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10:55 AM ET, April 11, 2025

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People:
Eric Dane Announces He Has Been Diagnosed with ALS (Exclusive)  —  “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter,” the actor tells PEOPLE exclusively  —  Eric Dane has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), he tells PEOPLE exclusively.
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Craig Garrett / Suggest:
6 Dead After Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River  —  A sightseeing helicopter in New York City shattered midair before crashing upside-down into the Hudson River, tragically claiming the lives of the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists on April 10.  —  A source familiar …
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abc7NY:
Pilot, family of 5 from Spain killed after helicopter crashes into Hudson River  —  Lauren Glassberg has the latest developments from along the Hudson River in Manhattan.  —  JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WABC) — Six people were killed after a helicopter believed to be carrying a family of tourists …
TMZ.com:
'Australia's Next Top Model' Star Lucy Markovic Dead at 27  —  MODEL LUCY MARKOVIC DEAD AT 27 ... Following Rare Brain Condition  —  REMEMBERING LUCY MARKOVIC  —  Lucy Markovic, who rose to stardom on “Australia's Next Top Model,” has died after battling a rare brain condition.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Mirror
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Australian model Lucy Markovic dies after arteriovenous malformation treatment  —  In short:  —  The 27-year-old model had previously posted about needing surgery for a brain condition.  —  Her death was announced on social media and confirmed by her talent agency.
Erin Doyle / Us Weekly:
Australia's Next Top Model Alum Lucy Markovic Dead at 27 After Battle With Rare Brain Condition  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Lucy Markovic, an international model who competed on Australia's Next Top Model and walked runways for Armani and Versace, has died after battling a rare brain condition.
Discussion: Mirror, The Sun, Deadline and Just Jared
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Weezer's Scott Shriner issues bizarre statement after wife was shot by cops, charged with attempted murder  —  Bassist Scott Shriner promoted Weezer's Coachella performance after his wife, Jillian Shriner, was shot by cops and charged with attempted murder after a police chase.
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Ethan Millman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Weezer Will Still Play Coachella After Scott Shriner's Wife Was Shot By Police
Page Six:
Meghan Markle pops up in NYC to see ‘Gypsy’ on Broadway as Prince Harry makes surprise trip to Ukraine  —  Meghan Markle stepped out for a fun night in New York City during Prince Harry's trip across the pond.  —  The Duchess of Sussex grabbed a bite to eat with a few friends at the Polo Bar …
Discussion: People, InStyle and New York Post
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TMZ.com:
Val Kilmer's Official Cause of Death Revealed  —  VAL KILMER OFFICIAL CAUSE OF DEATH RELEASED … Val Kilmer's cause of death has been revealed ... the legendary actor died from pneumonia, TMZ has learned.  —  TMZ has obtained the death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Department of Health.
Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Comedian Jo Koy Reacts After Electrical Fire Forces Flight's Emergency Landing  —  Comedian Jo Koy shared that his flight from the Philippines to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Tokyo, Japan, after smoke began to fill the cabin.  —  Jo Koy is not laughing about his recent flight experience.
TMZ.com:
Toni Braxton and Birdman Married Last Year, Nearly Divorced  —  TONI BRAXTON MARRIED BIRDMAN LAST SUMMER!!!  Filed For Divorce Weeks Later, But ...  Toni Braxton and Birdman are married, and have been for 8 months ... though it seems the honeymoon period was pretty damn rough.
Lynette Rice / Deadline:
‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Brings Back Jack Wagner … Jack Wagner is set to reprise his popular role on CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful.  He returned to the Los Angeles set April 10 to begin taping a story arc; his first episode back will air June 13.  —  Here's the plan for Nick's dramatic return …
Discussion: Soaps.com, Us Weekly, Just Jared and TVLine
Adrianne Reece / E! Online:
Jelly Roll Reveals 200-Pound Weight Loss in New Health Update  —  Jelly Roll, who's been open about his fitness journey since late 2022, revealed he's lost nearly 200 pounds and shared the new milestone he's working towards.  —  Jelly Roll is on a winning streak.
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Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Jelly Roll Gives Weight Loss Update After Dropping 200 Lbs: 'I'm Gonna Lose Another 100' Lbs
Discussion: People and The Hollywood Gossip
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Patrick Schwarzenegger shares fiancée Abby Champion's relatable reaction to ‘White Lotus’ incest scene  —  Warning: This story contains spoilers for “The White Lotus” Season 3.  —  Patrick Schwarzenegger's fiancée, Abby Champion, was just as shocked by the actor's incestuous scene in “The White Lotus” as fans.
Nancy Dillon / Rolling Stone:
Soulja Boy Must Pay $4.25 Million for Assault, Sexual Battery of Former Assistant, Jury Finds  —  The Jane Doe plaintiff received $4 million in compensatory damages and another $250,000 in punitive damages for claims the rapper assaulted, sexually battered and harassed her
Marina Watts / People:
Melanie Hamrick Finally Confirms She and Mick Jagger Are Engaged - but Says Marriage Is Only a ‘Maybe’  —  The Rolling Stones frontman and retired ballerina began dating in 2014 after meeting in Tokyo  — Melanie Hamrick confirmed that she and Mick Jagger are engaged — and have been for “two or three years”
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj Targeted in ‘Swatting’ Report, Cops Respond to Unoccupied Home  —  NICKI MINAJ TARGETED IN ‘SWATTING’ CALL ... Law Enforcement Responds to Empty House … Superstar rapper Nicki Minaj is the latest high-profile target of a “swatting” call this week ... as law enforcement personnel swarmed …
Christian Holub / Entertainment Weekly:
Welcome to the (retro)future: Inside the Fantastic Four's ‘first steps’ into the MCU  —  “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and director Matt Shakman reveal how this movie is different from what you've seen before.
Jack Irvin / People:
Keri Hilson Finally Sets the Record Straight on Alleged Beyoncé Feud 16 Years After Diss Lyrics (Exclusive)  —  “I was super young, my career was put on the line about it, and I felt like I had no choice but to do it,” Hilson tells PEOPLE  — Keri Hilson is clearing the air on her infamous …
 
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Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Disheveled Sean Penn puffs on cigarette during dinner with daughter at swanky LA hotspot
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TMZ.com:
Kyle Richards, Teddi Mellencamp in Heated Clash With Woman, on Video
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Cara Lynn Shultz / People:
Comedian Cameron Esposito Was Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at 40: ‘Moment of Clarity’ (Exclusive)
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