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Nancy Guthrie Case: Second Bitcoin Demand Emerges

TMZ has received a second email from someone claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper, again demanding one bitcoin for the information. The Backstreet Boys say they want to headline the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Plus, Hilary Duff has announced her “Lucky Me” world tour — her first global run since 2008. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Tributes Pour In For James Van Der Beek

Tributes are pouring in for James Van Der Beek after his death at 48, with Katie Holmes and other stars honoring him as a GoFundMe for his wife and six kids tops $1 million. In Arizona, the FBI is seeking doorbell camera footage in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, testing a glove for DNA and reviewing video of a masked suspect as alleged ransom notes circulate. And Cardi B sparked cheers at her Palm Desert show after joking that she and her fans would confront ICE if agents showed up, doubling down on her support for Latino communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

GoFundMe Launched For James Van Der Beek's Family

James Van Der Beek’s friends launched a $500,000 GoFundMe after his death at 48, with more than $200,000 raised to help his wife and six kids amid financial strain from his cancer battle. David Archuleta reveals in his memoir that he once scouted places to end his life while struggling with his faith and sexuality, but a spiritual turning point led him to accept himself and come out as queer in 2021. Bijou Phillips has been hospitalized and urgently needs a second kidney transplant after her donor kidney failed, and she is back on dialysis as she searches for a living donor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

James Van Der Beek Dead at 48

Actor James Van Der Beek has died at 48 after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer. The FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Department are working to trace the gloves, backpack and handgun seen in security footage of the suspect in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping. Plus, Zayn Malik says he has never truly been in love, including during his relationship with Gigi Hadid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

New Note In Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case

TMZ received a new note in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case demanding 1 Bitcoin to reveal the suspect’s name, and the letter has been turned over to the FBI as the investigation continues; meanwhile, Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni appeared in a New York courtroom for court-ordered mediation ahead of their May 18 trial over her sexual harassment complaint. And Bad Bunny’s controversial Super Bowl halftime show drew 128.2 million viewers across platforms, falling short of last year’s record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]