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3:30 PM ET, May 23, 2026

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TMZ.com:
GRIZZ CHAPMAN ‘30 ROCK’ FAN FAVORITE DEAD AT 52  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Grizz Chapman, the actor best known for his work on the classic sitcom “30 Rock,” has died.  —  His longtime rep, Saideh A. Brown, tells TMZ ... Chapman died Friday.  No other details are being released at this time …
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‘30 Rock’ Grizz Chapman Dogged By Health Issues, Needed Another Transplant, Manager Says  —  ‘30 ROCK’ GRIZZ CHAPMAN BATTLED HEALTH ISSUES BEFORE DEATH ... Needed New Transplant … Grizz Chapman, the actor best known for his work on “30 Rock,” died yesterday ... and now we're learning a little more about what led up to his passing.
Discussion: Page Six and The Hollywood Gossip
Royal Canadian Mounted Police:
IHIT takes conduct of missing person investigation  —  On this page  —  Squamish RCMP is transitioning an ongoing missing person investigation to Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT).  —  On May 18, 2026, Squamish RCMP received a missing person report after Stewart McLean had not been seen since May 15, 2026.
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CBC News:
Remains of missing B.C. actor Stewart McLean found, homicide investigation continues  —  Stewart McLean was last seen at his Lions Bay residence on May 15, police say  —  The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) says investigators have identified the remains of a missing actor in Lions Bay, B.C.
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Brandi Glanville Believes She Has ‘Sexually Transmitted Ringworm’ in Her Throat Amid Health Issues  —  TAP HERE TO ADD US WEEKLY AS A TRUSTED SOURCE  —  Brandi Glanville believes that she might have contracted “sexually transmitted ringworm.”  —  “I have a quick question.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Page Six and E! Online
New York Post:
Ivanka Trump targeted for assassination by IRGC terrorist in twisted plot to avenge president taking out his mentor: sources  —  See more of our coverage in your search results.  —  Add The New York Post on Google  —  First Daughter Ivanka Trump was targeted for assassination …
Steven J. Horowitz / Variety:
Rob Base, ‘It Takes Two’ Rapper, Dies at 59  —  Rob Base, one-half of Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, who was best known for the hit “It Takes Two,” has died.  He was 59.  —  The rapper, who celebrated his 59th birthday just four days ago, died on May 22 while surrounded by family after a private battle with cancer.
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Grace L. / Baller Alert:
Hip Hop Lost Another Legend: “It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dead At 59 After Secret Cancer Battle
Samantha Masters / Mirror:
Amanda Holden makes on-air apology after Britain's Got Talent guest admits 'I'm gutted'  —  The Britain's Got Talent audience member said that while she loved the show, one thing left her “gutted” - prompting Amanda Holden to step in and rectify the situation
Discussion: Daily Star and The Sun
TMZ.com:
‘90 Day Fiancé’ Star Patrick Mendes Files for Divorce from Thais  —  ‘90 DAY FIANCÉ’ STAR PATRICK MENDES DIVORCING THAIS, WANTS SOLE LEGAL CUSTODY OF THEIR KID … ‘90 Day Fiance’ star Patrick Mendes wants out of his 4-year marriage with Thais Ramone ... and sole legal custody of their kid, TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Page Six
Maddy Lennon / Just Jared:
Julia Roberts Joins Cast of ‘Home Economics’ Novel Adaptation  —  Julia Roberts will star in a new movie for upcoming novel Home Economics by Katy Hays.  —  While the novel has not yet been released, it is a very buzzy upcoming release that had a competitive publishing auction before landing …
Discussion: Deadline and The Wrap
Sarah / LaineyGossip:
Penelope and Tilda as Cannes winds down  —  Cannes may be winding down but the fashion is not. … This look would do David Bowie proud. … La Bola Negra is competing for the Palme d'Or, which will be announced this weekend.  It is directed by the duo of Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi …
 
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Juliet Conway / Mirror:
Denise Van Outen admits she feels ‘lonely and unwanted’ after sacrificing career for daughter
Discussion: Daily Star
Jordan Lloyd Beck / Mirror:
Matthew Biggs dead: BBC Radio and Gardener's Question Time star dies after cancer battle
Discussion: Daily Star
Tommy Pisani / Just Jared:
‘Sex & the City’ Alum Jason Lewis Resurfaces for First Time in 3 Years to Share Cryptic Message
Discussion: Us Weekly
David Niederhoffer / Just Jared:
Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck Are Twinning in Matching Outfits While Grabbing Food Together
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
 Earlier Picks: 
TMZ.com:
Tulsi Gabbard Resigning From Trump's Cabinet to Focus on Husband's Health
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Kyle Busch Was Coughing Up Blood Day Before Death, According to 911 Call
Eric Todisco / Page Six:
‘Battlestar Galactica’ star Tricia Helfer becomes latest celeb to join OnlyFans
Discussion: Just Jared, FemaleFirst and Reality Tea
TMZ.com:
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Are Officially Married
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
William Daniels, Bonnie Bartlett lift lid on ‘Boy Meets World’ cast's ‘problems’ on set years before Ben Savage feud
Discussion: Us Weekly and Star Magazine
 

 
From Mediagazer:

John Koblin / New York Times:
Nielsen preliminary data: the final episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert drew 6.7M viewers, the biggest audience for the show since an episode in 2016

Matthew Jordan / The Conversation:
A look at the history of US radio and how it grew with the idea that media should serve the public interest, as CBS Radio News goes silent on Friday night

Gregory Svirnovskiy / Politico:
NYT publisher AG Sulzberger criticized President Trump's incursions on press freedom and chastised some news outlets for capitulating to the president

 
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