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Yaron Steinbuch / Page Six:
Kelly Ripa surfaces reading ‘David and Goliath’ — It must have been a 24-hour bug. — Kelly Ripa looked none the worse for wear when she emerged from her Upper East Side townhouse Thursday morning — a day after calling out “sick” from her co-hosting gig on “Live with Kelly & Michael” in a fit of pique.
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John Koblin / New York Times:
Kelly Ripa's Absence From ‘Live’ Points to Rancor at ABC — It seemed like an innocent enough announcement: Michael Strahan, the former football player turned television personality, was shifting assignments on ABC's morning lineup, the network said Tuesday.
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Kelly Ripa All Smiles While Spotted out in N.Y.C. for the First Time Since Michael Strahan's Live! Departure Announcement — The Live! drama may be ongoing, but Kelly Ripa was all smiles when she was spotted out for the first time since her co-host Michael Strahan's bombshell announcement …
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Chris Spargo For / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Lara Spencer is ‘furious’ with bosses for giving Michael Strahan Good Morning America role - because they had promised her SHE would be main anchor — Sources inside ABC tell Daily Mail Online that GMA co-anchor Spencer is ‘furious’ at Michael Strahan's move from Live to breakfast show full time
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Kelly Ripa Emerges From NYC Home After Michael Strahan Announces ‘Live’ Exit: See the Photos
Kelly Ripa Emerges From NYC Home After Michael Strahan Announces ‘Live’ Exit: See the Photos
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Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
Kelly Ripa ‘Went Crazy’ When She Heard Michael Strahan Was Leaving Live!: Source
Kelly Ripa ‘Went Crazy’ When She Heard Michael Strahan Was Leaving Live!: Source
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TMZ.com:
Chyna Dead — WWE Legend Dies ... ‘Possible Overdose’ (PHOTO UPDATE) — WWE legend Chyna — real name Joanie Laurer — has died ... and officials are investigating as a possible overdose, TMZ Sports has learned. — We've learned she was in her apartment in Redondo Beach, CA …
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Andreas Preuss / CNN:
Wrestler, entertainer Chyna is dead at 46 — (CNN)Joan Laurer, the ground breaking female wrestler known as Chyna, has died. — Police in Redondo Beach, California confirm that Laurer, 46, was found dead in her apartment on Wednesday. Police say they were notified by a friend who went to check on her and found Laurer unresponsive.
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Los Angeles Times:
Wrestling star Chyna found dead at Redondo Beach home — Chyna, who rose to fame as a female wrestler and actress, died at 45. She was found dead Wednesday in her Redondo Beach home. — Chyna, who rose to fame as a female wrestler and actress, was found dead Wednesday in her Redondo Beach home, her manager said.
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Andrew Joseph / USA Today:
Curt Schilling defends his anti-transgender Facebook post: 'I didn't post that ugly looking picture' … Curt Schilling found himself at the center of yet another controversy Tuesday, and yet, he didn't stop talking. — Schilling published a blog post, calling the latest outrage “hilarious.”
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Richard Sandomir / New York Times:
Curt Schilling Is Fired by ESPN — Curt Schilling, a former All-Star pitcher and one of the highest-profile baseball analysts on ESPN, was fired from the network Wednesday, a day after he drew intense criticism for promoting offensive commentary on social media.
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TMZ.com:
Gwen Stefani Divorce — Gavin Didn't Get My Music ... Or My Fashion Line — GWEN STEFANI DIVORCE — GAVIN DIDN'T GET MY MUSIC — ... Or My Fashion Line … She got No Doubt, he got Bush ... that's how the music rights were split up in the Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale divorce ... which means she got a lot more than him.
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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Inside Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's Divorce Settlement: All the Details
Inside Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's Divorce Settlement: All the Details
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Just Jared
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Katherine Heigl Says Criticizing Knocked Up Was “Dumb” and Talks Emmys Controversy and Reputation — Katherine Heigl says it was “dumb” to criticize Knocked Up the way she did eight years ago. — It's been a roller-coaster ride, career-wise, for the 37-year-old actress for almost the past decade.
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Katherine Heigl Calls Herself an ‘Immature Dumbass’ for Criticizing ‘Knocked Up’
Katherine Heigl Calls Herself an ‘Immature Dumbass’ for Criticizing ‘Knocked Up’
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Dlisted, The Superficial and The Wrap
X17 Online:
Some Of The Most Gorgeous Ladies In Hollywood Attend Glamour Luncheon At Jessica Biel's Eatery — Emily Ratajkowski, Zendaya, Lea Michele and Ariel Winter were among the many celebs at Glamour's Game Changers Lunch, which was held at Jessica Biel's Au Fudge restaurant in West Hollywood on Wednesday.
Ben White / Politico:
Hamilton to say on $10, Jackson getting replaced by Tubman — Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is expected to announce the changes on Wednesday after receiving fierce blowback. — Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Wednesday will announce plans to both keep Alexander Hamilton on the front …
Caris Davis / People.com:
New Swedish Royal Baby's Name Is Revealed - Plus, See the First Photo! — Just two days after welcoming their first child, Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia have revealed the name of the newborn baby boy: Prince Alexander Erik Bertil Hubertus. — Sweden's youngest royal also has been granted …
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Cele|bitchy
Char Adams / People.com:
Iggy Azalea Says She and Nick Young 'Haven't Broken Up' — Iggy Azalea and Nick Young have not split in the wake of his alleged cheating scandal. — The Aussie rapper took to Twitter recently to clear up rumors about her relationship with Young - and plead for her privacy.
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Starpulse
Simon Perry / People.com:
Princess Charlotte Is the Queen's Mini-Me in ‘Jolly’ New Portrait - This One with All the Littlest Royals! — Little royals on parade! — Prince George, Princess Charlotte and all the Queen's youngest children and great-grandchildren posed for a new portrait released Wednesday in honor of Queen Elizabeth's 90th birthday on Thursday.
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Gabriella Rello / Brides:
Exclusive: Nicole Trunfio and Gary Clark Jr. Are Married! See Photos of Their Stunning Rocker-Chic Wedding in Palm Springs — Australian model Nicole Trunfio, 30, and musician Gary Clark Jr., 32, fell in love at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival four years ago …
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