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Maureen O'Donnell / Chicago Sun Times:
Jerry Butler dead at 85; singer known as ‘Iceman’ also had a long career in Cook County politics — The future politician who later served on the Cook County Board became famous performing with The Impressions, which also included Curtis Mayfield. “Their music was the sound of the Civil Rights Movement …
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TMZ.com:
Jerry ‘The Iceman’ Butler Dead at 85 — JERRY ‘ICEMAN’ BUTLER DEAD AT 85 … Jerry “The Iceman” Butler, a legendary R&B singer and long-time Illinois politician, has died. — Marty, Jerry's assistant and “niece at heart,” tells TMZ ... he passed away from natural causes on Thursday night at his home in Chicago.
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Dave Quinn / People:
Rachel Fuda Welcomes Her First Baby Boy with Husband John, Son Lorenzo: ‘Our Hearts Are Fuller’ (Exclusive) — The ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ star gave birth on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Valley Hospital in Paramus — The Fudas are officially a family of six!
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Meghan Markle Has an ‘Open Invitation’ to Return to Suits, Says Show Creator Aaron Korsh (Exclusive) — Korsh spoke to PEOPLE about the possibility of the Duchess of Sussex making a cameo during the premiere of the show's spinoff ‘Suits LA’ — Meghan Markle has an open invitation to step back into Rachel Zane's shoes!
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‘Ugly Betty’ Actor Eric Mabius Arrested for Battery — 1:35 PM PT — TMZ has obtained the arrest report ... A Nassau County sheriff's deputy responded to a call about a fight at a bar in the city of Yulee, Florida at about 2:13 Thursday morning. The deputy says a male at the scene was trying …
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Julia Moore / People:
Ugly Betty Alum and Hallmark Star Eric Mabius Arrested on Battery Charges
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People:
Blake Lively Asks Judge for Stronger Protective Order After Receiving ‘Violent’ Messages amid Justin Baldoni Legal Battle — The request comes after Lively filed an amended complaint with “significant additional evidence and corroboration of her original claims,” per her lawyers
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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
No, Ryan Reynolds Didn't Pitch That SNL Joke About the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni Saga
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Olivia Evans / E! Online:
D.C. Plane Crash: NPR Host Adrian Ma Details “Emotional Hell” Nearly One Month After Girlfriend's Death — NPR Host Adrian Ma, whose girlfriend Kiah Duggins died in the D.C. plane crash late last month, detailed the emotional aftermath of her death. — The loved ones of those who died …
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Grimes accuses ex Elon Musk of ignoring their child's ‘medical crisis’: ‘This is urgent’ — Grimes publicly begged Elon Musk to respond to one of their three children's mysterious “medical crisis” and accused the latter of ignoring her calls. — “I am sorry to do this publicly …
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Barbara Broccoli Daniel Craig / FemaleFirst:
Daniel Craig responds to Amazon takeover of James Bond franchise — Daniel Craig has heaped praise on outgoing James Bond producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli after it was confirmed Amazon MGM Studios are taking creative control of the franchise, and he ho
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Nick Romano / Entertainment Weekly:
Marvel ‘for sure’ wants Agatha All Along season 2: 'But let's not rush it' (exclusive) — Marvel TV head Brad Winderbaum also says they're “looking for opportunities to do” “Hawkeye” season 2. — Patti LuPone has been our go-to source of information on Agatha All Along from the moment …
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Tionah Lee / E! Online:
The Bachelor's Arie Luyendyk Jr. Undergoes Vasectomy Reversal — The Bachelor's Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Luyendyk are making plans for baby No. 4 as he revealed he had his vasectomy. — Arie Luyendyk Jr. reversed the snip. — More two years after the Bachelor alum revealed …
Daily Star:
Deadwood and Karate Kid star dies as director John Carpenter pays tribute — Veteran Deadwood star Peter Jason has sadly passed away at the grand age of 80. The beloved actor, famed for his role as Con Stapleton, has left fans and peers alike in mourning after a sad week for the acting industry.
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People:
Alec Baldwin Asks 'Why Couldn't It Have Been Me?' After Fatal Rust Shooting: 'I'm Happier When I'm Asleep' — Alec Baldwin opened up about the aftermath of the ‘Rust’ shooting during the Feb. 23 premiere of his new TLC show, ‘The Baldwins’ — Alec Baldwin is shedding light on how he is coping …
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TMZ.com:
DJ Khaled Receives Casket at Florida Home Days After Tekashi 6ix9ine Got One — DJ KHALED MARKED FOR DEATH OR COFFIN-CON? Tekashi 6ix9ine Also Targeted … DJ Khaled has become the latest celeb to receive a spooky black coffin at his Florida home — this after Tekashi 6ix9ine got one himself …
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The Sun and The Hollywood Gossip
Michael Callahan / Town & Country:
Angela Bassett Takes Command — Longevity in Hollywood can be elusive—unless you're Angela Bassett. With Zero Day, a smart new series that puts her in the Oval Office, and a Mission Impossible movie on the horizon, she delivers a master class in both elegance and endurance.
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Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
Amber Portwood's Daughter Leah Begins Therapy to Address ‘Abandonment Issues’ With Her Mom — Amber Portwood's daughter Leah is opening up about her decision to enter therapy. — “I just think I have a lot of, like, issues because of Amber in the experiences I've had,” Leah, 16 …
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘9-1-1’ Spinoff Set In Nashville Gets ABC Series Order For 2025-26 Season … The long-in-the-works 9-1-1 spinoff at ABC has received a straight-to-series order from the network and has settled on a setting: Nashville. … The drama from 20th Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television …
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New York Times:
George Clooney Is Making His Broadway Debut With ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ … George Clooney has been sneaking outside to smoke. — Not like his friend Barack Obama used to, when he was running for president and his wife, Michelle, was after him to quit. Clooney doesn't even like smoking.
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