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TMZ.com:
James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe Raises Over $1 Million After Death  —  James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe has raised more than a million bucks less than 24 hours after his death was announced ... and it's still growing.  —  As of Thursday morning, the crowdfunding page has $1.2 million in donations, from fans and big-name friends alike.
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Zoe Saldana Sets Monthly $2,500 Donation for James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe After His Death  —  Zoe Saldaña is making a major contribution to James Van Der Beek's family after the actor's death at age 48.  —  Saldaña's name was spotted among the many donors on Van Der Beek's GoFundMe page …
Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
James Van Der Beek's first wife breaks silence on his death with heartbreaking tribute: ‘What a journey we shared’  —  The Dawson's Creek star had been married to Kimberly Brook since 2010, welcoming six children with her before his death from colorectal cancer
Zara Zubeidi / Mirror:
James Van Der Beek's GoFundMe receives very generous donation from Zoe Saldana
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New Video of Man with Similar Backpack Shot Just Before Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping  —  The man in this video — recorded just 5 miles from Nancy Guthrie's home — is on the FBI's radar — TMZ has learned — and the timing of the video is critical.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ …
Jacob Owens / KVOA-TV:
Recovered gloves, wanted Ring doorbell footage highlight Guthrie case latest  —  TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - In a possibly significant development in the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, investigators have recovered a pair of black gloves as law enforcement expands its search efforts.
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New York Post:
Investigators find black glove during hunt for Nancy Guthrie's kidnappers — and The Post was there
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
Netflix Personality Hospitalized After Accidentally Putting Glue in Her Eye  —  A Netflix reality TV star's search for a lasting bond took a sticky turn when she almost glued her eye shut.  —  Elissa Finley, a contestant on the streamer's Love Is Blind, gave viewers a dramatic plot twist …
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Breezy Johnson Gets Engaged to Connor Watkins at Olympics 2026 Finish Line  —  Gold medalist Breezy Johnson's 2026 Olympics got even shinier when her boyfriend Connor Watkins proposed to her at the finish line of her super-G race.  —  A gold medal isn't the only bling Breezy Johnson is leaving Italy with.
Rachel Burchfield / InStyle:
Katie Holmes Mourns “Hero” James Van Der Beek in Emotional Handwritten Letter to 'Dawson's Creek' Co-Star  —  “I am so grateful to have shared in a piece of James's journey.  He is beloved.” … Following her Dawson's Creek co-star James Van Der Beek's tragic death on February 11 …
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Maria Sarabi / HELLO!:
Katie Holmes breaks silence on ‘beloved’ co-star James Van Der Beek's death
Vanity Fair:
Margaret Qualley on Substance, Surrender, and Life With Jack Antonoff  —  At first, the actor was reluctant to talk about her inner life.  But eventually, she offered up a sort of manifesto for life and a rundown of her favorite things, including the moon, dancing and horses, happy crying …
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Emily Longeretta / Variety:
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Sets Spinoff Series to Find Next Pro, Robert Irwin Eyed to Host  —  The “Dancing with the Stars” world is continuing to grow with a new spinoff.  “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro” will feature up-and-coming professional dancers who will live in a house together and compete in a grueling audition process.
TMZ.com:
Donna Kelce Says She Doesn't Have to Sign NDA for Travis & Taylor Swift Wedding  —  DONNA KELCE NO NDA FOR TRAVIS & TAYLOR WEDDING ... They Know I Can Keep a Secret!!! … Travis Kelce's mom, Donna Kelce, would do anything for her son ... except sign an NDA ... at least according to a chat …
Caitlyn Somers / Us Weekly:
Allison Holker and Fiance Adam Edmunds' Relationship Timeline: From Soft Launch to ‘Romantic’ Engagement  —  Allison Holker found love with Adam Edmunds after the death of her husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss in December 2022.  —  Although it is unclear when they met, Holker teased on social media …
Discussion: TMZ.com and E! Online
TMZ.com:
Nicole Curtis Apologizes For Using N-Word, Reacts to HGTV Cancelation  —  Nicole Curtis is addressing the controversy surrounding HGTV pulling her show “Rehab Addict” from its platforms following the release of leaked footage showing her using a racial slur during filming.
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Matt Richards / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: HGTV Star Nicole Curtis Caught on Tape Using ‘N Word’... Before Desperately Begging TV Crew to Delete Slur Footage — Watch the Shocking Video
 
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