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7:50 PM ET, March 24, 2025

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Jeffrey Goldberg / The Atlantic:
The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans  —  U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen.  I didn't think it could be real.  Then the bombs started falling.  —  The world found out shortly before 2 p.m. eastern …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Jennifer Aniston and Pedro Pascal spark romance rumors with three-hour dinner  —  Pedro Pascal and Jennifer Aniston are picture-perfect.  —  The “Gladiator II” star and the “Friends” alum have sparked romance rumors after a three-hour dinner date Saturday.
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Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
‘White Lotus’ Star Sam Nivola on That ‘F—ed Up’ Sex Scene, Lochlan's Sexuality and Why 'He's Not Some Psychopath' … In Season 1 of “The White Lotus,” Murray Bartlett's spiraling hotel manager Armond is caught with his face between his much younger employee's asscheeks.
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Sydney Bucksbaum / Entertainment Weekly:
The White Lotus star Patrick Schwarzenegger breaks down latest brotherly love development: ‘Whoa’
TMZ.com:
‘Return of the Mack’ Singer Mark Morrison Arrested for Battery in Florida  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  “Return of the Mack” singer Mark Morrison got busted on a battery charge in Florida ... after allegedly striking the general manager of a swanky restaurant.  —  According to the police report …
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Jodie Wagner / Palm Beach Daily News:
English R&B singer Mark Morrison arrested Saturday in Palm Beach following altercation
Discussion: Vibe and The Sun
Liz McNeil / People:
Maria Shriver on Surviving Divorce and Finding Herself: ‘It Was Brutal, and I Was Terrified’ (Exclusive Book Excerpt)  —  PEOPLE shares an intimate first look at Shriver's new book of poetry, ‘I Am Maria,’ revealing her feelings as she navigated family tragedy and a painful public divorce from Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:   Maria Shriver details ‘brutal’ Arnold Schwarzenegger divorce that left her spiraling: ‘Broke my spirit’
Jen Juneau / People:
Surprise New Couple Shailene Woodley and Emily in Paris Actor Lucas Bravo Show Off PDA in Paris  —  The sighting of Bravo and Woodley, who previously dated Aaron Rodgers, comes seven months after she was seen on a date with a mystery man in New York City  —  Shailene Woodley and Lucas Bravo are heating up the City of Light.
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online, Just Jared and Extra
Natalie Zamora / Sports Illustrated:
Everything to Know About Brooks Nader, Returning 2025 SI Swimsuit Model  —  The SI Swimsuit legend and 2023 cover girl returns to the fold with a stunning shoot in Bermuda.  —  Since applying for the 2019 SI Swimsuit open casting call—which she, of course, won—Brooks Nader has become an absolute staple around here.
Discussion: TMZ.com and WWD
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Kelsey Stewart / Page Six:   Brooks Nader returns to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue for 2025 in barely-there gold bikini: ‘Year 7!’
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Lizzo To Play Rock ‘N’ Roll Pioneer Sister Rosetta Tharpe In ‘Rosetta’ For Amazon MGM Studios … The project is currently in development with Lizzo, Kevin Beisler, Significant Productions' Nina Yang Bongiovi and Forest Whitaker producing.  Natalie Chaidez (The Flight Attendant, Queen of the South) …
Daniela Avila / People:
Garth Brooks Breaks Down in Tears as Wife Trisha Yearwood Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame  —  The ceremony comes months after Brooks was sued by his former hairstylist and makeup artist on claims of sexual abuse and battery  — Trisha Yearwood received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 24
Discussion: Just Jared and Extra
Ashleigh Gray / Daily Mail:
Conan O'Brien, 61, makes rare appearance with his wife and kids when being roasted at awards show  — PODCAST: All the latest headlines, including Trump's bold move to void Biden's pardons and Gavin Newsom's unexpected statue plans  —  Conan O'Brien was roasted by leading American comics …
Rachel Handler / Vulture:
A Death-Defying Sexcapade  —  Michelle Williams stars in a new FX show as a horny stage-four cancer patient on a quest to figure out what turns her on.  —  Michelle Williams was winding up to kick Rob Delaney in the dick.  They were on a soundstage in Brooklyn decorated to look like a typical …
Discussion: Daily Mail and The US Sun
Marina Watts / People:
Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak Spotted Holding Hands Week After He Accompanied Her to iHeartRadio Music Awards  —  Carey and .Paak were also seen in Aspen together in December 2024  —  Sunday Scaries?  Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak don't know her.  —  The “Fantasy” singer …
Discussion: Just Jared
Jon Wertheim / CBS News:
George Clooney makes Broadway debut, telling the story of pioneering journalist Edward R. Murrow  —  Yes, in film, but even more so in theater, a sense of timing is essential.  At age 63, George Clooney makes his Broadway debut this month, starring in an adaptation of the 2005 Oscar-nominated movie, “Good Night, and Good Luck.”
 
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TMZ.com:
Kanye West Decompressing in Tokyo After Recent Rants Triggered by L.A. Stay
Discussion: Page Six
Julia Moore / People:
Sherri Shepherd Calls Out ‘Unnamed Celebrity’ Who ‘Forcefully’ Accused Her of Throwing Shade at Othello Opening Night
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and E! Online
Kelsey Goldbach / Page Six:
Isabella Strahan scores fashion campaign one year after brain cancer diagnosis
Discussion: People, E! Online and WWD
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Former U.S. Congresswoman Mia Love Dead at Age 49 Following Brain Cancer Battle
Chris Barilla / People:
Margo Price's Sobriety Has Put Her in the ‘Best Head Space of My Life’: ‘I Just Feel Really Happy’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Us Weekly
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Ex Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter disses Oscars and dishes on Tom Cruise, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle: ‘adrift on reality’
People:
Impractical Jokers' Joe Gatto Accused by Second Woman, a Former Employee, of Inappropriate Behavior (Exclusive)
Karen Fratti / People:
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Adopt New Dog Dudley, Rescued After L.A. Wildfires: ‘We Are in Love’
Discussion: TMZ.com and FemaleFirst
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Mike Allen / Axios:
Source: the White House plans to impose its own seating chart for briefing room reporters, taking over a function long managed by the reporters through the WHCA

Thomas Buckley / Bloomberg:
Sources: David Zaslav has started meeting with candidates who could replace film studio heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, whose contracts expire in 2026

Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
The BBC says it plans to open new talks with AI providers, invest in short-form platforms like TikTok, expand BBC Verify, and revamp news coverage on iPlayer

 
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