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Kate Middleton in a nurse costume enticed Prince William back after breakup
A new biography of the Princess of Wales describes the time she looked alluring to William while dressed in a costume for a 'Freakin Naughty' fancy-dress party.
![The venerable East Bay theater company is facing a sudden funding shortfall that could force it to cancel its highly anticipated production of 'As You Like It' -- and to close down for good. The venerable East Bay theater company is facing a sudden funding shortfall that could force it to cancel its highly anticipated production of 'As You Like It' -- and to close down for good.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-CALSHAKES-02.jpg?w=526)
Facing extinction, Cal Shakes needs $350,000 by Aug. 1 to save its one play this summer
The venerable East Bay theater company is facing a sudden funding shortfall that could force...
![The escalating custody battle between Elon Musk and his former partner Grimes has taken a public turn, with Grimes' mother, Sandy Garossino, posting a series of accusations to X. The escalating custody battle between Elon Musk and his former partner Grimes has taken a public turn, with Grimes' mother, Sandy Garossino, posting a series of accusations to X.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-956419860-e1722132256785.jpg?w=541)
Elon Musk accused of ‘withholding’ 3 children from family trip with Grimes’ mother
The escalating custody battle between Elon Musk and his former partner Grimes has taken a...
Music
![O’Connor, 56, was found unresponsive at her London home on July 26, 2023, and declared dead of what the coroner’s office ruled in January were “natural causes,” but without providing details. O’Connor, 56, was found unresponsive at her London home on July 26, 2023, and declared dead of what the coroner’s office ruled in January were “natural causes,” but without providing details.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/BNG-L-SOCONNOR-0727-021.jpg?w=497)
Sinead O’Connor’s cause of death revealed a year after her death
O’Connor, 56, was found unresponsive at her London home on July 26, 2023, and declared dead of what the coroner’s office ruled in January were “natural causes,” but without providing details.
Celebrities
![Gaga and Polansky were first spotted together at a New Year's Eve party as they began 2020 together. Gaga and Polansky were first spotted together at a New Year's Eve party as they began 2020 together.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-2004052642.jpg?w=576)
Lady Gaga reveals engagement to Michael Polansky
Gaga and Polansky were first spotted together at a New Year's Eve party as they began 2020 together.
TV Streaming
![The opening ceremony saw appearances from Ariana Grande, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and more. The opening ceremony saw appearances from Ariana Grande, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and more.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24208584553936.jpg?w=525)
Photos: Celebrities at the Paris Olympics
The opening ceremony saw appearances from Ariana Grande, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and more.
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Olympics: Storylines to watch for Bay Area athletes
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Movies
![Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 million) and notched a spot in the top 10 openings of all time. Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held by the first “Deadpool” ($132 million) and notched a spot in the top 10 openings of all time.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sjm-eadpool-Wolverine_200400616.jpg?w=525)
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever
Marvel is back on top with “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. It shattered the opening record for R-rated films previously held...
Theater
![The Rice Rockettes are the “premiere all-Asian drag troupe in San Francisco." Although the nightlife that fed their rise in popularity stalled after the pandemic, the group has taken numerous actions to maintain interest. The Rice Rockettes are the “premiere all-Asian drag troupe in San Francisco." Although the nightlife that fed their rise in popularity stalled after the pandemic, the group has taken numerous actions to maintain interest.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SJM-L-RICEROCK-06XX-7.jpg?w=525)
How a Bay Area Asian American drag troupe survived the pandemic with high kicks and calculated pivots
The Rice Rockettes are the “premiere all-Asian drag troupe in San Francisco." Although the nightlife that fed their rise in popularity stalled after the pandemic, the group has taken numerous actions to maintain interest.
Books
![Debbie Chinn wanted her memoir about her Chinese family and their beloved Long Island restaurant to show that 'immigrants really do wonderful things for this country.' Debbie Chinn wanted her memoir about her Chinese family and their beloved Long Island restaurant to show that 'immigrants really do wonderful things for this country.'](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SJM-L-MAG-CHINN-2.jpg?w=525)
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Bay Area arts leader on how her parents’ Chinese restaurant became a community institution
Debbie Chinn wanted her memoir about her Chinese family and their beloved Long Island restaurant to show that 'immigrants really do wonderful things for this country.'
Video Games
![UCLA plays USC in College Football 25 UCLA plays USC in College Football 25](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CFB25_Pre-Snap-Recognition2.jpg?w=620)
Review: With ‘College Football 25,’ EA Sports updates a series for changing times
With the sport in upheaval, EA made a title that reflects the changing college football landscape
Restaurants
![Our challenge took us Carl's Jr., Del Taco, In-N-Out Burger, Jack in the Box, and McDonald's for a burger, side, dessert and drink. Our challenge took us Carl's Jr., Del Taco, In-N-Out Burger, Jack in the Box, and McDonald's for a burger, side, dessert and drink.](https://www.mercurynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/OCR-L-TENBUCKS-0802-2-01-1.jpg?w=445)
We tried to get fast food meals in California for $10; here’s what happened
Our challenge took us Carl's Jr., Del Taco, In-N-Out Burger, Jack in the Box, and McDonald's for a burger, side, dessert and drink.