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7:40 PM ET, March 15, 2026

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Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
Nathan Fillion Says ‘Firefly’ Animated Series In Development With Co-Stars Set To Reprise Roles; Concept Art Revealed … Nathan Fillion has just revealed at Awesome Con that an animated Firefly series is in advanced development based on the beloved cult sci-fi franchise—and Deadline has the details.
Glenn Garner / Deadline:
Judy Pace Dies: Groundbreaking Black Actress Who Starred In 'Brian's Song' Was 83  —  Judy Pace, a model and actress known for her roles in Blaxploitation films of the 1970s, has died.  She was 83. … Born June 15, 1942 in Los Angeles, Julia Pace trained as a model, becoming Ebony Fashion Fair's youngest in 1961.
Discussion: Baller Alert and Page Six
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TMZ.com:
'Brian's Song' Actress Judy Pace Dead at 83  —  Judy Pace — who starred in the 1971 classic “Brian's Song” — has reportedly died.  —  The actress' daughters Shawn and Julia Pace Mitchell confirmed the passing to Deadline, saying their mother “died peacefully in her sleep” …
Jasmine Allday / Mirror:
John Alford dead: Grange Hill star dies in prison weeks after being jailed  —  Grange Hill actor John Alford has died in prison, just weeks after he was sentenced to eight years and six months in prison earlier this year for sex offences against children  —  Grange Hill actor John Alford has died in prison.
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Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Elle
Faye James / HELLO!:
Oscars 2026: all the sweetest couples from Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos to Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin  —  Among the romantic duos turning heads were Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin, Conan O'Brien and Liza Powel O'Brien  —  Hollywood's biggest night …
Discussion: InStyle and Just Jared
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Oscars 2026: How Taylor Swift Helped Domhnall Gleeson Check Off Bucket List Item  —  After Domhnall Gleeson starred alongside Taylor Swift in her music video for “Opalite,” the actor shared insight into working with her during an interview with Live From E! at the 2026 Oscars.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Paramount Passes on ‘G.I. Joe’ Treatment from Max Landis (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are not moving forward with a take on a new G.I. Joe movie from screenwriter Max Landis, multiple sources told Variety.  —  Landis, son of “Trading Places” director John Landis …
Just Jared:
Barbie Ferreira Stuns in Blue GapStudio Gown at Oscars 2026 Red Carpet  —  Barbie Ferreira is looking breathtaking in blue at the 2026 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 15) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.  —  Barbie wore a custom GapStudio gown designed by Zac Posen for the big event.
Discussion: InStyle, Cosmopolitan and The Sun
Katie Daly / HELLO!:
Prince William pays tribute to Princess Diana on Mother's Day with heartfelt message - and 1980s photo  —  The Prince of Wales shared a touching message for Princess Diana and a photo from 1984 to mark Mother's Day 2026 in the UK  —  The Prince of Wales shared a heartfelt message on Sunday, remembering his late mother on Mother's Day.
Tom Bower / The Times:
'Meghan's brainwashed Harry,' Camilla told a friend … 'If you don't mind, get your finger out of my face," Meghan Markle snapped at William.  The teatime reconciliation meeting between the brothers and their wives had spun out of control.  Sitting in the Cambridges' recently redecorated …
Nathan Diller / USA Today:
More than 150 guests, crew sick in Princess cruise norovirus outbreak  —  A gastrointestinal virus outbreak on Star Princess prompted enhanced sanitation as the ship sails the Caribbean.  —  More than 150 people got sick in a norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruises ship.
 
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From Mediagazer:

Katie Deighton / Wall Street Journal:
OpenAI acquires tech news show TBPN, promising editorial independence; TBPN was on track to make over $30M in revenue in 2026 and will wind down its ad business

Sara Guaglione / Digiday:
WaPo has launched its creator network, where half a dozen creators will launch new series every few weeks in different verticals and retain IP ownership

Jessica Hill / Associated Press:
The Las Vegas Review-Journal stops printing the Las Vegas Sun, ending the last joint operating deal stemming from a 1970 law; the Sun vows to fight in court

 
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