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2:10 PM ET, November 16, 2025

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Daniel Bird / Mirror:
Dan McGrath dead: The Simpsons writer dies as family share tribute to ‘special man’  —  Dan McGrath, the Emmy-winning comedy writer best known for his work on The Simpsons as well as Saturday Night Live, King of the Hill and Mission Hill, died on Friday November 14  —  A star behind The Simpsons has died.
Richard Sandomir / New York Times:
Elizabeth Franz, Versatile Tony-Winning Actress, Is Dead at 84  —  She won the award for her performance as Linda Loman in a 1999 Broadway revival of “Death of a Salesman” and played the matriarch Kate Jerome in two Neil Simon comedies.  —  Elizabeth Franz, whose vibrant portrayal of Linda Loman …
Desiree Anello / People:
Todd Snider, Alt-Country Singer and Songwriter, Dies at 59 After Being Hospitalized as ‘Victim of a Violent Assault’  —  Snider also had walking pneumonia after he “began having trouble breathing” upon his return home from the hospital  — Todd Snider, known for leading the Americana music scene …
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Daily Star:
Yungblud cancels tour dates due to medical issues as doctor spots ‘concerns’  —  Rocker Yungblud had been set to perform a string of gigs across America this month, but he has now announced that he's been forced to pull out of them on medical grounds  —  Yungblud has been forced to take a break from touring due to health reasons.
Discussion: The Sun, Mirror and Fox News
Us Weekly:
The Traitors' Caroline Stanbury Says ‘Everyone’ Was Afraid to Go Against Donna Kelce (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  —  When it comes to competing on the latest season of The Traitors …
Discussion: Just Jared
People:
Mason Thames Recalls ‘Sounding Like Hiccup’ While Filming Black Phone 2 After How to Train Your Dragon (Exclusive)  —  The actor, 18, told PEOPLE he filmed the projects back-to-back  — Mason Thames revealed to PEOPLE that he sometimes accidentally sounded like his How to Train Your Dragon character …
Breanne L. Heldman / People:
Hallmark's Tyler Hynes Shares the Heartwarming 'Greatest Gift I've Ever Had' Ahead of Three Wisest Men Premiere  —  The third movie in the popular trilogy, also starring Andrew Walker and Paul Campbell, debuts Saturday. … Hallmark Channel favorite Tyler Hynes is sharing his favorite Christmas gift …
Discussion: Just Jared
Glenn Garner / Deadline:
Ryan Coogler Confirms ‘Black Panther 3’ Is His “Next Movie”  —  After ridding the Mississippi Delta of vampires (and a few Klansmen) with Sinners, Ryan Coogler is ready to get back to Wakanda. … “If it was anybody but you, I would say, ‘I can neither confirm or deny,’” teased Coogler.
People:
Palace Denies Prince Harry Informed Them About Canada Trip, but His Team Says He Did  —  Harry's trip to Canada for Remembrance events caught palace aids by surprise, despite the Duke of Sussex's team saying it had informed them, PEOPLE understands  — Prince Harry's recent trip to Canada …
Discussion: InStyle and Cele|bitchy
Us Weekly:
Jeff Lewis Confirms He Apologized to Andy Cohen After BravoCon 2025 Panel: ‘Time to Cool Off’ (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  —  Jeff Lewis definitely issued an apology …
TMZ.com:
Viral Beyoncé ‘Homecoming’ Fan Sydney Hardeman Dead at 25  —  VIRAL BEYONCE ‘HOMECOMING’ FAN DEAD AT 25 … Sydney Hardeman, who went viral for her stunned reaction to Beyoncé's 2018 Coachella set, is dead ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sydney's mother, Jamie Hardeman, tells TMZ ... Sydney died by suicide.
Discussion: People, New York Post and The Sun
Brett M Malec / E! Online:
Southern Charm's Austen Kroll Confirms Relationship Status Amid Audrey Pratt Breakup Rumors  —  After months of breakup rumors, Southern Charm's Austen Kroll shared insight into the drama that led to his split from ex-girlfriend of nearly two years Audrey Pratt.  —  Austen Kroll is looking to charm a new love interest.
Discussion: People
 
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Camille Grammer Makes a Dig at Ex Kelsey Grammer During BravoCon Appearance But Thanks Him for ‘All That Frasier Money’
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