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1:40 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 …
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.
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  —  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
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!
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 …
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 …
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
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 …
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: HELLO!, New York Post, Page Six and People
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
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
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
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
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.
Access:
Millie Bobby Brown Reacts To Her Blonde Transformation: ‘Blondes Have More Fun’  —  Millie Bobby Brown hit the red carpet to celebrate the premiere of her new science fiction adventure film “The Electric State”!  The actress spoke to Access Hollywood's Scott Evans at the event …
Clayton Davis / Variety:
What Anonymous Oscar Ballots Ultimately Show: From ‘Fernanda Torres Is a Goddess’ to Voters Mistakingly Believing Ralph Fiennes Won Before  —  Anonymous Oscar ballots have become a contentious topic among film pundits.  Some consider them a “red herring,” arguing they distract from a predetermined outcome.
 
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