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11:30 AM ET, March 26, 2025

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Kate Mansey / The Times:
‘Devastated’ Prince Harry leaves his own charity in solidarity with board  —  The Duke of Sussex and his co-founder, Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, have stepped down as patrons of Sentebale after trustees quit over a dispute with the new chair  —  The Duke of Sussex has made the “devastating” …
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Christina Dugan Ramirez / Fox News:
Gene Hackman death: Bodycam footage reveals wife feared being followed  —  In newly-released bodycam footage, Betsy Arakawa Hackman's hairstylist detailed the late classical pianist's concerns about being followed by an individual she had never seen before  —  Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa Hackman …
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?
Natalia Senanayake / People:
Jennifer Lopez Buys New Home After Finalizing Divorce from Ben Affleck  —  In July 2024, the former couple listed their shared Beverly Hills mansion for sale for $68 million and Affleck purchased a new L.A. home for $20 million  —  Jennifer Lopez is moving on from her marital home with Ben Affleck.
Eric Andersson / People:
Rust Trailer: See Alec Baldwin as an Outlaw on the Run in the Long-Awaited First Footage (Exclusive)  —  The Western, out May 2, also stars Josh Hopkins, Travis Fimmel and Frances Fisher  —  Alec Baldwin's long-delayed film Rust is finally getting its debut — and PEOPLE is exclusively debuting the first trailer.
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
Just Jared:
‘Be My Baby’: Zendaya to Play Ronnie Spector in A24 Biopic Directed by Barry Jenkins  —  Zendaya is taking on an iconic role.  —  The 28-year-old Euphoria star will play iconic Ronettes co-founder Ronnie Spector in an A24 biopic for director Barry Jenkins, called Be My Baby.
Victoria Ward / Telegraph:
Meghan ‘convinced new ventures will make her a billionaire’  —  Duchess of Sussex has high hopes for online shop and lifestyle brand, well-placed source reveals  —  The Duchess of Sussex is convinced her new business ventures will make her extremely wealthy, The Telegraph can reveal.
Discussion: The Sun, New York Post and Cele|bitchy
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Chappell Roan Reveals She's in ‘Serious’ Relationship, Talks Sex With Women on ‘Call Her Daddy’  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Chappell Roan is getting real about relationships — and revealed that she is in love.  —  Roan, 27, confirmed during the Wednesday, March 26, episode of “Call Her Daddy” …
Sharnaz Shahid / HELLO!:
The one dish Queen Camilla refused to make for Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes when they were kids  —  The Queen shares two children with ex-husband Andrew Parker Bowles  —  Tom Parker Bowles has shared rare insights into his childhood and his mother Queen Camilla's approach to home cooking.
Discussion: SheKnows
Bekka Barnard / Daily Star:
Duffy confirms new song after horror kidnapping ordeal as she films new video  —  Beloved chart-topping singer Duffy, who has been on a career hiatus since she was “drugged and taken abroad,” has announced a new project and fans can barely contain their excitement  —  Duffy is finally returning to music.
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Newly single Jessica Simpson comments on Jeremy Renner's thirst traps 15 years after romance rumors  —  She's single and ready to mingle.  —  Jessica Simpson was caught leaving flirty comments on Jeremy Renner's workout videos following her split from her husband, Eric Johnson.
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online, RADAR and Just Jared
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 …
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CNN:
Asphyxiation ruled out as cause of death of former Yankees star's 14-year-old son, investigation turns to food poisoning
Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
Lady Gaga announces four UK dates for Mayhem Ball - and tickets on sale in days  —  Lady Gaga is back to her best with new album Mayhem, and she is heading out on tour next month in Mexico before eventually hitting the UK for four exciting dates  —  The Queen of Pop is back!
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian to Testify at Paris Trial in May in $10M Robbery Case  —  KIM KARDASHIAN I'M GONNA TESTIFY ... In Paris Robbery Trial … Kim Kardashian is going to take the stand at the trial of a Parisian underground gang alleged to have been behind her Paris robbery ... TMZ has learned.
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 …
Chavie Lieber / Wall Street Journal:
Meghan Markle's Netflix Show Got One Thing Very Right  —  Viewers have been critical of the Duchess of Sussex's new cooking show.  But fashion brands are reaping the benefits of her aspirational wardrobe.  —  In her new Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan,” the Duchess of Sussex cooks …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Harry Potter’: Nick Frost Poised To Play Hagrid In HBO Series … The latest major piece appears to be British actor-comedian Nick Frost, who is nearing a deal to play half-giant Rubeus Hagrid, Deadline has learned.  —  He would join John Lithgow, Janet McTeer and Paapa Essiedu who …
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.
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Natasha Dye / People:   Olympic Track Star Gabby Thomas Is Engaged After Intimate Rooftop Proposal
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 …
Just Jared:
‘Malcolm in the Middle’ Reboot Cast: 1 Star Recast From Original Series, 5 Returning!  —  A reboot of Malcom in the Middle will be airing on Disney+, and fans will get to see most of the original cast members reviving their roles!  —  In December 2024, it was revealed that the hit sitcom …
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
Douglas Greenwood / Elle:
Daisy Edgar-Jones Takes the Lead  —  All those projects featuring your internet boyfriends?  The On Swift Horses star has earned top billing in almost every one.  —  Dress, Alberta Ferretti.  Brief, Falke.  Necklace, Cartier.  Ring, Van Cleef & Arpels.
People:
David Archuleta Is Getting ‘Naughty’ in New Music After Coming Out: ‘Not the Same Sweet Little Teenage Boy’ (Exclusive)  —  Archuleta opens up to PEOPLE about ushering in a mature new era of music with “Crème Brulée” after leaving Mormonism  —  David Archuleta has come a long way from American Idol.
Discussion: Just Jared and Oh No They Didn't!
 
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Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
The Real Housewives of Miami's Alexia Nepola Finalizes Divorce From Ex-Husband Todd (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six and Extra
Lara Walsh / InStyle:
Kris Jenner Looks Identical to Kim Kardashian With Her Dramatic New Bob Hairstyle
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, People and E! Online
Katie Mannion / People:
Blac Chyna's 2 Kids: All About King Cairo and Dream Kardashian (Including the Meaning Behind Her Daughter's Unique Moniker!)
Discussion: E! Online
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Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
 

 
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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

Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Sources describe rising tensions at Warner Bros. Pictures amid movie flops, with WBD CEO David Zaslav losing confidence in co-heads Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy

Financial Times:
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