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Marc Almond / Soft Cell:
A tribute to David James Ball (3rd May 1959 - 22nd October 2025).  The Soft Cell electronic music pioneer Dave Ball passed away 22nd October 2025 aged 66.  —  Electronic music pioneer Dave Ball, one half of groundbreaking electronic music duo Soft Cell and successful acid house act The Grid …
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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 …
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
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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
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
‘Special Forces’ Preview: ‘Obnoxious’ Kody Ignores Teammates Gia and Brianna During Challenge (Exclusive)  —  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  —  Kody Brown is committed to winning Special Forces …
Discussion: Star Magazine
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Derek Hough Denies Ryan Seacrest Lectured Him About ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ Set Behavior: ‘Not True’  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Derek Hough is questioning claims that Ryan Seacrest had to lecture him about his behavior on the Celebrity Wheel of Fortune set.
Discussion: E! Online, Just Jared and TV Insider
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 …
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
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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Rosie Colosi / TODAY.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Bon Jovi Reveals Grandpa Name, Gushes Over New Granddaughter  —  “Get those little baby headsets so she can come to the tour!”  —  Lifestyle Reporter, Parents  —  Iconic rockstar Jon Bon Jovi, 63, has a new little lady that will be in his life “forever”: his first grandchild.
Discussion: People, E! Online, Page Six and HELLO!
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: Elle, People, TMZ.com, HOLA!, Just Jared and Us Weekly
Jack Smart / People:
Chris Hemsworth Outwits Mark Ruffalo with Halle Berry's Help in Twisty Crime 101 Trailer  —  The starry thriller centers on “high-stakes heists unfolding along the iconic 101 freeway”  — Crime 101, starring Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry and Mark Ruffalo and directed by Bart Layton, is in theaters Feb. 13
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 …
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 and New York Post
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Kristen Bell skips ‘Today’ show after facing backlash over Dax Shepard anniversary post
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
 
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From Mediagazer:

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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