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Mary Margaret / People.com:
How American Idol's Michael Johns Possibly Died from a Simple Injury  —  The shocking death of American Idol finalist Michael Johns left his family, friends and fans reeling - and left many wondering about what caused it.  —  According to various reports, the Australian singer, 35 …
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Hollywood Reporter:
‘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.
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.
Discussion: Variety and Digital Spy
TMZ.com:
Michael Johns Dead — ‘American Idol’ Contestant Dies at 35
Discussion: Celeb Gossip … and The Wrap
K.C. Blumm / People.com:
American Idol Finalist Michael Johns Dies at 35
Discussion: Dlisted and Deadline.com
Julie Zauzmer / Washington Post:
‘Wire’ actor Anwan Glover stabbed at a D.C. nightclub  —  Actor Anwan Glover, known for his role in the television series “The Wire,” was stabbed at a D.C. nightclub early Sunday morning.  —  According to a police report, Glover reported that he was on the second floor of Cafe Asia …
Discussion: Variety and Just Jared
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Todd Cunningham / The Wrap:
Anwan Glover, Star of TV's ‘The Wire,’ Stabbed at D.C. Nightclub  —  Actor Anwan Glover, who appeared in the film “12 Years a Slave” and the TV series “The Wire,” was stabbed and beaten at a D.C. nightclub early Sunday morning.  —  Glover told police that he was on the second floor …
Discussion: Digital Spy
Tim Swift / Baltimore Sun:
‘Wire’ actor stabbed inside Washington nightclub
Discussion: WJLA-TV and Gawker
Pasadena Star News:
Police: Man bites off other man's fingertip during Beyonce-Jay Z concert at Rose Bowl; 10 other arrests reported  —  PASADENA >> Police arrested 11 people Saturday night during a Beyonce and Jay Z concert at the Rose Bowl, including a man accused of biting off the tip of another man's finger …
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Debbie Meron / CBS Los Angeles:
Police: Man Gropes Woman, Bites Off Her Boyfriend's Finger Tip At Beyonce-Jay Z Concert
Discussion: Us Weekly
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
Ray Subers / Box Office Mojo:
Weekend Report: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Obliterates August Record  —  “We Are Groot.”  —  Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy ruled the box office this weekend with a fantastic $94 million.  That's easily the biggest debut ever for an August release; the previous record holder, The Bourne Ultimatum, opened to $69.3 million in 2007.
TMZ.com:
Michael Strahan — Blindsided by Timing of Break Up Announcement ... Amid Hall of Fame Ceremony  —  BLINDSIDED BY BREAK UP ANNOUNCEMENT  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Michael Strahan had no idea his split from Nicole Murphy would be announced at the EXACT moment he was entering the NFL Hall of Fame …
Discussion: Bossip
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TMZ.com:
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.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Dlisted
RADAR:
They Do!  Sia Marries Erik Anders Lang In Palm Springs Ceremony  —  Sia is a married woman!  —  RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal that “Chandelier” singer Sia Furler, 38, wed her fiance, documentary filmmaker Erik Anders Lang, on Saturday, August 2.  —  The pair tied the knot …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
Chrissy Iley / The Sunday Times:
Whishaw thinking  —  He's played the Bond geek, the romantic lead, and soon Paddington Bear.  Ben Whishaw tells Chrissy Iley that coming out isn't stopping him from doing whatever he wants  —  Ben Whishaw.  Is he cripplingly shy or engagingly effervescent?
Discussion: Towleroad News #gay
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 …
Discussion: Bossip and POPSUGAR Celebrity
 
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