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The Notorious B.I.G.'s Mom Voletta Wallace Dead at 78 — THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. MOM DEAD AT 78 … The Notorious B.I.G.'s mom, Voletta Wallace, is dead ... TMZ has learned. — Biggie Smalls' mother died Friday morning in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania ... according to Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac.
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Maureen O'Donnell / Chicago Sun Times:
Jerry ‘The Iceman’ Butler of The Impressions dead at 85; singer became a politician in Chicago — Jerry Butler's baritone combined the soaring ecstasy of church, the rumbling rhythms of Chicago and the soul of his native Sunflower, Mississippi. Warm and plush but also cool, it won him the nickname “Iceman.”
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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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‘Ugly Betty’ Actor Eric Mabius Altercation at Bar Before Arrest, on Video — ‘UGLY BETTY,’ HALLMARK ACTOR ERIC MABIUS FIGHT CAUGHT ON VIDEO ... Jumps In Fray At Bar Before Battery Arrest … “Ugly Betty” and Hallmark star Eric Mabius was arrested for battery Thursday ... and, video shows the incident that led to his arrest.
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‘Ugly Betty’ Actor Eric Mabius Arrested for Battery
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Julia Moore / People:
Ugly Betty Alum and Hallmark Star Eric Mabius Arrested on Battery Charges
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People:
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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James Vituscka / Daily Mail:
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's daughter Violet felt like a ‘pawn’ during Jennifer Lopez's split from her dad as she stops contact — Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's daughter Violet chose to take a step back from her former stepmom, Jennifer Lopez, after being left feeling …
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Alice Hirson, Actress on ‘Dallas,’ ‘Ellen’ and Lots of Soaps, Dies at 95 — She appeared three times on Broadway — including in the landmark ‘The Investigation’ — and in such films as ‘Private Benjamin,’ ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Being There.’ — Alice Hirson, who played a confidante …
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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 …
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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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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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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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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Rachel Flynn / People:
Jenna Fischer Wants Companies to Give Employees Time Off to Get Cancer Screenings: ‘It Can Save Lives’ — “The Office” alum, who recently shared that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, explains why the Screening Time Off initiative is so important to her
TMZ.com:
Aaron Rodgers Gives Wish List for Next NFL Team — AARON RODGERS HERE'S MY WISH LIST FOR NEXT NFL TEAM … NFL general managers looking to have Aaron Rodgers on their team in 2025 better listen up ... he just revealed what he's looking for in his next squad!!!
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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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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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Jack Irvin / People:
Justin Bieber Writes Candid Note About ‘Letting Go’ of ‘Insecurities’ and ‘Fears’: 'It's Time to Grow Up' — The pop superstar recently celebrated Valentine's Day with his wife Hailey, and he's been teasing new music — Justin Bieber has a lot on his mind.
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