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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]

Britney Spears Sells Her Rights to Her Music Catalog

Britney Spears has sold her stake in her music catalog to Primary Wave in a major deal that includes many of her biggest hits. A new report claims 49ers defensive end Keion White argued with rapper Lil Baby and his crew at a San Francisco lounge before gunfire erupted. Plus, former Real Housewives of New York City star Jill Zarin was fired from E!’s reunion series The Golden Life after an offensive social media rant about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Authorities Release First Videos, Pics of Potential Subject in Nancy Guthrie Case

Authorities released the first surveillance images and video of a masked person of interest in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie. Kid Rock took aim at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show on Fox News. Plus, “Hit the Quan” rapper iHeartMemphis was arrested in Florida after livestreaming an armed standoff with police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]