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2:05 PM ET, February 26, 2025

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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.
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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 …
TMZ.com:
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Star, Dead at 39  —  ‘GOSSIP GIRL’ STAR MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG 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.
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.
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  —  After the news broke, Vanessa Bryant called the WNBA star the “White Mamba” in a video tribute  — After 20 seasons in the WNBA, Diana Taurasi has decided to retire from professional basketball
Discussion: The Wrap and Hollywood Life
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.
Adrianne Reece / E! Online:
Why Kate Hudson Says Sex “Isn't Supposed to be Pretty”  —  Kate Hudson recently shared a NSFW confession about her sex life, including how she's embracing just how messy intimacy can get as she gets older.  —  Kate Hudson isn't keeping her sex life a mystery.
Discussion: Bustle, HELLO! and People
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Alex Ross / People:
Stabler Says He's After Just ‘One Thing’ in New Teaser as Law & Order's Organized Crime Gets Premiere Date on Peacock  —  Christopher Meloni will return as Det.  Elliot Stabler when season 5 of ‘Organized Crime’ premieres exclusively this spring on the NBC streaming platform  —  In Stabler we trust!
Kristin Contino / Marie Claire:
How “Grandpa Wales” King Charles Is Connected in a Special Way to Prince Louis  —  The two are tied together in a sweet way.  — Newsletter -  —  When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.  Here's how it works.
Discussion: HELLO!
TMZ.com:
‘Project Runway’ Star Sha'Vi Lewis Dead at 39  —  ‘PROJECT RUNWAY’ CONTESTANT SHA'VI LEWIS DEAD AT 39 … Sha'Vi Lewis, a reality star featured on “Project Runway” died on Monday ... TMZ has confirmed.  —  Sha'Vi's sister, Akira tells TMZ ... “We are in a state of disbelief as we come …
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
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 …
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.
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
Ryan Northrup / Screen Rant:
John Lithgow Confirms Casting As Dumbledore In HBO's Harry Potter: “This Is Going To Define The Last Chapter Of My Life” [Exclusive]  —  The Harry Potter Remake's Dumbledore Actor Plan Breaks The Movies' Cardinal Rule, And Now All Casting Bets Are Off  —  Harry Potter's Rumored Snape Casting Means …
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
Chantelle Lee / Time:
Nicole Kidman on the ‘Radical Honesty’ of Babygirl and Her Female Director Pledge  —  In 2017, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman made a pledge: she would work with a female director every 18 months.  At the TIME Women of the Year Leadership Forum in Los Angeles on Tuesday …
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online, SheKnows and Just Jared
Sam Huntley / Daily Star:
Legendary BBC star and Going for Gold host Henry Kelly dies as family pay tribute  —  Veteran presenter Henry Kelly, known for hosting shows such as Going for Gold, has died at the age of 78 “after a period of ill health”, his family have announced  —  Iconic TV presenter Henry Kelly has died …
Discussion: Mirror, GB News and The Sun
Bekka Barnard / Daily Star:
Rock star diagnosed with stage four cancer amid recording first album in 9 years  —  A rockstar was sadly diagnosed with stage four cancer while in the middle of recording his comeback album after almost a decade away from his passion  —  A rock star received a stage four cancer diagnosis while recording his comeback album.
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror
 
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