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9:40 AM ET, February 17, 2025

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Ju-min Park / Reuters:
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead at home, police official says  —  South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has been found dead at her home, a police official with knowledge of the case said on Sunday.  —  Kim, 24, was one of most promising actresses in South Korea, but her career took hit after a drunk driving incident in 2022.
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Lee Haye-ah / Yonhap News Agency:
(LEAD) Actress Kim Sae-ron found dead at home  —  Actress Kim Sae-ron of the films “The Man from Nowhere” and “The Neighbors” was found dead at her home Sunday, police said.  —  The 24-year-old was discovered at her home in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, at approximately 4:55 p.m. by a friend who had plans to meet with her.
Charlotte Griffiths / Daily Mail:
Prince and Princess of Wales to skip star-studded BAFTA ceremony in London to spend time with their family in exclusive Caribbean paradise 4,000 miles away  —  As President of Bafta, Prince William might have been expected to join the cream of the showbiz world for the academy's annual film awards in London.
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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.
Discussion: HELLO!, Elle, Vanity Fair, Mirror, GB News and Variety
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
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.
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, Metro.co.uk, The Sun and Daily Star
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
Discussion: HELLO!, Decider, Mirror, The Sun and PinkNews
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
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
SNL 50: Blake Lively Reacts After Ryan Reynolds Jokes About Justin Baldoni Scandal  —  When Ryan Reynolds cracked a joke about the drama with Justin Baldoni during SNL 50: The Anniversary Special, Blake Lively had an honest reaction.  —  Watch: GLAMBOT: Molly Shannon at SNL50
 
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