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2:15 PM ET, October 14, 2025

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TMZ.com:
D'Angelo Dead at 51 from Pancreatic Cancer  —  10:50 AM PT — D'Angelo's family released a statement following his death ... “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life ... After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce …
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Variety:
D'Angelo, Neo-Soul Pioneer and ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’ Singer, Dies at 51  —  D'Angelo, a legendary R&B singer who helped pioneer neo-soul, has died.  He was 51.  —  The singer's family confirmed his death in a statement to Variety.  “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light …
Thinktank / Baller Alert:
Soul Legend D'Angelo Passes Away After Private Battle With Pancreatic Cancer  —  The Neo-Soul icon behind “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” and “Brown Sugar” has died, leaving an unforgettable legacy that reshaped R&B.  —  Reading Time: 2 mins read  —  R&B and soul legend D'Angelo …
TMZ.com:
Alec and Stephen Baldwin Plow Their Range Rover into a Tree, and Survive  —  6:00 PM PT — Alec took to Instagram and said he crashed his wife Hilaria's white Range Rover after swerving to avoid a massive garbage truck that cut him off.  Alec explained he was with his brother Stephen …
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TMZ.com:
Alec and Stephen Baldwin SUV Crash Details Backed Up by Cops  —  ALEC & STEPHEN BALDWIN COPS CONFIRM CAR CRASH DETAILS ... Hamptons Trash Truck Involved … Alec Baldwin and his brother Stephen were involved in a car wreck Monday, smashing a Range Rover into a tree in the Hamptons …
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Alec Baldwin and Brother Stephen Involved in Hamptons Car Accident, Range Rover Crashes Into Tree
Anna Peele / Vanity Fair:
Charli xcx Interview: Her Marriage, Her Wedding Details, and the Meanings Behind Her Lyrics  —  Charli xcx sheds the stage persona to talk to Anna Peele about her brand-new husband, their big fat Italian wedding (party), making nice with record execs, and the truth about her party girl image.
E! Online:
Keanu Reeves Shares Costar Diane Keaton's Lasting Impact on Him After Death  —  Keanu Reeves exclusively shared with E! News what a “total pro” Diane Keaton was when they made 2003's Something's Gotta Give, in an interview following her death on Oct. 11 at the age of 79.
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Marina Watts / People:
Justin Trudeau Has Been ‘Pursuing’ Katy Perry Since First Date, Source Says: ‘They Have an Easy Connection’ (Exclusive)  —  The singer and former prime minister of Canada were first linked in July after they grabbed dinner in Montreal  — Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have an “easy connection,” a source tells PEOPLE
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The Sun:
Katy Perry breaks silence on Justin Trudeau romance during London gig with cheeky comment
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Katy Perry Makes Cheeky Comment About Justin Trudeau Romance
Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
Kate and Wills' fresh start at their ‘forever home’: Why they have fast-tracked their move to house they will never leave - even when he becomes King  —  The Prince and Princess of Wales are hoping their fresh start will begin with a bang - moving into their new Windsor home by Bonfire Night.
Us Weekly:
Hilaria Baldwin Says ‘Mean Girls’ Were Behind ‘DWTS’ Season 34 End: ‘Trying to Drown Out My Fan Base’ (Exclusive)  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Hiliara Baldwin is opening up about what she claims really led to her dismissal from Dancing With the Stars.  —  “I'm very new to TikTok.
Matt Stevens / New York Times:
In a New Memoir, Kevin Federline Sounds an Alarm on Britney Spears  —  Her ex-husband says in his book that since the pop star's conservatorship ended, “It's become impossible to pretend everything's OK.”  —  In a new memoir, Kevin Federline, the dancer, D.J. and ex-husband of Britney Spears …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and People
TMZ.com:
Mitt Romney's Sister-in-Law Found Dead Near SoCal Shopping Mall  —  Former Utah Senator and presidential candidate Mitt Romney has lost a family member, TMZ has learned ... his sister-in-law Carrie Elizabeth Romney died Friday.  —  Carrie Romney was found dead on the street next to a parking garage …
Bekka Barnard / Daily Star:
EastEnders Roy Evans actor Tony Caunter dies days after wife of 63 years passed  —  Soap star Tony Caunter, best known for playing Roy Evans in the BBC series EastEnders, has sadly died just days after his wife of over six decades also passed away  —  EastEnders star Tony Caunter has died.
Discussion: Mirror, The Sun and GB News
Simon Perry / People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Make Surprise Visit to Northern Ireland  —  The couple visited the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service's new learning college, seeing drills take place  — Kate Middleton and Prince William are visiting Northern Ireland on Oct. 14
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Heath Ledger's famous ex spills details on their ‘amazing’ romance  —  The late actor Heath Ledger's ex-girlfriend, Heather Graham, shared an insight into their ‘amazing’ relationship after they dated between 2000 and 2001  —  Heath Ledger was in some high-profile relationships …
Discussion: E! Online, FemaleFirst and Us Weekly
Jessica Clarke / Mirror:
How Alison Hammond lost 13 stone as she opens up on weight loss jabs claims  —  Alison Hammond has opened up on her huge 13 stone weight loss, as she says she has ‘absolutely not’ used weight loss jabs, but wouldn't rule them out in the future  —  This Morning TV presenter Alison Hammond …
Discussion: Daily Star
Valerie Monroe / Allure:
Helen Mirren on Aging: “F*ck It, I'm Alive.”  —  The Dame—who just turned 80—would like to offer a little perspective.  —  I'll start with a confession: In general, I despise doing celebrity interviews.  Why?  Most celebrities don't like doing them, as they'd rather be acting …
Discussion: E! Online and People
 
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Financial Times:
Sources: WBD's board wanted a proposal it could sign immediately, and Netflix was the only bidder whose paperwork was fully executable the night of December 4

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agree to part ways and let her contract expire at the end of the year, following new allegations about her affair with RFK Jr.

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