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Associated Press:
More than 60 dead and 160 injured in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic  —  The roof of an iconic nightclub in the Dominican capital collapsed early Tuesday during a merengue concert attended by politicians, athletes and others, leaving more than 60 people dead and 160 injured, authorities said.
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Natasha Dye / People:
Former MLB Pitcher Octavio Dotel Dies in Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse: Reports
Victoria Edel / People:
Sarah Jessica Parker Was a ‘Regular’ at Studio 54 at Age 14 Thanks to Her Role in Annie  —  Parker joined the cast as one of the orphans before taking on the lead role  — Sarah Jessica Parker reminisced in a new interview with Vulture about her time in the cast of Annie in the late 1970s
Discussion: Just Jared
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Mark Seliger / Vulture:   ‘Good God, It Was Fun!’  —  Barbra Streisand, Liza Minnelli, Dick Van Dyke …
Isabelle Casey / HELLO!:
The Princess of Wales' next appearance revealed - and it could be much sooner than we think  —  The future Queen was last seen celebrating St Patrick's Day...  After the Princess of Wales' unprecedented year with her health, it's safe to say royal fans are delighted to see her back in the fold of royal engagements.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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People:
Judy Garland's Daughter Lorna Luft Says Mom 'Would've Loved' Wicked Movie (Exclusive)  —  Luft is confident the film would have been popular with her mother  —  Judy Garland's daughter, Lorna Luft, says her late mother “would've loved” the movie Wicked.  —  “She would've loved it [Wicked] …
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
Cosmopolitan:
Outwitted, Outplayed, Finally Out: How the Chaos of ‘Survivor’ Led Me to the Clarity of Being Trans  —  Teeny Chirichillo won fans' hearts on Survivor 47 and simultaneously sparked mass-conversation about his gender identity.  Now, Teeny is ready to step fully into the spotlight as a trans man.
Allie Garfinkle / Fortune:
Duchess Meghan's new podcast focuses on startup founder life at a moment of market turbulence  —  The duchess sat down and spoke of tariffs.  —  It sounds like a scene from a bygone age of quill pens and mercantilism, but this was Monday.  I was interviewing Meghan, duchess of Sussex, amid the drama of the Trump trade tempest.
Hannah Sacks / People:
90 Day Fiancé's Jasmine Pineda Welcomes Baby No. 3, Her First with Partner Matt Branis: ‘Beyond Grateful’ (Exclusive)  —  Pineda is already mom to sons Juance and JC  —  90 Day Fiancé's Jasmine Pineda's family has grown.  —  The reality TV star, 38, has welcomed her third baby, her first with partner Matt Branis.
Discussion: InTouch Weekly
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears & On-Again-Off-Again Boyfriend Paul Soliz Split, Again  —  BRITNEY SPEARS BREAKS UP WITH PAUL SOLIZ FOR SECOND TIME!!! … Britney Spears' relationship with boyfriend Paul Soliz is kaput — at least for now ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ …
Bekka Barnard / Daily Star:
First look at terrifying Predator film as fans gush ‘finally’ at one key detail  —  Predator: Killer of Killer's trailer has been posted ahead of the film's 6 June release date and fans of the sci-fi franchise are seriously impressed thanks to one major plot point  —  A terrifying new Predator film is being released.
Britney Spears / TMZ.com:
Hailey Bieber, Julia Fox & More Attend Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2025  —  2025 FASHION TRUST U.S AWARDS HAILEY BIEBER, JULIA FOX & MORE ... Tailor-Made for the Spotlight!!!  —  FASHION TRUST U.S. AWARDS 2025  —  Tuesday was a big night for style — with Hailey Bieber, Julia Fox …
Liza Esquibias / People:
Ally Lewber Speaks Out for First Time About Ex James Kennedy's Arrest: ‘A Wake-Up Call That Needed to Happen’ (Exclusive)  —  James Kennedy was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in December 2024.  Now, Lewber is revealing to PEOPLE what actually occurred that night and how she's moving forward with her new podcast
Sameer Suri / Daily Mail:
Joshua Jackson reveals touching gift he gave daughter Juno, four, after losing their $2M house to LA fires  —  Joshua Jackson has revealed the touching gift he gave his daughter Juno Rose, four, after they lost their $2 million house to the LA fires in January.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Just Jared and People
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
‘It Ends With Us’ actor reveals on-set details that may tear apart Blake Lively's ‘nearly nude’ birth scene claim  —  Actor Adam Mondschein, who appeared alongside Blake Lively in “It Ends With Us,” claims the movie star mischaracterized their scene together in her bombshell sexual harassment lawsuit against Justin Baldoni.
FemaleFirst:
Teen Wolf star Arden Cho gets engaged  —  Teen Wolf star Arden Cho got engaged in a surprise beach proposal.  —  Arden Cho has got engaged.  —  The ‘Teen Wolf’ actress announced on her Instagram account on Tuesday (08.04.25), and she showed off the sparkly ring from her fiance …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Zendaya's Stylist Law Roach Shares Insight on Her Wedding Plans With Tom Holland  —  Three months after Zendaya and Tom Holland's engagement was confirmed, Law Roach detailed how wedding planning is coming—and how he'll be involved.  —  Zendaya and Tom Holland's wedding will have the whole world spinning.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Cosmopolitan
Jamie Roberts / Mirror:
EastEnders' Lacey Turner reveals uncomfortable conversations after revealing miscarriage  —  EastEnders actress Lacey Turner has candidly opened up to Giovanna Fletcher on the Happy Mum Happy Baby podcast, discussing her feelings after suffering a miscarriage
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
Susan Knox / Mirror:
Michael Fabricant confirms open relationship with three men and secret partner of 35 years  —  Celebrity Big Brother viewers got more than they bargained for when ex-Tory MP Michael Fabricant opened up about his polyamorous lifestyle on national TV  —  Former Conservative MP Michael Fabricant …
Discussion: Daily Star
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Tarek El Moussa Continues to Debunk Toupee Rumors as He Reveals What Cosmetic Injections He Does for Full Head of Hair  —  The house flipper also gets microneedling done every six weeks with encouragement from his wife Heather Rae El Moussa  —  Tarek El Moussa is not afraid to share his secrets for a full head of hair.
Discussion: E! Online
 
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
David Beckham ‘annoys’ entire family with daily habit: 'It's quite tiring'
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