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12:10 PM ET, April 8, 2020

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Rolling Stone:
John Prine, One of America's Greatest Songwriters, Dead at 73  —  Grammy-winning singer who combined literary genius with a common touch succumbs to coronavirus complications  —  John Prine, who for five decades wrote rich, plain-spoken songs that chronicled the struggles and stories …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Stereogum and The Sun
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William Grimes / New York Times:
John Prine, Who Chronicled the Human Condition in Song, Dies at 73  —  A folk singer and songwriter with a raspy voice and an offbeat humor, he was revered by his peers, including Bob Dylan.  —  John Prine, the raspy-voiced country-folk singer whose ingenious lyrics to songs by turns poignant …
Discussion: The Wrap
Chris Willman / Variety:
Hal Willner, Music Producer and ‘SNL’ Veteran, Dies of Coronavirus at 64  —  Eddie Kramer, Engineer for Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and ‘Woodstock,’ Set to Get His Own Rock Doc (EXCLUSIVE)  —  ‘One World: Together at Home’ Telecast Will Span Major Networks, Feature Lady Gaga, Paul McCartney, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, More
Discussion: The Wrap, Stereogum and Rolling Stone
People.com:
Inside Tiger King Joe Exotic's Obsession with Carole Baskin: 'It's the Worst Kind of Love Story'  —  “Carole was the first thing on his mind every morning and the last thing on his mind every night,” Joe Exotic's former staffer Kelci “Saff” Saffery tells PEOPLE in this week's cover story
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and New York Post
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Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Tiger King Fans Can Watch Joe Exotic's Full Three-Way Wedding Ceremony on YouTube  —  Joe Exotic married partners John Finlay and Travis Maldonado in an elaborate 2014 wedding ceremony  —  Didn't get enough of Joe Exotic's untraditional, three-way wedding in Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness?
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
James Hibberd / EW.com:
Carole Baskin's missing husband the focus of Tiger King sequel at ID
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Hannah Furness / Telegraph:
Revealed: Prince Harry and Meghan plan non-profit empire under the name Archewell, ‘to do something of meaning’  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tell the Telegraph: ‘Before SussexRoyal, came the idea of Arche’  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are working on plans to run emotional support groups …
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Confirm New Name of Foundation, to Launch ‘When the Time Is Right’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:   Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Announce Archewell: All the Details On Their Next Endeavor
Mayer Rus / Architectural Digest:
Inside Rapper Drake's Manor House in Hometown Toronto  —  Superstar Drake goes home to Toronto to build his eye-popping pleasure dome  —  Remember the chintzy, pimped-out McMansions that were a staple of the long-running MTV series Cribs?  The Toronto home of mega recording artist Aubrey Drake Graham is something else altogether.
Discussion: Page Six
Bethany Heitman / Health.com:
Alanis Morissette is Breastfeeding on Our May Cover—and It's a Tribute to Moms Everywhere  —  Deeply intelligent and incredibly open, the groundbreaking musician opens up about motherhood, self-care, and her postpartum experience.  —  An interesting thing happens when you mention Alanis Morissette's name to, well, just about anyone.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and Page Six
Melissa Minton / Page Six:
Bruce Willis shaves daughter Tallulah's head in quarantine … The Willis-Moore house seems like the best place to be during the coronavirus pandemic.  —  Not only did the entire family — including exes Bruce Willis and Demi Moore as well as their children Tallulah, Scout …
Discussion: X17 Online
TMZ.com:
DANA WHITE SECURING PRIVATE ISLAND FOR UFC FIGHTS ... ‘Fights Every Week’  —  BACK IN ACTION  —  Dana White tells TMZ Sports he's thiiis close to closing a deal to host UFC fights on a private island — where he would fly in fighters on private planes.  —  YES, THIS IS REAL!!!
Discussion: ESPN and New York Times
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Ellen DeGeneres Faces Backlash for Jokingly Comparing Coronavirus Quarantine to ‘Being in Jail’ … Ellen DeGeneres resumed her talk show on Monday, April 6, after pausing production due to the coronavirus pandemic, but her return was marred by controversy.  —  Ellen DeGeneres Through the Years
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Towleroad Gay News
B.D. / Perez Hilton:
Kylie Jenner & Momager Kris Jenner Reunite During Quarantine To Produce Some HILARIOUS TikTok Videos!  —  Kylie Jenner and Kris Jenner getting together to produce TikTok videos is the coronavirus quarantine content we never knew we needed!  —  The Keeping Up With The Kardashians stars reunited …
Discussion: Page Six
 
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R. KELLY BID FOR JAIL RELEASE DENIED!!!
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Night of the Hunter’ Remake in the Works at Universal (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: The Wrap
Lola Ogunnaike / Marie Claire:
Megan Thee Stallion Is Just Warming Up
Discussion: Us Weekly and Go Fug Yourself
People.com:
Alec Baldwin and Wife Hilaria Expecting Baby 4 Months After Miscarriage: ‘Just Got the Great News’
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
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Jake Gyllenhaal / AnotherMan:
Cover Story: Jake Gyllenhaal Is a Changed Man
Discussion: People.com, Us Weekly and Page Six
John Lowe / Detroit Free Press:
Al Kaline, Detroit Tigers legend, dies at age 85
 

 
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Jeremy Barr / Washington Post:
CNN confirms Kaitlan Collins as its chief White House correspondent; she will become CNN's first prime-time anchor to also serve as its top White House reporter

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Norah O'Donnell plans her last CBS Evening News broadcast as anchor for January 24, 2025

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