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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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Tekashi 6ix9ine to be Released from Prison Early Due to Coronavirus — 3:10 PM PT — We've obtained docs that further explain the judge's decision ... saying they believe Tekashi is no longer considered a threat to society and he'd already served most of his sentence.
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Ben Feuerherd / Page Six:
Tekashi 6ix9ine to be ‘immediately’ released from prison amid coronavirus — A Manhattan federal court judge has ordered rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine released from federal custody and into home confinement amid the coronavirus outbreak in New York, according to court papers unsealed Thursday.
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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 …
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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 …
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.
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 …
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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.
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Seth Abramovitch / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Tiger King’ Directors Reveal the A-List Movie Star Joe Exotic Hopes Will Play Him — Eric Goode and Rebecca Chaiklin address the burning questions and backlashes to the blockbuster Netflix series that has everyone talking. — Love it, hate it or somewhere in-between …
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Kate Aurthur / Variety:
TLC to Air ‘90 Day Fiancé: Self-Quarantined’ Spinoff Featuring 40 Past Cast Members (EXCLUSIVE) — If anyone is used to having meaningful conversations over video chat, it's the long-distance couples of “90 Day Fiancé.” That skill makes them particularly well-suited …
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Rick Stroud / Tampa Bay Times:
Tom Brady has arrived in Tampa Bay, moving into Derek Jeter's mansion — The 30K-foot waterfront home on Davis Islands will be the new residence for the Bucs quarterback. — TAMPA — Tom Brady had plenty of options when deciding where to live after signing with the Bucs. — Tampa. ...
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People.com:
All About Bindi Irwin's Custom Sunflower Lace Wedding Gown: 'I Wanted It to Mimic My Mum's Dress' — The Animal Planet star tied the knot with longtime boyfriend Chandler Powell on March 25 — Bindi Irwin's intimate wedding ceremony was all about family — even down to the dress!
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Emily Strohm / People.com:
Bindi Irwin Dramatically Altered Wedding Plans Due to Coronavirus: Inside Her ‘Whirlwind’ Ceremony
Bindi Irwin Dramatically Altered Wedding Plans Due to Coronavirus: Inside Her ‘Whirlwind’ Ceremony
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Emily Strohm / People.com:
How Bindi Irwin Honored Dad Crocodile Hunter Star Steve Irwin at Her Wedding
How Bindi Irwin Honored Dad Crocodile Hunter Star Steve Irwin at Her Wedding
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