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5:55 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.
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.
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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.
The Guardian:
USMNT World Cup full roster: Alejandro Zendejas is in, Tanner Tessmann misses out  — Gio Reyna, Sebastian Berhalter are included - Diego Luna is omitted despite strong form  —  Club América winger Alejandro Zendejas is on the United States' 26-man roster for this summer's World Cup …
Discussion: The Athletic and New York Post
ESPN:
Family says Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia, sepsis  —  NASCAR driver Kyle Busch died from severe pneumonia that progressed into sepsis, according to a statement provided by the Busch family.  —  Dakota Hunter, vice president of Kyle Busch Companies, said in a news release …
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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
Alexandra Bellusci / Page Six:
Bethenny Frankel makes rare comments on co-parenting dynamic with ex Jason Hoppy  —  Bethenny Frankel is getting real about co-parenting.  —  The former “Real Housewives of New York City” star shared rare insight into her and ex-husband Jason Hoppy's dynamic when it comes to their 16-year-old daughter, Bryn Hoppy.
Discussion: Just Jared and Us Weekly
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 …
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
Blanca Schofield / The Times:
Shakira: 'Romance?  There's no time in my life for romance'  —  The Colombian megastar talks about life after her break-up, raising boys and her World Cup anthem with Ed Sheeran  —  Q:  —  Shakira hasn't spoken to her sons, Milan, 13, and Sasha, 11, about who they will support in the World Cup if Colombia ends up playing Spain.
Discussion: E! Online and Us Weekly
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
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
 
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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

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