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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Wink Martindale Dies: Game Show Host Of ‘Tic-Tac-Dough’, ‘Gambit’ And ‘High Rollers’ Was 91  —  Wink Martindale, one of TV's most beloved game show hosts whose name became virtually synonymous with the profession, died Tuesday in Rancho Mirage, CA.  He was 91.  —  His death was announced by a spokesperson for Martindale's family.
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People:
Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy's Bodies Laid to Rest After Private Memorial for Family, Close Friends (Exclusive)  — The bodies of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy have been laid to rest  — The actor and classic pianist were found dead in their Santa Fe home on Feb. 26
G. Allen Johnson / San Francisco Chronicle:
‘Home Alone 2’ director says Donald Trump cameo has ‘become this curse’  —  San Francisco filmmaker Chris Columbus said Donald Trump's cameo in “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York” more than 30 years ago has been “an albatross for me” and “wishes it was gone.”  —  “I can't cut it,” …
People:
Prince Harry Speaks Out for First Time on Meghan Markle's As Ever Brand Success: 'I'm So Happy for My Wife' (Exclusive)  —  “I am so happy for my wife and fully support absolutely everything she's done and continues to do,” the Duke of Sussex tells PEOPLE  —  Prince Harry couldn't be prouder …
Discussion: Mirror, Vanity Fair and E! Online
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Amanda Batchelor / WPLG-TV:
Actor William Levy arrested in Broward County  —  WESTON, Fla. - Cuban-American actor William Levy was arrested Monday in Broward County, jail records show.  —  Recommended Videos  —  According to records, Levy, 44, whose full name is William Gutiérrez-Levy, was arrested in Weston by the Broward Sheriff's Office.
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Julia Moore / People:
Gerry Turner Is Dating Someone New After Bombshell Golden Bachelor Divorce — and He Already Told Ex Theresa Nist About Her  —  The former Golden Bachelor said his new relationship is “going well,” but he didn't want to “say too much and jinx it”  —  Gerry Turner has a new love in his life.
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Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:   Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner Reveals He's Dating Someone New After Theresa Nist Split
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, looked up COVID-19 symptoms, ordered oxygen canisters days before death  —  Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, looked up COVID-19 symptoms and ordered oxygen canisters shortly before she and her husband were found dead in their New Mexico home on Feb. 26.
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Veronica Miracle / CNN:
Dead rodents and nests found in outbuildings during hantavirus risk assessment on Gene Hackman's property
TMZ.com:
‘Ghost Adventures’ Wife Victoria Goodwin Pleads Guilty to Plotting Aaron's Murder  —  ‘GHOST ADVENTURES’ WIFE PLEADS GUILTY TO PLOTTING AARON GOODWIN'S MURDER  —  “Ghost Adventures” star Aaron Goodwin's wife won't be haunting him ... in a court of law, at least — she's struck a plea deal …
Discussion: Daily Mail, KSNV, Us Weekly and Extra
Michael Nied / People:
James Brolin Reveals the Secret to His Nearly 30-Year Marriage with Barbra Streisand: ‘Our Mattress’  —  “You learn to take a walk.  Both of us, not just me,” he said about how he and Streisand keep their love strong  —  James Brolin shared some of the secrets to his long-lasting marriage to Barbra Streisand.
Discussion: Daily Mail, E! Online and HELLO!
Matt Baker / New York Times:
How involved is Bill Belichick's girlfriend at UNC?  New emails show a glimpse inside her role  —  North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick drew headlines last month with an unusual request: The six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach wanted a Tar Heels administrator to copy his girlfriend on certain emails.
People:
Nick Carter Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman and Giving Her STDs That Led to Cervical Cancer: Lawsuit  —  The alleged incidents took place between approximately 2004 and 2005.  Carter has denied the allegations  — Laura Penly has filed a lawsuit against Nick Carter, accusing him of sexual assault that led to cervical cancer
TMZ.com:
Marlon Wayans Says Damon Wayans Loves to Date Family Members' Exes  —  MARLON WAYANS ON DAMON HE'S A GIRLFRIEND-STEALING BANDIT ... Keeps It All in the Family!!! … Damon Wayans crushing on his nephew's ex isn't the wild part — dude's got a whole family history of being a “steal yo girl” type, at least if you ask his brother Marlon.
Discussion: New York Post, E! Online, Us Weekly and Vibe
Sharareh Drury / People:
Amanda Bynes Joins OnlyFans — but Clarifies 'I Won't Be Posting Any Sleazy Content'  —  The subscription fee for the actress' account is currently $50 a month  — Amanda Bynes has launched an OnlyFans account, but promises there won't be “sleazy content”
Vogue:
A$AP Rocky on New Music, Family Ties, and Celebrating Black Excellence  —  “I feel so blessed.”  A$AP Rocky in an Ozwald Boateng suit and tie.  Boss shirt.  De Beers earrings.  Margot McKinney brooch.  Audemars Piguet watch.  Photographed by Tyler Mitchell.  Styled by Law Roach.  Vogue, May 2025.
Kristie Lau-Adams / Us Weekly:
Hilary Duff's Husband Matthew Koma Slams Instagram Troll for Criticizing Her Appearance  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Hilary Duff's husband, Matthew Koma, hit back at an online troll who criticized his wife.  —  Taking to a Tuesday, April 15, Instagram carousel shared by Duff, 37 …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and People
Ary Russell / Interview Magazine:
Natalie Portman Tells Jenna Ortega How to Survive Hollywood  —  It's not exactly “mommy mode,” but when Natalie Portman greets a jittery Jenna Ortega on Zoom, she immediately puts her younger costar at ease with the effusive warmth that comes naturally to a seasoned actor—and mother of two.
Discussion: InStyle, FemaleFirst, Daily Mail and People
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kesha throws shade as Katy Perry celebrates Blue Origin spaceflight with zero-gravity video  —  California girl Katy Perry went to space Monday morning and has yet to “come down, figuratively” — despite backlash from her longtime rival Kesha and other celebrities.
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Valerie Bertinelli, 64, reveals which Disney star she wants to play her in a movie... and there's a Justin Bieber link  —  Valerie Bertinelli has revealed who she wants to play her in a movie.  —  And it's a very good choice as they two resemble each other.
Discussion: People and FemaleFirst
Funeral Times:
James Leslie BINKS  —  Binks, James Leslie, peacefully at hospital in London, formerly of Portadown.  —  Dearly loved brother of Stephen, Movine, Irene and the late Tamela, Ann & Carole.  —  Funeral strictly private.  —  No flowers please, donations if desired payable to Chest …
Discussion: Rolling Stone, RADAR, People and Suggest
 
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Daily Mail:
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TMZ.com:
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Pew Research Center:
A survey of US adults finds 77% say press freedom is “extremely or very important”, but only 33% say the media is “completely free” to report the news in the US

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