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9:45 PM ET, February 25, 2026

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TMZ.com:
‘RHOSLC’ Star Mary Cosby's Son Robert Cosby Jr. Dead at 23  —  11:20 AM PT — Mary Cosby and Robert Sr. tell TMZ ... “Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord.  Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God's promise and in knowing he is finally at peace.
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Page Six:
911 audio reveals harrowing details of Mary Cosby's son Robert Jr.'s death  —  The 911 audio call for the “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby's son, Robert Cosby Jr., has shed new light on his death.  —  “Twenty-three year-old male, not conscious, not breathing.
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
‘RHOSLC’ star Mary Cosby's son Robert Jr. dead at 23  —  “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby's son, Robert Cosby Jr., has died.  He was 23.  —  A Salt Lake City Police Department spokesperson confirmed to Page Six that Robert was found dead after officers …
Tufayel Ahmed / Us Weekly:
Katherine Short 911 Dispatch Audio Reveals Person Was Unable to Enter Her Bedroom Before She Was Found Dead  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  A 911 dispatch audio is shedding new light on how Martin Short's daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, was discovered dead in her home.
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Us Weekly:
How Did Martin Short's Daughter Die? Katherine Short's Cause of Death Revealed
Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
Martin Short's daughter Katherine's neighbors react to her ‘incredibly sad’ death at 42
Greg Evans / Deadline:
Oliver “Power” Grant Dies: Wu-Tang Clan Co-Founder, Fashion Entrepreneur & Actor Was 52  —  Oliver “Power” Grant, an early and close associate of the hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan who executive produced the group's early recordings and headed the successful Wu Wear fashion line, died Monday, February 23.
Discussion: WWL-TV
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Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Wu-Tang Clan Mourns Founding Member: Oliver ‘Power’ Grant Was 52  —  Legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan is mourning the loss of founding member Oliver “Power” Grant, who passed away at 52.  —  The musician-turned-streetwear-clothing- mogul reportedly died on Monday.  The cause of death is currently unknown.
Emily Glazer / Wall Street Journal:
Bill Gates Apologizes to Foundation Staff Over Epstein Ties  —  Billionaire admits he had two affairs and opens up about his mistake in associating with the sex offender  —  Bill Gates apologized to staff of the Gates Foundation over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, admitting he made mistakes …
TMZ.com:
‘Father Knows Best’ Star Lauren Chapin Dead at 80  —  ‘FATHER KNOWS BEST’ LAUREN CHAPIN DEAD AT 80 AFTER CANCER BATTLE  —  Lauren Chapin — who played the youngest child, Kathy “Kitten” Anderson, on the beloved 1950s TV show “Father Knows Best” — has died.
Us Weekly:
Cardi B and Stefon Diggs Split After 1 Year of Dating: ‘He Betrayed Her,’ Source Says (Exclusive)  —  Stefon Diggs lost more than just the Super Bowl.  —  Cardi B called off her one-year relationship with the New England Patriots wide receiver, 32, just “a few days” before the rival Seattle …
Discussion: Page Six, Cosmopolitan, Bossip and Billboard
TMZ.com:
Lamar Odom Checks Out of Rehab After 30-Day Stint for Marijuana Addiction  —  LAMAR ODOM CHECKS OUT OF REHAB … Lamar Odom has checked out of rehab after completing a 30-day program at iRely Recovery in Los Angeles.  —  The 46-year-old former NBA star entered the program after getting arrested for DUI.
TMZ.com:
Cardi B Allegedly Went Berserk at ‘SNL’ Rehearsal Over ‘Weekend Update’ Nicki Minaj Joke  —  CARDI B ALLEGEDLY BLEW UP OVER ‘SNL’ NICKI MINAJ JOKE … Cardi B made “Saturday Night Live's” 1,000th episode one to remember ... allegedly for all the wrong reasons — according to our sources …
TMZ.com:
Jerry O'Connell Helps TMZ Push Car Out of Snow in New York City, on Video  —  JERRY O'CONNELL THAWS OUT TMZ'S SNOW DAY STRUGGLE!!! … Jerry O'Connell went full leading man in our own field producer Seleah Bussey's snow-day saga Tuesday ... 'cause when her car got stuck, he stepped up like it was his big scene.
Discussion: Reality Tea
Keisha Hatchett / Netflix Tudum:
The Boroughs Welcomes You This May  —  Get the release date and a first look at the sci-fi project from Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews.  —  Something wicked this way comes in the upcoming sci-fi series The Boroughs, from creators, showrunners, and executive producers Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews …
Christina Garibaldi / Us Weekly:
Prince William Told King Charles that Andrew Should Be ‘Banished’ After Disastrous BBC Interview (Exclusive)  —  This week on Royally Us, royal author Russell Myers reveals that Prince William has long taken a strong stand against uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
USA Today:
How did Robert Carradine die?  Disney star battled this disorder  —  The death of “Lizzie McGuire” star Robert Carradine was the culmination of a longtime battle with mental illness, according to the actor's family.  —  Carradine, best known for his roles in the Disney Channel sitcom and comedy classic …
Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Harry Styles Makes Cheeky Comment About Hair Transplant Rumors  —  Harry Styles got in on the joke about him possibly having a hair transplant, laughing it off and continuing to deny the rumor, much like he has done in the past.  —  Harry Styles is getting involved in a hairy situation.
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and Billboard
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy almost made a major hair transformation days before JFK Jr. wedding, colorist claims  —  Carolyn Bessette Kennedy had an iconic look, but she almost changed it up before the most important day of her life.  —  The late fashion publicist rose through the ranks …
Discussion: InStyle
Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Martin Short's daughter, Katherine, had service dog to assist with ‘mental illness’ in years prior to death  —  The social worker died from an apparent suicide on Monday.  —  The tactic Savannah Guthrie is using with $1M reward for mom Nancy's safe return: experts
Discussion: TMZ.com, StyleCaster, Mirror and Us Weekly
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Wendy Geller / Page Six:
Halle Berry reveals the one thing she refuses to do during sex amid engagement to Van Hunt
Discussion: InStyle
 
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