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12:10 PM ET, September 5, 2014

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TMZ.com:
Joan Rivers — Endoscopy Clinic Targeted with Death Threats  —  Endoscopy Clinic  —  TARGETED WITH DEATH THREATS  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The clinic where Joan Rivers was undergoing a throat procedure last week is under fire, because fans are blaming the staff for her death ... and are making it clear they're out for blood.
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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 …
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.
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.
Kelly Osbourne / Facebook:
I'm completely heartbroken by the loss of my beloved Joan.  Not only was she my boss, she was and will always be my teacher, therapist, closest friend, inspiration and the only grandmother I ever knew.  She was family and I will never forget her.  Laughter will be difficult for a while but when I'm sad …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Us Weekly and The Wrap
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.
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
Free Britney / The Hollywood Gossip:
Joan Rivers Dead at 81; Daughter Confirms Comic Legend's Passing in Statement
Discussion: TV Fanatic and Jossip
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 and E! Online
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:
Jimmy Kimmel Live Does Mean Tweets NFL Edition With Michael Strahan, Erin Andrews and More  —  What's worse — getting hurt on the field or getting bashed on social media?  Jimmy Kimmel continued the success of his Mean Tweets segment with another round (this time an NFL edition!) during Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday, Sept. 4.
Discussion: PopWatch
Joe Lynch / Billboard:
Chris Brown's Billboard Cover Tease: ‘I Hope That I Am Not Defined By Just A Few Moments In My Life’  —  Just hours after receiving a positive probation progress report in a Los Angeles courtroom, Chris Brown candidly spoke with Billboard for our latest cover story, opening up about his upcoming sixth album …
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: Cele|bitchy and The Moviefone Blog
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
Daily Mail:
Love lockdown!  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West steal a private moment in the toilets at GQ awards... after reality star hints that they may have filmed a sex tape  —  Kanye West and Kim Kardashian raised eyebrows at the GQ Men of the Year awards after they reportedly disappeared during the bash on Tuesday night.
Discussion: Bossip and Reality TV Magazine
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BBC:   Kim Kardashian West is the most “victimised” Kardashian
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
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 …
 
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