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TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman's Business Partner Says Actor Was Put on Strict Diet By Wife  —  GENE HACKMAN LONGTIME PAL SAYS WIFE PUT HIM ON STRICT DIET ... Remembers Him As Jokester … Gene Hackman's wife was very serious about the star's health, putting him on a strict diet years ago ... so says his longtime friend and former business partner.
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Diana Cooper / Daily Mail:
Gene Hackman's daughter breaks silence on her reclusive father after his mysterious death  — READ MORE: Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found mummified at mansion with pills strewn in bathroom  —  Gene Hackman's daughter Leslie has broken her silence following her father's mysterious death …
TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman's Dogs Safe With Santa Fe Authorities  —  GENE HACKMAN DOGS SAFE WITH SANTA FE AUTHORITIES … Gene Hackman's two dogs that were found alive when authorities searched his home are safe and in the care of local officials.  —  According to a sheriff's press release …
Associated Press:
Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog were dead for some time, warrant shows  —  Oscar-winner Gene Hackman, his wife and one of their dogs were apparently dead for some time before a maintenance worker discovered their bodies at the couple's Santa Fe home, according to investigators.
TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman 911 Caller Emotional on Phone, Says He Can't See Anyone Moving
TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman's Family Suspects Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman, Wife Betsy Deaths Called ‘Suspicious’
NBC News:
Gene Hackman's death called ‘suspicious’; no obvious signs of gas leak as investigation continues
Variety:
Gene Hackman and Wife's Deaths Called ‘Suspicious’ in Search Warrant: ‘No Obvious Signs of a Gas Leak’ and ‘Thorough Investigation’ Required
New York Times:
Scattered Pills Found Near Body of Hackman's Wife as Inquiry Continues
Daniel Arkin / NBC News:
Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning star of ‘The French Connection,’ dies at 95
Charna Flam / People:
Michelle Trachtenberg Had ‘Pulled Back from Hollywood’ and Was Reclusive Before Her Sudden Death (Exclusive Source)  —  “She was always kind, supportive and loving,” a source exclusively tells PEOPLE one day after the actress died suddenly age 39  —  Michelle Trachtenberg had been living quietly …
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People:
Michelle Trachtenberg's Cause of Death Is Ruled ‘Undetermined’ After She Dies Suddenly at 39
New York Post:
Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death ruled ‘undetermined’ after family objects to autopsy
Nicole Acosta / People:
Convicted YouTuber Ruby Franke Left Journal Detailing Abuse of Her ‘Demonic’ Children: ‘Shaved Head, Head in Toilet, Painful’  —  A police investigator in Hulu's new docuseries ‘Devil In The Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke’ reads out some of the entries  —  Before YouTuber Ruby Franke pleaded guilty …
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Daily Star:
Claudia Winkleman opens up on chronic health condition as she admits 'I can't read anymore'  —  The presenter is a mainstay of British television, fronting such popular shows as Strictly Come Dancing and The Traito, but she has had to battle a chronic health condition
Discussion: Surrey Live and Mirror
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Monarch Media Developing ‘A Walk To Remember’ Reboot … An enduringly popular bestseller published in 1999, A Walk to Remember follows a rebellious high school senior who falls for a quiet, faith-driven girl after being forced to participate in a school play, discovering the transformative power of love …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
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Megan Rubenstein / E! Online:   A Walk to Remember Reboot Is Officially in the Works 23 Years Later
Jeff Conway / Forbes:
Jennifer Coolidge Talks ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 And Her New ‘Riff Raff’ Comedy  —  For the past couple of decades, actress Jennifer Coolidge has been making a memorable splash all across the comedy world, with her many eccentric and larger-than-life characters.
People:
Elle King Welcomes Baby No. 2 with Partner Daniel Tooker — and Reveals His Unique Name  —  The couple is already parents to 3-year-old son Lucky  —  Elle King's family just grew a little bigger!  —  The “Jersey Giant” singer, 35, welcomed her second baby with her partner Daniel Tooker …
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Kathy Griffin calls out ex Jack Black's hygiene in rare comment about their brief romance  —  Kathy Griffin revealed her ex Jack Black's nasty habit that she discovered during their short-lived casual relationship.  —  The comedian recalled showering at the “School of Rock” …
Discussion: Just Jared, Daily Mail and People
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Kathleen Kennedy Speaks On Her Lucasfilm Plans — She Is Not Soon Retiring — & The Films That Will Keep Her In ‘Star Wars’ Orbit For Years To Come … Belloni has for years has been beating on Kennedy like she owes him money, and he this week reported Kennedy was retiring.
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
Adam S. Levy / Daily Mail:
Fans furious as Justin Timberlake cancels show at last minute amid trainwreck ‘world tour’  —  Justin Timberlake canceled the final show on his U.S. tour at Columbus, Ohio's Nationwide Arena Thursday on short notice, claiming he was ill - and leaving fans holding tickets fuming.
Meredith Kile / People:
Prince Harry Talks Fatherhood and Why He's Never Voted in Surprise L.A. Appearance  —  The Duke of Sussex surprised the crowd at the Upfront Summit in Los Angeles, speaking about approaching “everything in my life through the lens of service”  —  Prince Harry made a surprise appearance …
 
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Sarah Jessica Parker wears Carrie Bradshaw's favorite bag to Milan Fashion Week
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Liam Scott / Columbia Journalism Review:
A press freedom reporter at VOA recalls its last days, as dozens of staffers on J-1 visas may have to return to countries with a record of jailing critics

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty:
RFE/RL sues USAGM and its officials Kari Lake and Victor Morales, arguing they acted unlawfully and unconstitutionally in blocking funds allocated by Congress

David Roeder / Chicago Sun Times:
Around 20% of Chicago Sun-Times staff, or 30 employees, took buyouts and have resigned, including most of the editorial board; 5 WBEZ workers also took buyouts
 
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