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TMZ.com:
Former ‘X Factor’ Star Freddie Combs Dead at 49 — EXCLUSIVE — 2.5K … Freddie Combs — the minister who became a fan favorite on the second season of “The X Factor” thanks to his heavenly voice — has died ... TMZ has learned. — According to his wife Kay …
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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Jane Powell Dies: Hollywood Golden Age Actress & ‘Royal Wedding’ Star Was 92 — Jane Powell, who made her screen debut with W.C. Fields, danced with Fred Astaire in Royal Wedding, was one of seven brides for seven brothers in the classic 1954 film musical, sang “Buttons and Bows” …
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Jane Powell, Star of ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,’ Dies at 92 — As the center of attention in movie musicals, she also was wonderful in such films as ‘A Date With Judy’ and ‘Royal Wedding.’ — Jane Powell, the radiant and refined singing star of such ebullient Hollywood musicals as A Date With Judy …
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Lesley Goldberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
'Grey's Anatomy' Book Details “HR Issues” Behind Patrick Dempsey's Exit (Exclusive) — In her unauthorized book, Lynette Rice explores the stories behind some of the ABC drama's biggest moments, including — in this exclusive excerpt — the factors that led to McDreamy's shocking death.
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Page Six:
Wendy Williams reportedly taken to hospital for mental health check — Wendy Williams was reportedly taken to the hospital early this week for a mental health check, The Sun reported. — A spokesperson for the NYPD told Page Six Thursday that they received a call at 8:43 a.m. on Tuesday requiring …
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TMZ.com:
WENDY WILLIAMS HOSPITALIZED FOR PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION ... Show Premiere Delayed — EXCLUSIVE DETAILS — 4.7K … Wendy Williams was taken to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation one day before it was announced that the new season of her show would be delayed due to COVID issues ... TMZ has learned.
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Kim Kardashian Says North West Is “Full Goth” and Still Wants to Be an “Only Child” — Kim Kardashian admitted her kids “definitely give me a hard time” and shared that daughter North's attitude can make it a “struggle” to even carpool to school. — Kim Kardashian is helping her fans …
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T.I. & Tiny Won't Be Charged For Alleged Sexual Assault in Los Angeles — T.I. & TINY NO CHARGES FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT … T.I. and Tiny won't be charged for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a woman in 2005 in Los Angeles ... we've learned prosecutors declined to move forward with the case.
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‘Grease’ Actor Eddie Deezen Arrested, Allegedly Threw Stuff at Cops in Restaurant — ‘GREASE’ ACTOR EDDIE DEEZEN ARRESTED FOR RESTAURANT DISTURBANCE ... Allegedly Chucked Plates at Cops!!! — EXCLUSIVE — 2K … Actor Eddie Deezen's restaurant problems have escalated …
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TMZ.com:
‘Jeopardy!’ Will Go with Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings as Hosts Rest of Year — ‘JEOPARDY!’ HOSTS JUST MAYIM & KEN FOR AWHILE ... No More Guest Hosts — EXCLUSIVE — 3K … “Jeopardy!” won't be going back to its revolving door of guest hosts after the quick exit of Mike Richards …
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Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to Host ‘Jeopardy’ Through 2021 After Mike Richards' Exit
Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings to Host ‘Jeopardy’ Through 2021 After Mike Richards' Exit
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Alex Frank / Highsnobiety:
Getting Dressed With Irina Shayk — With this week's FRONTPAGE, we are thrilled to announce HIGHStyle, our new print magazine available from retailers around the world and our online store. In this devastatingly glamorous interview, our cover star Irina Shayk is the embodiment of a fashion icon.
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Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Dan Walker hints at surprise BBC Breakfast exit as he struggles with Strictly schedule — EXCLUSIVE: BBC Breakfast host Dan Walker has dropped a huge hint that he could be leaving the red sofa while appearing on Strictly Come Dancing - just a week after his co-host Louise Minchin left for good
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Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Love Is Blind's Jessica Batten Is Engaged to Boyfriend Benjamin McGrath: ‘On Cloud Nine’ — From the sweet Suits nod to the ring, PEOPLE has all the details about how the Love Is Blind star's engagement to her boyfriend went down — Jessica Batten is ready to turn her “I Don't” into an “I Do.”
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Elena Nicolaou / Oprah Daily:
Katy Perry Helped Gayle and Oprah Go Shopping for Gayle's Future Grandson — For the last nine months, Gayle King has been eagerly anticipating her next chapter: With her “favorite daughter” Kirby Bumpus gearing up to welcome a baby boy, — Gayle is officially becoming a grandmother
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Desiree Murphy / Page Six:
Nicki Minaj says she was put in ‘Twitter jail’ over COVID-19 vaccine tweets — Nicki Minaj claims her controversial tweets about the COVID-19 vaccine have landed her in “Twitter jail.” — Taking to her Instagram Story, the rapper alleged she was locked out of her account on Wednesday …
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TMZ.com:
Bam Margera's Wife Files for Custody of Son, But Not Divorce — Bam Margera's tough times aren't getting any better ... his wife's asking for custody of their 3-year-old son, but hasn't pulled the trigger on ending the couple's marriage. — According to court records …
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Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey spotted dining alone amid legal battle — Kevin Spacey was spotted by photographers Tuesday enjoying a solo lunch in West Hollywood. — The disgraced actor, who has been accused of sexual misconduct by several men including “Rent” star Anthony Rapp …
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Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Bethenny Frankel Claims She Heard About Erika Jayne's Legal Trouble Years Ago: ‘Everybody Knew’ … Nothing gets past a Housewife. Bethenny Frankel claimed she's known about Erika Jayne's legal and financial trouble for several years before the drama made headlines.
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Sophie Cannon / Page Six:
Saweetie and Hidden Valley Ranch launch a tasty Crocs collaboration — Forget carrots and celery — rapper Saweetie has something more fun to dip into her favorite salad dressing: Crocs. — On Thursday, Hidden Valley and the “Icy” rapper, 28, announced the launch of their collaboration …
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Issy Sampson / The Sun:
Love Island's Teddy is first star to land huge primetime ITV show as he signs up to STRIP NAKED on TV — LOVE Island star Teddy Soares has landed a primetime ITV show as he signs up to STRIP totally naked on telly. — The reality star - who left the Majorcan villa alongside girlfriend Faye Winter …
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Mirror.co.uk and Daily Star