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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Richard Lewis Dies: Beloved Comic, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor Was 76  —  Richard Lewis, one of America's most beloved and revered stand-up comics who also played a fictionalized version of himself on HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm, died last night at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack.
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Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm Castmates and More Remember Richard Lewis: ‘Like a Brother’  —  The comedian died of a heart attack on Tuesday, his rep confirmed to PEOPLE  —  Tributes are pouring in following the news of Richard Lewis' death.  —  The stand-up comedian …
Ethan Shanfeld / Variety:
Richard Lewis, Comedian and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Star, Dies at 76  —  Richard Lewis, the stand-up comedian who also starred alongside Larry David in “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died due to a heart attack, Variety has confirmed.  He was 76. … He most recently appeared in Season 12 of …
Eric Andersson / People:
Richard Lewis Said He Was ‘Doing Quite Well’ amid Parkinson's Less Than 3 Weeks Before His Death (Exclusive)
Discussion: Daily Mail and Variety
Tom Sykes / The Daily Beast:
NYPD Letter Says Harry and Meghan WERE Dangerously Chased by Paparazzi  —  The couple was mocked after alleging a “near catastrophic car chase.”  Now, however, a letter from the NYPD obtained by The Daily Beast says it has enough to arrest two people.
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Mesfin Fekadu / The Hollywood Reporter:
Reneé Rapp Sings Openly About Assault, Anxiety and Sexuality.  She's Even More Candid in Person.  —  The ‘Mean Girls’ actor turned pop star dishes on her love for Justin Bieber, getting flowers from Beyoncé and how playing a lesbian on ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ changed her life: “I don't see a character.
Dominic Patten / Deadline:
“Completely False!”:  Andy Cohen Refutes Cocaine & Booze Drenched Lawsuit From Leah McSweeney  —  Real Housewives kingpin Andy Cohen has faced a number of accusations and unsavory allegations of late, but a cocaine fueled favoritism and booze bullying lawsuit today from Leah McSweeney has truly raised his ire.
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TMZ.com:
'RHONY's Leah McSweeney Sues Andy Cohen, Bravo for Discrimination
BBC:
Prince Harry loses High Court challenge over UK security levels  —  The Duke of Sussex has lost a High Court challenge against the government over his security when in the UK.  —  Prince Harry was contesting a decision to downgrade his security status when he stopped being a working royal.
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Simon Perry / People:
Prince Harry Loses Legal Fight for Police Protection in the U.K.
Chris Nashawaty / Vanity Fair:
First Look: ‘The Crow’ Flies Again With Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs  —  More than 30 years after tragedy struck the Brandon Lee version, director Rupert Sanders launches a new incarnation.  —  Bill Skarsgård is probably best known in this country as the guy beneath Pennywise's …
Chloe Melas / NBC News:
Wendy Williams' publicist slams documentary, says it ‘exploits’ TV star  —  Shawn Zanotti, a publicist who began working with Williams in 2021, said the former daytime talk show host would be “mortified” to see the two-part Lifetime docuseries.  —  Wendy Williams, the former daytime talk show host …
Joelle Goldstein / People:
Welcome to Plathville's Ethan and Olivia Plath File for Divorce 4 Months After Announcing Split  —  The former couple, who filed joint paperwork in Carver County, Minnesota last week, listed their separation date as Feb. 25, 2023, though they didn't publicly confirm the news until October 2023
Mikael Wood / Los Angeles Times:
Jack Antonoff, pop music's production king, on Taylor Swift, his new album and the genre that's ‘about to blow’  —  Three rainy days before this month's 66th Grammy Awards, Jack Antonoff sits cross-legged — dry and toasty and sipping his second oat-milk latte — on an oversized sofa …
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Cyrus Family Feud: Source Says Tish Stole Husband Dominic Purcell From Her Daughter Noah (Exclusive)  —  There's a new twist in the Cyrus family drama.  While fans recently zeroed in on a possible rift between Miley and her father Billy Ray, after she neglected to thank him while accepting …
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Stephen Baldwin sparks concern after asking fans to say ‘a little prayer’ for daughter Hailey, Justin Bieber  —  Stephen Baldwin sparked concern from fans after he reposted a message asking for prayers for his daughter Hailey Bieber and her husband, Justin Bieber.
New York Post:
‘Euphoria’ star Hunter Schafer among 33 protesters arrested during Biden's NYC ‘Late Night’ taping  —  “Euphoria” star Hunter Schafer was among 33 protesters taken into police custody for storming 30 Rock during the taping of President Biden's “Late Night” appearance Monday, cops and sources said.
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TMZ.com:
‘Euphoria’ Star Hunter Schafer Arrested for Protesting Israel-Hamas War
Cydney Yeates / Daily Mail:
Sopranos star Drea de Matteo reveals she earned enough money on OnlyFans to save her home from foreclosure within FIVE MINUTES - as she lifts the lid on the secrets behind her very lucrative shoots  — Drea has credited the online platform with clearing her mounting debts
TMZ.com:
Tim Wakefield's Widow, Stacy, Dies Months After MLB Pitcher  —  Stacy Wakefield — the widow of former Red Sox great Tim Wakefield — has tragically passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the team announced Wednesday.  —  She was surrounded by her family, friends, caretakers and nurses at her home in Massachusetts.
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Patrick Schwarzenegger Celebrates Fiancée Abby Champion's 27th Birthday: ‘Love You So Much’  —  “Can't wait to celebrate and order off the kids menu,” he joked  —  Patrick Schwarzenegger is ready to celebrate his fiancée Abby Champion.  —  The actor, 30, shared photos …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six, E! Online and Elle
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Travis Kelce became a ‘different man’ when he and Taylor Swift started dating: Chiefs coach  —  Dave Merritt, the defensive backs coach for the Kansas City Chiefs, said that Travis Kelce changed for the better when he started dating Taylor Swift.  —  “She actually affected the team in a positive way.
Brianne Tracy / People:
Pregnant Bhad Bhabie Says She's ‘Very Tired’ but ‘Really Excited’ to Meet Her Baby Girl Kali Love (Exclusive)  —  The reality star turned rapper and actress opens up to PEOPLE about her journey to motherhood  —  Bhad Bhabie is counting down the days until she welcomes a baby of her own …
Discussion: Just Jared and Billboard
TMZ.com:
Kanye West and Bianca Censori Greet Paris Mob Chanting ‘F*** Adidas’  —  “F*** ADIDAS!”  —  Kanye West and Bianca Censori are getting full-throated support in their fight against Adidas ... as a Paris Fashion Week crowd rallies for their cause.  —  As Ye and Bianca left The Ritz Wednesday …
 
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