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4:45 PM ET, February 17, 2025

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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.
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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 …
Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson reconnect during ‘SNL 50’ anniversary special afterparty 2 years after split  —  Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson reunited while celebrating the “Saturday Night Live” 50th anniversary special Sunday night.  —  The “Kardashians” star and the “SNL” …
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Alix Earle pairs knit bikini with sparkling jewels for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2025  —  She's fit to print!  —  Alix Earle will get her very own spread in the forthcoming Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2025, modeling teeny bikinis for the print magazine.
Discussion: WWD
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Ananya Panchal / Sports Illustrated:
Everything to Know About Alix Earle, Returning 2025 SI Swimsuit Model  —  The content creator and last June's digital issue star traveled to Jamaica for her photo shoot with Yu Tsai.  —  When we first wrote about Alix Earle in January 2023, she was a University of Miami student whose infectious energy …
Discussion: Us Weekly and TMZ.com
People:
Blake Lively Was ‘Nervous’ to Return to Spotlight at SNL 50th amid Legal Battle but Had ‘Great Time’ (Exclusive Source)  —  “It was nice getting out of the house and being around friends and familiar faces,” says a source  —  Blake Lively stepped out for a red carpet comeback as her legal battle with Justin Baldoni continues.
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
SNL 50: Blake Lively Reacts After Ryan Reynolds Jokes About Justin Baldoni Scandal
Lee Haye-ah / Yonhap News Agency:
Late actress Kim Sae-ron left no note: police  —  Late actress Kim Sae-ron left no note and her death will be ruled a suicide, police said Monday.  —  The 24-year-old was found dead at her home in Seoul on Sunday afternoon.  —  “We believe she made an extreme choice and plan to handle it as a suicide …
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Lee Haye-ah / Yonhap News Agency:
(LEAD) Actress Kim Sae-ron found dead at home
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Discussion: Daily Mail
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet show their love with matching Cartier rings at BAFTAs 2025  —  They put a ring on it.  —  Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet's relationship is stronger than ever, with the reality star appearing by her boyfriend's side at nearly every awards show this season.
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 …
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
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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