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Lynette Rice / EW.com:
The Big Bang Theory ending because Jim Parsons was ready to leave … CBS and Warner Bros. TV made the decision to end The Big Bang Theory in 2019 because star Jim Parsons was ready to walk away from the hit sitcom, EW has learned exclusively. — With a reported salary near $1 million per episode …
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Mayim Bialik / Grok Nation:
Mayim shares her feelings about ‘The Big Bang Theory’ ending … Yesterday was a big day. You know when you park at a meter, but you're pulled up too far because the jerk behind you parked beyond their spot, and then you get a $58 parking ticket? That happened. I also had an intense double therapy session.
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Kristian / Dlisted:
Jim Parsons Is To Blame For The End Of “The Big Bang Theory” — Welp, like Geri Halliwell did to the Spice Girls before him, Jim Parsons has ruined his hugely popular, high-paying gig for the rest of those losers. Sorry suckers! — It was reported that CBS' The Big Bang Theory …
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TMZ.com:
Ben Affleck — Seeks Help and Back in Rehab After Intervention by Jen Garner — EXCLUSIVE — 7:20 PM PT: We've learned Ben has arrived at a live-in rehab facility and will check in for an extended period of time. Jennifer Garner has staged an intervention to help Ben Affleck …
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Alexis Tereszcuk / RADAR:
Intervention! Jen Garner Drives Tearful Ex Ben Affleck To Rehab — The troubled actor spent a boozy week with Playboy playmate. — Jennifer Garner drove Ben Affleck to rehab late Wednesday afternoon after begging him to get help — and RadarOnline.com has details about his move to get treatment.
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Ben Affleck Sought Addiction Help Before Jennifer Garner's Intervention
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Jennifer Garner / X17 Online:
BREAKING NEWS - Jennifer Garner Stages Intervention, Takes Ben Affleck To Rehab!
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Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Ben Affleck Enters Rehab for Third Time as ‘Visibly Upset’ Jennifer Garner Drives Him to Treatment
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Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Jennifer Garner Stops by Ex Ben Affleck's Home After He Was Linked to 22-Year-Old Playboy Model
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Jersey Shore Cast Gave Ronnie ‘Tough Love’ During Drama with On-Off Girlfriend: ‘It Was Hard’ — The Jersey Shore cast sticks together through thick and thin. — Stopping by PEOPLE Now ahead of Thursday's season 2 premiere of Family Vacation, the MTV stars opened up about Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's tumultuous relationship with Jen Harley.
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Natalie Stone / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Is ‘Really Proud’ of Her 20-Lb. Weight Loss: 'I'm 116 Lbs. and It Just Feels Good' — Kim Kardashian West has dropped 20 lbs. — and she's feeling “really proud.” — The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star revealed in an interview with E! News that aired Wednesday …
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Jennifer Maas / The Wrap:
Connie Britton to Return for ‘AHS: Apocalypse’ (Exclusive) — Welcome home, Connie Britton. — The “American Horror Story: Murder House” alum will be returning for the upcoming eighth installment of the Ryan Murphy anthology series, “Apocalypse,” TheWrap has learned exclusively from an individual with knowledge of production.
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Patrick Williams / ABC:
Pink answers grieving girl's wish for a hug at Brisbane concert — A 14-year-old girl grieving the recent loss of her mother has been sent “a hug from heaven” after pop star Pink pulled her out of the crowd for a hug, selfie, and motivational chat at one of her concerts this week.
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Bewitched’ Reboot With Interracial Family From Kenya Barris & Yamara Taylor Set At ABC With Big Commitment Via ABC Studios, Sony TV & Davis Entertainment — EXCLUSIVE: Just before he recently departed ABC Studios to embark on a rich overall deal at Netflix, black-ish creator Kenya Barris sold …
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People.com:
Original Queer Eye Star Carson Kressley Clarifies His Comments About the Netflix Reboot — Carson Kressley is setting the record straight. — In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE on Wednesday, the former Queer Eye for the Straight Guy star clarified the comments he made earlier this week …
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TMZ.com:
Drake, Odell Beckham Jr. Watch as Kourtney's Ex Younes Bendjima Brutally Attacks Man — Drake and Odell Beckham, Jr. watched as Kourtney's ex, Younes Bendjima, viciously beat a man outside a West Hollywood nightclub ... and TMZ has the video. — It went down March 24 at Delilah nightclub at 2:15 AM.
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Aretha Franklin Detroit Memorial Features 23 Musical Acts — TMZ just got a list of the performers who will take the mic at Aretha Franklin's memorial next Thursday, and it's awesome!!! — Check this out: — The Four Tops — L.J. Reynolds — Raheem DeVaughn — Victorie Franklin
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