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Rolling Stone:
David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman and Punk Pioneer, Dead at 75 — Singer and actor, who scored a hit with “Hot Hot Hot” as his alter ego Buster Poindexter, dies after revealing Stage Four cancer battle last month — David Johansen, frontman for the New York Dolls …
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Variety:
David Johansen, New York Dolls Frontman, Dies at 75 — David Johansen, the frontman and last surviving member of proto-punk band New York Dolls, who went on to become a lounge singer under the name Buster Poindexter and act in films such as “Scrooged,” has died.
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People:
David Johansen, New York Dolls Lead Singer, Dies at 75 Following Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis — Johansen also had a successful solo career as lounge singer Buster Poindexter — David Johansen, the lead singer of New York Dolls, has died. He was 75. — Johansen's daughter, Leah Hennessey …
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TMZ.com:
Singer-Songwriter Angie Stone Dead at 63 — ANGIE STONE DEAD AT 63 ... 'Wish I Didn't Miss You' Singer … Angie Stone — a singer and member of the iconic hip hop trio The Sequence — has died ... TMZ has confirmed. — The late star's rep Deborah R. Champagne tells TMZ …
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People:
Gene Hackman's Family Friend Says Late Actor's Health ‘Was Really Slipping’ Over the ‘Last Couple Months’ (Exclusive) — Betsy Arakawa “was still trying to keep [Gene Hackman] as active and engaged and healthy as possible” before his death, family friend Aaron Lenihan exclusively told PEOPLE
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Josh Boswell / Daily Mail:
Gene Hackman's wife Betsy Arakawa hadn't called her mother since OCTOBER, leaving family worried — The elderly mother of Gene Hackman's wife, who was found partially ‘mummified’ with him at their New Mexico home Wednesday, had not heard from her daughter since October, DailyMail.com can reveal.
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Charlotte Phillipp / People:
Harrison Ford Cancels Oscars Presenting Role After Shingles Diagnosis — Ford received the diagnosis on Friday, Feb. 28, and will no longer attend the awards ceremony on Sunday, March 2 — Harrison Ford has dropped out as a presenter at the 2025 Oscars due to illness.
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Steven J. Horowitz / Variety:
Angie Stone, 'Wish I Didn't Miss You' Singer and Co-Founder of the Sequence, Dies at 63 — Angie Stone, the soul singer who rose to fame as a member of pioneering female hip-hop trio the Sequence and later became a prominent soul singer, died at the age of 63.
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Natasha Dye / People:
Meredith Gaudreau Honors Late Husband Johnny with Help from Columbus Blue Jackets and Captain Boone Jenner (Exclusive) — “It's truly incredible and inspiring the strength she has,” Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner tells PEOPLE of Meredith — Meredith Gaudreau led the Columbus Blue Jackets onto …
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Stephanie Wenger / People:
Michelle Trachtenberg Was Set to Make Upcoming Appearance at SXSW Festival Before Her Death — PEOPLE confirmed the ‘Gossip Girl’ alum was expected to make an appearance at a benefit screening for her final film ‘Spyral’ next month — Michelle Trachtenberg was set to make a return to the public eye before her sudden death at 39.
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TMZ.com:
Channing Tatum and Inka Williams Romance Officially a Go with Oscars Party Appearance — MORE LIKE DATE 'EM!!! Couple Goes Official At Oscars Party — Channing Tatum and Inka Williams turned heads last night when they rolled into the CAA pre-Oscar party with some light PDA …
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Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Jenna Jameson files to divorce estranged wife Jessi Lawless after nearly 2 years of marriage — Jenna Jameson officially pulled the plug on her nearly two-year marriage to estranged wife Jessi Lawless after they broke up over the former porn star's alleged drinking problem last year.
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Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Snoop Dogg's daughter Cori Broadus gives birth 3 months early: 'I've cried and cried' — Snoop Dogg's daughter, Cori Broadus, gave birth to her daughter three months early after revealing her pregnancy was “high-risk.” — “The princess arrived at 6 months 🥹👶🏽 …
