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10:25 AM ET, April 9, 2025

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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
Brianne Tracy / People:
Brittany Cartwright Reveals Son Cruz, 3, Was Diagnosed with Autism 6 Months Ago: 'I'm His Voice Now' (Exclusive)  —  “Our life is going to look a little bit different, but I feel like I was meant to be his mom,” the reality star tells PEOPLE  — Brittany Cartwright is revealing …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Just Jared and The US Sun
GQ:
Aimee Lou Wood Checks Out of The White Lotus  —  As the wildly popular social satire comes to an end, its breakout star discusses that climactic shootout and why making the show was “a steady disintegration” of her sanity.  —  This article contains spoilers for the final episode of The White Lotus.
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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 …
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.
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 …
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: Cosmopolitan
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
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.
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Bill Gates divulges how much of his whopping $101 billion net worth his kids will inherit  —  Oh, to be a Gates kid.  —  Bill Gates recently divulged to Indian podcaster Raj Shamani that his three children — daughter Jennifer Gates, 28, son Rory Gates, 25, and daughter Phoebe gates, 22 …
Jen Juneau / People:
Why Sydney Sweeney and Jonathan Davino Were Spotted Together After She Called Off Their Wedding (Exclusive Source)  —  This was two people living together and planning a future," a source tells PEOPLE  — A source close to Sydney Sweeney tells PEOPLE she spent time with ex Jonathan Davino over the weekend
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Just Jared
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
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.
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
BreAnna Bell / Page Six:
Exes Billy Crudup and Claire Danes are all smiles at NYC gala decades after Mary-Louise Parker cheating scandal  —  Who says exes can't still be friends?  —  Billy Crudup and Claire Danes had a friendly reunion more than 20 years after their infamous 2003 cheating scandal involving a then-pregnant Mary-Louise Parker.
Samantha Leal / Women's Health:
Hilary Swank Is Exactly Where She Wants To Be  —  At 50, the actor has two Oscars and two kids—and she's finally embracing life on her own terms, making time for what truly nurtures her.  —  Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in.
Jaime Harkin / Us Weekly:
Inside Kate Middleton's ‘Crucial’ Transition As She Prepares to Be Queen  —  In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies  —  On March 30, Princess Kate shared a touching video on Instagram celebrating the U.K.'s Mothering Sunday.  “Over the past year, nature has been our sanctuary …
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
David Beckham ‘annoys’ entire family with daily habit: 'It's quite tiring'  —  David Beckham admits his obsessive compulsive disorder sometimes gets on his family's nerves.  —  “I am very organized to the point where it's quite tiring every single day because I am so organized,” …
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
 
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