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People:
Eric Dane Announces He Has Been Diagnosed with ALS (Exclusive)  —  “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter,” the actor tells PEOPLE exclusively  —  Eric Dane has amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), he tells PEOPLE exclusively.
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Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Rebecca Gayheart Shares Update on Eric Dane Relationship After Dismissing Divorce  —  Subhead: Rebecca Gayheart shared an update on her relationship with Eric Dane—with whom she shares kids Billie and Georgia—after filing papers to dismiss her 2018 divorce petition.
Craig Garrett / Suggest:
6 Dead After Helicopter Crashes Into Hudson River  —  A sightseeing helicopter in New York City shattered midair before crashing upside-down into the Hudson River, tragically claiming the lives of the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists on April 10.  —  A source familiar …
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abc7NY:
Pilot, family of 5 from Spain killed after helicopter crashes into Hudson River  —  Lauren Glassberg has the latest developments from along the Hudson River in Manhattan.  —  JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WABC) — Six people were killed after a helicopter believed to be carrying a family of tourists …
ABC:
Australian model Lucy Markovic dies after arteriovenous malformation treatment  —  In short:  —  The 27-year-old model had previously posted about needing surgery for a brain condition.  —  Her death was announced on social media and confirmed by her talent agency.
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TMZ.com:
'Australia's Next Top Model' Star Lucy Markovic Dead at 27  —  MODEL LUCY MARKOVIC DEAD AT 27 ... Following Rare Brain Condition  —  REMEMBERING LUCY MARKOVIC  —  Lucy Markovic, who rose to stardom on “Australia's Next Top Model,” has died after battling a rare brain condition.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Mirror
Vanessa Serna / Page Six:
Weezer's Scott Shriner issues bizarre statement after wife was shot by cops, charged with attempted murder  —  Bassist Scott Shriner promoted Weezer's Coachella performance after his wife, Jillian Shriner, was shot by cops and charged with attempted murder after a police chase.
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Ethan Millman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Weezer Will Still Play Coachella After Scott Shriner's Wife Was Shot By Police
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TMZ.com:
Chris Appleton Says He'd Have Sex With Khloé Kardashian Despite Being Gay  —  CHRIS APPLETON OF COURSE I'D BANG KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN ... Sexual Orientation Ain't Getting in the Way!!!  —  WHAT GUY WOULDN'T?!?  —  Chris Appleton — Kim Kardashian's hairstylist …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Daily Mail
Brianne Tracy / People:
Anjelica Huston Reveals Why She 'Didn't Have a Good Time' Making Smash (Exclusive)  —  From 2012-2013, the Hollywood legend starred on the NBC musical drama as Eileen Rand  —  Anjelica Huston's time on Smash wasn't all roses.  —  From 2012-2013, the Hollywood legend, 73 …
Jane Lacroix / Star Magazine:
Martha Stewart, 83, Stuns In Sultry New Selfie That Has Fans Saying She's ‘Aging Backwards’  —  Martha Stewart is leaving everyone speechless with her latest selfie, looking as radiant as ever at 83 years old.  —  The lifestyle mogul took to Instagram on Tuesday, April 8, to share a sultry new selfie …
Discussion: Suggest, People and Page Six
Lynette Rice / Deadline:
‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ Brings Back Jack Wagner … Jack Wagner is set to reprise his popular role on CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful.  He returned to the Los Angeles set April 10 to begin taping a story arc; his first episode back will air June 13.  —  Here's the plan for Nick's dramatic return …
Caralynn Matassa / Business Insider:
Matt Bomer doesn't regret turning down playing a Ken in ‘Barbie’  — Matt Bomer still thinks he made the right call in turning down “Barbie.”  — Bomer previously revealed he'd auditioned to play a Ken but pulled out.  He starred in “Maestro” instead.
Discussion: E! Online, Just Jared and Variety
Nick Romano / Entertainment Weekly:
Minecraft director reacts to movie's success and that insane ‘chicken jockey’ trend: 'It's just a bonanza' (exclusive)  —  Filmmaker Jared Hess can't stop watching audience reaction videos.  —  Jared Hess is losing sleep due to all the audience reaction videos he's seen for his latest film, A Minecraft Movie — but in a good way.
Maria Sherman / Associated Press:
Mariah Carey on new music, Rihanna, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and her lost grunge album  —  It may be hard to conceive of now, but there was once a lull in Mariah Carey's superstar career.  In 2001, her film “Glitter” was a commercial flop; the album that followed, 2002's introspective “Charmbracelet,” was met with a muted response.
Discussion: People and Billboard
TMZ.com:
Val Kilmer's Official Cause of Death Revealed  —  VAL KILMER OFFICIAL CAUSE OF DEATH RELEASED … Val Kilmer's cause of death has been revealed ... the legendary actor died from pneumonia, TMZ has learned.  —  TMZ has obtained the death certificate released by the Los Angeles County Department of Health.
Esther Kang / People:
Love on the Spectrum's Connor Tomlinson on ‘Nerve-Racking’ Season 3 — and Where He Stands with Georgie Today (Exclusive)  —  The couple made things official after sharing their first kiss on the Netflix reality show  —  Warning: This post contains spoilers for season 3 of Love on the Spectrum.
Discussion: InTouch Weekly
Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Comedian Jo Koy Reacts After Electrical Fire Forces Flight's Emergency Landing  —  Comedian Jo Koy shared that his flight from the Philippines to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Tokyo, Japan, after smoke began to fill the cabin.  —  Jo Koy is not laughing about his recent flight experience.
Tionah Lee / E! Online:
Jazmine Sullivan Shares She Had a Miscarriage  —  Jazmine Sullivan reflected on the hard year she faced, including a pregnancy loss and the death of her mother, as she celebrated her 38th birthday on April 9.  —  Jazmine Sullivan is reflecting on a heart-rending year.
Discussion: People, FemaleFirst, Just Jared and Bossip
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Patrick Schwarzenegger shares fiancée Abby Champion's relatable reaction to ‘White Lotus’ incest scene  —  Warning: This story contains spoilers for “The White Lotus” Season 3.  —  Patrick Schwarzenegger's fiancée, Abby Champion, was just as shocked by the actor's incestuous scene in “The White Lotus” as fans.
Nancy Dillon / Rolling Stone:
Soulja Boy Must Pay $4.25 Million for Assault, Sexual Battery of Former Assistant, Jury Finds  —  The Jane Doe plaintiff received $4 million in compensatory damages and another $250,000 in punitive damages for claims the rapper assaulted, sexually battered and harassed her
 
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Pew Research Center:
A survey of US adults finds 77% say press freedom is “extremely or very important”, but only 33% say the media is “completely free” to report the news in the US

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The stripped-down festivities at the WHCD reflected the somber tone in Washington, with White House journalists using the event to celebrate the First Amendment

Gabe Kaminsky / The Free Press:
Leaked letter: interim US Attorney for DC Ed Martin accused Wikipedia of allowing foreign manipulation and propaganda, threatening its tax-exempt status
 
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