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Jack Wetherill / Daily Star:
Soft Cell member Dave Ball dies aged 66 days after completing final album  —  Soft Cell band member Marc Almond has paid tribute to Dave Ball, who has died at the age of 66 just days after they finished their final album  —  Soft Cell star Dave Ball has died a the age of 66, the band has announced.
Discussion: Rolling Stone
Daily Star:
Heartbroken Strictly stars break silence as Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman quit show  —  Strictly Come Dancing duo Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have announced they are leaving the BBC show after this series, but their co-stars and fans have been left devastated
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Nicky Morris / HELLO!:
Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman confirm Strictly exit in shock announcement - see statement  —  Tess has hosted the show for 21 years  —  Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman have announced they will be leaving Strictly Come Dancing after the current series ends.
Discussion: Daily Star, Mirror, The Sun and GB News
Aaron Katersky / Associated Press:
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups charged in illegal poker operation tied to Mafia: Sources  —  Heat guard Terry Rozier was arrested in a separate but related betting case.  —  Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game …
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Us Weekly:
Denise Richards' Ex Aaron Phypers Accused of Threatening Cousin Who Testified Against Him About Alleged Abuse (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six
Melody Chiu / People:
Kristen Bell Shares Her ‘Real-Life’ Relationship Challenge with Dax Shepard That Plays Out in Nobody Wants This (Exclusive)  —  “We did have to have a lot of patience for each other to figure out what the compromises would be,” Bell tells PEOPLE about her husband
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Tearful Kim Kardashian receives shocking medical diagnosis during brain scan — and blames ex Kanye West  —  A tearful Kim Kardashian blamed Kanye West after she received news that she had an aneurysm following a brain scan.  —  In the Season 7 opener of Hulu's “The Kardashians” Thursday …
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Jamie Lynn Spears Unfollows Kevin Federline on Instagram After He Included Her Texts in New Book  —  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  —  The fallout from Kevin Federline's book continues.
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Rob Shuter / ROB SHUTER'S Naughty But Nice:
EXCLUSIVE: PRINCE ANDREW STILL DEMANDS STAFF CALL HIM “YOUR ROYAL HIGHNESS” BEHIND CLOSED DOORS  —  PLUS: GEORGE SANTOS COURTS KIM KARDASHIAN FOR A BIZARRE ALLIANCE — AND DAVID GEFFEN SHELLS OUT MILLIONS TO BURY HUSBAND'S LAWSUIT  —  EXCLUSIVE: PRINCE ANDREW STILL INSISTS ON “YOUR ROYAL HIGHNESS” IN PRIVATE
Discussion: Cosmopolitan, SheKnows and BBC
Leah Degrazia / E! Online:
Kendall Jenner Shares Where She Lost Her Virginity  —  Kendall Jenner revealed where she had sex for the first time during the season seven premiere of Kardashians Oct. 23, sharing that it happened while she was still living under mom Kris Jenner's roof.  —  Kendall Jenner is looking back on a pivotal romantic experience.
Discussion: People, TMZ.com, Just Jared, Us Weekly and HOLA!
FemaleFirst:
Rob Kardashian returns to screens after four years  —  Rob Kardashian was back on screens for the first time in four years as The Kardashians returned on Thursday (22.10.25).  —  Rob Kardashian has made his first on-screen appearance in four years on The Kardashians.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Mirror, Decider and Just Jared
Faye James / HELLO!:
The Kardashians season 7: Everything you need to know from Kim's shocking discovery to Caitlyn Jenner's return  —  The Kardashians' latest season will explore everything from Kim Kardashian's Paris robbery to Kris and Caitlyn Jenner's reunion  —  As TV's most famous family returns to our screens …
Catherine Santino / People:
Dakota Johnson Reveals Her Ultimate Red Flag in Men — and It Involves 1 Specific Type of Footwear  —  “Run,” the actress joked to ‘Vogue Germany’  — Dakota Johnson shared her ultimate red flag in men in an interview with Vogue Germany  — “Run,” the actress joked to the outlet
Discussion: Elle, Variety and InStyle
TMZ.com:
‘Outer Banks’ Director Jonas Pate Accused of Grabbing and Shaking Production Assistant  —  ‘OUTER BANKS’ DIRECTOR JONAS PATE ALLEGEDLY GRABS AND SHAKES P.A., STARS INTERVENE … The cocreator/director of “Outer Banks” put his hands on a production assistant and shook her while shouting in her face …
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
Grimes Unveils Large Face Tattoo  —  Grimes shared a photo of her face tattoo—a giant ring surrounding her eye—saying that she spent 10 years “emotionally working up” to getting it.  —  Grimes is putting her tattooed face forward.  —  The “Genesis” singer (real name Claire Boucher) …
Discussion: TMZ.com, The Sun, Billboard and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Ace Frehley's Death Under Investigation by New Jersey Medical Examiner  —  KISS GUITARIST ACE FREHLEY TOXICOLOGY TESTS UNDERWAY ... To Finalize Cause of Death … KISS guitarist Ace Frehley passed away last week after a tragic fall ... and a New Jersey medical examiner is now investigating his death, TMZ has learned.
TV Lineups:
Today on NBC Guests Today October 22 2025 & Latest Episode  —  (7-9 a.m.) New AI technology providing breast cancer risk scores; actress Kristen Bell; actor Jacob Elordi; Steals and Deals.  —  (9-10 a.m.) Tax prep with Christine Romans; Kristen Bell and Justine Lupe on “Nobody Wants This” …
Discussion: Us Weekly, New York Post and Page Six
 
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Nicky Morris / HELLO!:
Apple TV adds Harry Potter and Doctor Foster stars to ‘edge-of-your-seat’ returning thriller
Discussion: Just Jared, The Movie Blog and Esquire
Stacy Lambe / People:
HGTV's Alison Victoria Calls Out ‘A—’ Contractor for Disrespecting Her on Sin City Rehab (Exclusive)
Discussion: Star Magazine
 

 
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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.

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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