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8:10 PM ET, October 17, 2025

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BBC:
Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with King’  —  Summary  — Prince Andrew says he will no longer use his titles, including Duke of York, after “discussion with the King”  — “We have concluded the continued accusations about me distract …
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People:
Prince Andrew Makes Shocking Announcement That He Will No Longer Use Royal Titles amid Epstein Accusations  —  King Charles' brother said in a statement, “The continued accusations about me distract from the work of His Majesty and the Royal Family”  — Prince Andrew announced …
Kate Mansey / The Times:
King Charles considers removing Prince Andrew's Duke of York title  —  Relations between the brothers are said to be at tipping point after scandals involving Jeffrey Epstein and alleged spying by China  —  The King is considering stripping Prince Andrew of his title as the Duke of York …
TMZ.com:
Joe Manganiello Engaged to Caitlin O'Connor  —  JOE MANGANIELLO & CAITLIN O'CONNOR ARE ENGAGED!!! … Joe Manganiello is officially off the market ... he's engaged to longtime girlfriend Caitlin O'Connor, TMZ has confirmed.  —  Sources close to the couple tell us …
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Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
Sarah Paulson Mourning Loss of Close Friend Diane Keaton: “This is a Profoundly Sad Time for Me”  —  The Emmy winning actress walked the carpet at the world premiere of Hulu's 'All's Fair' Thursday night in Los Angeles where she offered brief comments about the devastating loss.
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People:
Kim Kardashian Wows in Structured Schiaparelli Gown Alongside Momager Kris Jenner at All's Fair Premiere
Ryan Naumann / Us Weekly:
Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith Call Off Divorce Trial Day Before Battle Over Custody  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Add as a preferred source on Google  —  Joshua Jackson and his estranged wife, actress Jodie Turner-Smith …
Discussion: Page Six and SheKnows
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Rebecca Davison / Daily Mail:
Brigitte Bardot, 91, admitted to hospital in Saint-Tropez with a serious illness and has undergone surgery  —  Iconic French actress Brigitte Bardot has been hospitalised, according to the country's media outlets.  —  The film star, 91, is said to have been there for three weeks …
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Carly Hacon / Daily Star:
Brigitte Bardot, 91, rushed to hospital after suffering from ‘serious illness’
Discussion: E! Online
TMZ.com:
‘The Collector’ Actress Samantha Eggar Dead at 86  —  SAMANTHA EGGAR ‘THE COLLECTOR’ STAR DIES AT 86  —  REMEMBERING SAMANTHA EGGAR  —  Actress Samantha Eggar — best known for “The Collector,” “Doctor Dolittle” and “The Molly Maguires” — has died, TMZ can confirm.
TMZ.com:
Denise Richards' Estranged Husband Aaron Phypers Arrested After Court Hearing  —  AARON PHYPHERS ARRESTED OUTSIDE COURT … Denise Richards' estranged husband, Aaron Phyphers, has been arrested after a contentious court hearing ... TMZ has learned.  —  Denise and Aaron were in court fighting …
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
Daniel Reynolds / Out Magazine:
Anna Camp struggled with ‘guilt’ for not coming out earlier … Anna Camp has had a banner year.  In addition to portraying twins Reagan and Maddie Lockwood in You (with a forthcoming role in Scream 7), the Pitch Perfect star came out and revealed that she was in a relationship with stylist Jade Whipkey.
Discussion: E! Online, Just Jared and People
Grant Tucker / Daily Mail:
'He was very put out... she's got form': Taylor Swift's shock ‘fallout’ with ‘second brother’ Ed Sheeran as insiders tell GRANT TUCKER how US star's sneaky move has left him furious and relations ‘strained’  —  They are so close that Taylor Swift once dubbed Ed Sheeran her ‘second brother’.
David Folkenflik / NPR:
NPR ‘founding mother’ Susan Stamberg has died  —  Susan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, died Thursday at the age of 87.  —  Few figures have informed the sensibility of NPR more than Stamberg.
Just Jared:
Trisha Paytas, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Deadwyler, & 15 More Stars Join ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Cast!  —  18 more stars have joined the cast of Euphoria for season three!  —  After weeks of rumors and speculation on social media, it was officially confirmed on Friday (October 17) …
Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Taylor Swift donates $100K to a young female fan battling cancer  —  Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to a young girl battling cancer.  —  The pop star made the generous donation Friday following a recent Instagram post from the support page for Lilah, who is battling brain cancer.
Discussion: People, Rolling Stone and The Sun
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Ben Stiller's Kids Felt Like He Was ‘Never Around’ Growing Up and More Takeaways From His Doc  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Ben Stiller is examining his role as a father in his new documentary about his parents, Stiller & Meara.  —  Ben, 59, spends the majority …
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and People
Angie Martoccio / Rolling Stone:
Gracie Abrams Grew Up Listening to Cyndi Lauper.  Here's What Happened When They Met  —  One soundtracked the Eighties, the other Gen Z's fragile heart.  They get together to riff on childhood memories, the trials of touring, and housecleaning as a creative device  —  F
Discussion: People and Billboard
People:
Nicole Kidman Isn't Dwelling on ‘Regrets’ in Keith Urban Divorce: ‘Everything Happens for a Reason’ (Exclusive Source)  — Nicole Kidman filed for divorce from Keith Urban on Sept. 30, ending their marriage of 19 years  — A source tells PEOPLE that the actress is now “keeping it positive”
Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
Kevin Federline accuses Britney Spears of wishing her kids dead, punching son Sean Preston  —  Kevin Federline made a slew of bombshell allegations that Britney Spears mistreated their sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, on multiple occasions in his new tell-all memoir.
Entertainment Tonight:
Kristen Bell Reveals Husband Dax Shepard 'Doesn't Really Want to Act Anymore' (Exclusive)  —  ET  —  ET Stream  —  ET Stream  —  Spice Girls Reunion?  Victoria Beckham Admits This Fear Is Holding Her Back  —  Kris Jenner Twins With Kim Kardashian at 'All's Fair' Premiere
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Just Jared and People
 
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Margaret Abrams / Daily Mail:
Insiders spill all the details on Tom Cruise and Ana De Armas' blockbuster break-up... and the huge conflict that meant it could never last
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From Mediagazer:

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
WBD CEO David Zaslav, criticized for cutting costs, scrapping movies, and laying off thousands, may end up having the last laugh thanks to the Netflix-WBD deal

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.

Oliver Darcy / Status:
Sources: David Ellison's interference in WBD's failed summer talks to extend HBO Max's South Park licensing deal left David Zaslav distrustful of Ellison

 
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