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Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies at 91  —  Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson's historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores …
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David Marchese / Vulture:
The music legend on the secret Michael Jackson, his relationship with the Trumps, and the problem with modern pop.  —  This interview originally ran on February 7, 2018.  We're republishing it following Jones's death at 91.  —  In both music and manner, Quincy Jones has always registered …
Discussion: People, Us Weekly, Rolling Stone and Time
Chris Morris / Variety:
Quincy Jones, Grammy-Winning Producer for Michael Jackson and Film Composer, Dies at 91  —  Quincy Jones, who distinguished himself over the course of a 70-year career in music as an artist, bandleader, composer, arranger and producer, has died.  He was 91.
Jennifer Frederick / The Hollywood Reporter:
Quincy Jones, Master of All Things Musical, Dies at 91  —  He played the trumpet with Lionel Hampton, produced albums ('Thriller'), songs ("We Are the World," “It's My Party"), films ('The Color Purple') and TV shows ('Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'), scored movies ('In the Heat of the Night') and charmed the world.
Whitney Vasquez / New York Post:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' birthday meal in prison revealed as disgraced mogul turns 55 behind bars  —  Sean “Diddy” Combs is spending his double nickel birthday behind bars — and long gone are his lavish, over-the-top bashes.  —  While he used to spray Cristal, eat caviar and celebrate with VIP tables …
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Sabrina Weiss / People:
Diddy Will Be Eating ‘Breakfast Cake’ on His Birthday in Jail — Here's What Else Is on the Menu
Discussion: Us Weekly and Bossip
Entertainment Tonight:
Ben Affleck Praises Jennifer Lopez's ‘Spectacular’ Performance in ‘Unstoppable’ (Exclusive)  —  ET Now  —  ET Stream  —  ET Stream  —  Chris Martin Falls Into Stage Trap Door During Coldplay Show in Australia  —  Watch Kamala Harris' Surprise ‘SNL’ Appearance as Herself Alongside Maya Rudolph
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Selena Gomez claps back at ‘sick’ body-shaming comments after walking ‘Emilia Pérez’ red carpet  —  Selena Gomez hit back at her online bullies after being body-shamed over her appearance at the “Emilia Pérez” premiere in Los Angeles.  —  The “Only Murders in the Building” …
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The Sun:
ITV in ‘crisis talks’ over GK Barry's I'm A Celeb appearance after podcast backlash  —  It came after Grace revealed a Love Island star had threatened to sue her  — Beth Allcock- Oliver Grady  — Beth Allcock- Oliver Grady  —  I'M A Celeb star GK Barry is at the heart of “crisis talks” …
Discussion: The Mirror and OK!
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People:
They Voted!  See All the Celebrities Sharing Selfies After Casting Their Presidential Ballot  —  Just poll with it: Stars including Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Hailey Bieber and more have shared snapshots after casting their ballots, to encourage others to get out and vote
TMZ.com:
‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Teddi Mellencamp Files for Divorce  —  ‘RHOBH’ TEDDI MELLENCAMP FILES FOR DIVORCE … Teddi Mellencamp is officially pulling the plug on her marriage ... because she's filed for divorce from her husband.  —  The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” …
Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
Vincent Cassel, John Malkovich, Charli XCX, Rapper Yung Lean & More Join Chris Evans & Anya Taylor-Joy In ‘Sacrifice’ With Filming Underway In Europe … Gavras' English-language debut is being led by Chris Evans, Anya Taylor-Joy, Salma Hayek Pinault and Sam Richardson.
Discussion: Just Jared, Rolling Stone and Stereogum
Sarah Jones / Page Six:
Taylor Swift was ‘shocked’ by Travis Kelce's ‘last-minute’ appearance at Indianapolis Eras Tour show  —  Taylor Swift was “shocked” when Travis Kelce showed up at her Indianapolis Eras Tour concert on Saturday, a source exclusively tells Page Six.  —  The Kansas City Chiefs tight end arrived …
Jen Juneau / People:
Freddie Prinze Jr. Says He and Sarah Michelle Gellar Are ‘Deliberate’ in Avoiding Spotlight: 'We Don't Like That Life'  —  “We're good at avoiding it,” the actor said during an appearance on the ‘Oldish’ podcast  —  Freddie Prinze Jr. is opening up about life with wife Sarah Michelle Gellar …
 
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