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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
Rachael Bade / Politico:
Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon  —  The president is pleased with Elon Musk, but the decision comes as the tech mogul increasingly looks like a political liability.  —  President Donald Trump has told his inner circle, including members of his Cabinet …
Discussion: RADAR and Metro.co.uk
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 …
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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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
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 …
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Just Jared:   Fox Renews 4 TV Shows for Multiple Years, Including ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy’ & More
Katcy Stephan / Variety:
Michael Jackson Biopic Likely Splitting into Two Movies and Delaying Release Date  —  Billboard Women in Music 2025  —  Antoine Fuqua's upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, “Michael,” may be split into two movies.  As a result, the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International project will likely push its current Oct. 3 release date.
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Just Jared:   Michael Jackson Biopic Is Likely Being Split Into 2 Movies, Reason Why Revealed
Caralynn Matassa / Business Insider:
Elijah Wood says the ‘Lord of the Rings’ cast's low salaries on the multibillion-dollar trilogy were ‘understandable’  — Elijah Wood said it was understandable that the “Lord of the Rings” cast didn't get paid much.  — Last year, his costar Cate Blanchett joked she “basically got free sandwiches” to be in the films.
Discussion: People, Variety and Metro.co.uk
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 …
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Trailer Ups the Ante with More Josh Hutcherson and Animatronic Horrors  —  Josh Hutcherson and Elizabeth Lail return in the sequel, in theaters Dec. 5  —  Five Nights at Freddy's is back for more thrills.  —  At CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 2 …
Deirdre Durkan-simonds / Daily Mail:
Nicolas Cage's son Weston learns fate in felony assault case following ‘vicious attack’ on mom  —  Nicolas Cage's son, Weston, will avoid prison, nearly a year after his mom, Christina Fulton, accused him of violently attacking her outside his apartment complex.
Discussion: People, Rolling Stone and TMZ.com
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.
TMZ.com:
Larsa Pippen Moves On From Marcus Jordan With Ex-Pro Basketball Player Jeff Coby  —  LARSA PIPPEN DATING EX- PRO BASKETBALL PLAYER ... After Marcus Jordan Split … Larsa Pippen has a new baller in her life — TMZ Sports has learned Scottie Pippen and Marcus Jordan's ex is dating 31-year-old former pro basketball player Jeff Coby.
Discussion: Just Jared
 
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Blake Lively reveals it was her idea to touch co-star Henry Golding's privates while filming ‘A Simple Favor’
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Joel Leaver / Mirror:
Netflix star dies aged 44 after collapsing on treadmill in gym
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
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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Bloomberg:
The stock market briefly surged Monday after CNBC, Reuters, and others picked up an erroneous X post that Trump was considering a 90-day pause on tariffs

New York Times:
A majority of 300+ WaPo tech workers sign union cards and plan to formally request recognition, WaPo's first public union drive since Bezos' 2013 acquisition

Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Sources: Evan Gershkovich is not cooperating on WSJ's documentary and book about his imprisonment, and plans his own film and book, sparking tensions
 
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