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1:05 AM ET, April 3, 2025

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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:
Inside Meghan's Real Kitchen, Away From the Cameras … 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.
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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.
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Bruce Weber / New York Times:
Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
Adam England / People:
Val Kilmer's Dating History: Look Back at the Top Gun Star's Relationships from Cher to Joanne Whalley
Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Taylor Swift Reacts to Kylie and Jason Kelce Welcoming Baby Finnley  —  Taylor Swift is ready to enter her auntie era.  Find out how she reacted to boyfriend Travis Kelce's brother Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce welcoming their fourth baby girl, Finnley “Finn” Anne Kelce.
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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 …
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
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.
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy,’ 'Bob's Burgers' Renewed for Four More Seasons, ‘American Dad’ Officially Returning to Fox  —  Billboard Women in Music 2025  —  “The Simpsons,” “Family Guy,” and “Bob's Burgers” have locked in massive four-season renewals at Fox, Variety has learned.
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Just Jared:   Fox Renews 4 TV Shows for Multiple Years, Including ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘Family Guy’ & More
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 …
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 …
Sharareh Drury / People:
Scarlett Johansson Says Making Jurassic World Rebirth Fulfills a ‘Lifelong Dream’ at CinemaCon  —  Johansson stars with Jonathan Bailey in the latest film from the ‘Jurassic Park’ franchise  — Scarlett Johansson took the stage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas to tease Jurassic World Rebirth.
BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's adult daughters still take baths together  —  Old habits die hard.  —  Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's three daughters — Rumer, Scout and Talluleh Willis — have continued one childhood ritual into adulthood.  —  “We all still take baths together, my sisters and I …
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
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
TMZ.com:
Val Kilmer Hadn't Gotten Up From Bed in Years Before Death  —  VAL KILMER CONFINED TO BED FOR YEARS BEFORE DEATH ... Very Frail At The End … Val Kilmer's health had seriously deteriorated near the end of his life ... leaving him unable to get out of bed for years before his death, TMZ has learned.
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
A New ‘Friday’ Movie, ‘Conjuring’ Phase Two, and Surviving Corporate Merger Hell: A Chat with New Line Boss Richard Brener  —  Bonus: a lightning round of which titles could be coming back.  Never say never on more ‘Mask’ and ‘Snakes on a Plane’ but don't count on a ‘Seven’ sequel.
Discussion: Variety, Billboard, Deadline and Just Jared
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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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
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Jonathan Vanian / CNBC:
Trump says he signed an executive order to keep TikTok running for 75 more days, as “the deal requires more work to ensure all necessary approvals are signed”

Charles Martin / AppleInsider:
The BBC complains to the UK CMA that Apple and Google's news aggregators weaken its relationship with the public by downplaying the BBC branding

Joseph Bambridge / Politico:
OpenAI and Google reject the UK's proposal to allow training AI on copyrighted work without permission unless rights holders opt out to “reserve their rights”
 
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