leger Spring 2009 at The Promenade, Bryant Park on September 7, 2008 in New York City.  —  Michelle Trachtenberg …
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New York Post:
Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39 — former ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Harriet the Spy’ star shared troubling posts  —  Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for a wide range of TV and film roles including “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” has died at the age of 39, police sources told The Post.
TMZ.com:
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star, Dead at 39  —  10:55 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Michelle Trachtenberg's body may have rejected the liver transplant she received within the last year, causing complications.  We're told Michelle's mother found her.
Daniel Trainor / Us Weekly:
Rosie O'Donnell Reacts to the Death of ‘Harriet the Spy’ Costar Michelle Trachtenberg: ‘Heartbreaking’  —  Rosie O'Donnell has reacted to the death of her Harriet the Spy costar Michelle Trachtenberg, who died at the age of 39.  —  “Heartbreaking,” O'Donnell, 62, said in a statement to Us Weekly.
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actress, dead at 39  —  Actress Michelle Trachtenberg has died, police sources told The Post Wednesday.  She was 39.  —  The “Harriett the Spy” star's death is reportedly not being investigated as suspicious.
Jen Juneau / People:
Rosie O'Donnell Says Harriet the Spy Costar Michelle Trachtenberg ‘Struggled’ Before Her Death: ‘I Loved Her’  —  “I wish I could have helped,” O'Donnell said of Trachtenberg, who died at 39 years old  —  Rosie O'Donnell is mourning the loss of her Harriet the Spy costar Michelle Trachtenberg.
People:
Michelle Trachtenberg's Life in Photos  —  The actress, known for her roles in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer,’ ‘EuroTrip’ and ‘Gossip Girl,’ died at age 39 on Feb. 26, 2025  —  Hollywood has lost a bright star.  —  On Feb. 26, news broke that former child star Michelle Trachtenberg had died.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Vogue
Sylvia Mphofe / WTTG-TV:
Karen Huger ‘RHOP’ star sentenced to 1 year  — “The Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger was convicted of DUI and other charges due to a car crash in March 2024.  — Huger could face up to two years in prison, but prosecutors are seeking six months behind bars.
Sean Gregory / Time:
Exclusive: After an Unparalleled Career, WNBA Star Diana Taurasi Announces Her Retirement  —  Diana Taurasi, the all-time leading scorer in WNBA history and a six-time Olympic gold medalist, usually starts preparing for her upcoming season on January 1.  She gives herself four months to work …
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Sam Gillette / People:
Diana Taurasi Announces Retirement as Caitlin Clark, LeBron James and Other Stars Celebrate Her Iconic Career
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Olivia Munn Shares She Has “Years to Go” In Her Cancer Treatment  —  Olivia Munn shared insight into her health journey nearly a year after publicly sharing her breast cancer diagnosis.  —  Olivia Munn is looking forward to her future.  —  Nearly one year after sharing …
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Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
Hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's Sister Addresses ‘Unanswered Questions’ About His Death (Exclusive)  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Celebrity hairstylist Jesus Guerrero's sister, Gris Guerrero, is trying to make sense of his tragic death at age 34.
Rolling Stone:
Drake Officially Cancels Remaining AU/NZ Tour Dates Due to ‘Scheduling Conflict’  —  Following speculation, Drake has officially called off his Australia and New Zealand tour early  —  Drake has officially called off his current Australia and New Zealand tour early.
Simon Perry / People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Twin in Aprons to Make Welsh Cakes, But He Jokes They'll Sell at ‘Half Price’  —  The Prince and Princess of Wales visited Pontypridd in Wales to hear about how the community is faring after being hit by floods twice over the winter
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
Prince Harry Tells Us How Far He's Come Since Invictus Games 2014: 'I Wouldn't Change Any of It' (Exclusive)  —  Prince Harry encountered plenty of A-list pals during the Invictus Games 2025 in Whistler and Vancouver, Canada, including Katy Perry, Michael Bublé, Chris Martin …
Discussion: GB News, Cele|bitchy and Mirror
TMZ.com:
Erik and Lyle Menendez May Not Need Judge's Approval for Prison Release  —  ERIK AND LYLE MENENDEZ GOV. NEWSOM COULD MAKE JUDGE'S APPROVAL IRRELEVANT FOR FREEDOM  —  Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to ask the California Board of Parole to review the Erik and Lyle Menendez matter …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Deadline
Jack Irvin / People:
How Dove Cameron's Boyfriend Damiano David Helped Her Stop Thinking Her Singing Voice Was ‘Ugly’ (Exclusive)  —  Cameron tells PEOPLE about finding a “comfortable” new sound with her latest single, “Too Much,” out now  —  After some time away from music to focus on her mental health and developing artistry …
Discussion: Just Jared
Clare Fisher / People:
Travis Kelce Was ‘Battling’ a ‘Pretty Big Illness’ Ahead of Super Bowl Loss to Eagles, Reveals Chiefs GM  —  Kansas City Chiefs' General Manager Brett Veach was interviewed on the NFL podcast ‘The Insiders’  —  Travis Kelce was fighting a “big illness” before his Super Bowl defeat.
HELLO!:
Queen Camilla forced to go looking for King Charles during royal outing  —  Their Majesties visited Darjeeling Express and Imad's Syrian Kitchen in Soho  —  The Queen was forced to go looking for her husband, the King, as he wandered off in the middle of their latest royal engagement together.
Discussion: People, Us Weekly and Mirror
TMZ.com:
Rapper BigXthaPlug Arrested on Marijuana Charge in Texas  —  BIGXTHAPLUG BUSTED FOR MARIJUANA IN TEXAS … BigXthaPlug — one of rap's biggest rising stars — has been arrested on a marijuana charge in Texas ... TMZ has learned.  —  BigX was arrested on Wednesday and is currently being held at the Arlington City Jail.
Discussion: UPROXX and Billboard
Julie Jordan / People:
Ellen Pompeo Recalls ‘Brutal’ Years When She Was Younger: ‘Everyone Thought I Had an Eating Disorder’ (Exclusive)  —  The 'Grey's Anatomy' star takes on the real-life crime story of Natalia Grace in Hulu's new limited series ‘Good American Family’, premiering March 19
Discussion: E! Online and Daily Mail
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
Tatum O'Neal Is Still Here: The Oscar Winner on Surviving Addiction, a Stroke and Coming to Terms With Being Left Out of Her Father's Will  —  Tatum O'Neal walked into Smashbox Studios using a cane, a vestige of the stroke she had in 2020 after an overdose.  As she was getting a manicure …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Full Feed and IndieWire
Just Jared:
Isabella Rossellini to Play Important Role in Wallis Simpson Biopic ‘The Bitter End’  —  Isabella Rossellini has signed on for a new project.  —  The 72-year-old actress will play a significant role in an upcoming biopic, titled The Bitter End.  —  The film will tell the story of Wallis Simpson …
 
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