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8:30 AM ET, October 15, 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 …
Sarah Jones / People:
D'Angelo's Son Michael Breaks Silence on Singer's Death After Losing Both Parents in 7 Months: ‘Keep Me in Your Thoughts’  —  The soul legend died at the age of 51 on Tuesday, Oct. 14 after living with pancreatic cancer  — His son, Michael Archer II, also lost his mom, D'Angelo's ex Angie Stone, in March
Thinktank / Baller Alert:
Soul Legend D'Angelo Passes Away After Private Battle With Pancreatic Cancer
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 …
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Janine Henni / People:
Meghan Markle Speaks Out for First Time About Her Netflix Deal and Whether Her Series Will Return for Season 3  —  The Duchess of Sussex spoke at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit in Washington, D.C. … Meghan Markle stepped out solo in Washington, D.C. after her trip to New York City with Prince Harry.
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Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro / Page Six:
Scott Wolf wishes estranged wife Kelley a happy birthday following messy divorce, custody battle  —  Scott Wolf has no resentment.  —  The “Party of Five” actor, 57, wished his estranged wife, Kelley Wolf, a happy 49th birthday despite their ongoing messy divorce and custody battle.
Discussion: Us Weekly, TMZ.com and People
TMZ.com:
‘Home Alone’ Star Daniel Stern Taken to Hospital After Medical Emergency  —  ‘HOME ALONE’ STAR DANIEL STERN HOSPITALIZED AFTER MEDICAL EMERGENCY ... But All Good Now … Daniel Stern — best known for his role in “Home Alone” — was rushed to the emergency room earlier this month ... but fortunately, he is doing just fine now.
Newsmax:
Newsmax Obtains Alec Baldwin Crash Video, Contradicts His Claim  —  Newsmax has obtained exclusive dashcam footage that appears to contradict Alec Baldwin's account of how he and his brother Stephen Baldwin were involved in a car crash Monday afternoon.  —  The 1-minute, 29-second front-facing video …
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TMZ.com:
Alec and Stephen Baldwin SUV Crash Details Backed Up by Cops
Chavie Lieber / Wall Street Journal:
How Hailey Bieber Made Rhode Into a $1 Billion Success Story  —  Bieber joined a growing class of beauty supermoguls this year when her brand sold to Elf Cosmetics for $1 billion.  She's just getting started.  —  ON AN EARLY September morning in New York City, Hailey Bieber's beauty brand …
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.
Entertainment Tonight:
Why Kevin Federline Is ‘Really Worred’ About Britney Spears: Untold Stories From Memoir (Exclusive)  —  ET  —  ET Stream  —  ET Stream  —  Tyra Banks Hits Back at Hot Ice Cream Haters, Explains Dessert Concept (Exclusive)  —  Patricia Arquette and Jason Clarke on Transforming Into the Murdaughs for New Series (Exclusive)
Discussion: Us Weekly and TMZ.com
People:
Dennis Quaid Attends Dancing with the Stars as Surprise Guest of Parent Trap Costars Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter  —  PEOPLE spotted the actor backstage ahead of Hendrix's performance to honor their ‘Parent Trap’ costar Lisa Ann Walter  — Dennis Quaid is in attendance at Dancing …
Emlyn Travis / Entertainment Weekly:
Laurence Fishburne wants to play Charles Xavier in MCU's version of the X-Men  —  The actor also shut down the idea of joining the “Star Wars” universe, adding, “I don't need a lightsaber.”  —  Laurence Fishburne is pitching himself as the next leader of the X-Men.
Discussion: Just Jared and Dexerto
Just Jared:
‘NCIS: Origins’ Season 2 Cast: 5 Stars to Return, Plus Lala's Future Addressed  —  NCIS: Origins is back with its second season debut tonight on CBS!  —  We have all the latest info on the cast list for you to see, as questions loom about the fate of one star.
Discussion: The Wrap, Us Weekly, Deadline, HELLO! and Mirror
Faye James / HELLO!:
Halle Berry's ultra-private daughter Nahla celebrates major milestone: ‘You did it!’  —  Halle Berry shares Nahla, 17, with her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, and her son, Maceo, 12, with her ex-husband Olivier Martinez  —  Halle Berry celebrated her daughter Nahla's special milestone in style …
Discussion: Page Six and E! Online
People:
Mitt Romney Speaks Out After Sister-in-Law Carrie Is Found Dead Near L.A. Parking Garage  —  The former Republican presidential candidate and Utah senator shared that he is “heartbroken” in a statement provided to PEOPLE  — Mitt Romney is speaking out after the death of his sister-in-law, Carrie Romney
Lauren Puckett-Pope / Elle:
The Making of Mia Goth  —  Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor.  We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.  —  Cape, corset, Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda.  Earclip, Tiffany & Co.  —  It's Mia Goth's voice that gives her away.
Discussion: The Wrap, Just Jared and People
Ashlyn Robinette / People:
Southern Charm Alum Olivia Flowers Ends Engagement with Alex Williams: ‘Not a Decision Made Lightly’ (Exclusive)  — Southern Charm alum Olivia Flowers has ended her engagement with Alex Williams  — “This was not a decision made lightly, but one grounded in deep mutual respect and love for one another …
Discussion: Us Weekly
 
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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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