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9:10 PM ET, May 22, 2026

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Steve Reed / Associated Press:
2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’  —  Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died.  He was 41.  —  The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued …
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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Who Is Kyle Busch's Wife? What to Know About Samantha Busch After NASCAR Star's Death
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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Matthew Belloni / Puck:
archive.today  —  Welcome back to a very special anniversary issue of What I'm Hearing.  No, it's not a clip  —  show... well, not really.  —  💫💫 Exactly five years ago yesterday, I sent an email to 300 people in my Outlook folder— producers, executives, filmmakers, actors, and friends.
TMZ.com:
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Are Officially Married  —  Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson are officially official ... because the couple quietly was wed ahead of their lavish Bahamas wedding weekend.  —  According to the marriage certificate, obtained by TMZ …
Variety:
Tom Hardy Out of ‘Mobland’ Season 3 After Season 2 Wraps Production  —  Tom Hardy is out of “Mobland.” … Production has already wrapped on Season 2, which finished filming in March.  Sources say that Hardy was not asked to return to the series following onset issues with executive producer Jez Butterworth, 101 Studios, and others.
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Grace L. / Baller Alert:
Floyd Mayweather Claims Trusted Associate Pulled Off $175 Million Scheme Involving Missing Jewelry, Secret Transfers, And Vanished Private Jet  —  Floyd Mayweather is taking a shocking legal fight from the ring to the courtroom after filing a lawsuit accusing former associates of allegedly scamming him out of at least $175 million.
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Daniel Sandford / BBC:
Andrew investigation could look into sexual misconduct allegations  —  Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could investigate allegations of sexual misconduct as part of their inquiry into potential misconduct in public office.  —  Police have repeated their call for anyone with information to come forward.
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TMZ.com:
Kyle Busch Was Coughing Up Blood Day Before Death, According to 911 Call  —  KYLE BUSCH 911 AUDIO REVEALS COUGHING BLOOD Day Before Death … Kyle Busch's medical emergency has been partially revealed by 911 audio obtained by TMZ Sports ... with a caller saying the NASCAR superstar …
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
Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
William Daniels, Bonnie Bartlett lift lid on ‘Boy Meets World’ cast's ‘problems’ on set years before Ben Savage feud  —  See more of our coverage in your search results.  —  Add Page Six on Google  —  Years before Ben Savage “ghosted” his “Boy Meets World” co-stars, there were “problems” …
Discussion: Star Magazine and Us Weekly
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Anne Hathaway breaks silence on facelift rumors after youthful new look  —  Anne Hathaway addressed speculation that she has had a facelift after she displayed a taut, youthful new look in March 2026  —  Anne Hathaway has responded to “distracting” rumours that she has had a facelift.
Discussion: Reality Tea, Us Weekly and FemaleFirst
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David Niederhoffer / Just Jared:
Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck Are Twinning in Matching Outfits While Grabbing Food Together  —  Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are still spending time together, despite their breakup nearly 11 years ago.  —  The friendly exes were twinning in matching outfits while stepping out to grab food on Thursday (May 21) in Los Angeles.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Jordan Lloyd Beck / Mirror:
Matthew Biggs dead: BBC Radio and Gardener's Question Time star dies after cancer battle  —  Matthew Biggs, who made a broadcasting career out of appearing on BBC Radio hit Gardeners' Question Time and also had stints on ITV and Channel 4, has died at the age of 65  —  Matthew Biggs has died at the age of 65.
Discussion: Daily Star
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 …
Giorgina Hamilton / Heart:
Prince William says he “couldn't cope without” wife Kate as he opens up about her cancer recovery  —  Prince William discussed Catherine's recovery, family life and the school run during Heart Breakfast interview.  —  Loading audio...  Prince William has opened up about his wife Catherine …
 
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Juliet Conway / Mirror:
Denise Van Outen admits she feels ‘lonely and unwanted’ after sacrificing career for daughter
Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
TV Actor Stewart McLean's Missing Person Case Now Being Investigated as a Possible Homicide, Cops Say
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Harry Styles Reveals Eyebrow-Raising Detail About Losing His Virginity
TMZ.com:
Tulsi Gabbard Resigning From Trump's Cabinet to Focus on Husband's Health
Eric Todisco / Page Six:
‘Battlestar Galactica’ star Tricia Helfer becomes latest celeb to join OnlyFans
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Reality Tea
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TMZ.com:
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Discussion: Reality Tea
Hilary George / Page Six:
Lizzo's scandalous Cannes gown comes with faux piercings and more than 3,000 carats of diamonds
Discussion: Sandra Rose
FemaleFirst:
Ricky Martin ‘safe’ after tear gas deployed at gig
New York Times:
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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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