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5:35 PM ET, April 2, 2025

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Bruce Weber / New York Times:
Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65  —  A wide-ranging leading man who earned critical praise, he was known to be charismatic but unpredictable.  At one point he dropped out of Hollywood for a decade.  —  Val Kilmer, a homegrown Hollywood actor …
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Associated Press:
Val Kilmer, ‘Top Gun’ and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65  —  Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has died.  He was 65.
Adam England / People:
Val Kilmer's Dating History: Look Back at the Top Gun Star's Relationships from Cher to Joanne Whalley
Abid Rahman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Val Kilmer Death: Michael Mann, Francis Ford Coppola, Josh Brolin Pay Tribute to Actor
Sonia Horon / Daily Mail:
Val Kilmer dead at 65: Batman and Top Gun star passes away after long health battle
Julia Moskin / New York Times:
Cooking with Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, in Her Montecito Kitchen … Meghan in her garden in Montecito, Calif., where she grows produce that she uses in her cooking.Adam Amengual for The New York Times  —  Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is already anticipating pushback on her banana pudding.
Mekala Rajagopal / Interview Magazine:
“Vibes Are Great, Honestly”: Let's Meet Apple Martin  —  How does the daughter of two megastars end up so grounded, quick-witted, and sharp?  Never mind that her mom built a wellness empire and her dad fronts one of the biggest bands on the planet—Apple Martin just has it.
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Athena Sobhan / People:
Apple Martin Addresses Viral Debutante Ball Moment and the Downsides of Being a ‘Celebrity Child’
Discussion: E! Online and SheKnows
The Hollywood Reporter:
‘The White Lotus’ Uncensored Oral History: Mike White and Cast Spill Season 3's Secrets  —  The creator and dozens of cast and crew reveal all the inside gossip, incestuous drama and behind-the-scenes mischief of TV's most sensational hit.  —  For seven weeks running, prosthetic privates …
Us Weekly:
Teddi Mellencamp Has 4 More Brain Tumors: Inside Her Cancer Battle as She Fights for Her Life (Exclusive)  —  During her three seasons on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, we saw Teddi Mellencamp in her fair share of arguments and confrontations.  But nothing could prepare her for the monumental battle she's facing now.
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Melinda Gates ‘Started Having Panic Attacks’ Ahead of Divorce Negotiations With Ex-Husband Bill Gates
Discussion: E! Online
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Just Jared:   Fox Renews 4 TV Shows for Multiple Years, Including ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy’ & More
Baby Finn / TMZ.com:
Travis Kelce Adorably Meets Jason's Newborn Baby On Podcast  —  TRAVIS KELCE MEETS JASON AND KYLIE'S NEWBORN ... ‘Hey, Little Muffin!!!’  —  Travis Kelce got introduced to the newest member of the Kelce crew in an adorable way this week ... with Jason and Kylie Kelce bringing their fourth child …
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Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Taylor Swift Reacts to Kylie and Jason Kelce Welcoming Baby Finnley
Just Jared:
Michael Jackson Biopic Is Likely Being Split Into 2 Movies, Reason Why Revealed  —  A new report has emerged about the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael!  —  After previous reports of delays due to legal issues, the upcoming movie, which stars the late King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson …
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TMZ.com:
Singer Johnny Tillotson Dead at 86  —  JOHNNY TILLOTSON DEAD AT 86 ... ‘Poetry In Motion,’ ‘Without You’ Singer … Johnny Tillotson — a well-known pop singer with multiple top 10 hits over the years — has died ... TMZ has confirmed.  —  The songwriter's wife, Nancy …
Discussion: Mirror, Daily Mail, Metro.co.uk and The Sun
Becca Longmire / People:
Virginia Giuffre Allegedly Broke Family Violence Restraining Order Weeks Before Claiming She Has Days to Live  —  Giuffre's case is due to go to court in Western Australia on April 9, PEOPLE can confirm  — Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser, Virginia Giuffre …
Just Jared:
The Real Reason Why Deborah Norville Is Leaving ‘Inside Edition’ After 30 Years  —  Deborah Norville is leaving Inside Edition!  —  The 66-year-old anchor, who has been with the show for over 30 years, is stepping away this year, and she just revealed the real reason why.
Jaime Harkin / Us Weekly:
Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Off-the-Grid Era  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Nestled between the Rocky Mountains in Big Sky, Montana, sits the Lone Mountain Ranch, an exclusive destination for those looking to unwind and unplug.
Bekka Barnard / Daily Star:
Dolly Parton refused to work with Sabrina Carpenter without four very strict rules  —  Country music star Dolly Parton recently teamed up with pop icon Sabrina Carpenter, but the 79-year-old issued a clear warning to the Please Please Please singer ahead of their recording session
Discussion: HOLA!, Mirror, FemaleFirst and Daily Mail
Adrianne Reece / E! Online:
Rosamund Pike Has NSFW Confession About Pierce Brosnan Sex Scene  —  Rosamund Pike shared insight into her onscreen debut alongside Pierce Brosnan in the 2002 James Bond film, Die Another Day, and how their sex scene got a bit awkward.  —  Rosamund Pike will never forget her time in the James Bond universe.
Discussion: Page Six, Daily Mail and FemaleFirst
Joel Leaver / Mirror:
Netflix star dies aged 44 after collapsing on treadmill in gym  —  It's been announced that German bodybuilder Vittorio Pirbazari - who has appeared in shows including Netflix's Dogs of Berlin during his acting career - has died at the age of 44  —  A bodybuilder and Netflix star has reportedly died while on a treadmill.
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
FemaleFirst:
Ellen Pompeo reveals Taylor Swift ‘wrote a big cheque’ for a children's hospital  —  Ellen Pompeo has heaped praise on Taylor Swift, describing the pop star as a “good girl”.  —  Taylor Swift once wrote a “big cheque” for a children's hospital “without blinking an eye”.
Sylvia Obell / Elle:
Introducing the Stars of Blue Origin's All-Female Flight  —  The women making history on space flight NS-31—Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Gayle King, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn—discuss defying gravity.  —  A pop star, two journalists, a rocket scientist, an activist, and a filmmaker walk into a room.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Mirror and Page Six
 
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Mirror:
Sir Tim Rice reveals mystery royal who could have been a successful theatre star
Discussion: Marie Claire
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Blake Lively reveals it was her idea to touch co-star Henry Golding's privates while filming ‘A Simple Favor’
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and TMZ.com
Hollie Bone / Mirror:
Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear's husband shares rare picture in heartwarming update
Discussion: The Sun and Daily Star
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Alexandra Schonfeld / People:
Samantha Harris on ‘Getting Back to the New Normal’ After Her Second Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Us Weekly
Kristie Lau-Adams / Us Weekly:
Morgan Wallen Selling 'God's Country' Merch After ‘Saturday Night Live’ Walk-Off
Rodrigo Perez / The Playlist:
David Fincher To Direct Brad Pitt In ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Sequel Written By Quentin Tarantino [Exclusive]
 

 
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Memo: Vanity Fair Editor Radhika Jones tells staff that she will step down this spring after seven years of leading the Condé Nast-owned magazine

Adam Satariano / New York Times:
Sources: the EU is preparing to penalize X this summer for breaking the DSA, including via product change demands and a fine that a source says could be $1B+

Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
Director Carl Rinsch pleads not guilty to fraud and money laundering after allegedly taking $11M from Netflix for an unfinished series; trial is set for Sept. 8

 
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