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Tom Wilkinson: The Full Monty actor dies at 75 — British actor Tom Wilkinson, known for films like The Full Monty, Shakespeare In Love and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, has died suddenly aged 75. — Wilkinson won a Bafta for 1997's The Full Monty, and reprised the role of Gerald …
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Full Monty star Tom Wilkinson dies ‘suddenly’ aged 75 as tributes flood in to ‘one of the best’ — Tom Wilkinson, best known for his role as former steel mill foreman Gerald Cooper in The Full Monty, died “suddenly” with his death was confirmed in a statement shared by his agent on behalf of his family
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Paula Abdul Sues ‘American Idol’ Exec Nigel Lythgoe for Sexual Assault — Paula Abdul claims one of the “American Idol” executive producers, Nigel Lythgoe, sexually assaulted her multiple times while she was judging ‘Idol’ and “So You Think You Can Dance” ... according to a new lawsuit she's filed.
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Paula Abdul Sues American Idol Producer Nigel Lythgoe Over Sexual Assault Claims — Abdul alleged that Lythgoe sexually assaulted her in a hotel elevator while they traveled to shoot American Idol in the early 2000s — Paula Abdul has sued former American Idol and So You Think You Can …
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Paula Abdul Sues ‘American Idol’ Boss Nigel Lythgoe For Sexual Assault — Former ‘American Idol’ judge Paula Abdul has filed a lawsuit against ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ boss Nigel Lythgoe for sexual assault. — According to legal documents obtained by The Blast, the 'Straight …
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Paula Abdul Accuses ‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe of Sexual Assault — Paula Abdul alleged in a lawsuit on Friday that she was twice sexually assaulted by Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer of “American Idol” and “So You Think You Can Dance.” — Abdul rose to stardom in the late 80s …
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Why Fantasia Barrino ‘Hated’ Being in The Color Purple on Broadway but Loved Doing the Film Version (Exclusive) — “That was around the time that my life was so crazy, so it was almost like carrying my cross and Celie's cross,” recalls Barrino of playing Celie on Broadway
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Megan Thee Stallion on Protecting Her Mental Health: 'I'm a Big Believer in Setting Boundaries' (Exclusive) — “During my days off, I love to binge my favorite shows, spend time with my dogs and hang out with my friends,” the rapper tells PEOPLE — Megan Thee Stallion is looking out for herself.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard Shares ‘First Selfie of Freedom’ After Prison Release — The 32-year-old was released from prison Thursday after serving eight years for her role in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard — Gypsy Rose Blanchard has officially logged on to Instagram after her prison release.
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Zac Brown Separates From Wife Kelly Yazdi After 4 Months of Marriage — ZAC BROWN SPLITS FROM WIFE After Just 4 Months Married … Zac Brown is definitely out of the honeymoon phase — 4 months after he and Kelly Yazdi tied the knot, they're now separated ... TMZ has learned.
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Jeremy Renner Visits Reno Hospital Where He Was Treated for Near-Fatal Snowplow Accident 1 Year Later — “I'm forever in your debt with gratitude,” the ‘Hawkeye’ actor said — Jeremy Renner is feeling grateful. — The actor, 52, shared a post on Instagram Friday, revealing …
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Mama June Denies Doing Drugs On TikTok Live After Fan Speculation — MAMA JUNE NO, I WASN'T GETTING HIGH ON TIKTOK … Mama June is shutting down rumors she was doing drugs while live on TikTok ... because according to her, she's been sober for years. — SPEAKING NONSENSE
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Chaka Khan: I Might Quit Touring ‘Three or Four Times, Like Other Bitches Do’ — Fresh from her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Chaka Khan looks back at her musical legacy, surviving addiction, her Kanye beef, and more — For Chaka Khan, the end of 2023 was nothing short of triumphant.
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KATHY GRIFFIN FILES FOR DIVORCE ... Days Shy of 4th Anniversary — EXCLUSIVE — 1.6K … 10:07 AM PT — Kathy didn't wait long to respond to the news breaking, writing on X, “Well...s***. This sucks.” — Kathy Griffin doesn't seem too nostalgic about anniversaries …
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Kathy Griffin Files for Divorce From Randy Bick Days Before 4th Wedding Anniversary
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Ellen Pompeo Marks Her Return as Meredith Grey in Grey's Anatomy Season 20 First Look (Exclusive) — The upcoming season will be the first with Pompeo not featured as a series regular — After nearly two decades of medical marvels and dramatic twists, there are still more shakeups in store …
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'Grey's Anatomy' Season 20 First Look Revealed, Ellen Pompeo is Back
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