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4:45 PM ET, June 19, 2025

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TMZ.com:
Anne Burrell Was Vibrant & Healthy, Her Death Is a Shock, Melba Wilson Says  —  NYC restaurateur Melba Wilson is heartbroken over the sudden death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell ... telling TMZ it's left her and the entire culinary world gutted.  —  Melba, a fellow Food Network personality …
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Andy Greene / Rolling Stone:
Bruce Springsteen: ‘Time Is Finite, and Your Performing Time Is Finite’  —  In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Springsteen breaks down his box set Tracks II: The Lost Albums, reveals he has a new album in the can, and looks ahead to the future of the E Street Band  —  W
People:
Jensen Ackles Raves About Working with Eric Dane on Countdown Following His ALS Diagnosis: 'He's a Total Stud' (Exclusive)  —  Several of Dane's cast mates spoke of his “quiet leadership”  — Jensen Ackles says his Countdown costar Eric Dane is “a total stud”
Discussion: Just Jared, E! Online and TODAY.com
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Why Kathy Griffin turned down $1.4M offer to host ‘The View’  —  Kathy Griffin turned down a $1.4 million offer to host “The View” because she didn't want to “uproot” her entire life.  —  The comedian recalled her reason for rejecting ABC's grand offer to co-host the popular talk show in a video shared to her YouTube channel Tuesday.
Discussion: Just Jared, People and theJasmineBRAND
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Lou Christie, “Lightnin' Strikes” and “Rhapsody in the Rain” Singer, Dies at 82  —  The Pittsburgh native, famed for his distinctive falsetto, also had hits with “The Gypsy Cried,” “Two Faces Have I,” “I'm Gonna Make You Mine” and more.  —  Lou Christie, the singer-songwriter who reached …
Gabrielle Rockson / People:
Louis Tomlinson's Sister Lottie Reveals She Underwent Emergency Surgery After Falling Ill During Flight  —  The content creator revealed her diagnosis and shared an update on her recovery  — Louis Tomlinson's sister, Lottie Tomlinson, revealed that she underwent emergency surgery in Abu Dhabi after falling ill during her flight
Discussion: E! Online and The Sun
Michelle Lee / People:
Gigi Hadid Shares Hand-Drawn Breakfast Menu for Daughter Khai in Personal Glimpse into Her Spring  —  The model posted an Instagram roundup of life lately with her 4-year-old  — Gigi Hadid updated fans on how mom life is going with a new Instagram post, including photos with her daughter, Khai
Discussion: Elle, Full Feed and Star Magazine
People:
John Lennon Was the Best Man at Peter Boyle's Wedding, Confirms Everybody Loves Raymond Creator  — The cast and crew of Everybody Loves Raymond had a reunion at the Paley Center on June 16  — Creator Phil Rosenthal remembered star Peter Boyle, who died in 2006
Discussion: Star Magazine and New York Post
Lotte Jeffs / Elle:
‘I Have Zero Straight Men In My Life’: Emily Ratajkowski Enters Her Free Era  —  At 34, Emily Ratajkowski finds herself in a new era, one with a highly anticipated Netflix show airing this summer - a freeing chapter with fewer, if any, men.  Lotte Jeffs meets her on the journey.
Discussion: People, FemaleFirst and Just Jared
Kristen Baldwin / Entertainment Weekly:
Cobra Kai creators say it was ‘disappointing’ Hilary Swank turned down an offer to return  —  The creators of Netflix's karate hit didn't get far when they reached out to Swank, who played Julie Pierce in “The Next Karate Kid.”  —  The creators of Netflix's Cobra Kai managed to pack …
Discussion: People and New York Post
Katie Daly / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Michelle Ackerley reveals gender of ‘miracle’ first baby with husband Ben  —  The Crimewatch Live presenter sits down with HELLO! amid her work during Big Give's Small Charity Week  —  She has hosted TV shows such as Morning Live and Crimewatch, and has been in the TV industry for 20 years …
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Bruno Brown / Eastern Daily Press:
Ex-ITV Anglia journalist Victoria Mayo denies assault  —  A former ITV Anglia journalist has appeared in court accused of punching and throwing chips at her boyfriend during a row at a train station.  —  Victoria Mayo, 41, who also worked for the BBC and Global, pleaded not guilty …
Discussion: The Sun and Mirror
Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Prince William reveals one regret in honest confession  —  The Prince of Wales made a relatable admission during a visit to Colorifix  —  The Prince of Wales admitted he should have paid more attention in class as he toured laboratories making sustainable clothing dye with Hollywood star Cate Blanchett.
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Sami Sheen Accuses Sister Lola Sheen of Being ‘Homophobic and Transphobic’: 'I'm Embarrassed'  —  Sami Sheen is publicly calling out her sister, Lola, accusing her of being “homophobic and transphobic” in a new TikTok video.  —  Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen's eldest daughter, 21 …
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six, Full Feed and SheKnows
 
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