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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
Ellie Henman / The Sun:
Tommy Fury CHEATED on Molly-Mae multiple times - and devastated star fears MORE women will come forward  —  DEVASTATED Molly-Mae Hague dumped Tommy Fury after learning he had cheated on her.  —  Love Island star Molly-Mae, 25, kicked pro boxer Tommy out of the £4million Cheshire mansion …
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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
Greg Kihn:
Greg Kihn, An Iconic Figure in the Realm of Rock Music Has Passed Away at the Age of 75.  —  AUGUST 15, 2024 - In Loving Memory of Gregory S. Kihn  —  It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Greg Kihn, an iconic figure in the realm of rock music.
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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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Anthony Breznican / Vanity Fair:
Rust Filmmaker Joel Souza Finally Speaks About Fatal Shooting on Set: “It Ruined Me”  —  In an emotional interview, the director mourns cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, unpacks his complicated relationship with Alec Baldwin, and discusses his reluctant return to finish the movie.
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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
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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
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 …
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
People:
The Crown's Elizabeth Debicki Says She Kept Emulating Princess Diana After Filming: ‘I Had to Unwind the Wheel’ (Exclusive)  —  “That has left me now, but I had to do it consciously,” the actress tells PEOPLE of portraying Princess Diana in the Netflix hit  —  Elizabeth Debicki admittedly …
Discussion: Just Jared and Marie Claire
Ryan Naumann / In Touch Weekly:
Tina Knowles' Divorce Settlement Revealed: $300,000 Lump Sum, No Speaking Negatively About Beyonce or Blue Ivy  —  Beyonce's mom, Tina Knowles, settled her divorce with ex-husband Richard Lawson and agreed to pay him a massive one-time lump sum, In Touch can exclusively report.
Discussion: Bossip and theJasmineBRAND
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 …
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Selma Blair's son, 13, almost towers over her as he debuts new bleach-blonde buzzcut  —  The Cruel Intentions star shares her son with her ex Jason Bleick  —  Selma Blair's teenage son Arthur looks more like his mother after dying his hair the same bleach blonde hue.
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