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John Singleton To Be Taken Off Life Support Today — John Singleton, the Oscar-nominated writer and director of Boyz N the Hood, will be taken off life support Monday, 13 days after suffering a major stroke while at Cedars-Sinai hospital in Los Angeles. He had been in the ICU ever since.
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John Singleton Still Alive, but Family Says They Will Withdraw Life Support — 10:10 AM PT — John's family just released this ... “It is with heavy hearts we announce that our beloved son, father and friend, John Daniel Singleton will be taken off life support today.
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Dino-Ray Ramos / Deadline:
John Singleton Dies: Trailblazing ‘Boyz N The Hood’ Filmmaker Was 51 — John Singleton, the groundbreaking film director, screenwriter and producer, died Monday in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke on April 17. He was 51. A family spokesperson said Singleton passed away peacefully …
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John Singleton Still Alive On Life Support and Non-Responsive After Stroke
John Singleton Still Alive On Life Support and Non-Responsive After Stroke
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Dave Brooks / Billboard:
Woodstock 50 Has Been Cancelled — Organizers say “we don't believe the production of the festival can be executed as an event worthy of the Woodstock Brand name” — Woodstock 50 has been cancelled. Earlier today officials with Dentsu Aegis Network, which is funding the festival, released the following statement to Billboard:
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Has Woodstock 50 been canceled? Organizers argue over status — Organizers for Woodstock 50 say the anniversary festival will go on. — But, a spokesperson for the event's financial partner says it has been canceled. And, the county where the 2019 Woodstock festival was scheduled …
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James Hibberd / EW.com:
Game of Thrones: Maisie Williams on that Winterfell battle's surprise ending — Note: This story contains a major spoiler for Game of Thrones season 8, episode 3's “Battle of Winterfell”... Maisie Williams arrived at the table read for the final season of Game of Thrones not yet realizing that Arya Stark kills the Night King.
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Larry King Suffers Another Heart Attack and Goes Into Cardiac Arrest — Larry King suffered a heart attack last Thursday after going into cardiac arrest ... TMZ has learned. — Sources with direct knowledge tell us, Larry had been having difficulty breathing for months and was scheduled …
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Halima Aden Makes History as the First Model to Wear a Hijab and Burkini in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit — Halima Aden joins the rookie class of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2019. — We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Halima Aden is the newest member of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit family …
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Grey's Anatomy Actor Giacomo Gianniotti Ties the Knot in Italy — Giacomo Gianniotti said “I do” to his fiancée Nichole in Italy on Sunday, April 28 — Giacomo Gianniotti is a married man! — The Grey's Anatomy actor, 29, tied the knot with his fiancée Nichole G. in Rome, Italy on Sunday, April 28, PEOPLE confirms.
Moniquejessen / People.com:
Why Meghan Markle Might Skip the Knee Socks, Smocking and Vintage Stroller for Baby Sussex — The royal mom-to-be is sure to bring her enthusiasm for sustainable fashion to her baby wear — With just days until Meghan Markle and Prince Harry welcome their new baby boy or girl …
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Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton receives special gift from the Queen — What a special day for the Duchess of Cambridge! — The Duchess of Cambridge was given a very special honour from the Queen on Monday, as she was granted the title of Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victoria Order (GCVO).
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Singer Peabo Bryson Hospitalized After Suffering Heart Attack — Singer Peabo Bryson suffered a mild heart attack over the weekend and is currently in the hospital ... TMZ has learned. — A rep for Peabo tells TMZ ... the Grammy-winning balladeer was at his home in Georgia early Saturday morning …