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TMZ.com:
Arrests Made in Matthew Perry's Ketamine Death, Doctor, Drug Dealers in Custody  —  MATTHEW PERRY ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH KETAMINE DEATH ... Doctor, Drug Dealers In Custody … Big break in the Matthew Perry death investigation — there have been multiple arrests made, including at least one doctor ... TMZ has learned.
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US Department of Justice:
Five Defendants, Including Two Doctors, Charged in Connection with Actor Matthew Perry's Fatal Drug Overdose Last Year  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, Central District of California  —  LOS ANGELES - A licensed physician and an alleged San Fernando Valley drug dealer …
NBC News:
Multiple people charged in connection with overdose death of actor Matthew Perry  —  At least one individual was arrested in Southern California on Thursday in connection with Perry's death last year, which was attributed to the acute effects of ketamine.  —  Multiple people have been charged …
Matt Stevens / New York Times:
Matthew Perry's Assistant and Doctors Charged With Getting Him Ketamine  —  Law enforcement agencies have been working to identify the source of the ketamine that led to the “Friends” star's death.  —  The authorities in Los Angeles have made an arrest as part of their investigation …
ABC News:
5 charged in drug investigation into Matthew Perry's ketamine death: Source  —  The actor died from the acute effects of ketamine, according to his autopsy.  —  In this March 15, 2017, file photo, actor Matthew Perry attends a premiere in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Peter Marshall, Host of ‘The Hollywood Squares,’ Dies at 98  —  Before working on the game show, the Emmy winner was a singer, a straight man in a popular comedy act and a leading man on Broadway.  —  Peter Marshall, the velvety-voiced host who presided over NBC's celebrity-filled game show …
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Glamour:
Christina Aguilera Is Only Human  —  It's been 25 years since the world first heard “Genie in a Bottle” and a culture-shifting pop star was born.  A lot has happened in the quarter century since, and Aguilera is opening up about it all: fame, the ruthless '00s tabloids, bucking convention …
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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:   Christina Aguilera doesn't ‘give a f-k’ about 'other people's opinions' on her weight after Ozempic rumors
Natasha Dye / People:
Former NASCAR Driver Kurt Busch Arrested and Charged with DWI: ‘Very Disappointed in Myself’  —  Busch issued a statement apologizing to his family and fans after his arrest in North Carolina  —  Retired NASCAR driver Kurt Busch was arrested on charges of DWI, careless and reckless driving …
TMZ.com:
GENA ROWLANDS ‘NOTEBOOK’ STAR DEAD AT 94  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  REMEMBERING GENA ROWLANDS  —  Gena Rowlands, who famously played Allie in “The Notebook,” is dead ... TMZ has learned.  —  The retired actress died Wednesday afternoon at her home in Indian Wells, CA ... where she was surrounded by family …
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Rick Schultz / Variety:
Gena Rowlands, ‘The Notebook’ and ‘A Woman Under the Influence’ Star, Dies at 94
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Eric Andersson / People:
Rust Director Shot by Alec Baldwin Says 'I Don't Know' If Justice Was Served After Actor's Case Was Dismissed
Discussion: IndieWire
Clay Risen / New York Times:
Wally Amos, Creator of Famous Amos Cookies, Dies at 88  —  With a background in marketing, his aunt's recipe and a winning personality, he built one of the world's best-known brands of baked goods.  —  Wally Amos, an indefatigable entrepreneur who in 1975 took a $25,000 loan from a few friends …
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Andrew Marchand / New York Times:
ESPN fires Robert Griffin III, Sam Ponder in cost-cutting moves: Sources  —  ESPN has fired “NFL Countdown” host Sam Ponder and analyst Robert Griffin III, sources briefed on the moves told The Athletic.  —  Both moves were made for financial reasons as ESPN nears the end of its fiscal year …
Catherine Santino / People:
Sara Foster and Tommy Haas Have Split, Will Remain ‘Entirely Focused on Co-Parenting’ (Exclusive Source)  —  Sara Foster and her longtime partner Tommy Haas have split.  —  The podcaster and entrepreneur, 43 and ex-tennis pro, 46 are “entirely focused on co-parenting their two daughters Valentina …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Extra
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TMZ.com:
‘General Hospital’ Star Johnny Wactor Murder, Search Warrants Served, Gang Arrests Imminent  —  ‘GH’ ACTOR JOHNNY WACTOR SEARCH WARRANTS SERVED ON GANG MEMBERS ... Arrests Imminent … “General Hospital” star Johnny Wactor's murder case has been solved, at least according to cops …
Pamela McClintock / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘It Ends With Us’: Sony Chief Praises Blake Lively for “Advancing the Conversation Around Domestic Violence”  —  Tony Vinciquerra — chair-CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment — also commended author Colleen Hoover and the other women who made the hit movie possible.
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Kelsie Gibson / People:
It Ends with Us Cast Drama Explained: What Is Going on with Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni?
Rosa Sanchez / Harper's BAZAAR:
Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry Make Their Grand Arrival in Colombia  —  The Sussexes visited a school for their first engagement in the country
Just Jared:
Camila Mendes to Star as Teela in Live-Action ‘Masters of the Universe’ Movie!  —  Camila Mendes is taking on a big role!  —  The Riverdale actress is playing Teela in Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films' live-action take on Masters of the Universe, THR reports.
 
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