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Britney Spears’ Shocking Arrest at Traffic Stop

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs after the California Highway Patrol stopped her in Ventura County, authorities said, and she was released early Thursday with a May 4 court date. The arrest drew national attention because the public record moved in pieces. Booking records showed the time of arrest, release and a court date, but did not at first clearly spell out the alleged …

“Dallas” Actress and Model Dead at 62

Annabel Schofield, the Welsh-born model who became a familiar face in 1980s fashion campaigns and later appeared in 12 episodes of the prime-time soap “Dallas,” died Feb. 28 after a cancer battle she had described publicly for months. She was 62. Her death closed a career that moved from London fashion shoots to Los Angeles television sets and then to production work behind the camera. It also came after a long stretch of public updates …

‘Deadliest Catch’ Star Dead at 25 in Tragic Accident

The U.S. Coast Guard said March 4 it is investigating the death of Todd Meadows, a 25-year-old deckhand featured on Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch,” after officials said he fell overboard from the fishing vessel Aleutian Lady while working in the Bering Sea. Meadows went into the water Feb. 25 about 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor, a remote hub for Alaska’s commercial fleet, according to the Coast Guard. The case has quickly grown beyond a …

Michael Jackson Estate Sued Alleging Child Trafficking

Four adult siblings filed a federal lawsuit in Los Angeles on Feb. 27 accusing Michael Jackson’s estate and related business entities of child sex trafficking and sexual abuse, allegations the estate denies while pointing to years when the family publicly defended the pop star. The new case adds to a legal battle that has been building for months between the Jackson estate and members of the Cascio family, who have described themselves in the past …

Disneyland to Close Two Fan Favorites Next Month

Disneyland plans to temporarily close the Disneyland Monorail and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin starting March 30, taking two long-running attractions offline as the resort heads into the spring travel season, according to published refurbishment schedules tracked by travel outlets. The closures matter for more than nostalgia. The Monorail is both a classic ride and a working link between Tomorrowland and the Downtown Disney area, helping move some visitors through the resort. Roger Rabbit’s Car …

Cause of Death Revealed for “Pulp Fiction” Actor Peter Greene

Actor Peter Greene, a character performer known for roles in “Pulp Fiction” and “The Mask,” died in December from an accidental gunshot wound, New York’s medical examiner has determined, disclosing new details about a death that first became public after a wellness check at his Manhattan apartment. The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner ruled Greene’s death an accident and said the cause was a gunshot wound to the left axilla, an area …

“Dawson’s Creek” Star, Dies at 48

Actor James Van Der Beek, who rose to fame as Dawson Leery on the teen drama “Dawson’s Creek” and later reinvented himself with self-mocking comedy roles, has died at 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer, his family said Wednesday. A statement shared by his family said he died peacefully. Van Der Beek’s death drew an immediate wave of tributes from co-stars, comedians and fans who grew up with the show’s earnest late 1990s voice. …

Former Child Actor Dies Suddenly at Age 33

Blake Garrett, a former child actor best known for playing Plug in the 2006 family comedy “How to Eat Fried Worms,” has died in Oklahoma at age 33, according to his mother, who said the family is awaiting autopsy results to determine an official cause of death. Garrett’s death has prompted a wave of tributes from fans who remember the mid-2000s movie and from people who knew him through theater and touring productions. His mother, …

Catherine O’Hara Cause of Death Revealed

Catherine O’Hara, the Emmy-winning actor and comedian known for “Schitt’s Creek,” “Home Alone” and “Beetlejuice,” died of a pulmonary embolism, according to a death certificate released Monday by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. She was 71. The certificate listed rectal cancer as the underlying cause. The details clarified what had been described in earlier announcements as a brief illness, and they prompted a new wave of tributes for a performer whose sharp character …

Body of Rapper Lil Jon’s Son Found in Pond

A body believed to be Nathan Smith, the 27-year-old son of rapper Lil Jon, was recovered from a pond near his north Fulton County home on Friday, authorities said. The artist confirmed his son’s death in a statement as police continued their investigation around Mayfield Park late in the day. Smith, a musician and DJ who performed as DJ Young Slade, was reported missing on Tuesday after leaving his Milton residence without his phone. Police …