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11:25 PM ET, March 29, 2016

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Michael K / Dlisted:
Patty Duke Has Died  —  Former child star, Oscar winner, cult movie idol and overall Hollywood legend Patty Duke died early this morning.  She was 69.  Patty Duke's son Sean Astin (aka Samwise in The Lord of the Rings movies) confirmed the sad news on Facebook by posting a statement from his family.
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TMZ.com:
Patty Duke — Dead at 69  —  DEAD AT 69  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Hollywood legend Patty Duke — who won an Oscar for playing Helen Keller in “The Miracle Worker” — has died.  —  She was 69.  —  Duke passed away at 1:20 AM Tuesday morning.  She died from sepsis due to a ruptured intestine.
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Duane Byrge / Hollywood Reporter:
Patty Duke, Oscar Winner and Sitcom Star, Dies at 69
Discussion: Variety and PerezHilton
Maria Puente / USA Today:
Oscar-winning former child star Patty Duke dies, age 69
Discussion: New York Times and kenneth in the
Corky Siemaszko / NBC News:
Oscar-Winning Actress Patty Duke Is Dead at 69
Discussion: Bossip and The WOW Report
Associated Press:   TV legend Patty Duke dies at 69
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Kendall Fisher / E! Online:
Charlize Theron Talks Sean Penn Split: I Wasn't “Ghosting” Him
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Liam Stack / New York Times:
James Noble, Absent-Minded Governor on ‘Benson,’ Dies at 94  —  James Noble, the actor best known for his role as the absent-minded governor on the hit 1980s sitcom “Benson,” died on Monday at Norwalk Hospital in Connecticut.  He was 94.  —  His death was confirmed by Douglas Moser …
Today I found myself the subject of an:
Today I found myself the subject of an Internet meme.  Not for the first time.  —  This one, however, stands out from the rest.  —  In 2010, semi-retired from acting, I was keeping a low-profile for a number of reasons.  —  First and foremost, I was suicidal.
TMZ.com:
‘Wanted to Harm Herself’  —  R&B singer Kehlani was placed on a psychiatric hold in L.A. yesterday — after emergency responders arrived to her Hollywood home and determined she posed a threat to herself ... TMZ has learned.  —  We've learned ... paramedics responded to a medical emergency …
Discussion: Bossip and PerezHilton
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Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Elton John Slams Former Bodyguard's Sexual Harassment Lawsuit as ‘Patently Untrue’: Lawyer  —  Elton John has denied claims that he sexually harassed his former bodyguard.  —  Jeffrey Wenninger is suing the singer for sexual harassment and battery, TMZ reports.
Discussion: TMZ.com and PerezHilton
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Tim Kenneally / The Wrap:
Elton John Sued for Sexual Harassment by Former Security Guard
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Dan Rys / Billboard:
Tidal Claims Three Million Global Subscribers, Finally Releases Kanye's ‘Pablo’ Stream Numbers  —  EMAIL ME  —  The one-year anniversary of Tidal's gaudy, much-maligned launch event in New York City is tomorrow, March 30 — so naturally, the service celebrating with an announcement the day before …
Associated Press:
Judge rules that Janice Dickinson's Cosby lawsuit can move forward  —  LOS ANGELES — Janice Dickinson's defamation lawsuit against Bill Cosby should move forward, a judge ruled Tuesday, saying a trial can determine the truthfulness of the model's claims that the comedian raped her in 1982.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Miley Cyrus Says The Voice Brings ‘Light’ and ‘Hope’ to People  —  Miley Cyrus won't be making her debut as a coach on The Voice until season 11, but the singer left her mark on this season's contestants as a key advisor for the show.  —  “I didn't really know what to expect from the show …
Discussion: Just Jared
Omid Scobie / Us Weekly:
Prince William and Kate Middleton Are Heading to India and Bhutan: Royal Tour Details  —  Get ready for the royals, Bollywood!  On Tuesday, March 29, Kensington Palace gave a briefing announcing that Prince William and Kate Middleton have planned a tour of India and Bhutan starting April 10.
Discussion: PerezHilton
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PRWeb:
“William and Kate: The Journey” Four-Part Documentary Special to Make Its U.S. Premiere Monday, April 18, 2016 on REELZ
Discussion: TIME and Racked
TMZ.com:
Lamar Odom — Inner Circle Worried ... He's in Danger Zone with Booze  —  Inner Circle Worried ...  HE'S IN DANGER ZONE WITH BOOZE … Lamar Odom thinks he can drink whenever he wants — months after his near-death experience — and the people closest to him believe he's heading down a dark path again.
Lottie Lumsden / Cosmopolitan:
Little Mix: “We are real people going through real things”  —  Heartbreak, fat-shaming, insecurity and what really happens on the tour bus  —  Things are pretty good for Little Mix right now.  The biggest girl band on the planet, not only did their third album Get Weird recently go platinum …
Lanford Beard / People.com:
Mischa Barton Is ‘Completely Out of Her Element’ on Dancing with the Stars, Says Source  —  Mischa Barton is the first to admit her time on Dancing with the Stars has been a rough ride, and some who know the star agree she's on an emotional roller coaster.  —  “She's trying really hard …
Anya / People.com:
Melissa McCarthy Admits Disciplining ‘Very Funny’ Daughters Is Hard: 'It's a Balancing Act'  —  When Mom and Dad have both built their careers on being funny like comic actress Melissa McCarthy and her husband Ben Falcone, it's a safe bet their kids are going to grow up with a strong sense of humor.
Discussion: PerezHilton, Crushable and Style News
 
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Doug Liman to Direct ‘The Wall’ Before Tackling Channing Tatum's ‘Gambit’ (Exclusive)
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Naja Rayne / People.com:
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Nic Newman / Reuters Institute:
RISJ's 2024 Digital News Report with a survey of 90K+: six platforms, like TikTok, reach 10%+ of respondents for news use, compared to just two a decade ago

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