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11:30 AM ET, February 26, 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
Whitney Vasquez / Us Weekly:
Martin Short's Daughter Katherine Short Showed ‘No Indication’ She Was Struggling Before Her Death (Exclusive)  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Martin Short's daughter Katherine Hartley Short seemingly kept her mental health struggles tight to her chest before her tragic death.
Discussion: Extra, Page Six and TMZ.com
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Raechal Shewfelt / Entertainment Weekly:
Martin Short postpones comedy tour following the death of his daughter Katherine  —  Short had scheduled shows with his “Only Murders in the Building” costar Steve Martin.  —  Martin Short is taking some time away from the stage, following the death of his daughter, Katherine, who died Monday at 42.
TMZ.com:
‘Back To The Future’ Actor Crispin Glover Sued for Battery  —  ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ CRISPIN GLOVER WOMAN FILES LAWSUIT ... YOU LURED ME, THEN BEAT ME!!! … 4:27PM PT — A representative for Crispin Glover tells us ... “Mr. Glover denies these baseless allegations in the strongest possible terms.”
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
Faye James / HELLO!:
Jessica Alba and mini-me daughter Haven turn heads in coordinating looks  —  Jessica Alba shares her kids, Honor, 17, Haven, 14, and Hayes, eight, with her former husband, film producer Cash Warren  —  Jessica Alba was joined by her mini-me daughter Haven on Wednesday at the Fendi fashion show in Milan …
Discussion: E! Online, Reality Tea and InStyle
Emily Malia / Mirror:
Heather Mills life now after Paul McCartney divorce - new marriage and sporting career  —  As Paul McCartney's documentary hits Prime Video, we're reminded of his tumultuous marriage to model Heather Mills, who hasn't had an easy ride  —  Heather Mills shot to fame back more than 25 years ago …
Discussion: Daily Star
Jamie Roberts / Mirror:
First look at Cruz Beckham on stage as he kicks off UK tour and shares funny nod to mum  —  Cruz Beckham entertained a crowd in Birmingham as he kicked off his tour with his bandmates, The Breakers, and showed a sweet nod to his mum's music success  —  Cruz Beckham is following in his mother's footsteps.
Discussion: Daily Star
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.
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
Hoda Kotb's future at ‘Today’ show revealed in wake of Savannah Guthrie's mom's disappearance  —  Hoda Kotb is set to stay in Savannah Guthrie's “Today” seat for an extended period as the search for the star's mother Nancy Guthrie stretches into its fourth grueling week, sources tell Page Six.
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.
 
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NYT's profile of Medvi, glorified as a two-employee startup with $1B+ in revenue, ignored info that the startup is a warning sign, not a poster child, for AI

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