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Rihanna's father has died  —  Ronald Fenty, father of National Hero Robyn Rihanna Fenty, has passed away.  —  The 70-year-old Fenty reportedly died in Los Angeles after a brief illness.  —  Sources close to Fenty's family, have informed Starcom Network News that family members have gathered in California …
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Nicholas Rice / People:
Rihanna's Dad Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 Following a Brief Illness  — Rihanna's dad, Ronald Fenty, has died at age 70, PEOPLE can confirm  — He died in Los Angeles following “a brief illness,” according to a local outlet from Barbados, which is Rihanna's home country
William Earl / Variety:
Valerie Mahaffey, Emmy-Winning Actor Known for ‘Northern Exposure,’ ‘Big Sky’ and ‘Sully,’ Dies at 71  —  Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actor known for such TV series as “Northern Exposure,” “Big Sky” and “Desperate Housewives” and films including “Sully” and “Seabiscuit,” has died.  She was 71.
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Valerie Mahaffey, Actress on ‘Northern Exposure,’ ‘Desperate Housewives’ and ‘Young Sheldon,’ Dies at 71  —  An Emmy winner who played lots of eccentric characters, she also appeared on ‘Glee,’ ‘Devious Maids,’ ‘Big Sky,’ ‘Dead to Me’ and much more.  —  Valerie Mahaffey, the Emmy-winning actress known …
Megan Agnew / The Times:
Sydney Sweeney: ‘I have to prove myself as a young woman’  —  Thanks to The White Lotus and hit rom-com Anyone But You, the actress has become one of Hollywood's biggest stars — but she's had to fight hard to get there  —  There is a ten-second pause after I ask Sydney Sweeney when she last took a holiday.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro / New York Times:
Miley Cyrus Told Us to Ask Her Anything  —  Philip Montgomery for The New York Times  —  Miley Cyrus's entire life has been shaped by fame.  Born at the height of her father Billy Ray Cyrus's celebrity, she spent her childhood at his sold-out country concerts.
Discussion: E! Online, Us Weekly, People, InStyle and Elle
Lisa De Los Reyes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Loretta Swit, Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on ‘M*A*S*H,’ Dies at 87  —  The two-time Emmy winner almost starred on ‘Cagney & Lacey’ and helped lead the way for women playing strong, professional characters on television.  —  Loretta Swit, the actress and animal activist forever known …
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Sarah Jones / People:
Real Housewives of Atlanta's Monyetta Shaw-Carter, 45, Reveals She Was Diagnosed with Breast Cancer (Exclusive)  —  The reality star was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma in November 2024 and underwent a lumpectomy and radiation  — Monyetta Shaw-Carter was diagnosed …
Discussion: Baller Alert
Angel Saunders / People:
Melissa McCarthy Shares Rare Photo of Her 18-Year-Old Daughter as She Goes to Prom  —  The ‘Bridesmaids’ star shares two daughters with husband Ben Falcone  — Melissa McCarthy shared a photograph of her daughter, Vivian Falcone, 18, on her Instagram Stories on Friday, May 30
Discussion: TODAY.com, InStyle and SheKnows
Stephanie Kaloi / Us Weekly:
Brian McKnight's Estranged Son Dead at 32 After Cancer Battle  —  Brian McKnight's estranged son Niko McKnight has died, just two years after he was diagnosed with cancer.  He was 32.  —  The news was shared by Niko's uncle, Claude McKnight, in a three-minute video posted via TikTok.
Bekka Barnard / Daily Star:
BGT legend issues insider advice to Simon Cowell that could save future series  —  EXCLUSIVE: One Britain's Got Talent icon has spoken to Daily Star and given some tips to music mogul Simon Cowell, including how he can make the show better for future contestants
Discussion: Mirror and The Irish Sun
 
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