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Actor Eric Dane, best known for his roles in Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at the age of 53, his family confirmed. His death comes about 10 months after he publicly revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.

In a statement, the family said, "With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS." They added that he was surrounded in his final moments by close friends, his wife Rebecca Gayheart, and their daughters, Billie and Georgia, whom they described as the centre of his world. The family also requested privacy as they navigate what they called an "impossible time."

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Amelia Dimoldenberg is reflecting on the massive success of her YouTube series Chicken Shop Date and how it has reshaped her sense of identity.

The 32 year old creator first launched the show in 2014 as part of a magazine column for a local youth publication. The concept was simple but distinctive. She invited celebrity guests to join her for playful, sometimes awkward, date style interviews inside casual chicken shops. Over the years, the format resonated with audiences and steadily gained momentum. What began as a small project evolved into a major platform that now features high profile stars such as Jennifer Lawrence, Bella Hadid and Sabrina Carpenter. The series has become a popular stop on press tours for major films and albums.

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Billionaire Les Wexner told US lawmakers on Wednesday that he was "naive, foolish and gullible" for trusting Jeffrey Epstein. In a statement at the start of a closed-door deposition, the former Victoria's Secret CEO—who is alleged to have helped Epstein build his fortune—accused the late sex offender of stealing "vast sums" of money from his family while serving as their financial adviser.

Wexner, who was testifying before a House committee as part of its probe into the Epstein case, has denied any wrongdoing.

He was described as a potential co-conspirator of Epstein's in a 2019 FBI document, but no charges were ever brought against him. Lawmakers accused the billionaire, who gave Epstein broad powers over his finances, of knowing about the other man's crimes but failing to stop them.

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Phoebe Dynevor has been set to star in Beach Read, the upcoming feature adaptation from 20th Century Studios based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Emily Henry. The project marks another major literary adaptation for the studio and places Dynevor at the center of one of the most popular contemporary romance titles of recent years.

Published in 2020, Beach Read quickly became a breakout success and established Emily Henry as a leading voice in modern romantic fiction. The story follows January Andrews, a successful romance novelist who finds herself grappling with grief and writer’s block after the death of her father and the revelation of long hidden family secrets. Seeking both distance and clarity, January spends the summer at her late father’s Michigan beach house to prepare it for sale. What begins as a quiet retreat soon becomes something far more complicated.

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Hailey Bieber says her journey toward building a healthy relationship with fame is still a work in progress.

The 29 year old model, entrepreneur and founder of Rhode spoke candidly about life in the spotlight during a Feb. 18 appearance on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast. In the conversation, she reflected on the emotional toll that constant public scrutiny can take.

Bieber described the pressure of dealing with widespread commentary about her personal life as mentally exhausting. She explained that trying to satisfy or respond to millions of opinions often leads to frustration and self doubt. At times, she admitted, she questions why strangers feel compelled to criticize her at all. The sheer scale of attention, she said, can pull her into a cycle of feeling like she has to constantly defend or prove herself.

She acknowledged that she still struggles with people pleasing tendencies because she wants to be understood. However, over time she has learned that repeatedly explaining herself rarely changes public perception. According to Bieber, it is easy for people to misinterpret a small moment without understanding the larger context of someone's life. She has come to realize that no amount of clarification can fully control how others choose to see her.

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Bill Gates withdrew from India's flagship AI Impact Summit hours before he was due to deliver a keynote address on Thursday, as renewed scrutiny over his past association with late financier Jeffrey Epstein intensified following the release of U.S. Justice Department files.

The last-minute cancellation dealt a setback to a high-profile gathering that New Delhi has promoted as a defining moment in its ambition to shape global artificial intelligence governance.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation said the decision was taken after "careful consideration" to ensure attention remained on the summit's priorities. Ankur Vora, who leads the foundation's Africa and India offices, spoke in Gates's place. Gates has previously said meeting Epstein was a mistake and confined to philanthropic discussions. He has not been accused of wrongdoing.

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The Golden Bachelorette couple recently revealed that, despite getting engaged more than a year ago, they have no plans to marry in 2026.

"We get that [question] all the time," Chock said in a video Q&A posted on their Instagram pages on February 16. "In 2025, Joan hosted a lavish wedding for her oldest son, Nick. And she has another one getting married this year, so we decided not to compete with them."

"Let them have their year," the 62-year-old, who has daughter Taylor and son Tyler with ex-wife Heather, continued. "So you might look for something in 2027."

"Yeah, '27. Hopefully, no one else will get married, but I believe you have a son who might, so we'll see!" the 63-year-old said. "We have grown children, and they are also entering that stage of life... We'll marry when our children don't get married."

The couple also talked about their current living arrangements—and the big question of why they don't live together.

"One day, we will," Joan explained. "We haven't figured out the city yet."

Chock stated that they have been busy with work and travel, adding, "At some point, we do [want to live together]." We travel frequently, so it's inevitable that we'll say, "Oh, we like this.’”