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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Ruth Buzzi, the Lady With the Handbag on ‘Laugh-In,’ Dies at 88  —  The comedian, forever known for playing the frumpy Gladys Ormphby, also was a Broadway star and a ‘Sesame Street’ stalwart. … She was 88.  —  Buzzi died Thursday of complications from Alzheimer's at her home near Forth Worth …
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TMZ.com:
Ruth Buzzi, 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' Star, Dead at 88  —  RUTH BUZZI DEAD AT 88 ... Comedy Legend, Star Of 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'  —  REMEMBERING RUTH BUZZI  —  Actress and comedian Ruth Buzzi, best known for starring in the NBC variety sketch comedy show “Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In,” has died.
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BBC:
Prince Harry tells BBC he wants ‘reconciliation’ with Royal Family  —  The Duke of Sussex has told the BBC he “would love a reconciliation” with the Royal Family, in an emotional interview in which he said he was “devastated” at losing a legal challenge over his security in the UK.
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Janine Henni / People:
Prince Harry Loses Critical Court Appeal for Restored U.K. Security  —  “This one has always mattered the most,” the Duke of Sussex previously told PEOPLE about the importance of the case  —  Prince Harry lost his high-stakes appeal to reinstate the state-funded United Kingdom security …
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Jill Sobule, Singer-Songwriter of Groundbreaking 1995 Song ‘I Kissed a Girl,’ Dies in House Fire  —  Jill Sobule, the groundbreaking singer-songwriter and activist whose 1995 song “I Kissed a Girl” is widely considered the first openly gay-themed song to crack the Billboard Top 20 …
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Ed Potton / The Times:
Walton Goggins: Aimee Lou Wood?  I'm not gonna have that conversation  —  The White Lotus actor talks about the problems with sudden fame, on-set gossip, dealing with trauma and why he's made a film with his wife … My conversation with Walton Goggins has a Zen beginning …
Stephanie Petit / People:
Princess Charlotte Turns 10!  See the Stunning New Birthday Photo Taken by Mom Kate Middleton  —  The Prince and Princess of Wales' daughter is marking the milestone in a familiar way  —  Princess Charlotte is celebrating a major milestone: her 10th birthday!
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Rachel Burchfield / InStyle:
Princess Charlotte Looks So In Her Element In 10th Birthday Photo
Just Jared:
‘Speed’ Stars Keanu Reeves & Sandra Bullock to Reunite for New Romantic Thriller Movie  —  Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock will be back on the big screen together!  —  The former Speed co-stars are attached to star in an untitled romantic thriller written by Noah Oppenheim, who wrote the 2016 movie Jackie.
Alex Marshall / New York Times:
Russell Brand Is Granted Bail in U.K. Court Hearing on Rape Charges  —  The comedian, actor and YouTuber appeared before a London courtroom for the first stage of what could be lengthy criminal proceedings.  —  The comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared before a London court on Friday …
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Rachel McRady / People:
Dolly Parton Gets ‘Very Emotional’ Speaking About Husband Carl Dean After His Death: 'It's a Big Adjustment'  —  Parton got choked up speaking about the death of her husband and longtime love during a new interview on the ‘Today’ show  — Dolly Parton appeared on the Today show on Friday …
Dave Quinn / People:
Idina Menzel's Redwood Sets Broadway Closing Date After Being Shut Out of 2025 Tony Award Nominations  —  At closing, it will have played 127 performances, including 17 preview performances  — Broadway closing news: Idina Menzel's musical Redwood will end its run on May 18
TMZ.com:
Nicolas Cage Attends Son Weston's Wedding  —  NICOLOS CAGE I SAW MY SON GET MARRIED!!!  —  Nicolas Cage is an expert on weddings ... he's been married five times, and he just went to another wedding ... watching as his son tied the knot.  —  Check out this video from Weston Cage's wedding …
Discussion: Page Six, Daily Mail, E! Online and People
Just Jared:
‘Little House on the Prairie’ Netflix Reboot Series: Alice Halsey to Play Laura Ingalls, More Cast Members Announced!  —  The first stars of the Little House on the Prairie reboot series has been announced!  —  Back in January, it was revealed that Netflix is rebooting the beloved series …
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: RICHARD EDEN: Meghan can't cook, insists star chef after legal threat  —  He's taken plenty of rough with rather less of the smooth since being born in Leeds in 1983, fleeing home - and the attentions of an abusive stepfather - aged just 13, thereafter sleeping in shop doorways till …
Sophie Dodd / People:
Nicolas Cage's 3 Kids: All About Weston, Kal-El and August  —  Nicolas Cage is dad to two sons and one daughter  —  Nicolas Cage is a dad of three.  —  The actor welcomed August Francesca Coppola Cage with his wife, Riko Shibata, on Sept. 7, 2022, the couple's rep confirmed to PEOPLE.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Kyle Richards' Daughter Sophia Shows “Dramatic” Hair Loss After Taking Mounjaro  —  Kyle Richards' daughter Sophia Umansky detailed the unexpected side effects that surfaced four months after she started taking the weight-loss drug Mounjaro.  —  Sophia Umansky is dealing with some difficult side effects.
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Penn Badgley reveals everyone has his 4-year-old son's name wrong  —  Penn Badgley is setting the record straight on his son's name.  —  The “You” actor revealed that, despite Wikipedia's claims, his 4-year-old child's moniker is not James.  —  “This is a very weird thing to say but our littlest who is 4 …
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Us Weekly:
JoJo Siwa Talks Her Sexuality, Mickey Rourke, Exes, What ‘Flabbergasts’ Her in Raw Interview (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six
New York Post:
Weinstein accuser Miriam Haley storms out of courtroom in tears: 'Don't tell me I wasn't raped by that f-king a-hole!'
Discussion: The Sun
Carly Hacon / Daily Star:
Anne-Marie gives birth to second baby with rapper Slowthai and shares sweet snap
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Will Reid / E! Online:
Justin Theroux Admits He and Wife Nicole Brydon Bloom Are Still “Young” in Their Marriage
Discussion: People and Us Weekly
Just Jared:
Josh Hutcherson Cast In Rachel Sennott's Untitled HBO Comedy Series, Takes Over Role In Recasting From Pilot
Discussion: TVLine, Deadline, The Wrap and Variety
TMZ.com:
Joaquin Phoenix's Volvo SUV Stolen Outside His L.A. House
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Fortesa Latifi / Rolling Stone:
Piper Rockelle Has a Lot to Say About That Netflix Documentary
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ABC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs rejects plea deal ahead of sex trafficking trial
Page Six:
Ciara Miller and Lexi Wood ‘hashed out’ shocking Jesse Solomon claims at ‘Summer House’ reunion
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Mike Masnick / Techdirt:
How media coverage of Trump's AI EO overstated federal authority over states and overlooked how the order's interstate commerce argument could backfire

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Major brands were replaced by direct-response advertisers during commercial breaks of CBS News' December 13 town hall with Erika Kirk, moderated by Bari Weiss

Scott Fitzgerald / Wall Street Journal:
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on antitrust, argues consumers stand to benefit from Netflix's acquisition of WBD
 
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