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Mickey Rooney Dead — Legendary Actor Dies at 93 — DEAD AT 93 — EXCLUSIVE — Mickey Rooney, who spent nearly his entire life in show business, died today. He was 93. — Rooney had been in ill health for quite some time. We're told death was attributed to natural causes.
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Carmel Dagan / Variety:
Mickey Rooney, Legendary Actor, Dies at 93 — Mickey Rooney, the pint-sized actor who was one of MGM's giant box office attractions in the late '30s and early '40s, has died, sources confirm. He was 93. — As adept at comedy as drama and an excellent singer and dancer, Rooney was regarded as the consummate entertainer.
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince George to Meet Other Babies at His First Royal Engagement — Casually meeting other new mums and dads at parenting groups is not something that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been able to do in London. — That could very well change this week when, as part of their three-week trip …
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See Will, Kate and Prince George En Route to Begin 3-Week Tour — Talk about precious cargo! — As Prince William and Kate and Prince George begin their April tour of New Zealand and Australia, they were photographed in the Sydney, Australia, terminal before catching a connecting flight to Wellington, New Zealand.
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Kate Middleton, Prince William, Prince George Arrive in New Zealand: Picture — Let the Royal Tour begin! Kate Middleton, Prince William, and their adorable son Prince George touched down in New Zealand on April 7 and gave the world the first look at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their 8-month-old boy.
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‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star Kandi Burruss Marries Todd Tucker! … In Touch can exclusively confirm that Kandi Burruss has said “I do!” — A rep for the Real Housewives of Atlanta star confirms to In Touch that Kandi and TV producer Todd Tucker wed in a beautiful ceremony in Atlanta on April 4.
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Faith Karimi / CNN:
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ reality star Kandi Burruss marries Todd Tucker
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‘Goonies’ Director Richard Donner — Sequel is Happening! — Corey Feldman just got awesome news — Richard Donner told us he's making a sequel to “The Goonies” ... and wants to bring back the entire cast. — Donner was signing autographs in Bev Hills when he dropped the bombshell ... genuinely surprising our photog.
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Tim Appelo / Hollywood Reporter:
Disney Chief Reveals ‘Star Wars: VII’ Casting Almost Complete, Says Film Is Already Shooting (Video) — Chairman Alan Horn acknowledged problems getting the script right for the anticipated sequel. Asked by THR if the screenplay was where it needed to be, he added: “It actually is now.”
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Erik Hayden / Hollywood Reporter:
Comedian John Pinette Dead at 50 — He was found in a Pittsburgh hotel room and determined to have died of natural causes. — John Pinette, a stand-up comedian whose career included a turn in the Seinfeld finale, has died, his manager Larry Schapiro confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 50.
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Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Anna Kendrick on Saturday Night Live: Pitch Perfect Star Turns “Nasty Girl” in “Dongs All Over the World” Sketch — The new Lonely Island? Anna Kendrick hosted Saturday Night Live on April 5, and the Pitch Perfect 2 star brought several musical sketches along with her. — PHOTOS: Stars' funniest SNL moments
Marc Andrews / Daily Mail:
Naomi Campbell proves she's still in top Shape as it emerges she is dating 12 Years A Slave hunk Michael Fassbender — Even at age 43 Naomi Campbell is proving that not only is she in top shape, but she can still attract the hottest men in Hollywood. — While looking as stunning as ever …
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Watch St. Vincent Cover Nirvana's “Lithium” In Chicago — Yesterday marked 20 years since the death of Kurt Cobain. Last night St. Vincent paid tribute to the Nirvana leader during her show at Chicago's Riviera with a cover of “Lithium.” Watch fan-captured video below. — Thanks Rey for the tip.
Megan Johnson / People.com:
Olivia Wilde Takes Jason Sudeikis to Hang Out at Her High School for a Day — It was back to school for Olivia Wilde. — The pregnant actress brought fiancé Jason Sudeikis along with her to Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., where she formerly attended high school.
