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9:35 PM ET, October 23, 2025

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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
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Liza Esquibias / People:
9-1-1: Nashville Actress Isabelle Tate Dies at 23  —  ‘9-1-1: Nashville’ was the first series that the young actress auditioned for  — Isabelle Tate, who played Julie in 9-1-1: Nashville's premiere earlier this month, has died at the age of 23  — Her obituary revealed that she died on Oct. 19 …
Shams Charania / ESPN:
Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier arrested in gambling inquiries  —  Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested as part of a pair of wide-ranging investigations related to illegal sports betting and rigged poker games backed by the Mafia, authorities announced Thursday.
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Jack Smart / People:
Johnny Depp to Make Major Hollywood Return as Scrooge in New Dark Take on A Christmas Carol  —  ‘X’ and ‘Pearl’ director Ti West will helm the Charles Dickens adaptation  — Johnny Depp has booked his next major movie role, in Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol
Julia Moore / People:
Rob Kardashian Is ‘in a Better Place’ After Struggling with Body Issues for Years as He Returns to TV: Source (Exclusive)  —  Following his return to TV, a source tells PEOPLE that the 38-year-old is “way more comfortable with who he is” these days  — On the season 7 premiere episode …
Discussion: Star Magazine and Decider
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Ryan Naumann / Us Weekly:
‘The Valley’ Stars Jesse Lally and Michelle Saniei Settle Divorce: Child, Spousal Support and More (Exclusive)  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  The Valley stars Jesse Lally and Michelle Saniei have officially settled their divorce, Us Weekly can exclusively report.
Discussion: People, The Daily Dish and Extra
Faye James / HELLO!:
Jason Momoa's shocking hair transformation sends fans into a frenzy  —  Jason Momoa shaved off his iconic beard in July ahead of his appearance as Duncan Idaho in the Dune sequel alongside Timothée Chalamet  —  Jason Momoa sent fans into a frenzy on Wednesday when he gave them a glimpse …
Discussion: E! Online
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
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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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Bunnie Xo Claps Back After Fan Says She Should've Left Jelly Roll Post-Affair: ‘I Pray You Never Have to Feel That Pain’  —  The Dumb Blonde podcast host said that “growth isn't weakness”  — Bunnie Xo responded to a fan who wondered why she'd taken husband Jelly Roll back after an affair
Matt Wilkinson / The Sun:
Disgraced Prince Andrew's coat of arms banner REMOVED at Windsor Castle in ‘hugely symbolic’ moment  —  Removal of the display usually only happens in cases of high treason or taking up arms against the Crown  — Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)  — Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
Discussion: People, Mirror and Metro.co.uk
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Kate Gosselin Reveals She Won't Be Spending Thanksgiving with Her Kids  —  The TLC alum detailed her holiday plans on TikTok after learning of her kids' college schedules  — Kate Gosselin is sharing her Thanksgiving plans  — The former TLC star revealed in a TikTok on Oct. 22 …
Cole Delbyck / Netflix Tudum:
Love Is Blind Season 9 Made Franchise History — and the Creator Has Thoughts  —  Chris Coelen breaks down the shocking Denver weddings and the first-ever finale with no [SPOILER].  —  This article contains major character or plot details.  —  After 10 years, nine seasons, many happy couples …
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Michael B. Jordan In Early Talks To Star In ‘Miami Vice’ Movie At Universal - The Dish  —  Joseph Kosinski and Universal's anticipated Miami Vice movie looks to be heating up as Deadline is hearing Michael B. Jordan is in early talks to star as the iconic TV detective Ricardo Tubbs.
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 …
Julia Moore / People:
Khloé Kardashian Reveals She Hasn't Had Sex in 3 Years: ‘I Actually Feel Great’  —  The mom of two has previously said she doesn't “care about dating” and her kids are her “top priority”  — Khloé Kardashian revealed that it's been three years since she's had sex during the season 7 premiere of The Kardashians
Rachel Avery / HELLO!:
Great British Bake Off star welcomes baby after 9 years of fertility struggles  —  A 2020 GBBO runner-up has given birth to a baby boy after years of heartbreaking fertility struggles - discover his royal name  —  Laura Adlington, who was a finalist in The Great British Bake Off in 2020 …
Discussion: People, The Sun and Mirror
 
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Kayla Grant / People:
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
‘Special Forces’ Preview: ‘Obnoxious’ Kody Ignores Teammates Gia and Brianna During Challenge (Exclusive)
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Paramount launches a hostile bid to acquire WBD, offering WBD shareholders $30/share in a $108.4B all-cash deal; sources say WBD rejected the same bid last week

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Sources: Ted Sarandos met with Trump in November, arguing that Netflix wasn't a monopoly; Sarandos agreed with Trump that WBD should sell to the highest bidder

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After the building fire, Hong Kong summoned AFP, FT, NYT, AP, Bloomberg, and WSJ journalists, telling them to avoid “trouble making”, and arrested a commentator
 
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