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Leslie Nielsen Dies — Legendary funny man Leslie Nielsen died today of complications of pneumonia in a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, this according to his agent. He was 84. — His agent tells TMZ Nielsen passed surrounded by his wife and friends at about 5:34 PM ET.
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Anita Gates / New York Times:
Leslie Nielsen, Actor, Dies at 84 — Leslie Nielsen, the Canadian-born actor who in middle age tossed aside three decades of credibility in dramatic and romantic roles to make a new, far more successful career as a comic actor in films like “Airplane!” and the “Naked Gun” series, died on Sunday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was 84.
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Egrinberg / This Just In:
Actor Leslie Nielsen dies of complications from pneumonia — Actor Leslie Nielsen, best known for his film roles in “Airplane!” and “The Naked Gun” series, died Sunday of complications from pneumonia, his family said. — Nielsen died in a hospital near his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, surrounded by his wife and friends.
Robyn Beck / National Post:
Comedian Leslie Nielsen dead at 84
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Kimberly Nordyke / Hollywood Reporter:
Leslie Nielsen Dies at Age 84
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Leslie Nielsen dead at 84
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Joey Bartolomeo / People.com:
Spotted! Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal Cozy Up in Nashville — It's been a busy travel weekend for most Americans - and especially for Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal. — Two days after enjoying maple lattes together in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Thanksgiving, Swift and Gyllenhaal popped up in the singer's hometown of Nashville.
TMZ.com:
James Franco — Mass Rejection at ‘Actors Studio’ — less than a minute ago by TMZ Staff — James Franco just made history on “Inside the Actors Studio” — sources at the show tell TMZ tickets to see J.F. were in such high demand, the staff literally rejected a record number of people.
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Amy Wallace / New York Times:
Farewell, Digital World. (It's All for a Cause.) — ON Wednesday, Kim Kardashian is going to die a little. So is her sister, Khloé, not to mention Lady Gaga, David LaChapelle, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Serena Williams and Elijah Wood. — That day is World AIDS Day …
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Lara Gould / Daily Mail:
The day I was sectioned after a wisdom tooth op, by The OC star Mischa — Hollywood actress Mischa Barton has told how she was sectioned in a psychiatric unit after having her wisdom teeth removed. — The British star - who shot to fame as Marissa Cooper in Channel 4 series The OC …
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RIHANNA DAILY:
RIHANNA COVERS BRITISH GQ MAGAZINE — Rihanna is on the cover of latest british edition of GQ! Click “Read more” to view first outtakes from the hot issue! — RED-HOT Rihanna reveals her rosy new outlook on life. — For the sexy singing sensation says she's finally “free” from vicious ex-boyfriend.
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PopEater:
Shanna Moakler on Her New Series, ‘Bridalplasty’ — The E! network's new series “Bridalplasty” features 12 brides-to-be competing for a shocking prize, even by reality-TV standards: The “winner” literally gets cut, with her wish list of prenuptial cosmetic surgeries being fulfilled in advance of a celebrity-style dream wedding.
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Simon Perry / People.com:
What Are Prince William and Kate Middleton's Christmas Plans? — With an extravagant April wedding to plan, Prince William and Kate Middleton may be happy to enjoy a low-key Christmas holiday this year - away from the rest of the Royal Family. — In fact, for the holiday the prince, 28 …
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New York Post:
Justin Timberlake campaigns for Oscar nomination — Tweet — Justin Timberlake is mounting an aggressive campaign to land himself a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his role in “The Social Network.” The singer-actor is pushing to land the nod as his movie career takes off with three pictures out this year.
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Katie Nicholl / Daily Mail:
A New Year wedding to ease Lily Allen's baby grief — Losing their unborn child this month was a devastating blow for Lily Allen and boyfriend Sam Cooper - but the tragedy has only brought the couple closer together and now they are planning a New Year wedding.
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