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2:10 PM ET, June 20, 2013

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TMZ.com:
James Gandolfini Dead — ‘Tony Soprano’ Actor Dies in Italy  —  DIES IN ITALY  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  James Gandolfini — who famously played Tony Soprano on “The Sopranos” — died earlier today in Italy ... TMZ has learned.  —  Gandolfini is believed to have suffered a heart attack.  He was 51.
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Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
James Gandolfini Dead: Details on His Shocking Death, Final Day  —  As the world mourns and reels from the death of Sopranos star James Gandolfini, new details continue to emerge about the Emmy-winning actor's sudden passing in Rome, Italy on Wednesday, June 19.
People.com:
James Gandolfini's Teen Son Called for Help from Hotel Room: Report  —  As tributes continue to pour in for James Gandolfini, the Sopranos star who died in Rome Wednesday night, details are also emerging about his final moments.  —  The actor's son Michael, 13, reportedly found his father alive …
New York Post:
‘Reserved’: Gandolfini mourned at Holsten's ice-cream parlor where last ‘Sopranos’ scene was shot  —  The owner of the New Jersey ice- cream parlor where James Gandolfini filmed the unforgettable final scene of “The Sopranos” paid a touching tribute to the actor last night.
Discussion: Gawker, World of Wonder, CNN and The Wrap
James Gandolfini / TMZ.com:
FATHER-SON TRIP  —  James Gandolfini's shocking death happened in the middle of a “guy's trip” for the actor and his teenage son, Michael ... TMZ has learned.  —  Multiple sources tell us James' trip was for pleasure and business — first getting to spend some QT in Italy with Michael …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, PerezHilton and Just Jared
Deadline.com:
R.I.P. James Gandolfini  —  BREAKING... Refresh for latest: Actor James Gandolfini died suddenly after a suspected heart attack while on holiday in Rome to attend the Taormina Film Festival in Sicily.  He was 51.  Gandolfini will be forever known for his portrayal of mob boss Tony Soprano …
TMZ.com:
James Gandolfini — No Evidence of Drugs, Alcohol ... So Far  —  No Evidence of  —  Drugs, Alcohol ... So Far  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  A doctor who runs the ER where James Gandolfini was taken before he was pronounced dead says there are no suspicious factors, such as alcohol …
Discussion: X17 Online, PerezHilton and Digital Spy
Eric J. Lyman / Hollywood Reporter:
James Gandolfini's Death: New Details Emerge
Discussion: Celebs.com and Towleroad News #gay
Justin Ravitz / Us Weekly:
James Gandolfini Dies: Edie Falco, Other Costars, Celebs Pay Tribute
Discussion: Dlisted
Kathy Ehrich Dowd / People.com:
Edie Falco Remembers James Gandolfini's ‘Tremendous Depth and Sensitivity’
Discussion: Celeb Gossip …
USA Today:
James Gandolfini had a ‘marvelous’ day in Italy
Discussion: Us Weekly
Stephen M. Silverman / People.com:
James Gandolfini's Death: The Performances That Won't Be Seen
Discussion: PerezHilton and POPSUGAR Celebrity
Alex Fletcher / Digital Spy:   James Gandolfini: ‘Sopranos’ Spotify playlist tribute - listen
Kimberly Nordyke / Hollywood Reporter:
HBO: James Gandolfini Was a ‘Special Man’ and a ‘Great Talent’
Discussion: Gawker
Pat Saperstein / Variety:   James Gandolfini Dead at 51
CNN:
Actor James Gandolfini dead at age 51
Dave Itzkoff / New York Times:
James Gandolfini Is Dead at 51; a Complex Mob Boss in ‘Sopranos’
David Remnick / Culture Desk:   Postscript: James Gandolfini, 1961-2013
People.com:
James Gandolfini Died at Age 51
Discussion: Pop Crunch and POPSUGAR Celebrity
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West — Baby Blocked in Maternity Ward ... By Dwight Howard  —  ... By Dwight Howard  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  When Kim Kardashian first arrived to Cedars Sinai to deliver her baby, she didn't get the fancy celebrity suite she had hoped for 'cause they were all in use …
Perez Hilton:
Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony Reunited!  The Kids Bring 'Em Together For An Educational Afternoon!  —  But J.Lo!  Why such a grimace??  —  Maybe it was the flash of the papz that had her concerned, but Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony looked adorable reunited for their kiddies on Wednesday.
Discussion: CONCRETELOOP.COM and X17 Online
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Celia Walden / Telegraph:
Jennifer Lopez interview: ‘I feel like I could do anything’
Melissa Cronin / RADAR:
David Arquette Falls Off The Wagon — And Into The Arms Of Strippers — As Divorce From Courteney Cox Is Finalized  —  Eighteen months ago, David Arquette celebrated one year sober, with his daughter Coco and ex-wife Courtney Cox by his side.  Saturday night, he was celebrating something else entirely …
TMZ.com:
Kate Upton — SUPER TOPLESS ... On a Horse  —  SUPER TOPLESS  —  ... On a Horse  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Here's video of Kate Upton topless ... all the way topless ... on a horse.  —  You're welcome.  —  Now for some background: The video was taken during a recent modeling shoot …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
NY Daily News:
EDITOR'S PICKS  —  And cue... tears.  Former child actor Gaby Hoffman says director Mel Gibson screamed at her until she wept during filming on 1993's “The Man Without a Face.”  —  Kate Upton really let it fly.  The 21-year-old supermodel flaunted her bouncing assets during a recent modeling shoot where she posed topless on a horse.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Perez Hilton:
Miley Cyrus Pays A Late Night Visit To Her Doctor — But Why?!  —  Even this twerkin' bird has to go in for the occasional check up!  —  Miley Cyrus headed into her doctor's appointment in Beverly Hills Wednesday night.  Upon departure, she made sure to cover her face and duck away from the papz …
Discussion: X17 Online and TMZ.com
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Nicole Eggenberger / Us Weekly:
Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth Hold Hands in First Picture Together in 5 Months
Discussion: Just Jared and The Huffington Post
lifeandstylemag.com:
Kanye West Inspired By Baby Girl's Birth: 'He's Written Four Songs Already'  —  Kanye West has been inspired by his baby girl's birth so much that he's already written four songs for her!  —  Will Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's newborn debut her crying voice on a song like Blue Ivy?
Jessica Pressler / ELLE:
HAMMER TIME  —  With his turn as the eponymous character in this month's The Lone Ranger, Armie Hammer is primed for Hollywood's A-list  —  “Hi, are you...?” inquires a baritone voice from above.  When I look up from my seat to see Armie Hammer leaning over me, well, let's just say I now understand what it means to swoon.
 
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