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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  —  ‘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.
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
Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
Michelle Trachtenberg and Boyfriend Jay Cohen's Relationship Timeline: From Colleagues to Partners
Discussion: People, Page Six and E! Online
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
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.
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
Just Jared:
‘The Boys’ Season 5 Sets ‘Supernatural’ Reunion with Jared Padalecki & Misha Collins Joining Jensen Ackles!  —  It's a Supernatural reunion on The Boys!!!  —  Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins have joined season five of the Prime Video hit, re-teaming with their former The CW co-star Jensen Ackles, Variety reports.
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
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 …
 
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