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GQ:
Inside Ben Affleck's Plan to Remake Hollywood  —  Since founding a production company with a genuinely radical vision, Ben Affleck has chosen to make films as an executive first, a director second, and an actor third.  But can you really just stop being one of the biggest movie stars on earth?
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Teen son of ex-Yankee Brett Gardner apparently died by asphyxiation after eating, Costa Rica officials say  —  Miller Gardner, 14, was on vacation with his family in Costa Rica when he died in his sleep, his family said.  —  The teenage son of former New York Yankees star Brett Gardner appears …
CNN:
Asphyxiation ruled out as cause of death of former Yankees star's 14-year-old son, investigation turns to food poisoning  —  Asphyxiation has been ruled out as the cause of death for Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, Costa Rican officials told CNN on Tuesday.
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 …
Joshua Blackledge / Noe:
March 18, 2025  —  Newport  —  Joshua “Josh” Jeremiah Blackledge, 16, of Newport, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at his home.  —  Joshua was a junior at West Carteret High School, where he was involved in wrestling and track.  He had a passion for the outdoors and loved being around water …
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Zoey Lyttle / People:   TikTok Star Joshua Blackledge Dies at Age 16 as His Girlfriend Emmie Gillikin Pays Tribute
Faye James / HELLO!:
Angelina Jolie reveals son's secret NYC apartment and ‘crash pad’ for 5 siblings  —  The Oscar winner shares six children with her ex-husband, Brad Pitt  —  Angelina Jolie's six children are growing up quickly, with her son already living across the country in a New York City apartment that once belonged to the Maria star herself.
Discussion: In Touch Weekly and People
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Elise Taylor / Vogue:
Gabby Thomas Is Engaged!  Inside Her Intimate Proposal in Austin, Texas  —  Gabby Thomas didn't know her engagement was coming.  Okay, there may have been a few signs.  Like that longtime boyfriend Spencer McManes took her ring shopping at Tiffany's in New York City over Valentine's Day.
Discussion: People and TMZ.com
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Natasha Dye / People:   Olympic Track Star Gabby Thomas Is Engaged After Intimate Rooftop Proposal
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Inside Disney's ‘Snow White’ Fiasco: Death Threats, Beefed-Up Security and a Social Media Guru for Rachel Zegler  —  On Aug. 12, 2024, three days after Rachel Zegler hit the stage at Disney's D23 fan event to introduce the first official trailer of “Snow White,” she thanked supporters effusively …
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People:
First Listen!  Meghan Markle's New Lemonada Podcast Trailer Is Here and It Promises ‘Girl Talk’ (Exclusive)  —  PEOPLE is sharing an exclusive first listen of the Duchess of Sussex's upcoming podcast, ‘Confessions of a Female Founder’  —  Meghan Markle is getting ready to share her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder.
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Pedro Pascal Addresses Jennifer Aniston Dating Rumors  —  The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal—who recently got dinner with Jennifer Aniston—set the record straight on where he and the Friends alum stand during an exclusive interview with E! News.  —  Watch: GLAMBOT: Pedro Pascal at SNL50
Becca Longmire / People:
Former Bold and the Beautiful Actress Landry Allbright's Wife Files for Divorce After 6 Years of Marriage  —  Allbright and Elizabeth Zwiebel — who tied the knot in March 2019 — split in August, per documents obtained by PEOPLE  —  Former The Bold and the Beautiful star Landry Allbright's wife …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared and TMZ.com
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
‘Bachelor’ Runner-Up Litia Claims Grant Guaranteed She Was His ‘No. 1’: He ‘Wanted to Stop the Show’ Early  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Grant Ellis and Litia Garr came face-to-face for the first time after he sent her packing in The Bachelor season 29 finale.  —  Litia, 31, claimed during …
TMZ.com:
Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff's Cause of Death Released  —  PAMELA BACH CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED … David Hasselhoff's ex-wife Pamela Bach's cause of death has been revealed — she died by suicide.  —  The Los Angeles County death certificate Tuesday reveals Pamela died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound …
Discussion: People and Extra
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Barbara Bush Shares Rare Photos of Her 6-Month-Old Son Edward  —  Barbara Bush shared a rare look at her and Craig Coyne's 6-month-old son Edward during her guest hosting appearance alongside twin sister Jenna Bush Hager on Today With Jenna & Friends.  —  Barbara Pierce Bush's baby boy is ready for his close up.
Discussion: People and Page Six
Dave Quinn / People:
Garcelle Beauvais Exits Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After 5 Seasons: 'It's Been a Wild Ride'  —  “Cheers to the next chapter,” the actress said  —  Garcelle Beauvais is saying goodbye to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.  —  The actress, 58, made the surprise announcement on Tuesday …
Page Six:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce spotted on another secret snowy getaway — with a surprise guest  —  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted dining with sportscaster Erin Andrews during a secret getaway to Montana.  —  The trio stepped out for a meal at the Auric Room, a supper club and speakeasy …
People:
Bobby Flay and Food Network Costar Brooke Williamson are Dating: ‘Love Bloomed’ (Source)  —  “Over the last few weeks, love bloomed,” a source tells PEOPLE  —  Bobby Flay and Brooke Williamson are officially a couple.  —  The Beat Bobby Flay star, 60, and the Top Chef season 14 winner, 46, are dating, PEOPLE can confirm.
Discussion: Page Six, Daily Mail and Just Jared
Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:
See Miley Cyrus' bold new look for Something Beautiful... after rocking a sexy pinup image for years  —  Miley Cyrus shared a bold new image that is going on the cover of her upcoming new album, Something Beautiful.  —  The Flowers singer, 32, appeared to be covered in icicles but in actuality …
Janine Henni / People:
Why Princess Madeleine of Sweden Won't Use Her Royal Title as She Launches Skincare Line  —  Princess Madeleine of Sweden is getting into the skincare game, but her royal title won't be part of the branding.  —  On March 24, King Carl XVI Gustaf's younger daughter announced that she was starting …
Discussion: Marie Claire, Kungahuset, InStyle and HELLO!
Brett M Malec / E! Online:
Bravo's Love Hotel Trailer Is Real Housewives Meets The Bachelorette and We Couldn't Be More Excited  —  See Housewives Luann de Lesseps, Gizelle Bryant, Shannon Beador and Ashley Darby search for their soulmate and even compete for the same men in the wild trailer for Bravo's Love Hotel.
 
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