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Leslie Charleson -- a well-known soap opera star -- has died ... according to an announcement posted to the official "General Hospital" Instagram account.

Frank Valentini -- an executive producer on the long-running soap -- wrote the statement ... highlighting Charleson's enduring legacy after more than 50 years on the show.

Valentini writes that just as Leslie's character was the heart of the Quartermaine family on the show, she was a matriarch to the cast and crew ... and, she will be deeply missed. Frank did not mention a cause of death.

Deon Cole had a super stressful week ... 'cause he ended up in the hospital on his birthday, and -- when he was finally discharged -- he went home and had to pack up and flee the Los Angeles wildfires.

The comedian and Old Spice pitchman posted about the unfortunate series of events late Friday night ... sharing a photo of himself in the car, packed with sentimental items like the flowers his mother gave him before she died back in 2021.

He also shared a clip ... showing the light from the blaze creeping over hills in the distance.

A former child actor is among the victims killed in the massive Los Angeles wildfires ... with his mother saying she could not save him in time.

Rory Callum Sykes -- who appeared in the 90s UK show "Kiddy Kapers" -- was killed at his family’s Malibu home on Wednesday, his his mother, Shelley Sykes, announced in an emotional social media post.

The British-born Australian actor -- born blind with cerebral palsy -- had his own cottage on the family's 17-acre Mount Malibu TV Studio estate, which burned down in the fire, per his mother.

Allison Holker's daughter is shedding some light on the NDA people going to Stephen "tWitch" Boss' funeral had to sign ... and, she claims it wasn't meant to stop people from talking about the late star.

Weslie Fowler -- Holker's 16-year-old daughter from a previous relationship -- took to Instagram Live Friday and talked for 30 minutes about her mom and tWitch.

One of the big topics she confronted ... Weslie explained why an NDA at tWtich's funeral was necessary -- saying it's not about preventing people from talking about the star, but instead it was in an effort to keep people from photographing the body.

Paris Hilton is forking over a nice chunk of change to help people impacted by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles.

The socialite posted a message Friday to Instagram, guaranteeing she’ll donate $100,000 to support anyone who was displaced when their homes were burned to the ground. She'll also match up to an additional $100,000 from other contributors.

Furthermore, Paris says her heart is with those who not only lost their homes like she did, but also their most cherished possessions and sense of stability.

Whitney Cummings will defend L.A. at all costs ... readying for war "Game of Thrones"-style -- with a wooden sword in hand, ready to do battle.

The actress and stand-up comic shared multiple clips to her Instagram Story detailing her eventful evening Thursday night ... beginning when she says a friend told her people in her neighborhood caught a guy trying to set fires on a back hill -- saying she thinks they caught the guy in Woodland Hills.

Cummings seems to be referring to a viral incident that's circulating on social media ... featuring residents holding down a man with a blowtorch before calling the police -- though it's unclear if this individual actually did anything Whitney's claiming.

Allison Holker going on a media blitz to promote her upcoming memoir is sparking a family feud ... with relatives and friends of the late Stephen "tWitch" Boss going after his widow for labeling him a drug user.

The infighting is playing out right now on social media in the wake of Allison's new interview with People ... and tons of dirty laundry is being aired online.

Courtney Ann Platt, who was friends with tWitch and Allison, fired the first shot Tuesday ... with a long rant on Instagram blasting Allison for telling the media she allegedly found a stash of drugs in tWitch's shoeboxes before his funeral.

J.D. Vance and Ted Cruz have a lot more than bragging rights on the line when Ohio State and Texas face off in the College Football Playoff ... 'cause both politicians just placed a friendly wager on the Cotton Bowl -- with both hoping their team trumps the other.

The Texas senator laid out the challenge to the Vice President-Elect and Ohio native on Tuesday ... days before the Buckeyes and Longhorns duke it out at AT&T Stadium.

The terms were pretty simple -- the loser would have to deliver food and beer to the winner's front door, all while they rock the opposing team's jersey.

American YouTuber Laina Morris was 20 years old when she first created the fictional character, "Overly Attached Girlfriend" -- known for her clingy and stalkerish ways and parodying Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" back in 2012.

Laina's parody, titled on YouTube as "JB Fanvideo," was a submission for a contest held by J Biebs himself. Her fixed smile and stare caught on quickly and became a viral meme. Today, the video stands at 21 million views.

"If I was your girlfriend, I'd drive you up the wall ... question who you're with, yeah'd I'd always call and call!"

Bill Belichick's digital footprint is getting bigger -- the University of North Carolina head football coach just launched his own X account!!

The 72-year-old Tar Heels manager fired off his first post on Elon Musk's platform on Monday ... saying, "'Beat Dook' my first words as a boy are my first words on X! Go Heels!!" while adding in a few hashtags, including #ChapelBill, for good measure.

Coach made sure to prove it's really a legit account and not fake ... taking a break from his first day of recruiting alongside his son, Steve, to hop on "The Pat McAfee Show" to make the big announcement.

Molly Shannon shared a touching tribute for her close friend and collaborator, Jeff Baena just two days after the director was found dead in his Los Angeles home.

The actress posted a series of photos Saturday of the two of them with the caption marked simply by a 💔 emoji.

Molly starred in Baena's films "The Little Hours" and "Life After Beth," alongside his wife, Aubrey Plaza. Her post highlights the bond and close friendship the three built and shared through the years.

A little winter chill in Colorado? Not a chance -- Jennifer Lopez is cranking up the heat, proving she’s still got it with a sizzling hot snap.

Take a good ol' look for yourself -- Jennifer's serving up some serious sex kitten vibes, rocking a tiny black bikini with gold accents and topping it off with furry boots ... 'cause she's gotta keep some part of her body warm in that Aspen chill!

Jennifer's the queen of full glam, but this time she kept it a bit mysterious with a cowboy hat covering part of her face as she struck a swaggering pose.

Justin Bieber's here to shut down those Hailey divorce rumors with a cheeky little post, making it crystal clear they're still going strong.

Amid recent online speculation, Justin set the record straight with a sexy snap of Hailey rocking a pink bikini and fur coat on his IG story, with the casual caption, "Um. Goin anywhere with u bb. Happy new year" ... that's one way to quiet the noise!

Hailey's New Year's headband was the perfect touch to ring in 2025 with gusto -- and googly-eyed Justin made sure everyone knew he was kicking off the New Year proudly proclaiming his love.

Meghan Markle is looking for a fresh start on social media heading into 2025 ... the Duchess of Sussex has made her official return to Instagram.

Check it out ... the "Suits" alum dropped her own account on the picture-sharing platform on New Year's Day after previously exiting the app before marrying Prince Harry and joining the British royal family in 2018.

However, years after her and Harry's infamous "Megxit," it looks as though Meghan is ready to reconnect with her fans online ... and has already posted her first upload.

Blake Lively has just filed a lawsuit making a formal demand for money, suing Justin Baldoni and others for mental pain and anguish, severe emotional distress, and lost wages.

The lawsuit mirrors the complaint filed with the California Civil Rights Commission -- but this action has been filed in federal court in New York.

In addition to Baldoni, Blake is suing Baldoni's crisis managers, Melissa Nathan and Jennifer Abel, along with Wayfarer Studios, which produced the movie "It Ends with Us."

Lisa Rinna's entering 2025 the same way she came into the world ... totally naked -- and, she's posting pictures for all her fans to see!

The 'Real Housewives' alum shared a photo to her Instagram story earlier today ... a mirror selfie, unencumbered by clothes -- letting it all hang out for the world to see.

Well, kinda ... she does put a couple emojis over her business -- placing a star over each nipple and a "2025" on top of her downstairs.