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6:25 PM ET, April 12, 2017

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Charlie Murphy / TMZ.com:
After Leukemia Battle  —  Charlie Murphy, Eddie's older brother, and a very successful and popular stand-up comedian in his own right ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to Charlie's manager, he died from leukemia Wednesday morning in a NYC hospital.  He'd been going undergoing chemotherapy.
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Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:
Comedian Charlie Murphy Dies at 57  —  The ‘Chappelle Show’ star died from leukemia on Wednesday.  —  Charlie Murphy, Chappelle Show star and Eddie Murphy's older brother, has died, publicist Domenick Nati told The Hollywood Reporter.  He was 57.  —  Murphy died from leukemia on Wednesday, said Nati.
Charlie Murphy / TMZ.com:
Charlie Murphy Kept Illness Secret from ‘Power’ Cast and Crew
Discussion: PerezHilton and People.com
Us Weekly:
‘The Hills’ Alums Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag Are Expecting a Baby: ‘I Was Like, Whoa!’  —  Spencer Pratt was still half asleep when he got the news he'd been dreaming about.  On a recent morning at his Santa Barbara beach house, he rolled out of bed to find his wife of eight years …
TMZ.com:
GETS OFF WITH TICKET  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Tyga was taken into custody by LAPD in Hollywood early Wednesday morning, but he's walking away from this one with a traffic ticket ... TMZ has learned.  —  Tyga was leaving Avenue Nightclub around 2 AM when cops pulled him over.
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Zach Johnson / E! Online:
Tyga Arrested After Leaving Avenue Nightclub in Hollywood  —  Tyga was arrested overnight in Hollywood, E! News has learned.  —  The 27-year-old musician, born Micheal Ray Stevenson, was driving his custom Mercedes G-Series after a night out at Avenue Nightclub.
Monica Corcoran Harel / Redbook:
Jenna Dewan Tatum: It's Okay to Make “Waves” In Your Relationship  —  Jenna Dewan Tatum doesn't beat around the bush, do mom guilt (anymore), or understand why women put their own needs last.  Talking to her is like getting the best sort of pep talk — kind, smart, and no BS.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Josh Brolin to Play Cable in ‘Deadpool 2’ (Exclusive)  —  Here comes the Cable guy.  —  Josh Brolin has nabbed the hotly contested role of Cable opposite Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool 2, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.  —  The production has been on the warpath to find the right actor …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Washington Post
Elaine Lipworth / London Evening Standard:
Khloé Kardashian on finding love, her complex relationship with Caitlyn and why she won't be body shamed  —  Her life has been broadcast to millions — now Khloé Kardashian tells Elaine Lipworth how she is using her fame to build an all-size denim brand...  ES Magazine
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Mickey Rapkin / ELLE:
Chris Evans Has Never Had a Bad Breakup  —  “Typically, if I see an ex, I give a big hug.”  —  Every couple of years, Chris Evans pulls on his red, white, and blue spandex, picks up Captain America's shield, and saves the world from impending doom.  But his smaller, less-talked-about films …
Discussion: People.com, Us Weekly and Page Six
Michael Edison Hayden / ABC News:
United CEO Oscar Munoz felt ‘shame’ to see passenger dragged off flight  —  Oscar Munoz, the CEO of United Airlines, today said he felt “shame” when he saw the viral video of airport police dragging a bloodied passenger from one of his airline's flights Sunday night.
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
J. Geils Dead: ‘Centerfold’ Singer Dies at Age 71  —  Guitarist J. Geils died at his home in Groton, Massachusetts, on Tuesday, April 11, the Associated Press reports.  He was 71.  —  Police responded to Geils' residence around 4 p.m. on Tuesday for a well-being check.
Discussion: Dlisted and Associated Press
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WCVB:
Guitarist known as J. Geils found dead in Massachusetts home
Discussion: Page Six, Stereogum and The Wrap
Maane Khatchatourian / Variety:
Jude Law to Play Young Dumbledore in ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Sequel (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Jude Law has been tapped to play young Dumbledore in the “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” sequel starring Eddie Redmayne.  —  David Yates is returning to direct and Johnny Depp is also on board to star.
Discussion: Page Six and The WOW Report
Mia McNiece / People.com:
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott on Welcoming Baby No. 5 and Saving Their Marriage  —  Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott say welcoming their baby boy Beau Dean on March 2 was like coming full circle in their relationship.  —  The couple, who married in 2006, had their relationship rocked …
Samantha Wilson / Hollywood Life:
Jennifer Lawrence ‘Heartbroken’ Over Death Of Friend Clay Adler — So Sad  —  Jennifer Lawrence and late MTV star Clay Adler were good friends when they started out in Hollywood, and his death is hitting her hard.  Like all those who knew the 27-year-old, Jennifer's distraught that he took his own life, a source told us EXCLUSIVELY.
Discussion: The Sun, People.com, Page Six and TMZ.com
William Grimes / New York Times:
Linda Hopkins, a Tony-Winning Actress and Singer, Dies at 92  —  Linda Hopkins, whose soaring, gospel-rooted voice was heard on Broadway in the 1970s in “Inner City” and the one-woman show “Me and Bessie,” and in the 1980s in the long-running revue “Black and Blue,” died on Monday in Milwaukee.
Discussion: Page Six, People.com and Deadline
Lynn Hirschberg / W Magazine:
Gal Gadot Listened to Beyoncé to Prepare for Her Wonder Woman Audition  —  Photographs by Craig McDean, Styled by Edward Enninful; Hair by Didier Malige at Art Partner; makeup by Peter Philips for Dior; manicure by Chelsea King for Orly at Celestine Agency.
Discussion: Page Six
Olivia Fleming / Harper's BAZAAR:
Bella Thorne on Fame, Love, and Life After Disney  —  THE 19-YEAR-OLD ACTRESS GETS CANDID ABOUT LIFE IN THE LIMELIGHT.  —  “You're so pretty,” coos Bella Thorne, giving me a once-over from the makeup chair on set of her BAZAAR.com photo shoot.  It's an unexpected introduction …
Discussion: People.com and PerezHilton
 
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Sarah Grossbart / Us Weekly:
Why Olivia Munn and Aaron Rodgers Called It Quits
Discussion: PerezHilton
Samantha Highfill / EW.com:
MTV revives Fear Factor with new host Ludacris
Discussion: PerezHilton
E! Online:
Corinne Olympios Is “Most Likely” Heading to Bachelor in Paradise, But Is Still Going Strong With Her Mystery Man
Discussion: Us Weekly and PerezHilton
Perez Hilton:
David Letterman's Mother Passes Away At 95
Discussion: Variety, TMZ.com and People.com
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Olivia Waring / Page Six:
Will Smith chops off Jaden's dreadlocks
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Lara Martin / mirror:
Kate Middleton ‘has secret Mumsnet account to swap parenting stories anonymously with other mums’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and AOL
Britney Spears / TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Rocks Hard Abs and Bikini in Hawaii (PHOTO GALLERY)
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Scandal’ Hits 100 Episodes: Casting Secrets, Trump and a Battle Over Abortion Revealed in Dishy Oral History
Discussion: Glamour
Sarah Thomas / Sydney Morning Herald:
Exclusive: Big Little Lies' Liane Moriarty confirms her plans for season two
Discussion: Variety, Glamour, The Wrap and Deadline
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jonathan Stempel / Reuters:
A New York judge finds Sirius XM liable for a difficult subscription cancellation process; Sirius says it will appeal but abide by a new “click-to-cancel” rule

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A growing number of podcasters, including Tim Ferriss, are moving away from interviews to monologues or co-hosts, as some well-known guests can be overexposed

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: NBCUniversal Vice Chairman Bonnie Hammer plans to leave the company at the end of the year; she has been with the company since 2004

 
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