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8:30 AM ET, September 5, 2014

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TMZ.com:
Joan Rivers Dead — Legendary Comedienne Dies at 81  —  LEGENDARY COMEDIENNE DIES AT 81  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Joan Rivers — who made the world laugh for over 50 years with her jokes, put-downs and one-liners — has died in NYC ... a week after her heart suddenly stopped beating during vocal cord surgery.
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Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
Joan Rivers Dies at 81  —  Joan Rivers, a raucous and often-ubiquitous comedic presence on TV and nightclubs since the 1960s, has died.  She was 81.  —  “It is with great sadness that I announce the death of my mother, Joan Rivers,” daughter Melissa said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE.
Carmel Dagan / Variety:
Joan Rivers, Comedian and TV Host, Dies at 81  —  Raunchy, gravelly-voiced and self-deprecating comedian Joan Rivers, who rose from Greenwich Village standup to occasional host of “The Tonight Show” and star of TV's “Fashion Police,” died Thursday after going into cardiac arrest during a medical procedure on Sept. 3.
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
NEWS/ Giuliana Rancic Remembers Joan Rivers as a “Truly Beautiful Person” and “True Genius”  —  Joan Rivers was a force of nature to work with, and she has forever touched the lives of those lucky enough to call her a friend and colleague.  —  “It is almost impossible to describe …
Free Britney / The Hollywood Gossip:
Joan Rivers Dead at 81; Daughter Confirms Comic Legend's Passing in Statement  —  Joan Rivers has passed away at the age of 81.  The comedian had been fighting for her life since she stopped breathing during a surgical procedure last week.  —  Joan Rivers Photos: One of a Kind
Discussion: TV Fanatic and Jossip
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Joan Rivers Death: Funeral Planned For Sunday at Temple Emanu-El In NYC  —  A funeral for the late Joan Rivers is planned for Sunday, Sept. 7 at Temple Emanu-El in New York, Us Weekly can confirm.  The legendary, trailblazing comedian and E! Fashion Police host died at the age of 81 on Thursday, Sept. 4.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Maria Elena Fernandez / NBC News:
Comedy and TV Legend Joan Rivers Dies at 81
TMZ.com:
Joan Rivers — Health Dept. Launches ‘Review’ of Clinic
Discussion: PerezHilton
NY Daily News:
Melissa Rivers facing decision of when to take mother Joan Rivers off life support: source
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Bossip
Brett Malec / E! Online:
NEWS/ Joan Rivers Leaves Intensive Care Unit, Remains on Life Support
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Anya / People.com:
Scarlett Johansson Welcomes Daughter Rose Dorothy  —  It's a girl!  —  Scarlett Johansson and fiancé Romain Dauriac have welcomed their first child, her rep confirms to PEOPLE.  —  Daughter Rose Dorothy was born in New York City.  The baby's middle name is an homage to Johansson's grandmother …
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Associated Press:
SCARLETT JOHANSSON AND FIANCE WELCOME BABY GIRL  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scarlett Johansson is a first-time mom.  —  A spokesman for the 29-year-old actress told The Associated Press Thursday that Johansson and her fiance, Romain Dauriac, have welcomed a baby girl, whom they've named Rose.
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Alyssa Milano Gives Birth to Second Child, Welcomes Baby Girl Elizabella With Husband David Bugliari  —  Alyssa's angel is here!  Alyssa Milano has given birth to her second child, her rep confirms to Us Weekly.  The Mistresses actress and her husband David Bugliari welcomed baby girl Elizabella Dylan Bugliari on Thursday, Sept. 4.
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Anya / People.com:
Alyssa Milano Welcomes Daughter Elizabella Dylan
Discussion: Digital Spy and Celeb Gossip …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Supergirl Takes Flight With TV Series From Greg Berlanti & Ali Adler  —  On the heels of the success of Arrow and the strong buzz for its upcoming offshoot The Flash — both co-created and executive produced by Greg Berlanti — the top producer is looking to transition another popular DC superhero character to the small screen.
Discussion: Variety and Digital Spy
Cara Buckley / New York Times:
Ben Affleck Stars in David Fincher's ‘Gone Girl’  —  SANTA MONICA, Calif. — “They disliked me, then they liked me.  They hated me, and now they love me.”  —  This line comes shortly before the final act of “Gone Girl,” the much anticipated film adaptation of the best-selling book by Gillian Flynn …
Discussion: The Moviefone Blog
BBC:
Kim Kardashian West is the most “victimised” Kardashian  —  Speaking to BBC Radio 1 breakfast show host Nick Grimshaw, Kim Kardashian West says she is the most “victimised” by the press.  —  The reality TV star complained that everything she says gets taken out of context and told Grimmy she is treated worse than her family members.
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Daily Mail:
Love lockdown!  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West steal a private moment in the toilets at GQ awards …
Discussion: Bossip and Reality TV Magazine
ABC News:
‘Dancing With the Stars’ 2014: Season 19 Celebrity Cast Revealed  —  Season 19 of ABC's “Dancing With the Stars” is back on Sept. 15 and thirteen celebrity contenders are ready to strut their stuff in the ballroom.  —  “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” actor Alfonso Ribeiro, Olympian Lolo Jones …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Dlisted
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Lynette Rice / People.com:
Dancing with the Stars Celebrities Are Revealed
Madeline Boardman / Us Weekly:
Justin Theroux Talks Bulge on The Leftovers: I Needed Two Pairs of Underwear!  —  Justin Theroux recently became infamous for something other than his acting chops, his screenwriting prowess, and his A-list fiancée Jennifer Aniston.  While shooting scenes for his HBO show The Leftovers …
Rose Walano / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian Rips Her Kardashian Kollection for Lipsy Dress: See the Wardrobe Malfunction  —  Kim Kardashian's latest look just couldn't keep up!  —  After walking the red carpet in this jaw-dropping ensemble on Sept. 2, British GQ's Woman of the Year, 33, debuted a chic and sleek …
TMZ.com:
HE BEAT MY ASS  —  Threatened To Shoot Me  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Floyd Mayweather's ex-fiancee Shantel Jackson is suing the boxer — claiming he attacked her on multiple occasions and once PULLED A GUN ON HER and threatened to shoot.  —  According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports …
Discussion: Bossip
 
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