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TMZ.com:
Music Legend Rick Derringer Dead at 77  —  RICK DERRINGER ‘ROCK AND ROLL, HOOCHIE KOO’ LEGEND DEAD AT 77 … Guitar icon and legendary performer Rick Derringer died on Memorial Day — and it's because his heart suddenly gave out, TMZ has learned.  —  Rick's longtime wife Jenda Derringer tells TMZ …
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Jem Aswad / Variety:
Rick Derringer, Singer of ‘Hang on Sloopy,’ Writer of ‘Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo’ and ‘Real American’ Wrestling Theme, Dies at 77  —  Rick Derringer, whose six-decade career spanned teen stardom as lead singer of the '60s smash “Hang on Sloopy,” a '70s solo hit with “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo …
Joe Bosso / Latest from Guitar Player in Guitarists:
Rick Derringer, famous for “Hang on Sloopy” and “Rock and Roll Hoochie Koo,” has died.  Read our exclusive 2024 interview where he recalled inspiring Eddie Van Halen and performing with Johnny Winter  —  Derringer — whose work touched the careers of Johnny and Edgar Winter, Steely Dan …
Elle:
Lindsay Lohan Is So Back  —  The beloved actress's long-awaited return to the big screen is here.  —  INTERVIEW BY CHLOE FINEMAN.  INTRODUCTION BY KAYLA WEBLEY ADLER.  PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHRIS COLLS.  STYLED BY ALEX WHITE.PUBLISHED: MAY 27, 2025  —  Jacket, pants, boots, Isabel Marant.
Diana Cooper / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Deborra-Lee Furness FINALLY files for divorce from Hugh Jackman after struggling to split $250 million fortune  —  By DIANA COOPER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM and JAMES VITUSCKA FOR DAILYMAIL.COM  —  Deborra-Lee Furness has officially filed for divorce from her ex Hugh Jackman, nearly two years after they announced their shock split.
Elizabeth Segran / Fast Company:
How Meghan built her pioneering partnership with Netflix  —  As the first season of her podcast ends, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is looking to build on the success of As Ever, the brand she built with Netflix.  —  FacebookLinkedInBlueskyXLink  —  Meghan carries many titles these days.
Hannah Marriott / graziadaily.co.uk:
Cynthia Nixon: ‘Sex And The City Was Always A Feminist Show’  —  Actor and activist Cynthia Nixon is a rare celebrity - willing to speak out and up.  She talks politics, power and the cult of Miranda  —  Cynthia Nixon (who, it must be said, is such a Miranda) does not sugar coat it when I ask …
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Jake Viswanath / Bustle:   Cynthia Nixon Shares What She Hated About Sex & The City
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NBC News:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial live updates: Ex-assistant says Combs wanted to kill Kid Cudi over Cassie relationship
Jordan Moreau / Variety:
‘Harry Potter’ HBO Series Casts Harry, Ron and Hermione  —  HBO's “Harry Potter” TV series has officially found its Harry, Ron and Hermione.  —  Dominic McLaughlin will play the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton is Hermione Granger and Alastair Stout is Ron Weasley.
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BBC:
Liverpool parade latest: Man arrested for attempted murder as 11 still in hospital after crash, police say  —  Merseyside Police say they believe the car was able to follow an ambulance after a road block was temporarily lifted to treat a member of the public.
Discussion: People, Mirror and New York Post
Thinktank / Baller Alert:
Kevin Liles Shuts Down Lady Luck's $30M Sexual Assault Allegations: “None of This Ever Happened”  —  Kevin Liles is clearing the air and making it crystal clear—he says he's not the man Lady Luck is accusing him of being.  —  On May 27, the music executive took to Instagram …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Billboard, Vibe and Lady Luck
Jackie Strause / The Hollywood Reporter:
'The Handmaid's Tale' Star Speaks About Their Series Finale Return  —  “It felt right to bring closure to her journey,” says the actor about their cameo. … While looking into a window marked with the words, “Freedom,” June (Elisabeth Moss) and viewers of The Handmaid's Tale heard a familiar voice.
Escher Walcott / People:
Teens on Way Home from Prom Help Save Family from Burning Home in Dramatic Phone Footage  —  The Whitesboro High School students said they “didn't think twice” about leaping into action after spotting the garage fire  — A group of New York high school students rescued a family …
Discussion: Suggest and New York Post
Sharareh Drury / People:
Jane Fonda Says She Wishes Intimacy Coordinators Were Around for ‘Hard’ Sex Scenes Early in Career  —  “Every time you begin a movie, you have training.  What to do if there's a problem.  That never happened,” Fonda said  —  Jane Fonda believes intimacy coordinators are vital to film production.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Mary Lou Retton Arrested on DUI Charge in West Virginia  —  Retton was arrested on Saturday, May 17, on one count of DUI in Marion County  — According to court records from the West Virginia Magistrate Court system, Retton, 57, was arrested on Saturday, May 17, on one count of …
Zara Woodcock / Mirror:
James McEachin dead: Legendary Columbo actor and Clint Eastwood co-star dies as fans pay tribute  —  James McEachin has died aged 94, it has been reported  —  Perry Mason star and Clint Eastwood's frequent co-star James McEachin has died aged 94.  According to The Hollywood Reporter …
Greta Bjornson / People:
Joshua Jackson Reveals He Ate 4,000 Calories a Day to Gain 20 Lbs. for Karate Kid: Legends  —  Jackson had to bulk up to play an ex-heavyweight boxer in the new action film  — Joshua Jackson said he gained 20 lbs. for his new role as former boxer Victor in Karate Kid: Legends
 
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Just Jared:
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Discussion: The Wrap and Deadline
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
‘Daunted’ Prince William's big life decision that nearly stopped him marrying Princess Kate
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Jennifer Lopez Wears Very Low-Cut Dress in One of Her Many AMAs Outfits
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Wall Street Journal:
WBD recommends shareholders reject Paramount's unsolicited cash bid, calling the offer “illusory” and saying it believes Netflix's proposal is still superior

New York Times:
WBD says the Ellisons have “consistently misled” shareholders, including claiming Paramount's proposal had a “full backstop” but it “does not, and never has”

Scott Feinberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
The Academy signs a multi-year deal that will give YouTube the exclusive global rights to the Oscars, beginning in 2029 and running through 2033
 
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