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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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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Ben Affleck Recalls Thinking It Was ‘Strange’ When the FBI Visited His L.A. House Earlier This Year
Discussion: People and Page Six
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.
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People:
New York Yankees Player Brett Gardner's 14-Year-Old Son's Cause of Death Ruled Out as Asphyxiation, Investigation Still Ongoing  —  The teenager's cause of death was previously reported as asphyxiation after eating some food  —  Asphyxiation has been ruled out as the cause of death for Miller Gardner …
NBC News:
Teen son of ex-Yankee Brett Gardner apparently died by asphyxiation after eating, Costa Rica officials say
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
Discussion: RADAR
Melena Ryzik / New York Times:
Angelina Jolie Wants to Pick Up Where Warhol and Basquiat Left Off  —  The actress is building a community of artists, thinkers and doers of all kinds, in a storied building in downtown Manhattan.  —  At Atelier Jolie, meals — like this one, with dishes from Sudan, Venezuela and Syria — are part of the creative process.
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Faye James / HELLO!:
Angelina Jolie reveals son's secret NYC apartment and ‘crash pad’ for 5 siblings
Discussion: In Touch Weekly and People
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: Cosmopolitan, People and TMZ.com
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Natasha Dye / People:   Olympic Track Star Gabby Thomas Is Engaged After Intimate Rooftop Proposal
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 …
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
TMZ.com:
Actress Cindyana Santangelo Dead at 58  —  CINDYANA SANTANGELO DEAD AT 58 … Cindyana Santangelo, an actress once described as “the Latin Marilyn Monroe,” has passed away ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement tells us first responders were called Monday afternoon to Cindyana's Malibu home …
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: Daily Mail, People, New York Post and Extra
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 …
Discussion: Just Jared and New York Post
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
People:
Brooke Mueller on Her Bond with Ex Charlie Sheen, Relapse and Recovery: 'If I Try to Sugarcoat It, I'd Be Lying' (Exclusive)  —  “The sad reality is they get used to it — Mommy is going to relapse again one day,” Mueller, who identifies as a “stage four addict,” tells PEOPLE of her two sons
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Liza Esquibias / People:
Teresa Giudice and Husband Luis Ruelas Hit with $3 Million in Tax Liens  —  Teresa Giudice previously served an 11-month sentence in prison in 2015 for mail, wire and bankruptcy fraud  —  Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas are several million dollars in tax debt.
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 …
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 …
Katie Mannion / People:
Blac Chyna's 2 Kids: All About King Cairo and Dream Kardashian (Including the Meaning Behind Her Daughter's Unique Moniker!)  —  Blac Chyna shares a son with her ex Tyga and a daughter with her ex Rob Kardashian  —  Blac Chyna is a proud “mama bear” to her two kids, King Cairo and Dream.
Discussion: E! Online
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
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 …
 
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