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Beth Harris / Associated Press:
Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87  —  Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar and an Emmy winner for his role in the seminal TV miniseries “Roots,” has died.  He was 87.  —  Gossett's first cousin Neal L. Gossett told …
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People:
In His Last PEOPLE Interview, Louis Gossett Jr. Said He Thought Heaven ‘Was Going to Be a Great Time’ (Exclusive)  —  Academy Award-winner Louis Gossett Jr. died Thursday at age 87  —  In his final interview with PEOPLE, Louis Gossett Jr. shared his thoughts death, just months before the Academy Award winner died at 87.
Discussion: Daily Mail and RTÉ
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Louis Gossett Jr., Roots and An Officer and a Gentleman Oscar Winner, Dead at 87  —  Gossett's achievements include being the first Black performer to win the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1982  —  Academy Award winner Louis Gossett Jr., best known for his celebrated work in Roots and An Officer and a Gentleman, has died.
People:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Announces Separation from Husband 3 Months After Prison Release  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard was recently released from prison after serving eight years.  She married her husband while in prison in July 2022  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her husband have called it quits.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Dad Gave Her Marriage a 50/50 Chance: ‘She Can Be Spontaneous’  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard announced her split from Ryan Scott Anderson just three months after her early prison release in December 2023  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard's father had previously expressed reservations …
The East Hampton Star:
March 18, 2024  —  An actress whose career included both film and television credits, Jennifer Leak D'Auria of Jupiter, Fla., died at home there on March 18.  Formerly of East Hampton, New York City, and Amagansett, Ms. D'Auria had for the last seven years been coping with a rare neurological disease, progressive supranuclear palsy.
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People:
How Prince William Is Supporting Kate Middleton amid Cancer Treatment: 'She Doesn't Feel Isolated' (Exclusive)  —  A friend tells PEOPLE that the Prince and Princess of Wales' priority will be “to look after each other” during this time  —  Prince William is a pillar of strength for Kate Middleton as she receives cancer treatment.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Marie Claire
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Simon Perry / People:
Kate Middleton May Join Royal Events When She's Able amid Treatment, Palace Source Says (Exclusive)
Discussion: Marie Claire and Hartford Courant
TMZ.com:
Tori Spelling Files to Divorce Dean McDermott  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Tori Spelling is finally throwing in the towel on her relationship with Dean McDermott ... TMZ has learned.  —  According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum filed for divorce Friday …
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Courteney Cox in Talks to Join ‘Scream 7’ Following Neve Campbell's Franchise Return (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Courteney Cox may be heading back to the “Scream” franchise, as sources tell Variety she is in talks to reprise the role of Gale Weathers in the seventh movie of the slasher series …
People:
Taylor Swift Is Not Featured on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Track ‘Bodyguard’ Despite Fan Speculation  —  Swift and Queen Bey have shown each other quite a bit of public support as of late, as they attended each other's recent concert film premieres  —  Sorry, Swifties …
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
50 Cent's ex Daphne Joy accuses him of rape, physical abuse amid Diddy lawsuit drama — but he denies it  —  50 Cent's ex Daphne Joy has accused the rapper of rape and physical abuse after he trolled her about being named as one of Sean “Diddy” Combs' sex workers in a new lawsuit.
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Perez Hilton:
50 Cent Seeking FULL Custody Of Son After Baby Momma Daphne Joy Was Named In Diddy Lawsuit!
Alex Hawgood / W:
In Beyoncé's Country, All Are Welcome  —  Whether it's Club RENAISSANCE or the rodeo, the artist creates space for everyone.  —  Styled by Sara Moonves and Shiona Turini  —  Beyoncé wears Alexander McQueen coat; Gladys Tamez hat; Cartier High Jewelry earrings.
Discussion: Just Jared and Hollywood Life
Kayla Brantley / Daily Mail:
Never-before seen footage from Rebel Wilson and Sacha Baron Cohen's 2016 film shows she was on board with THAT butt scene and casts doubt on her claim he sexually harassed her  —  Footage from the sex scene in the 2016 film where Rebel Wilson claims Sacha Baron Coh en told her to 'stick …
Discussion: TMZ.com, Just Jared and UPROXX
Variety:
The Fight to Save ‘Euphoria’: Inside Rewrites, Reimagining Zendaya's Rue and a Time Jump for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)  —  During its two-season run on HBO, “Euphoria” has launched its young cast into superstardom and won multiple Emmys, while also being a magnet for controversy …
People:
Rebel Wilson Says She's Been ‘Stress Eating,’ Put on 20 Lbs.  Ahead of Her Book Release: ‘I Felt Like I Needed Protection’ (Exclusive)  —  “I haven't been doing personal training.  I have been eating whatever,” the actress and comedian tells PEOPLE in this week's issue  —  Close
Discussion: Just Jared
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Natasha Dye / People:
U.S. Soccer's Korbin Albert Apologizes for Her ‘Disrespectful’ Posts Mocking Megan Rapinoe and LGBTQ+ Community  —  Rapinoe penned a stern message calling out “hate” towards the LGBTQ+ community after fans discovered Albert's insensitive behavior online  — Midfielder Korbin Albert apologized …
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Jamie Lee Curtis Continues to Tease Freaky Friday Sequel with Lindsay Lohan Selfie: 'DUH!  "  —  The Oscar winner reshared a reunion pic of the duo, who starred in the first film together in 2003  —  Jamie Lee Curtis is celebrating Friday in the best way possible!
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Porn Star Emily Willis Improving After Cardiac Arrest, But Far From Rebounding  —  PORN STAR EMILY WILLIS POSITIVE SIGNS OF RECOVERY AFTER CARDIAC ARREST … Emily Willis is slowly — and her family hopes, surely — on the road to recovery after a cardiac arrest last month left her unconscious and hospitalized in critical condition.
Discussion: New York Post, Suggest and The Mirror
Germania Rodriguez Poleo / Daily Mail:
Diddy breaks cover: Embattled rapper is seen for the first time since sex trafficking raids on his mansions and flashes peace sign as he leaves Miami home with his two beaming daughters  — Diddy flashed a peace sign and sported a track suit as he exited Top Golf
 
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Discussion: Page Six
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Max Tani / @maxwelltani:
Memo: WaPo's Matt Murray lays out plans for WP Ventures, the “third newsroom”; Krissah Thompson will be editor and Samantha Henig will be general manager

Jack Dunn / Variety:
Trump appoints Mark Burnett, the British TV executive who created and produced the reality show The Apprentice, as a special envoy to the UK

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