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Brittany Cartwright Reacts to Ex Jax Taylor Revealing His Cocaine Addiction and ‘Substance Issues’ (Exclusive)  —  ‘The Valley’ star opens up to PEOPLE about her ex's 20-year struggle with addiction  —  Brittany Cartwright is sharing her reaction to ex Jax Taylor revealing his addiction struggles.
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Meghan Markle's ‘As Ever’ Product Line Unveiled: Cookies, Teas, Jam and More  —  The exciting lineup that the Duchess of Sussex's lifestyle brand will sell is revealed  —  Meghan Markle is sharing her personal passions with her biggest audience yet through her new Netflix series With Love …
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Meghan Markle corrects Mindy Kaling over last name on Netflix show: 'I'm Sussex now'  —  Meghan Markle set the record straight with Mindy Kaling on her new Netflix show.  —  The “Office” alum referred to the “Suits” alum as “Meghan Markle” multiple times during her appearance on the second episode of …
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Chelsea Handler and Ralph Fiennes Hanging Out, Not Officially Dating  —  CHELSEA HANDLER & RALPH FIENNES HANGING OUT, HAVING FUN ... Not Officially Dating, Yet … Chelsea Handler and Ralph Fiennes are spending time together and having some fun ... giving things a trial run before possibly making their relationship official.
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Faster Pussycat Singer's Fiancée Dies After Going Overboard '80s-Themed Cruise  —  FASTER PUSSYCAT SINGER'S FIANCÉE DEAD AFTER FALLING OFF CRUISE SHIP … Tragedy has struck an '80s-themed Royal Caribbean cruise ... the fiancée of Faster Pussycat's lead singer has died …
Sarah Jones / Page Six:
Demi Moore is ‘heartbroken’ over major Oscars 2025 loss, it's a ‘huge disappointment’: source  —  Demi Moore “can't help but feel heartbroken” after losing the best actress award at the 2025 Oscars to “Anora” star Mikey Madison," a source exclusively tells Page Six.
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Oscars 2025: Why RAYE Was Scared to Cover Adele for ‘James Bond’ Tribute (Exclusive)
Discussion: People, Rolling Stone and Billboard
Maria Sherman / Associated Press:
Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years who inspired ‘Jolene,’ dies at 82  —  Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene,” died Monday.  He was 82.  —  According to a statement provided …
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Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Dolly Parton's husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, dead at age 82
Matt Fisher / E! Online:
Nick Jonas Rips Pants While Rehearsing for Broadway Return  —  Nick Jonas revealed that rehearsals for the upcoming limited-run Broadway reveal of The Last Five Years hit a snag when he ripped the crotch of his pants while doing choreography.  —  Nick Jonas may be burnin' up with embarrassment after an on-stage mishap.
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Brett M Malec / E! Online:
Kristin Cavallari Returning to TV With New E! Series Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour  —  Kristin Cavallari is taking fans along for the ride as she embarks on her first Let's Be Honest podcast tour filled with celebrity guests on E!'s new docuseries Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour.
Discussion: People, The Wrap, Variety and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Michelle Trachtenberg Was Shopping a Screenplay She Wrote Before Death  —  MICHELLE TRACHTENBERG WROTE A SCREENPLAY BEFORE DEATH ... Interest From Major Studio … Michelle Trachtenberg was on the verge of closing a deal for a screenplay she had been shopping for years before her death, TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and FemaleFirst
Zoe Delaney / Mirror:
Jermaine Jenas and wife split after 16 years together - months after scandal  —  Jermaine Jenas' wife Ellie Penfold has announced the end of their marriage six months on from the former footballer being sack from the BBC amid claims he sent inappropriate texts to female colleagues
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Harvey Weinstein Reacts to Adrien Brody Referencing His and Georgina Chapman's Kids in Oscars Speech  —  Harvey Weinstein has reacted to Adrien Brody mentioning his children with ex-wife Georgina Chapman in the actor's 2025 Oscars acceptance speech.  —  “Harvey is happy for Georgina …
Ellis Eskew / WAKA-TV:
Angelina Jolie, Daughter Attend WIT Brunch in Montgomery  —  Women In Training, Inc (WIT) held its fourth annual Mother-Daughter Brunch at the Renaissance hotel in downtown Montgomery Saturday.  The keynote speaker was Zahara Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
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