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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 …
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.
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  —  Veteran rapper Rob Base, one-half of the iconic rap duo Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock, has died at the age of 59 following a private battle with cancer.  The Harlem-born artist passed away peacefully surrounded …
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
TMZ.com:
Kyle Busch's No. 8 To Be Reserved Until Son's NASCAR Career  —  KYLE BUSCH NO. 8 CAR SHELVED AFTER DEATH ... Reserved For Son  —  No one will race the No. 8 car after Kyle Busch's tragic death ... with Richard Childress Racing announcing the digit will be suspended in his honor until his son, Brexton, is ready to join NASCAR.
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Steve Reed / Associated Press:
2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’
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 …
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 …
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
Juliet Conway / Mirror:
Denise Van Outen admits she feels ‘lonely and unwanted’ after sacrificing career for daughter  —  The Big Breakfast star, 51, opened up about the emotional toll of raising her teenage daughter Betsy as a single parent while putting her West End career on hold
Discussion: Daily Star
 
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Bernie Zilio / Page Six:
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TMZ.com:
Kim Zolciak's Boyfriend Denies Being ‘RHOA’ Alum's Sugar Daddy
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Variety:
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Hilary George / Page Six:
Lizzo's scandalous Cannes gown comes with faux piercings and more than 3,000 carats of diamonds
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Giorgina Hamilton / Heart:
Prince William says he “couldn't cope without” wife Kate as he opens up about her cancer recovery
Daniel Sandford / BBC:
Andrew investigation could look into sexual misconduct allegations
Matthew Belloni / Puck:
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Kierra Frazier / CBS News:
After 11 years and over 1,800 episodes, Stephen Colbert hosted The Late Show's finale, which ran 17 minutes longer than usual, ending the 33-year franchise

Etan Vlessing / The Hollywood Reporter:
The MPA and the Streaming Innovation Alliance blast Canada's CRTC for adopting rules forcing streamers to contribute 15% of Canadian revenue to Canadian content

Marcelo Cajueiro / Variety:
Sofa, a Brazilian TV network, plans to launch 16 free ad-supported channels on YouTube, in Spanish and Portuguese in Brazil, Latin America, the US, and Portugal

 
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