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South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead at home, police official says
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Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian Reconnect at Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary Celebration  —  The one-time couple, who met on ‘Saturday Night Live,’ casually caught up at one of the after-parties  —  Exes Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson came face to face on Sunday.
Georgia Brown / HELLO!:
Ryan Reynolds narrowly avoids awkward reunion with ex-wife Scarlett Johansson at SNL  —  The Deadpool actor attended Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary Special with his wife Blake Lively  —  Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary Special brought together some of Hollywood's biggest names …
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
SNL 50: Blake Lively Reacts After Ryan Reynolds Jokes About Justin Baldoni Scandal
TMZ.com:
Candice Bergen's Husband, Marshall Rose, Dead at 88  —  CANDICE BERGEN HUSBAND MARSHALL ROSE DEAD Developer, Philanthropist  —  Candice Bergen lost her husband this weekend ... Marshall Rose died Saturday ... TMZ has learned.  —  We're told Rose died at home in New York from complications with Parkinson's disease.
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Kate Dennett / Daily Mail:
Zoe Ball and Fatboy Slim have been ‘gardening, doing puzzles and working in a local cafe’ after she quit her six-figure BBC Radio 2 gig following extended break  —  Zoe Ball and Fatboy Slim's son Woody Cook has told how his parents have been ‘gardening’ and ‘doing puzzles’ since she quit her six-figure radio job.
Discussion: Mirror, The Sun, Metro.co.uk and Daily Star
Elise Taylor / Vogue:
An Exclusive Look Inside Saturday Night Live's 50th Anniversary After-Party  —  Kenan Thompson is the first cast member to arrive at Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary after-party.  Or I should say, the first current cast member: plenty of former SNL stars, like Alec Baldwin …
Rebecca Ford / Vanity Fair:
How Patrick Schwarzenegger “Eye-F—ed” His Way Onto The White Lotus  —  As brash, sex-obsessed Saxon Ratliff, Schwarzenegger makes a big impression in the premiere of season three.  Even he's surprised at some of the things his character says and does: “I remember reading that and just being like, What?”
Discussion: TMZ.com, Full Feed, Just Jared and E! Online
Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro / Page Six:
How Aubrey Plaza paid tribute to husband Jeff Baena during ‘SNL 50’ anniversary special  —  Aubrey Plaza made sure to keep Jeff Baena's memory alive during her brief appearance on Sunday's “Saturday Night Live 50: The Anniversary Special.”  —  While presenting musical guests Miley Cyrus …
Tania Leslau / HELLO!:
Emma Stone's ‘popcorn dress’ just broke the internet - and fans are divided  —  The Oscar winner looked to Louis Vuitton for her crimson regalia  —  Leave it to the ever-effervescent Emma Stone to bring a touch of comedy gold to a high-profile Hollywood event.
Jen Thomas / Daily Star:
Corrie star splits from toy-boy lover months after branding him ‘soulmate’  —  Corrie star Kym Marsh is single yet again after she has split up with her toy-boy lover after six months together, after she called him her ‘soulmate’ on social media  —  Coronation Street star Kym Marsh …
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror
Bekka Barnard / Daily Star:
White Lotus horrifies with naked scene and grim brother-on-brother prediction  —  The White Lotus fans were excited for the first episode of season three, but many viewers were stunned as the show began to hint at a disturbing storyline unfolding  —  THE WHITE LOTUS SEASON THREE TEASED IN TRAILER
Nichola Murphy / HELLO!:
Who is Warwick Davis' ‘love’ Sponge?  Tearful star confuses fans with cryptic tribute following wife's death  —  The Harry Potter star's late wife Samantha died in April 2024  —  Warwick Davis sparked a flurry of reactions from his fans after his acceptance speech for the BAFTA Fellowship on Sunday.
Discussion: Mirror
Stephanie Petit / People:
Why Kate Middleton and Prince William Didn't Attend the BAFTA Awards This Year  —  The Prince of Wales often attends the event in his role as President of BAFTA  —  The 2025 BAFTA Film Awards were without the royal spark from Kate Middleton and Prince William.
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