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12:45 AM ET, April 6, 2025

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David Marchese / New York Times:
Bill Murray Says He's Not the Man He Used to Be  —  Philip Montgomery for The New York Times  —  In Bill Murray's new movie, “The Friend,” currently in theaters and based on the beautifully bittersweet novel by Sigrid Nunez, he plays Walter, a writer and professor who is best friends with Iris, played by Naomi Watts.
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Toria Sheffield / People:
Bill Murray Says He 'Doesn't Go Too Many Days or Weeks' Without Thinking About His Past On-Set Misconduct Allegations  —  “It wasn't like I touched her, but it was just, I gave her a kiss through a mask,” Murray said of the alleged 2022 incident with a crew member on the ‘Being Mortal’ set
Discussion: The Wrap
Will Hodgkinson / The Times:
Elton John on losing his sight: 'I can't read or see my boys play rugby'  —  The superstar, 78, talks about what he wants on his gravestone, creative tussles over his new album and how his young sons have given up Lego for rap … In April last year I received a call from an unfamiliar number in the Reading area.
Just Jared:
TikTok Star Mikayla Nogueira Reveals Husband Cody Hawken Is In Rehab After Relapsing In 2024  —  Mikayla Nogueira is sharing an update on her husband Cody Hawken.  —  The 26-year-old TikTok star revealed in a new video that her love is currently in rehab, seeking help for drug and alcohol addiction.
Discussion: E! Online and People
Charlotte Phillipp / People:
Mariah Carey Lovingly Embarrasses Son Moroccan While He's Livestreaming on Twitch: ‘Get Out of My Room!’  —  The five-time Grammy winner and her ex, Nick Cannon, co-parent 13-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe  — Mariah Carey crashed 13-year-old son Moroccan's Twitch livestream while he was playing video games with friends
TMZ.com:
Rare Hantavirus That Killed Gene Hackman's Wife Kills Three More People  —  GENE HACKMAN RARE VIRUS THAT KILLED ACTOR'S WIFE KILLS 3 MORE IN CALIFORNIA  —  The rare hantavirus — that few had heard of before it killed Gene Hackman's wife — has killed more people ... this time in California.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
TMZ.com:
UFC Fighter Henry Cejudo Body Slams Hit-and-Run Suspect  —  UFC STAR HENRY CEJUDO OPENS CAN OF WHOOP ASS ON HIT-AND-RUN DRIVER!!!  —  NOT THAT TOUGH !!!  —  UFC's Henry Cejudo is a great fighter ... and he is also a great neighbor 'cause he recently helped stop a hit-and-run suspect in his hood.
Discussion: Suggest and USA Today
Erkki Forster / The Daily Beast:
Obama Says He's Trying to Dig Himself Out of ‘Deep Deficit’ With Michelle  —  MAKING AMENDS  —  The confession comes as the couple continues to battle divorce rumors.  —  Barack Obama has revealed he's been working hard to make up to Michelle after two terms at the White House took a toll on their marriage.
Kassidy Hill / Carolina Panthers:
Former Panthers linebacker Dean Wells dies at 54  —  CHARLOTTE — Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Dean Wells passed away Thursday morning, following a two-year battle with cancer.  —  He was 54 years old.  —  He was selected in the fourth-round of the 1993 NFL draft by the Seattle Seahawks.
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online and People
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TMZ.com:
Former NFL Linebacker Dean Wells Dead At 54 After Cancer Battle
Discussion: New York Post
Paula Froelich / NewsNation:
Prince Harry ‘deeply depressed,’ ‘embarrassed’ about charity war: Sources  —  Thank you for signing up!  —  The Scoop Entertainment Newsletter  —  Submit  —  (NewsNation) — While Meghan Markle is basking in her recent success, her husband, Prince Harry, is having a rough time.
Discussion: New York Post, Cele|bitchy and GB News
Jillian Sederholm / Entertainment Weekly:
Kenan Thompson wants to be Saturday Night Live ‘forever cast member’: ‘It would be cool if I never left the show’ (exclusive)  —  “I feel like we'll both just ride until the wheels fall off,” Thompson, now in his 22nd season, tells EW when asked if he or Lorne Michaels will leave first.
Discussion: IndieWire, Just Jared, People and Deadline
Justin Harp / Us Weekly:
Motley Crue Confirm Singer Vince Neil's Continuing Health Problems as They Cancel Festival Date  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Mötley Crüe canceled a headline slot at the Boardwalk Rock festival because of singer Vince Neil's ongoing health problems.  —  “Vince's health comes first …
Discussion: People and New York Post
 
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