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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 …
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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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
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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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  —  Souza also told ‘Vanity Fair’ in a new interview that he and Baldwin have “no relationship” whatsoever: “We're not friends.  We're not enemies”  —  Close
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: Page Six, Us Weekly and Extra
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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 …
Discussion: New York Post, TMZ.com, USA Today and UPROXX
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 …
Discussion: Daily Mail and New York Post
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Love Is Blind's Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux's Relationship Timeline: From the Pods to Married Life  —  Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux proved that Love Is Blind works, getting married during season 3 of the Netflix experiment.  —  “I'm head over heels in love with her …
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
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Blast From The Past: 'Grey's Anatomy' Brings Back Kali Rocha For Guest Arc As Sydney Heron After 17 Years … A return this coming season will take that to a new level as Kali Rocha is set to reprise her role as Sydney Heron 17 years after she last appeared on the popular ABC medical drama.
Discussion: Just Jared, New York Post and TVLine
Bethany Whittingham / Daily Star:
BBC star Richard Osman had four-decade-long addiction battle for heartbreaking reason  —  Beloved BBC star Richard Osman has opened up about his weight battle that has crippled his life since he was just nine-years-old after a major family heartbreak  —  Former Pointless star Richard Osman …
Discussion: Ok - home
Mike Hammer / Life & Style:
Travis Kelce Won't Propose To Taylor Swift Without ‘Ironclad Prenup’ in Place  —  Who Went Home During Netflix's ‘Perfect Match’ Season 2?  —  Royal Family Reunites at Trooping the Colour Amid Cancer Battles: Photos  —  Kate Middleton's 1st Appearance Amid Cancer Battle at Trooping the Colour
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.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and People
Kirsty Hatcher / People:
David Hasselhoff Is a Grandfather!  Daughter Taylor Welcomes Baby Girl Called London: ‘Crying Grandad’  —  “I am so blessed,” Hasselhoff shared on Instagram alongside a photo of himself cradling his granddaughter  —  David Hasselhoff is a grandfather!  —  The beloved TV star's daughter …
Discussion: Page Six, E! Online, Ok - home and HELLO!
 
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