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TMZ.com:
‘Parks and Recreation’ Exec Dies — Harris Wittels Found Dead ... Signs of Overdose — Harris Wittels, one of the executive producers of “Parks and Recreation” died at his home Thursday from a possible drug overdose ... TMZ has learned. — According to law enforcement sources ... Wittels was pronounced dead around 1 PM.
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Shelli Weinstein / Variety:
Amy Poehler on ‘Parks and Rec’ Producer's Death: ‘Today I Lost a Friend’ — In being honored at Variety's second annual unite4humanity event, honoree Amy Poehler took a moment to remember Harris Wittels, co-executive producer of her series “Parks and Recreation,” who was found dead in his home just hours before the event.
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Elizabeth Vanmetre / NY Daily News:
Stunned Amy Poehler pays tribute to ‘Parks and Recreation’ writer Harris Wittels: ‘Today I lost a friend’ — A grief-stricken Amy Poehler took the stage at a charity event Thursday night and spoke out about the death of “Parks and Recreation” writer and producer Harris Wittels, calling him a dear friend who had battled addiction.
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TMZ.com:
STRUCK BY CAR MIRROR CONDITION CRITICAL — “American Horror Story: Freak Show” star Ben Woolf is in critical condition after he was struck in the head by a moving car in Hollywood Thursday night ... TMZ has learned. — Law enforcement sources tell us ... the 4'4" actor heavily featured …
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Fifty Shades’ Sequel: Author E.L. James Demands Control Over Script (EXCLUSIVE) — Now that “Fifty Shades of Grey” has become an international box office phenomenon, author E.L. James is seeking more control over the sequel by writing the script herself. Universal Pictures …
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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Kanye West Slams Ex Amber Rose: “I Had to Take 30 Showers Before I Got With Kim” — Your move, Amber Rose. After days of Twitter feuding between the model and Khloe Kardashian, Rose's ex and Khloe's brother-in-law Kanye West appeared on Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, where he made it very clear whose side he's on.
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Seth Abramovitch / Hollywood Reporter:
Mo'Nique: I Was “Blackballed” After Winning My Oscar — A version of this story first appeared in the Feb. 27 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. — At the 2010 Academy Awards, Mo'Nique wore white gardenias in her hair — just as Hattie McDaniel had in 1940 when she became the first African-American actress to win an Oscar.
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NBC News:
Cosby to Eddie Murphy: Thanks For Not Mocking Me — Bill Cosby says he is grateful that Eddie Murphy rejected an offer to impersonate the embattled comedian during the “Saturday Night Live” special.
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Alexander Smith / NBC News:
Eddie Murphy Refused to Play Cosby in ‘SNL40’ Skit
Eddie Murphy Refused to Play Cosby in ‘SNL40’ Skit
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Perez Hilton:
Two And A Half Men Finale Gives Chuck Lorre The Last Laugh! Find Out The Joke Charlie Sheen Refused To Return For HERE! — We thought he was going to show up, but in the end the finale had nothing to do with him! — Well, except for the very last cue card!
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Nico Hines / The Daily Beast:
Prince Charles ‘Sold Out’ William and Harry To The Tabloids — A controversial BBC documentary claims one of Prince Charles' closest aides passed damaging stories about his children to British newspapers in order to rescue his own reputation. — LONDON — Prince Charles …
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Candice Rainey / Details:
Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci on Dressing Kim Kardashian (When No One Else Wanted to) and Unconventional Models — The creative director weighs in on breaking barriers, setting trends, and dressing the most famous couple in the world — Here, in a bright, airy room at the Mercer hotel in New York City …
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TMZ.com:
Bruce Jenner — Video Shows Bruce Squarely to Blame in ‘Violent’ Crash — VIDEO SHOWS BRUCE SQUARELY TO BLAME — In ‘Violent’ Crash — EXCLUSIVE — Bruce Jenner was squarely at fault in the fatal car crash ... so claim people familiar with the MTA video of the crash.
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Bruce Jenner May Be at Fault in Fatal Car Wreck, Cops Have Video of Crash
Bruce Jenner May Be at Fault in Fatal Car Wreck, Cops Have Video of Crash
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Ashton Kutcher / Facebook:
Thank you Mr. Cryer for making this job never feel like work. I will miss working with you every day. You are a true partner in every sense of the word. In four years I never heard you complain and never heard you speak ill of another person even if they took advantage of your kindness and generosity.
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Chris Perez / Page Six:
Jay Z slapped with paternity suit — Looks like Hova can add another problem to his list of 99. — Jay Z has been blasted with a paternity suit that claims he blatantly lied to a New Jersey court to avoid taking a DNA test that could prove he's the father of a secret love child …
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Jane Onyanga-Omara / USA Today:
Vanilla Ice released after burglary charge — Vanilla Ice has been released from custody in Florida after being arrested and charged with breaking into and stealing from an abandoned home. — Police in Lantana say the recording artist and home-improvement-show host, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle …
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Michael K / Dlisted:
Yo, Lantana PD, Let's Kick It!