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King Charles III spent a short time under observation in hospital on Thursday after experiencing side effects from treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said.

The king has been undergoing treatment since he was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer in February last year following tests after a corrective procedure for an enlarged prostate.

The palace said Thursday he had returned to his home, Clarence House, and that — as a precaution — his engagements for Friday would be rescheduled.

Charles was set to receive credentials from the ambassadors of three different nations Thursday afternoon, and on Friday, he was to attend four public engagements in Birmingham, England.

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The king “is greatly disappointed to be missing them on this occasion,” a palace spokesperson said in a statement obtained by USA TODAY.

“He very much hopes that they can be rescheduled in due course and offers his deepest apologies to all those who had worked so hard to make the planned visit possible.”

Next month, the king is expected to visit Italy with his wife, Queen Camilla.

Contributing: Nilutpal Timsina, Reuters

Corrections & clarifications: An earlier version of this report incorrectly stated Yolanda Saldívar’s next parole date. She will be considered for parole again in March 2030.

Yolanda Saldívar, the woman who is serving a life sentence in prison for the 1995 murder of Tejano icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has been denied parole.

On Thursday, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles issued a press release announcing that a three-person parole panel determined after “thorough consideration” that Saldívar should not be granted release on parole due to the nature of the offense. In 1995, she was convicted on the charge of murder with a deadly weapon.

The panel’s decision was based on her parole review file, which included confidential interviews, court documents, criminal history, information both in support and protest of her parole, “institutional adjustment” and a statement provided by Saldívar.

“The record indicates that the instant offense has elements of brutality, violence, assaultive behavior or conscious selection of victim’s vulnerability, indicating a conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others, such that the offender poses a continuing threat to public safety,” the press release stated.

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This was the first time Saldívar was eligible for parole after serving 30 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice-Institutional Division. She will have another chance for a parole review on March 2030, per the press release.

Selena died just shy of her 24th birthday in Corpus Christi, Texas, after Saldívar — the former president of the Selena fan club and a manager of Selena’s clothing boutiques, whom Selena had learned was embezzling money — fatally shot Selena at a Days Inn Hotel.

Selena’s family responds to parole board’s decision: ‘We are grateful’

After the parole board’s decision was made public, Selena’s family and her husband, Chris Pérez, issued a statement on social media that expressed their gratitude that Saldívar will remain incarcerated.

“Today, we are grateful that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has chosen to deny parole for Yolanda Saldívar. While nothing can bring Selena back, this decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans around the world far too soon,” the statement began.

“Selena’s legacy is one of love, music, and inspiration. She lived with joy, gave selflessly, and continues to uplift generations with her voice and her spirit,” it continued. “As her family and loved ones, we remain committed to preserving her memory and ensuring that her story is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves.”

The Quintanilla family and Pérez thanked Selena’s fans “for their unwavering support throughout the years,” calling their love “a source of strength and healing.”

“We will continue to celebrate Selena’s life — not the tragedy that took her from us — and we ask that all who cherish her do the same,” the message concluded.

(This story has been updated with new information.)

“Twin flames” Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly have sparked a new ember.

The actress and rapper-singer welcomed their first child together, a daughter, Kelly confirmed in an Instagram post Thursday.

The post included a black-and-white clip of Kelly caressing the newborn’s hand. “She’s finally here!! our little celestial seed 🥹💓♈️♓️♊️,” Kelly wrote. He also added the date, “3/27/25.”

Fox revealed the former couple was expecting in November 2024 on social media.

This marks Fox’s fourth child after having three children with actor and “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum Brian Austin Green. Kelly shares a daughter with his ex Emma Cannon.

The news of Fox’s pregnancy came about a year after she shared that she and Kelly previously suffered a pregnancy loss.

“I’ve never been through anything like that before in my life,” she told “Good Morning America” at the time. “I have three kids. So it was very difficult for both of us, and it sent us on a very wild journey together.”

The former couple also became engaged in January 2022. But, in an interview on “Call Her Daddy” in March 2024, Fox confirmed she and Kelly had called the engagement off, though at the time she wouldn’t go into detail about their current relationship status.

“I think that what I’ve learned from being in this relationship is that it’s not for public consumption, so I think, as of now, I don’t have a comment on the status of the relationship, per se,” she said. “What I can say is, that is what I refer to as being my ‘twin soul,’ and there will always be a tether to him no matter what.”Check out our website at https://8dayk.com/ for the latest news and updates.

Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY

Some of Earth’s mightiest heroes may be taking some PTO.

Marvel caused a stir on Wednesday by unveiling the star-studded cast of “Avengers: Doomsday,” which consists of almost 30 actors, from Chris Hemsworth to Patrick Stewart.

But numerous major stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, who fans assumed would be in the movie, were conspicuously left off the cast list.

For one, Spider-Man actor Tom Holland was not mentioned. Holland is set to lead his own “Spider-Man” film in July 2026, two months after “Avengers: Doomsday” hits theaters. But he has not been confirmed as part of “Doomsday” despite appearing in both previous “Avengers” installments.

Other characters with significant roles in the MCU who were surprisingly missing from the list include Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel, Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord, Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye and Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch.

Marvel reveals star-studded ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ cast in live stream: Who’s returning?

Some fans also thought Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine would have roles in “Doomsday” after the success of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” but they weren’t on Wednesday’s list. Reports previously indicated Chris Evans would return for “Doomsday,” but the list didn’t include him, either.

It’s possible some of these heroes will show up in the movie unannounced given Marvel traditionally conceals some surprises from its marketing materials. It could also be that Marvel still plans to announce additional casting at a later date. The studio hinted as much, commenting on a video of the casting announcement that “there’s always room for more.”

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Another possibility is that some Marvel characters will be absent from “Doomsday” but return for the follow-up film, “Avengers: Secret Wars.” There would be precedent for this: In 2018, fans wondered why Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye and Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man were nowhere to be found in “Avengers: Infinity War,” but they returned the following year in “Avengers: Endgame.” For both characters, their absence from “Infinity War” was a key plot point. Some of the heroes from “Infinity War,” in turn, had a smaller role in “Endgame,” allowing the pair of films to balance the large cast.

Cumberbatch previously told Variety that he wouldn’t play Doctor Strange in “Avengers: Doomsday,” explaining this is due to his character “not aligning with this part of the story.” He said, however, that Strange is “in a lot” of “Secret Wars.” The actor later caused confusion by walking his comments back by telling Business Insider, “I got that wrong, I am in the next one.”

Olsen, meanwhile, told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Monday that she won’t appear in either “Doomsday” or “Secret Wars.”

One other reason some MCU heroes might not have a role in “Doomsday” is that the existing cast list suggests there will be a heavy focus on the X-Men. Original “X-Men” stars Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, James Marsden and Kelsey Grammer were all confirmed to be returning. Their X-Men characters exist in a separate world from the main MCU, hinting at a plot that could involve multiple universes coming together.

Which Marvel actors are missing from the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ cast list?

The list of Marvel actors who were notably missing from the “Avengers: Doomsday” cast announcement on Wednesday include:

• Paul Bettany
• Don Cheadle
• Charlie Cox
• Benedict Cumberbatch
• Chris Evans
• Xochitl Gomez
• Tom Holland
• Oscar Isaac
• Hugh Jackman
• Samuel L. Jackson
• Brie Larson
• Evangeline Lilly
• Tatiana Maslany
• Elizabeth Olsen
• Teyonah Parris
• Chris Pratt
• Jeremy Renner
• Ryan Reynolds
• Mark Ruffalo
• Hailee Steinfeld
• Tessa Thompson
• Dominique Thorne
• Iman Vellani
• Benedict Wong

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ release dates

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“Avengers: Doomsday” hits theaters on May 1, 2026, while “Avengers: Secret Wars” will be released on May 7, 2027.

Before it was “Drake & Josh,” it was Drake and Amanda.

Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell, who reunited with co-star Josh Peck earlier this week for a candid interview, reminisced on his relationship with fellow Nick alum Amanda Bynes. Prior to his starring role on the buddy sitcom “Drake & Josh,” Bell co-starred with Bynes on her sketch comedy series, “The Amanda Show,” which ran from 1999-2002 (Peck also appeared on various episodes).

On Thursday’s episode of the “Good Guys” podcast, Bell fondly recalled Bynes’ charisma as a young performer, likening her to Jennifer Aniston’s breakout “Friends” character Rachel Green. “She was the biggest thing on the planet to me,” he said.

“All I’ve ever experienced with Amanda was just like this dynamite force of nature when it comes to talent,” Bell told Peck. “Watching her was like watching Carol Burnett, was like watching Tracey Ullman.”

After her time on Nick, Bynes starred in The WB sitcom “What I Like About You” alongside Jennie Garth, as well as hit films such as “She’s The Man,” “Hairspray” and “Easy A.” However, after taking a hiatus from the entertainment industry in 2010, Bynes began making headlines for her personal struggles.

In 2013, Bynes was placed on a psychiatric hold after having a public breakdown that included a series of legal troubles and outlandish appearances. Her mother was then granted a conservatorship over the actress, which remained in place until 2022. Bynes was reportedly placed on a 72-hour psychiatric hold in 2023 following a cancelled appearance at the pop culture convention 90s Con.

When asked if he’s stayed in touch with Bynes over the years, Bell revealed the former child actors reconnected via text message around 2017 after Bell had seen media coverage of Bynes. Peck added that he runs into the “What a Girl Wants” star “every two to three years.”

“She’s just the greatest. She was great then, she remains great, and such a good person,” Peck continued. She “obviously has had some public struggles, but I just think she’s got one of the great hearts and great skills, great talents of anyone there is.”

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The first part of Bell and Peck’s conversation explored the pair’s friendship and the Investigation Discovery documentary “Quiet on Set.” The docuseries, which aired last year, prompted calls for better protections for child actors after revealing stories of alleged misconduct at Nickelodeon. The biggest revelation was Bell’s allegation that dialogue coach Brian Peck, who he worked with on “The Amanda Show,” sexually assaulted him when he was 15.

Reflecting on the evolution of their relationship, Bell said his tight-knit bond with Peck began to suffer amid the situation with Brian Peck. The actor revealed in “Quiet on Set” that he participated in an investigation leading to Brian’s arrest on a charge of lewd acts with a child. He was convicted in 2004.

“I had to come back to working with my partner going, ‘I’ve got all this stuff that nobody knows about that’s going on. Is this going to hurt our show? When this drops, is Josh going to look at me and be like, Bro, you took our dream away. Are we going to lose our show?’” Bell said. Stay informed and up-to-date with our latest offerings at https://sunwin.camp/.

At a certain point, though, Peck said he felt the friendship with Bell started “coming back.” Bell summed up their relationship as having its ups and downs, saying there were “times when we hung out a lot and were close” and times when they weren’t.

Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY

Kelly Clarkson labeled early doubters of her post-“American Idol” career as “cruel.”

The singer-songwriter opened up to Kylie Kelce Thursday on her podcast, “Not Gonna Lie,” saying those who criticized her later became colleagues on NBC’s rival “The Voice”: “People that were really mean have been coaches.”

Kelce asked Clarkson about her experience as a host on “The Voice.”  “I don’t think a lot of artists that sell tons of records would be able to handle (American Idol),” she said.

“It was hard. I had no one,” said Clarkson. She described playing shows in far-flung corners of the country after winning the first “Idol” season in 2002, clarifying that she didn’t immediately get the multi-million dollar record deal many viewers were promised.

Clarkson said talent shows like “American Idol,” were “a very unlikable thing in the industry” at her start.

“Now it’s hilarious… how far we’ve come,” said Clarkson as she and Kelce reflected on the perception switch toward reality talent shows.

As a coach, she could tell auditioners that she was “the light at the end of the tunnel.” She was evidence that the “grueling” process could turn into success.

Clarkson also got real about the challenges of parenthood, revealing that she’s open with her kids about her “human moments” if she raises her voice or lashes out.

Clarkson, 42, shares two children, River Rose, 10, and Remington “Remy” Alexander, 8, with ex-husband Brandon Blackstock.

“Why do schools have things in the middle of the … day?” Clarkson asked, sharing that as a working mother who hosts a daytime talk show, she can’t attend everything, especially when a district books her daughter’s performance at 10 a.m. on a Thursday.

Clarkson and Kelce commiserated about the double standard mothers are held to when they leave the home for work.

“Even from a young age, we didn’t teach them that just innately he’s allowed to be somewhere but you’re not …There’s a lot that I keep in, because co-parenting is fun,” she said, in what appeared to be a slight jab at her relationship with Blackstock, whom she divorced in 2022. Navigate to https://nohu05.win/ for a comprehensive guide to our services.

Contributing: Anna Kaufman

Many of John Green’s novels offer a snapshot of young adult reading culture in the 2010s – star-crossed teenage lovers and “manic pixie dream girl” characters, Tumblr quotes and metaphors stamped on stickers and T-shirts.

The success of “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Paper Towns” sparked a kind of subgenre in the young adult market The New York Times dubbed “GreenLit,” or “realistic stories told by a funny, self-aware teenage narrator.” Green is also well known for his YouTube channels with his brother Hank Green, “Vlogbrothers” and the educational “Crash Course.”

Now, his latest novel “Everything is Tuberculosis” dives into how tuberculosis has shaped our world. Here’s a look back on all of his titles.

All John Green books in order

Green has written eight books, including his bestsellers “Looking for Alaska” and “The Fault in Our Stars.” Many of his books are young adult romances, but he’s written two nonfiction books – his essay collection “The Anthropocene Reviewed” and his latest public-health-focused “Everything is Tuberculosis.”

1. “Looking for Alaska” (2005)
2. “An Abundance of Katherines” (2006)
3. “Paper Towns” (2008)
4. “Will Grayson, Will Grayson” with David Levithan (2010)
5. “The Fault in Our Stars” (2012)
6. “Turtles All the Way Down” (2017)
7. “The Anthropocene Reviewed”  (2021)
8. “Everything is Tuberculosis” (2025)

In 2008, Green contributed to a holiday novella romance collection “Let it Snow” alongside authors Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle. He also lended his pen for “What You Wish For,” a collection from children’s and young adult writers to benefit Darfuri refugees.

John Green’s movie and TV show adaptations

Four of Green’s novels have been adapted into movies or limited series, plus one of his novella collections:

“The Fault in Our Stars” (2014): The first Green onscreen adaptation, “The Fault in Our Stars” saw a “near-flawless” opening weekend and dominated the box office when it came out in 2014. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort starred as the book’s Hazel and Augustus, two teenage cancer patients who fall in love.

“Paper Towns” (2015): A year after the success of “TFIOS,” Green’s “Paper Towns” was adapted into a movie starring Cara Delevingne as Margo and Nat Wolff as Quentin. Wolff also appeared in “TFIOS” as cancer patient Isaac.

“Looking for Alaska” (2019): This Hulu limited series starred Kristine Froseth as the enigmatic Alaska Young and Charlie Plummer as Miles “Pudge” Halter.

“Let it Snow” (2019): Green’s holiday romance novella was adapted into a 2019 film starring Kiernan Shipka, Jacob Batalon and Liv Hewson.

“Turtles All the Way Down” (2024): Green’s latest screen adaptation came out as a movie starring Isabela Merced and Cree as the novel’s ride-or-die best friends Aza and Daisy, the former of whom is dealing with crippling OCD.

New John Green book is out: ‘Everything is Tuberculosis’

“Everything is Tuberculosis” is a deep dive into Green’s obsession with the world’s deadliest infection, following his friendship with a young patient in Sierra Leone sick with drug-resistant tuberculosis. The novel explores the health care inequities that make the curable disease as prevalent and deadly as it is today, offering a glimpse at how our choices could shape the future of TB. Green also touches on how his OCD and his brother Hank’s battle with cancer influenced his interest in this area of public health.

“Green’s fans will be pleased by this window into his latest obsession,” a Publishers Weekly review reads.

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Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY’s Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you’re reading at [email protected].  Explore the possibilities and learn more at https://tx88.life/.