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Mark Kennedy / Associated Press:
‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Lovely Day’ singer Bill Withers dies at 81  —  Bill Withers, who wrote and sang a string of soulful songs in the 1970s that have stood the test of time, including “ Lean On Me, ” “Lovely Day” and “Ain't No Sunshine,” has died from heart complications, his family said in a statement to The Associated Press.
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Atlanta Rapper “PlayBoi Carti” Arrested By Sheriff Victor Hill's Elite COBRA Strike Force On Gun And Drug Charges.  —  Yesterday, Sheriff Victor Hill's elite COBRA strike force pulled over a Lamborghini that had an expired tag.  During the stop COBRA members located 12 bags of marijuana, 3 guns, Xanax, codeine, and oxycodone.
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Shaddi Abusaid / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Rapper Playboi Carti arrested on drug, traffic charges in Clayton County  —  Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti was arrested on drug and traffic charges Thursday after deputies stopped his Lamborghini in Clayton County, authorities said.  —  The rapper, whose real name is Jordan Carter …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Washington Post:
Member of Kennedy family and her son identified as missing boaters in Chesapeake Bay  —  Two boaters who went missing in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis on Thursday evening have been identified as Maeve Kennedy Townsend McKean, 40, and her 8-year-old son Gideon Joseph Kennedy McKean.
Discussion: TMZ.com
NBC News:
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine released from jail early amid coronavirus health concerns  —  The artist, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, suffers from asthma and is vulnerable to the deadly virus.  —  Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was released into house arrest Thursday over fears that his chronic asthma makes him vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Discussion: Dlisted, MTV and Associated Press
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TMZ.com:
Tekashi 6ix9ine to be Released from Prison Early Due to Coronavirus
Ben Feuerherd / Page Six:
Tekashi 6ix9ine to be ‘immediately’ released from prison amid coronavirus
Discussion: Variety
Morgan Smith / People.com:
Rebecca Crews, Singer and Wife of Actor Terry Crews, Shares Breast Cancer Journey  —  Crews, 54, underwent a double mastectomy right before the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic  —  Over the past few weeks, as the world plunged into the coronavirus pandemic, Rebecca Crews …
Discussion: Page Six
Chelsea Hirsch / Page Six:
Teresa Giudice's dad, Giacinto Gorga, dead at 76 … Teresa Giudice is mourning the loss of her father, Giacinto Gorga.  —  He was 76.  —  The “RHONJ” star, 47, posted a sweet tribute on Friday shortly after his death.  —  “My father, my protector, my hero, God took you early this morning …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Perez Hilton and The Wrap
Jason Sheeler / People.com:
Meghan Markle ‘Intrigued by the Female Empowerment Side’ of Elephants, Says Filmmaker  —  “It really is all about female leadership,” says Elephant filmmaker Vanessa Berlowitz.  “She was absolutely fascinated by that”  —  FB  —  When Meghan Markle visited Botswana with Prince Harry in 2017 …
Ale Russian / People.com:
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham Have Reunited After He Self-Quarantined in the Guest House  —  “I bet you appreciate us more now,” Oprah Winfrey teased longtime love Stedman Graham after their reunion  —  Reunited and it feels so good!  —  Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham are back under …
Discussion: Dlisted
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
PETA requests celebrities cease posing with wild animals after ‘Tiger King’  —  PETA is hoping the success of “Tiger King” will get celebrities to stop posting selfies with wild animals.  —  The animal rights organization sent letters to celebrities including Cara Delevingne, Logan Paul …
Discussion: Bossip
Tex Hollywood / Egotastic:
Sarah Hyland in a Skimpy Bikini!  —  I personally don't find Sarah Hyland to be an object of sex appeal, but that doesn't mean you don't.  —  I have never seen an episode of Modern Family, besides on the plane, where it seems EVERYONE watches Modern Family and I can't avoid all those little …
Eric Todisco / People.com:
Wayne Brady Confirms He's Self-Isolating with His Ex-Wife and Her Boyfriend  —  “It's an amazing time for family, because it's kind of like a time-out,” Wayne Brady said  —  Wayne Brady is having quite the unconventional social distancing experience amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Tiger King's Joe Exotic Transferred to Prison Medical Center Amid Fears of Coronavirus  —  The medical center is operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons  —  Joseph “Joe Exotic” Maldonado-Passage has been transferred to the medical center of a Fort Worth, Texas, prison amid fears of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
 
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus Series Enlists Joby Harold as New Writer (EXCLUSIVE)
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Joanna Crawley / Daily Mail:
Seeking answers: Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband Brad Falchuk have taken part in a YouTube …
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C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Cardi B Reveals ER Visit Over ‘Real Bad’ Stomach Pains Amid The Coronavirus Crisis
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Christina Milian is Feeling Blue
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
TLC to Air ‘90 Day Fiancé: Self-Quarantined’ Spinoff Featuring 40 Past Cast Members (EXCLUSIVE)
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D.Ly / Perez Hilton:
Tana Mongeau Confesses Having Suicidal Thoughts & Nearly Killing Herself With Xanax Addiction
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Mia McNiece / People.com:
Val Kilmer Reveals His Breakup from Daryl Hannah Was ‘By Far the Most Painful’
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Rick Stroud / Tampa Bay Times:
Tom Brady has arrived in Tampa Bay, moving into Derek Jeter's mansion
Discussion: People.com, Variety and TMZ.com
 

 
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