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11:40 AM ET, July 5, 2025

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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Julian McMahon Dies: ‘Nip/Tuck’, ‘Fantastic Four’, ‘FBI: Most Wanted’ Star Was 56 … He was 56.  —  “With an open heart, I wish to share with the world that my beloved husband, Julian McMahon, died peacefully this week after a valiant effort to overcome cancer,” McMahon's wife, Kelly McMahon, said in a statement to Deadline.
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Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Julian McMahon Dead at 56, Cause of Death Released  —  Julian McMahon, known for roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed, and playing Doctor Doom in the 2000s Fantastic Four movies, has died.  —  According to Deadline, the actor passed away on July 2 in Clearwater, Florida, following a private battle with an unspecified cancer.
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Julian McMahon, ‘Nip/Tuck’ and ‘Charmed’ Star, Dead at 56 After Battle With Cancer  —  Nip/Tuck and Charmed star Julian McMahon has died.  He was 56.  —  Julian's wife, Kelly McMahon, confirmed his death on Friday, July 4, following a private battle with cancer.  —  Today's Top Deals
TMZ.com:
Caitlyn Jenner's Friend and Manager, Sophia Hutchins Dead at 29  —  SOPHIA HUTCHINS CAITLYN JENNER'S FRIEND, MANAGER DEAD AT 29  —  EXCLUSIVE … Caitlyn Jenner's longtime friend and manager, Sophia Hutchins, is dead following a tragic ATV accident near Caitlyn's home ... TMZ has learned.
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Kelly Clarkson Last-Minute Postpones Opening of Las Vegas Residency to ‘Protect’ Her Voice: ‘I Am Devastated’  —  “The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on my voice,” she said in a statement shared hours before the show was set to begin  — Kelly Clarkson announced she is postponing …
Erin Clack / People:
Bobby Flay Planted a Tree in His Yard in Honor of His Late Cat: ‘Miss You, Nacho’  —  Flay shared the news of Nacho's death in October 2023, writing at the time that the cat “came into my life when I needed him most”  — Bobby Flay shared a video on Instagram on July 3 showing off the tree …
TMZ.com:
Outlawz Member Young Noble Dead at 47  —  YOUNG NOBLE DIES BY SUICIDE AT 47 Member of Outlawz, Worked with 2Pac … Young Noble — a rapper who worked closely with Tupac Shakur — has died by suicide ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ Hip Hop ... Noble …
Sarah Jones / People:
Why Taylor Swift Reclaiming Masters Was ‘Even More Special’ Because of Travis Kelce (Exclusive Source)  —  The Grammy winner announced in May that she bought back her music catalog nearly six years after it was sold  — Taylor Swift announced last month that she bought back her music catalog …
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle cut back on staff to save some cash: sources  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have cut ties with their comms team as they focus on saving cash, Page Six is told.  —  Just last month, it was revealed the renegade royals had parted ways with six more employees, including their two in-house reps.
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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Kate Hudson Shares Glimpse Into Family Vacation With Kids Bingham and Rani  —  Kate Hudson shared a rare peek into her family life with a post highlighting a Greece trip with her younger kids, brothers and fiancé Danny Fujikawa.  —  Kate Hudson is soaking up the sun and family fun.
Discussion: Celebrity Insider, People and InStyle
Jordan Greene / People:
Xandra Pohl Sets the Record Straight on Her Relationship Status After Being Linked to Danny Amendola (Exclusive)  —  Rumors circulated last June that the model had been romantically involved with former NFL wide receiver Danny Amendola  — Xandra Pohl is clearing the air about her relationship status
Discussion: Just Jared
Sam Gillette / People:
Composer Mark Snow, Creator of the Iconic X-Files Theme Song, Dies at 78  —  The composer is survived by his wife, Glynnis, three daughters and grandchildren  — Mark Snow, the composer of The X-Files theme song, has died at age 78  — The musician was nominated for 15 Emmys and crafted a range of tunes for the small screen
 
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