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‘American Idol’ Alum Michael Johns Dies at 35 — The singer-songwriter's albums include 2009's “Hold Back My Heart.” — Michael Johns, a finalist on American Idol season 7, died on Aug. 1, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed via multiple sources. The cause of death is believed to be a blood clot in his ankle.
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Michael Johns Dead — ‘American Idol’ Contestant Dies at 35 — 5:00 PM PST — Sources close to Michael Johns tell us he went to a doctor on Thursday to check out the pain he had been feeling in his ankle ... the swelling and bruising had made their way up to his leg.
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K.C. Blumm / People.com:
American Idol Finalist Michael Johns Dies at 35 — American Idol finalist Michael Johns died Friday from a blood clot in his ankle, according to his website and various reports. — The Australian-born singer, 35, had finished eighth on Season 7 of the singing competition in 2008.
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Ghostbusters 3’ Targets Paul Feig as Director — UPDATED: Sources say the film will be a reboot focusing on female Ghostbusters. — Paul Feig — After a long search, Sony is zeroing in on a director for Ghostbusters 3, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
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Liz McNeil Updated / People.com:
Cheryl Hines Marries Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — After dating for more than two years, Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said “I do” before a cheering crowd of friends and family Saturday at the Kennedy compound in Hyannisport, Massachusetts - under a tent at a home once owned by President John F. Kennedy and wife Jackie.
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Cheryl Hines Marries Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at Massachusetts Kennedy Compound — Add her to the family tree! Cheryl Hines married Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Kennedy family compound on Cape Cod in Hyannisport, Mass., on Saturday, Aug. 2, Us Weekly can confirm.
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Beyonce — Raps About Elevator Fight ... Insight into marriage — RAPS ABOUT ELEVATOR FIGHT — Insight into Marriage — Get ready to interpret ... because Beyonce now obtusely reveals what went down in that elevator ... and one interpretation goes directly to her marriage.
Rachel McRady / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian Reunites With Paris Hilton, Posts Laughing Picture Following Their Feud — It seems Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton are living a feud-free, simple life these days. The reality stars, both 33, reunited in Ibiza on Saturday, Aug. 2 at designer Riccardo Tisci's birthday party …
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Chris Brown, Drake — First Live Duet Performance CANCELLED — CHRIS BROWN, DRAKE — First Live Duet Performance — CANCELLED — EXCLUSIVE — Chris Brown and Drake planned to unveil their new song Monday in Toronto, but the plan was scrapped because Chris can't get in to the country ... TMZ has learned.
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Orlando Bloom and Nina Dobrev Kissed at Comic-Con Party: Details! — Getting cozy at Comic-Con! Before Orlando Bloom made headlines for his confrontation with Justin Bieber, he had a close encounter with Nina Dobrev, who sunk her teeth into the actor at Comic-Con in San Diego, Calif., last Friday, July 25.
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