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Caroline Blair / Page Six:
Marlon Wayans performs comedy show hours after father Howell's death — Marlon Wayans took the stage to perform a second comedy set in Los Angeles Friday night - just hours after learning that his father, Howell Wayans, died. — Sources told TMZ that Marlon found out about his dad's passing …
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Nicholas McEntyre / Page Six:
Howell Wayans, patriarch of Wayans family, dead at 86
Howell Wayans, patriarch of Wayans family, dead at 86
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Emily Horan / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Strictly's Neil Jones reveals surprise baby and engagement news with Love Island star Chyna Mills — The couple got engaged after seven months and are expecting their first baby together — Surrounded by spectacular views of Bali's verdant rice terraces, Neil Jones is dancing …
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
WWE near deal to be sold to UFC parent Endeavor, sources say — Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment is in advanced talks to be sold to Ari Emanuel's Endeavor Group, the parent of UFC. — The deal would combine UFC and WWE into one publicly traded company.
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Glenn Garner / People.com:
Reese Witherspoon Officially Files for Divorce After Announcing Jim Toth Split, Prenup in Place — “It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth announced in a joint statement last month
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Niamh Shackleton / Ok - OK:
'I'm keeping my C-section date secret and hoping for a natural birth,' says Amy Childs — EXCLUSIVE: As TOWIE's Amy Childs prepares to welcome twins, the mum-of-two shares how she's getting ready for the arrival of her bundles of joy in her latest OK! Column — ok
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Taraji P. Henson to Join ‘Abbott Elementary’ in Major Guest Star Role (EXCLUSIVE) — “Abbott Elementary” will finally reveal Janine's mother on the ABC comedy's April 12 episode, and even though it's April Fool's Day, we're not (Cookie) Lyon: It's “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson, who will play Vanetta on the hit comedy series.
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Joaquin Phoenix Fainted On ‘Beau Is Afraid’ Film Set, Details Director Ari Aster At Surprise Screening — Ari Aster pulled an epic April Fool's prank on moviegoers expecting to see a screening of Midsommar but instead were treated to a screening of his newest film Beau Is Afraid starring Joaquin Phoenix.
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Just Jared:
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Legendary Japanese Musician, Dies at 71 — Ryuichi Sakamoto has sadly passed away. — The legendary Japanese musician and composer, who was also the keyboardist in the band Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), died last Tuesday, March 28, his office confirmed on Sunday (April 2), his management company confirmed.
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TMZ.com:
Mama June Stepping Up To Help Estranged Daughter Chickadee After Cancer Diagnosis — MAMA JUNE HELPIN' OUT DAUGHTER CHICKADEE ... Mending Relationship After Cancer Diagnosis — EXCLUSIVE — Mama June is putting in the work to help her daughter Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell following …
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Emily Longeretta / Variety:
‘Yellowstone’ Cast and Creator Taylor Sheridan Skip PaleyFest Last Minute Amid Kevin Costner Drama — The “Yellowstone” drama continues. The main cast of the show, along with creator Taylor Sheridan, were expected to attend PaleyFest in Los Angeles on Saturday evening — but unexpectedly didn't show up.
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The Sun:
Coronation Street star leaves soap after 12 years with last scene airing in July — CORONATION Street stalwart Ellie Leach is leaving the soap after 12 years. — The actress, who plays Faye Windass, has been written out and her last scenes will air on the ITV soap in July.
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TMZ.com:
Madonna's Late Brother Anthony Ciccone's Cause of Death was Cancer — MADONNA LATE BROTHER'S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED ... Respiratory Failure, Cancer — EXCLUSIVE — Madonna's oldest brother, Anthony Ciccone, died from several health issues ... including cancer.
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