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‘American Idol’ Alum Michael Johns Dies at 35 — The singer-songwriter's albums include 2009's “Hold Back My Heart.” — Michael Johns, a finalist on American Idol season 7, died on Aug. 1, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed via multiple sources. The cause of death is believed to be a blood clot in his ankle.
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Michael Johns Dead — ‘American Idol’ Contestant Dies at 35 — 5:00 PM PST — Sources close to Michael Johns tell us he went to a doctor on Thursday to check out the pain he had been feeling in his ankle ... the swelling and bruising had made their way up to his leg.
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K.C. Blumm / People.com:
American Idol Finalist Michael Johns Dies at 35 — American Idol finalist Michael Johns died Friday from a blood clot in his ankle, according to his website and various reports. — The Australian-born singer, 35, had finished eighth on Season 7 of the singing competition in 2008.
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Ghostbusters 3’ Targets Paul Feig as Director — UPDATED: Sources say the film will be a reboot focusing on female Ghostbusters. — Paul Feig — After a long search, Sony is zeroing in on a director for Ghostbusters 3, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Cheryl Hines Marries Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Massachusetts Kennedy Compound — Add her to the family tree! Cheryl Hines married Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Kennedy family compound on Cape Cod in Hyannisport, Mass., on Saturday, Aug. 2, Us Weekly can confirm.
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TMZ.com:
Chris Brown, Drake — First Live Duet Performance CANCELLED — CHRIS BROWN, DRAKE — First Live Duet Performance — CANCELLED — EXCLUSIVE — Chris Brown and Drake planned to unveil their new song Monday in Toronto, but the plan was scrapped because Chris can't get in to the country ... TMZ has learned.
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Orlando Bloom and Nina Dobrev Kissed at Comic-Con Party: Details! — Getting cozy at Comic-Con! Before Orlando Bloom made headlines for his confrontation with Justin Bieber, he had a close encounter with Nina Dobrev, who sunk her teeth into the actor at Comic-Con in San Diego, Calif., last Friday, July 25.
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Joe Lynch / Billboard:
Remy Ma Released From Prison After Six Years — Recording artist Remy Ma poses in the press room at the 2006 BET Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on June 27, 2006 in Los Angeles, California. — Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
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Kathy Ehrich Dowd / People.com:
Michael Strahan and Nicole Murphy End Engagement — Michael Strahan and Nicole Murphy have called it quits. — The model and VH1 star ended her five-year engagement to the morning television host and retired NFL player, Murphy's rep confirms to PEOPLE exclusively.
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Justin Bieber — Tweaking Orlando Makes Me Look Bad Ass — Tweaking Orlando — I LOOK BAD ASS! — 8/1/2014 10:10 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF — EXCLUSIVE — Justin Bieber is rubbing Orlando Bloom's nose in their Ibiza war not because he's angry, but because he thinks it makes him look hard …
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Eriq Gardner / Hollywood Reporter:
Lionsgate Sues Over ‘Expendables 3’ Leak (Exclusive) — The studio says it learned on July 24 that a copy of the action film had been stolen. — Lionsgate is taking legal action against the anonymous individuals who shared online an advance copy of The Expendables 3, starring Sylvester Stallone.
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