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Variety:
Neil Sedaka, Legendary Singer-Songwriter Behind ‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,’ ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Love Will Keep Us Together,’ Dies at 86  —  Neil Sedaka, legendary singer-songwriter behind hits like “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,” “Bad Blood,” “Laughter in the Rain” and “Calendar Girl,” has died, a rep confirms to Variety.
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TMZ.com:
Legendary Singer Neil Sedaka Dead at 86  —  SINGER-SONGWRITER NEIL SEDAKA DEAD AT 86 … Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka — who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s — has died at age 86 ... TMZ has learned.  —  We learned earlier today, Neil wasn't feeling well Friday morning and was taken in an ambulance to a hospital.
Discussion: Extra, Fox News, CBS News and WOODTV.com
TMZ.com:
Legendary Singer Neil Sedaka Rushed to Hospital in Los Angeles  —  Neil Sedaka — a legendary singer-songwriter who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s — has been rushed to a hospital in L.A. ...  TMZ has learned.  —  Family sources tell TMZ ... Neil wasn't feeling well Friday morning …
Page Six:
Tragic details of ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star Robert Carradine's passing revealed as cause of death is confirmed  —  Robert Carradine's cause of death has been confirmed after his tragic passing.  —  Page Six can exclusively confirm the beloved actor's manner of death has been ruled a suicide …
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TMZ.com:
‘Lizzie McGuire’ Dad Robert Carradine Died in Hospital  —  ACTOR ROBERT CARRADINE DIED IN L.A. HOSPITAL … Robert Carradine — the actor best known for his roles in “Lizzie McGuire,” “Revenge of the Nerds,” and “The Long Riders” — died in a hospital ... TMZ has learned.
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Maura Higgins Shoots Down Rob Rausch Romance Rumors: ‘You Would Know If I Was D***matized’ (Exclusive)  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Season 4 of The Traitors was packed with drama, but one of the biggest sources of intrigue wasn't about the game at all: Did Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch hook up?
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Olivia Craighead / The Cut:
Don't Hate the Player  —  Breakfast with snake-wrangling Traitor Rob Rausch isn't for the faint of heart. … Rob Rausch wants to talk about colors.  His favorite, he shares, is seafoam green.  Specifically, the shade of seafoam green used to paint water towers.
Just Jared:
Ashley Tisdale to Star in New CBS Comedy Series About Divorced Empty Nesters  —  Ashley Tisdale is setting her return to television in a new CBS comedy series.  —  The 40-year-old High School Musical actress will be starring in a new multi-camera comedy show at CBS that is about divorced empty nesters.
Discussion: Deadline, E! Online and The Wrap
Fox News:
Nancy Guthrie neighbors' Ring camera captures vehicles on possible route from crime scene  —  Homeowner says authorities never canvassed their neighborhood despite living on back road near Nancy Guthrie's home  —  EXCLUSIVE: TUCSON, Ariz. — A resident in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood …
TMZ.com:
No Decision on Savannah Guthrie's Return to ‘Today,’ Sources  —  SAVANNAH GUTHRIE NO DECISION ON ‘TODAY’ RETURN: SOURCES … Savannah Guthrie has not indicated she's made a decision about whether or not she will return to “Today,” TMZ has learned.  —  Our insiders say her return …
Discussion: New York Daily News
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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
NBC Expects Savannah Guthrie's ‘Today’ Return, but Timeline Remains Uncertain
Page Six:
Pink has moved to NY, possibly taking over Kelly Clarkson's show  —  Pink has moved to New York, Page Six hears, and may be taking over Kelly Clarkson's show.  —  Sources say the “Get the Party Started” singer — who has been living on her vineyard on the Central Coast of California …
Andrew Gans / Playbill:
Megan Thee Stallion Will Make Broadway Debut in Moulin Rouge!  The Musical  —  The Tony-winning musical recently announced it will play its final performance at the Hirschfeld in July.  —  Even ya best party planner couldn't catch this vibe!  —  Award-winning rapper, songwriter …
TMZ.com:
Brad Pitt Friend Slams Angelina Jolie After Son Maddox Drops Last Name  —  BRAD PITT FRIEND BLASTS ANGELINA ... After Maddox Ditched ‘Pitt’ in Film Credits … Brad Pitt's close friend is fuming after the actor's son, Maddox Jolie-Pitt, dropped his father's last name in the credits …
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Princess Beatrice finally breaks cover after dad Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest  —  After some time away from the public eye, Princess Beatrice stepped out in London for the first time since the arrest of her father Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor  —  Princess Beatrice has finally broken …
Discussion: InStyle, GB News and Mirror
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Why Ariana Grande Will Miss Actor Awards 2026  —  Ariana Grande won't be at the Actor Awards on March 1, with E! News confirming the Wicked: For Good star—a Female Actor in a Supporting Role nominee—is busy prepping for her upcoming tour.  —  Ariana Grande isn't skipping award shows for good.
Emma Banks / InStyle:
Shailene Woodley Seemingly Debuts New Romance 5 Months After Lucas Bravo Split  —  The former couple parted ways last September. … On the heels of her breakup with Lucas Bravo, Shailene Woodley is putting a rather romantic spin on Milan Fashion Week with a little help from Rivals star Milo Callaghan.
Discussion: Us Weekly, E! Online, Extra and Just Jared
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Denise Richards ordered to pay ex Aaron Phypers staggering amount as divorce drags on  —  Denise Richards' estranged husband Aaron Phyper's request for temporary spousal support has been granted.  —  In a major win for Phypers in court Thursday, Richards was ordered to pay her ex $5,000 a month, as well as $30,000 in attorney's fees.
Discussion: Just Jared and New York Post
TMZ.com:
'Back To The Future's Crispin Glover Says Pics Prove Ex Beat Him Bloody  —  ‘BACK TO THE FUTURE’ CRISPIN GLOVER MY EX GAVE ME A BEATDOWN ... Check Out My Bloody Face!!! … Crispin Glover was allegedly beaten bloody by his ex-girlfriend — who ironically sued him for battery …
 
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TMZ.com:
Man Arrested For Reported DUI Outside of Nancy Guthrie's Home
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Bloomberg:
How Paramount's David Ellison deployed financial backing and political lobbying, including his well-connected chief legal adviser, to beat Netflix and win WBD

Jeremy Barr / The Guardian:
Memo: another CBS News producer leaves, after 46 years, and says, “We've been told to aim our reporting at a particular part of the political spectrum”

Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
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