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Otago Daily Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Obituary: Michelle Trachtenberg, actress
Michelle Trachtenberg poses before the 2007 Filmmakers' Tribute Dinner on Saturday evening at the Longboat Key Club in Longboat Key, Florida on April 21, 2007. Former child star Michelle Trachtenberg graduated from child roles to star in several well-regarded TV shows. The New Yorker grew up on screen, she appeared in her first TV commercials aged 3 and by 10 had appeared not only in a Nickelodeon TV series but starred in hit movie Harriet the Spy. She mixed screen roles and education before landing the role of Dawn Summers, the younger sister of the title character in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. More film and TV roles followed before Trachtenberg landed possibly her best-known role, of Georgina Sparks in hit show Gossip Girls — a role she reprised in 2021. In the mid 2010s Trachtenberg mostly retreated from screen roles saying she planned to work on her own projects. Trachtenberg was battling health issues and had a liver transplant in 2024. She was found dead on February 25, aged 39: her death was attributed to complications from diabetes. — APL/agencies
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dance Moves: Skrillex, 2hollis, PinkPantheress & More Debut on Dance Charts With New Projects
Billboard's Dance Moves roundup serves as a guide to the biggest movers and shakers across Billboard's many dance charts — new No. 1s, new top 10s, first-timers and more. This week on charts dated April 19, Skrillex, 2hollis, PinkPantheress and others achieve new feats. Check out key movers below. More from Billboard Actress Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Revealed Daryl Hannah Claims Neil Young's Citizenship Process Was Hindered by 'Every Trick in the Book' Tracy Chapman's Debut Album Hits Top 10 on Billboard's Album Sales Chart After Vinyl Reissue The influential DJ-producer dropped his fourth studio album, F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3, on April 1 amid Billboard's Friday-Thursday (March 28-April 3) chart tracking week. The 34-cut set debuted at No. 4 on Top Dance Albums and No. 124 on the Billboard 200 on the April 12-dated charts after just three days of tracking with 11,000 equivalent album units earned, according to Luminate. Following its first full week of tracking (April 4-10, for the latest charts dated April 19), the set rises to No. 3 on Top Dance Albums and No. 69 on the Billboard 200 with 14,000 units. The project is Skrillex's eighth career entry on Top Dance Albums and seventh on the Billboard 200. Here's a look at his history on the former: Peak Position, Title, Peak Date: No. 1 (10 weeks), Bangarang, Feb. 11, 2012 No. 1 (five weeks), Recess, April 5, 2014 No. 1 (three weeks), Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü, March 14, 2015 No. 2, Quest for Fire, March 4, 2023 No. 3, F*CK U SKRILLEX YOU THINK UR ANDY WARHOL BUT UR NOT!! <3, April 19, 2025 No. 3, Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites, Sept 10, 2011 No. 5, More Monsters and Sprites, July 9, 2011 No. 6, Don't Get Too Close, March 4, 2023 Skrillex concurrently debuts five tracks from the new album on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: 'Voltage' (No. 11); 'Spitfire,' with HAWAII SLIM (No. 18); 'Recovery,' with Space Laces (No. 21); 'Andy' (No. 22); and 'While You Were Sleeping VIP,' with Virtual Riot and Nakeesha (No. 25). He has charted 69 total entries on the chart, fourth-best after only David Guetta (94), Marshmello (75) and Kygo (70). Before Billboard launched Hot Dance/Electronic Songs on Jan. 26, 2013, Skrillex logged four songs on the Billboard Hot 100: 'First of the Year (Equinox)' (No. 85 peak in January 2012); 'Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites' (No. 69, 2012); 'Kyoto,' featuring Sirah (No. 74, 2012); and 'Bangarang' (No. 72, 2012). 'Bangarang' also reached No. 19 on Dance/Mix Show Airplay. (He has added six Hot 100 entries since.) Thanks to their guest appearances, HAWAII SLIM and Nakeesha both score their first Billboard chart hits. Space Laces tallies his fourth entry on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, after 'Destroid 1 Raise Your Fist,' with Excision and Downlink (No. 50 peak in 2013), and two collaborations with Marshmello in 2024: 'Conquer' and 'Rave Repeater' (Nos. 25 and 36, respectively). Virtual Riot makes his first Billboard chart visit in nine years, since his EP Chemistry reached No. 20 on Top Dance Albums in 2016. F*CK U SKRILLEX is comprised of 34 tracks, 11 of which are less than one minute in length. The opening track notes that the album is best listened to from start to finish, as it plays at 46 minutes long as a continuous mix. It has more than two dozen collaborators, including Bibi Bourelly, Boys Noize, Dylan Brady of 100 gecs, G Jones, Jónsi of Sigur Rós and Wuki. The Los Angeles-based artist debuts on Billboard's album charts for the first time with his new LP, Star. Released April 4 on Interscope Records as his major-label debut, the set arrives at No. 11 on Top Dance Albums (5,000 units). 2hollis had appeared on Billboard's charts once before this week: on Oct. 19, 2024, 'Gold' (which is included on Star) debuted and peaked at No. 31 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs. He also reached No. 26 on the now-defunct TikTok Billboard Top 50 in November with 'Jeans.' 2hollis served as the opening act for Ken Carson's The Chaos Tour last year. He performed at Coachella last weekend and is slated to perform at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza Chicago and Outside Lands. The multifaceted singer-songwriter-producer returns to Billboard's charts with her new single 'Tonight.' Released April 4 via Parlophone/Warner Records, the song debuts at No. 5 on Hot Dance/Pop Songs with 3.6 million U.S. streams in its first week. 'Tonight' is the lead single off her upcoming second mixtape, Fancy That, due May 9. PinkPantheress previously charted two tracks on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: 'Way Back' with Skrillex and Trippie Redd reached No. 13 in January 2023, and Kaytranada's 'Snap My Finger' featuring PinkPantheress hit No. 40 last June. Her breakthrough collaboration with Ice Spice, 'Boy's a Liar, Pt. 2,' climbed to No. 3 on the Hot 100 in March 2023 and also spent a week at No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart. Rudimental and Khalid's new collaboration, 'All I Know,' debuts at No. 17 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs thanks almost entirely to its streaming sum: 958,000 in its first week, after it arrived April 4 via Rudimental/Room Two Recordings. The song earns British trio Rudimental its eighth entry on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, and first since 'Waterslides,' with Tiësto and Absolutely, last year. Notably, Rudimental appeared on the inaugural Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart in 2013 with 'Feel the Love,' featuring John Newman. 'All I Know' earns Khalid his seventh entry on the chart, and first since 'The Hard Way,' with Pnau, in 2023. All three artists debut at No. 34 on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart with their collaboration 'Act of God.' Layton Giordani and Sarah de Warren claim their first-ever Billboard chart appearances and Linney her second, after her team-up with Tritonal, 'Electric Kids,' in 2020 (No. 32 peak on Dance/Mix Show Airplay). Released Jan. 24 on Experts Only, 'Act of God' arrives thanks to a 70% increase in plays (among 24/7 dance reporters and pop stations' mix show hours). Giordani hails from New York City, with his catalog centered on techno music. He has released two full-length albums: Where It Begins in 2017, and New Generation in 2020. He has collaborated with Anyma, deadmau5, Dom Dolla and Oliver Heldens, among others. Singer-songwriters Linney and de Warren have both lent their voices to other dance/electronic tracks. Linney has been releasing music for more than a decade and dropped her latest EP, We Dance (via Helix Records), in September. Warren's catalog also stretches back that long and includes collaborations with the likes of Hardwell, HI-LO and Weird Genius. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
New York Post
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Leighton Meester breaks her silence on ‘Gossip Girl' costar Michelle Trachtenberg's death
Leighton Meester is opening up about her former 'Gossip Girl' costar's shocking death. The actress, 39, shared that the news of Michelle Trachtenberg's death hit her particularly hard because they were the same age. 'It's devastating,' Meester revealed to Flaunt Magazine. 'She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It's very, very sad for everyone who knew her.' 6 Michelle Trachtenberg and Leighton Meester attend the grand opening celebration at American Eagle Outfitters, Times Square on November 17, 2009 in New York City. Getty Images The 'Good Cop/Bad Cop' star also reflected on the hit CW drama airing for six seasons from 2007 to 2012. 'Now, I can see that [the show's legacy] continues — in some ways, even more so than back then — to live on, which is incredible,' Meester told the outlet. On the series, the 'That's My Boy' actress played Blair Waldorf while the 'Harriet the Spy' alum starred as Georgina Sparks. 6 Leighton Meester (L) and Michelle Trachtenberg attend the 'You Know You Want It' publication celebration. Getty Images Penn Badgley, who portrayed Dan Humphrey, broke his silence on Trachtenberg's death, telling E! News in April that her passing was 'really surreal, really saddening.' 'What I remember of her is she was incredibly quick to laugh,' the actor, 38, added. 'She was really joyous.' Although they hadn't crossed paths in over 10 years, Badgley said Trachtenberg had a 'really pure heart.' 6 Michelle Trachtenberg, Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly attend the dinner for the NYLON celebration. Dimitrios Kambouris Blake Lively (Serena van der Woodsen), meanwhile, reminisced on Trachtenberg's 'electricity' on social media. 'You knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed,' the 'A Simple Favor' star wrote on her Instagram Stories in February. 'She laughed the fullest at someone's joked, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes, she was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself.' Lively, 37, noted she'll remember how the late star 'always had yummy caramel smelling lipgloss on.' 6 Blake Lively, and Michelle Trachtenberg on 'Gossip Girl.' ©CW Network/Courtesy Everett Col 'Because she didn't just want to sparkle on camera,' she continued, 'she liked creating a nice experience for anyone who was in her orbit, even down to the subtle smell of her lipgloss because she cared about the sweet details.' Trachtenberg died due to complications from diabetes at age 39. She was found by her mother on Feb. 26 in her Central Park South apartment and had previously undergone a liver transplant in the last year. 'It is with great sadness [we] confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away,' Trachtenberg's rep Gary Mantoosh confirmed in a statement to The Post. 'The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at this time.' 6 Leighton Meester and Michelle Trachtenberg on 'Gossip Girl.' ©CW Network/Courtesy Everett Collection Sources initially speculated that the transplant might have played a part in her passing. The NYPD confirmed Trachtenberg was found 'unconscious and unresponsive' by police and pronounced dead by EMS workers. They responded to the building after a 911 call reporting a woman in cardiac arrest. In the months before her death, fans were concerned that Trachtenberg appeared gaunt in her social media pictures. But, last January, she responded to fan concerns, sharing she was 'happy and healthy' and had never had plastic surgery. 6 Michelle Trachtenberg. Instagram/michelletrachtenberg Many other fans and former co-stars took to social media to share their condolences over the heartbreaking death, including another 'Gossip Girl' vet, Ed Westwick. 'So sad to hear of the passing of @michelletrachtenberg,' the 37-year-old wrote on his Instagram Story alongside a snap of the late actress on the series.
USA Today
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Gossip Girl' star Leighton Meester reflects on Michelle Trachtenberg's 'devastating' death
'Gossip Girl' star Leighton Meester reflects on Michelle Trachtenberg's 'devastating' death Show Caption Hide Caption 'Gossip Girl' actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39 Actress Michelle Trachtenberg, known for her role in "Gossip Girl," was found dead in a New York City luxury apartment building by the NYPD. She was 39. Leighton Meester is opening up about the death of her former costar Michelle Trachtenberg. The "Gossip Girl" alum said in an interview with Flaunt she was hit hard by news that Trachtenberg, with whom she worked on the CW series, had died in February at age 39. "It's devastating," Meester told the outlet. "She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It's very, very sad for everyone who knew her." Meester, 39, starred as Blair Waldorf on "Gossip Girl," while Trachtenberg had a recurring role on the show as fan favorite Georgina Sparks. Trachtenberg, who began her career as a child actor and was also known for her roles in films like "Harriet the Spy" and shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died from complications of diabetes mellitus, according to the New York City's Office of Chief Medical Examiner. She was found unconscious and unresponsive in a New York apartment building on Feb. 26, the New York Police Department previously confirmed to USA TODAY. 'Gossip Girl' star Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively paid tribute to Trachtenberg in February, recalling in an emotional Instagram post that "you knew when she entered a room because the vibration changed." "She laughed the fullest at someone's joke, she faced authority head on when she felt something was wrong, she cared deeply about her work, she was proud to be a part of this community and industry as painful as it could be sometimes," Lively wrote. "She was fiercely loyal to her friends and brave for those she loved, she was big and bold and distinctly herself." Blake Lively mourns 'Gossip Girl' co-star Michelle Trachtenberg: 'She was electricity' Speaking with USA TODAY, "Gossip Girl" star Penn Badgley similarly remembered Trachtenberg's laugh, reflecting, "She had, in the best way, a childlike joy and spirit to her. She clearly loved to laugh, and she was so quick to laughter." In one on her final credits, Trachtenberg reprised Georgina Sparks on the reboot of "Gossip Girl" that debuted on Max in 2021 and ran for two seasons. Meester did not return for the reboot but is set to reunite with Kristen Bell, who served as narrator of "Gossip Girl," in the second season of "Nobody Wants This," which is expected to air on Netflix in 2025. The pair reunited at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February for a comedy bit where Meester provided Bell "gossip" to read, which was just about the kind of food the nominees like to eat. Bell quipped that the "popes in 'Conclave' were better at gossiping than us" before introducing the film about selecting a pope as "Gossip Girl 2.0." Contributing: KiMi Robinson
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Leighton Meester Calls Gossip Girl Co-Star Michelle Trachtenberg's Death ‘Devastating'
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Leighton Meester has opened up about the emotional toll of losing Michelle Trachtenberg, her former Gossip Girl castmate. In a recent interview, Meester spoke about Trachtenberg's unexpected death and how it affected her. The two actresses appeared together on the popular teen drama. Leighton Meester says Michelle Trachtenberg's death was 'devastating' Leighton Meester has spoken publicly for the first time about the death of her Gossip Girl co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, calling the loss 'devastating.' In a recent conversation with Flaunt, Meester, 39, reflected on the personal impact of Trachtenberg's passing. She expressed how difficult it was to come to terms with Trachtenberg's death, especially knowing they were the same age. Meester said, 'She was a wonderful, talented person, and everyone loved her. It's very, very sad for everyone who knew her.' The actress further added, 'Now, I can see that [the show's legacy] continues — in some ways, even more so than back then — to live on, which is incredible.' Trachtenberg was best known for her role as Georgina Sparks in Gossip Girl. She was found unresponsive on February 26 in her NYC apartment. The official cause of death was confirmed by the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as complications from diabetes mellitus, with the manner of death ruled natural. ABC News also reported that the Sister Cities star had recently undergone a liver transplant, which might have led to further health complications. According to PEOPLE, sources had previously shared that she had been struggling both physically and emotionally. However, Trachtenberg had not shared any details publicly. In the wake of her death, several of her Gossip Girl co-stars, including Penn Badgley, Blake Lively, and Chace Crawford, have shared their tributes. Speaking to E! News, Badgley described her as 'really joyous.' He added, 'I mean, she was mature, but she had this childlike, joyous laugh.' The post Leighton Meester Calls Gossip Girl Co-Star Michelle Trachtenberg's Death 'Devastating' appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
