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12:50 PM ET, June 22, 2026

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Ben Sisario / New York Times:
Clive Davis, Hitmaking Titan of the Music Industry, Dies at 94  —  He rose from a midlevel position at Columbia Records to become one of music's most powerful executives, shepherding stars like Barry Manilow and Whitney Houston.  —  One of the few executives in music to become a household name …
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Kim Brown / Just Jared:
Music Legend Clive Davis Dead at 94  —  Legendary music icon Clive Davis has passed away at the age of 94.  —  The New York Times reports that he passed away on Monday (June 22) at his home in NYC.  —  What was Clive Davis' cause of death?  —  While a cause of death has not been reported …
Discussion: Page Six, Mirror, HELLO! and Billboard
TMZ.com:
Madison Square Garden Concertgoer Dies After Fall During Goose Performance  —  MADISON SQUARE GARDEN FAN DIES AFTER FATAL FALL FROM BALCONY … The New York Post has identified the victim as Paul Kueker, married father of 2 from Connecticut.  —  A 51-year-old man died …
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Nick Fagge / Daily Mail:
‘Air Miles Andy’ is back: Shamed royal took a private jet for a freebie weekend away to a French stud farm hosted by a mega rich Dubai businessman... and enjoyed fine wine, boules and horse riding on the beach  —  Disgraced Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor secretly sneaked away from his exile …
Discussion: HELLO!, The Sun, Reality Tea and Mirror
TMZ.com:
Rod Stewart Needs Oxygen Tank During Utah Concert, Video  —  ROD STEWART NEARLY FAINTED ONSTAGE, VIDEO ... Puffing Away On Oxygen Tank … Rod Stewart had a rough show in Utah last night ... doubling over in discomfort during the set — and needing puffs from an oxygen tank onstage.
Keith Caulfield / Billboard:
Olivia Rodrigo Scores Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’  —  The set launches with year's biggest week by units for a soloist. … Olivia Rodrigo achieves her third No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart as her third studio release …
Discussion: Rolling Stone, Variety and Just Jared
Hilary George / Page Six:
Beyoncé reveals how a 5-year-old Blue Ivy inspired Jay-Z to grow his hair out  —  Like father, like daughter.  —  Beyoncé shared the sweet backstory behind the locs Jay-Z rocked for nearly a decade in a Cécred video posted to YouTube on Father's Day.
Discussion: Bossip, HOLA! and Sandra Rose
Eric Todisco / Page Six:
The shocking meaning of ‘Love Island USA’ steamy code word ‘french fries’ explained  —  French fries are the snack of choice on “Love Island USA” Season 8.  —  Warning: Spoilers ahead!  Do not proceed unless you've watched the latest “Love Island USA' episode.
Kim Brown / Just Jared:
Travis Kelce's Dad Ed Seemingly Hard Launches New Girlfriend (Photo)  —  Ed Kelce has seemingly hard launched a new relationship!  —  The 75-year-old father of Travis and Jason Kelce posted a photo of a woman on his official social media.  —  He introduced her as Doree Hepner, and revealed what they were up to.
Kim Brown / Just Jared:
Tom Holland & Zendaya Continue ‘Spider-Man’ Press Tour, Snap Cute Photos Together in Berlin  —  Tom Holland and Zendaya are back doing more promo work for Spider-Man: Brand New Day!  —  The 30-year-old actor and 29-year-old actress posed for photos together at a photo call for the upcoming movie on Monday (June 22) in Berlin, Germany.
Discussion: Marie Claire
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
‘Summer House’ alum Danielle Olivera gives birth 10 weeks early, baby will be in NICU for ‘months’  —  Danielle Olivera announced that she gave birth to her baby boy, Aidan, 10 weeks early.  —  On Father's Day Sunday, the “Summer House” alum took to Instagram to share that she and her boyfriend …
Antoinette Bueno / Page Six:
Keith Urban sends birthday love to ex-wife Nicole Kidman months after finalizing divorce  —  Keith Urban publicly wished his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman, a happy birthday.  —  The country singer posted an Instagram Story Saturday, June 20, reading, “Happy birthday, Nicole Mary!!!!!!!!!!!!,” with a blue and purple background.
 
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Jordan Moreau / Variety:
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Jennifer Garner shares never-before-seen snaps of ex Ben Affleck with their kids for Father's Day
Discussion: HELLO!, E! Online and Just Jared
Aaron Johnson / RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE: Sydney Sweeney's Parting Shot — Siren Shuns ‘Euphoria’ Co-Star Zendaya After HBO Show Finale
Emily Nash / HELLO!:
At 44, Prince William is revealing a clearer picture of the King he will be
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Daily Star:
Britain's Got Talent star Allan Finnegan dies aged 59 after four-year battle
Discussion: Mirror and The Sun
Sasha Wayman / E! Online:
Kris Jenner Gives Shoutout to Kanye West, Travis Scott and More Kardashian Exes for Father's Day
Discussion: HELLO!, Us Weekly and TMZ.com
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Ben Fritz / Wall Street Journal:
Google invests in independent movie studio A24 as part of a new AI partnership; sources say Google is investing $75M, equal to what Thrive invested in 2024

Max Tani / Semafor:
The Atlantic ramps up its video podcasts, doubling its video team from ~10 to ~20, and says its podcast revenue is up 104% YoY and downloads rose ~50% YoY

Ted Johnson / Deadline:
ABC is airing direct appeals to its audience for The View and for stations it owns, asking viewers to comment on FCC actions challenging the show and stations

 
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