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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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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.
Discussion: Extra and What's New Today
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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TMZ.com:
Jill Sobule's Friends Thought She Escaped Fatal House Fire With Them
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 …
Brianne Tracy / People:
Kelsey Grammer Reveals His Sister Karen's Chilling Final Moments After Being Stabbed 42 Times (Exclusive)  —  The actor's sister Karen was brutally raped and murdered in Colorado in 1975.  In a new book, he reveals how her death has shadowed his life  — In a new book and in this week's issue …
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 …
Us Weekly:
JoJo Siwa Talks Her Sexuality, Mickey Rourke, Exes, What ‘Flabbergasts’ Her in Raw Interview (Exclusive)  —  JoJo Siwa is back in the spotlight, a decade after finding international fame as the little girl with the big bow from Dance Moms.  —  Fresh out of the Celebrity Big Brother UK house …
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Christina Haack Confirms She Settled Her Divorce From Joshua Hall: 'Can't Wait to Move On'  —  Us Weekly SHORTS  —  Christina Haack has officially settled her divorce from Joshua Hall.  —  “Christina is pleased to confirm that a settlement has been reached through mediation,” a rep for Haack …
Discussion: Extra
Jen Juneau / People:
Robert Downey Jr., Channing Tatum, Simu Liu and More Avengers Assemble for ‘Movie Night with the Boys’  —  Robert Downey Jr., Channing Tatum, Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie and more enjoyed a screening of ‘Thunderbolts*’  —  Avengers, assemble — for the newest Marvel movie release!
Discussion: Just Jared
Hannah Sacks / People:
Chrissy Teigen Explains Why Her 22-Month-Old Son Wren Is Wearing a ‘Little Boot’ on His Leg  —  The model and cookbook author shares her four kids - Esti, Wren, Miles and Luna — with husband John Legend  —  Chrissy Teigen is explaining why her little one is wearing a boot.
Discussion: E! Online and SheKnows
Entertainment Tonight:
Why Sarah Jessica Parker Won't Be Attending the 2025 Met Gala (Exclusive)  —  ET Now  —  ET Stream  —  ET Stream  —  Kerry Washington Reacts to Matt Damon's Support at Shadow Force Screening (Exclusive)  —  Chloe Fineman Reacts to Aimee Lou Wood Calling Out 'SNL's Parody of Her (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Sun, Daily Mail and StyleCaster
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: People, Page Six, Daily Mail and E! Online
Alexis Petridis / The Guardian:
'I don't want to die in a hotel room somewhere': Black Sabbath on reconciling for their final gig - and how Ozzy is living through hell  —  Heavy metal's godfathers are preparing a star-studded farewell - but will Ozzy Osbourne, after ‘horrendous’ surgery, be well enough to perform?
 
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Weinstein accuser Miriam Haley storms out of courtroom in tears: 'Don't tell me I wasn't raped by that f-king a-hole!'
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Carly Hacon / Daily Star:
Anne-Marie gives birth to second baby with rapper Slowthai and shares sweet snap
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Sophie Dodd / People:
Nicolas Cage's 3 Kids: All About Weston, Kal-El and August
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Just Jared:
Josh Hutcherson Cast In Rachel Sennott's Untitled HBO Comedy Series, Takes Over Role In Recasting From Pilot
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TMZ.com:
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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:
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