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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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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’  —  Apple Martin made her debut at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris in November 2024  —  Apple Martin candidly discussed what life in the spotlight was really like growing up.
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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.
Maria Pasquini / People:
Melinda French Gates' Divorce from Bill Unfolded in Secret for a Year amid Nightmares and Panic Attacks (Exclusive)  —  “It was important for me to be real,” the philanthropist tells PEOPLE as she opens up, like never before, about her biggest life changes including her “grueling” split
Discussion: HELLO!, InStyle, E! Online, Page Six and HOLA!
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Melinda Gates ‘Started Having Panic Attacks’ Ahead of Divorce Negotiations With Ex-Husband Bill Gates
Discussion: People
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
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 …
Rodrigo Perez / The Playlist:
David Fincher To Direct Brad Pitt In ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’ Sequel Written By Quentin Tarantino [Exclusive]  —  “In this town, it can all change... like that,” Rick Dalton said with a crisp snap of the fingers in “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.”  And yep, it's all just flipped upside down.
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Just Jared:
Brad Pitt Rumored to Star in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Sequel Directed by David Fincher
Discussion: Rolling Stone and The Wrap
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.
Kristie Lau-Adams / Us Weekly:
Morgan Wallen Selling 'God's Country' Merch After ‘Saturday Night Live’ Walk-Off  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  After controversially exiting Saturday Night Live early to return to “God's country,” Morgan Wallen extended his viral quote to a new range of merchandise.
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People:
Morgan Wallen Didn't Want to Appear in SNL Musical Sketch, Was Replaced by Joe Jonas Before Walking Off Stage Early
Telegraph:
Charity boss accused of ‘playing the race card’ in Prince Harry row  —  Sophie Chandauka branded ‘a poisonous woman’ who allegedly used threats to be considered for Sentebale role  —  The boss of Prince Harry's African charity has been accused of “playing the race card” as she sought to maintain control of the organisation.
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 …
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
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Blake Lively reveals it was her idea to touch co-star Henry Golding's privates while filming ‘A Simple Favor’  —  Blake Lively admits it was her idea to touch her co-star Henry Golding's private parts while filming a scene together for “A Simple Favor.”  —  In resurfaced commentary …
Discussion: TMZ.com
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
Joseph Olmo / NBC4 Washington:
Obama photobombs family snapping pics with DC's cherry blossoms on Tidal Basin … A family taking photos with the cherry blossoms on D.C.'s Tidal Basin spotted a famous figure in the background of their shots: former President Barack Obama.  —  To their delight, the 44th president made a cameo in their family photos early Monday.
Faye James / HELLO!:
Dolly Parton changes gears with exciting announcement just months after beloved husband's passing  —  Carl and Dolly married in 1966  —  Dolly Parton is turning a corner after mourning the tragic passing of her husband, Carl Dean, whom she was married to for almost 59 years.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Whiskey Riff, UPI and People
Hollie Bone / Mirror:
Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear's husband shares rare picture in heartwarming update  —  Coronation Street icon Julie Goodyear and her partner Scott first met 29 years ago and will celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary later this year in June  —  The husband of Corrie legend Julie Goodyear …
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Alexandra Schonfeld / People:
Samantha Harris on ‘Getting Back to the New Normal’ After Her Second Breast Cancer Diagnosis  —  The former ‘Dancing with the Stars’ host's days now consist of planning for upcoming Your Healthiest Healthy retreats and ‘booby PT’  —  In the months since Samantha Harris found out her breast cancer …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Us Weekly
 
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