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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.
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 …
TMZ.com:
Cher's Son Elijah Blue Allman Arrested on Assault, Trespassing Charges  —  ELIJAH BLUE ALLMAN CHER'S SON ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT AT PREP SCHOOL … Elijah Blue Allman, the son of Cher and the late Greg Allman, was arrested Friday night on trespassing charges at an elite prep school in Concord, New Hampshire.
Katie Moore / WWL-TV:
NOPD issues new warrant for Shia LaBeouf  —  Actor is accused in Mardi Gras assault at Marigny bar. … NEW ORLEANS — Police on Friday issued a new warrant for actor Shia LaBeouf, multiple sources told WWL Louisiana, in connection with an alleged battery early Mardi Gras morning in the Marigny.
Julia Hobbs / Vogue UK:
“I Love The Uniform”: A Cowgirl-Inspired Denim Collab Is Bella Hadid's Next Move  —  The Bella Hadid effect needs to be studied.  Ask any one of the legions of fans who turned out to catch a selfie with the super (or simply a glimpse her now signature halo of golden hair) this Milan Fashion Week …
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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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Us Weekly:
Bridgerton's Yerin Ha Reveals If She Thinks Benedict Redeemed Himself in Season 4 After Divisive Mistress Offer (Exclusive)  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Benedict's mistress offer to Sophie had Bridgerton fans divided — but Yerin Ha thinks the fictional character did a great job at fixing his mistake.
Hannah Kerns / Elite Daily:
Maura Higgins On ‘The Traitors’ Finale, Rob Rausch, & More  —  Spoiler warning: This post contains spoilers from The Traitors Season 4 finale and reunion.  —  Maura Higgins didn't expect much when she flew to Scotland to appear on The Traitors Season 4.  She never got around to watching …
Dan Wakeford / Us Weekly:
Bijou Phillips Reveals She ‘Could Be Gone in a Few Days’ — But Is Fighting for Her Life for Her Daughter (Exclusive)  —  “I've always wanted my life to be as private as I can make it,” Bijou Phillips tells Us Weekly at her home in Beverly Hills.  It makes sense: She was born famous and stayed that way.
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 …
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 …
 
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Mikeie Honda Reiland / Nashville Banner:
A reporter for Nashville Noticias, Estefany Rodríguez, has been detained and is being sent to an ICE center in Louisiana; she had reported on ICE previously

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How AI is helping expand coverage; the Philadelphia Inquirer launched four AI-assisted newsletters in 2025, which have been a “massive subscription driver”

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