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Melissa Gilbert wants improved protection for child actors following Hayden Panettiere’s death. Gilbert, known for her role in Little House on the Prairie, shared her concerns in a Substack essay. She urged unions to “enact real change” and questioned the lack of media attention. Gilbert highlighted the tragic deaths of Michelle Trachtenberg, Daveigh Chase, and Panettiere. Story URL

Mark Ruffalo has rejected claims of antisemitism following his criticism of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger. Ruffalo described the allegations as “appalling and fundamentally dishonest.” He clarified that critiquing Israeli policies and military contracts differs from criticizing Jewish people. Ruffalo had criticized the Ellison family’s ties to Israel’s actions in Gaza. Story URL

Kim Zolciak’s 15-year-old son, Kroy Biermann Jr., is accused of serious sex crimes, including aggravated sodomy and sexual battery against a high school classmate. The incident reportedly took place in a Lifetime Fitness changing area on April 24th. Zolciak stated to TMZ that the accusations against her son are “reckless and deeply troubling,” asserting his innocence. Story URL

The CW has withdrawn its broadcast of the Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageants, scheduled for this week. This follows discussions with the Miss USA Organization. The CW expressed good wishes to the contestants but did not specify the reasons for the cancellation. The events, not televised last year due to ownership changes, will stream on the Queen Beauty Network. Story URL

Shelley Fabares, beloved star of The Donna Reed Show and Coach, has died at 82. She passed away Saturday in Los Angeles after a brief illness. Her family described her as “a source of love, strength, laughter and comfort.” Fabares is survived by her husband, M*A*S*H actor Mike Farrell, and stepchildren Erin and Michael. Story URL

Bunny Levine, a New Jersey school librarian who retired early to pursue acting, has died at 97. After graduating college in 1951, she spent decades in libraries before building a steady four-decade television career, appearing in Gilmore Girls, Shameless, Law & Order, Everybody Loves Raymond, and Community, often credited as “Old Lady” or “Grandma.”Story URL

Focus Features’ horror hit Obsession has surpassed $500 million at the global box office, becoming the first original film of the 2020s to reach that milestone. Directed by Curry Barker, the low-budget thriller — made for under $1 million — earned $263.4 million domestically and $238.1 million overseas, totaling $501.5 million worldwide, with South Korea still to come. Story URL

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