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Shelli Weinstein / Variety:
Amy Poehler on ‘Parks and Rec’ Producer's Death: ‘Today I Lost a Friend’  —  In being honored at Variety's second annual unite4humanity event, honoree Amy Poehler took a moment to remember Harris Wittels, co-executive producer of her series “Parks and Recreation,” who was found dead in his home just hours before the event.
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Elizabeth Vanmetre / NY Daily News:
Stunned Amy Poehler pays tribute to ‘Parks and Recreation’ writer Harris Wittels: ‘Today I lost a friend’  —  A grief-stricken Amy Poehler took the stage at a charity event Thursday night and spoke out about the death of “Parks and Recreation” writer and producer Harris Wittels, calling him a dear friend who had battled addiction.
Discussion: The Wrap
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Kanye West Slams Ex Amber Rose: “I Had to Take 30 Showers Before I Got With Kim”  —  Your move, Amber Rose.  After days of Twitter feuding between the model and Khloe Kardashian, Rose's ex and Khloe's brother-in-law Kanye West appeared on Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, where he made it very clear whose side he's on.
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Kanye West — Amber Was So Skanky Kim Made Me Take 30 Showers  —  Amber Was So Skanky  —  KIM MADE ME TAKE 30 SHOWERS  —  Kanye West says he couldn't have sex with Kim Kardashian until he took 30 showers to rid himself of the stench of Amber Rose.  —  Kanye taped a segment with …
James Vituscka / RADAR:
Too Taboo? Kylie Jenner & Tyga Rumored Relationship Off-Limits For ‘KUWTK’ Producers
Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Fifty Shades’ Sequel: Author E.L. James Demands Control Over Script (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Now that “Fifty Shades of Grey” has become an international box office phenomenon, author E.L. James is seeking more control over the sequel by writing the script herself.  Universal Pictures …
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Dakota Johnson Is Single, Splits From Boyfriend Matthew Hitt Amid Fifty Shades of Grey Release  —  This Steele is single!  Dakota Johnson and her boyfriend Matthew Hitt have split, and the Fifty Shades of Grey actress is currently unattached, multiple sources tell Us Weekly.
TMZ.com:
STRUCK BY CAR MIRROR CONDITION CRITICAL  —  “American Horror Story: Freak Show” star Ben Woolf is in critical condition after he was struck in the head by a moving car in Hollywood Thursday night ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell us ... the 4'4" actor heavily featured …
Nico Hines / The Daily Beast:
Prince Charles ‘Sold Out’ William and Harry To The Tabloids  —  A controversial BBC documentary claims one of Prince Charles' closest aides passed damaging stories about his children to British newspapers in order to rescue his own reputation.  —  LONDON — Prince Charles …
Joe Lynch / Billboard:
Billboard Cover Sneak Peek: Jared Leto Talks Gaining Weight to Play the Joker in ‘Suicide Squad’  —  Playing the Joker onscreen means stepping into some big shoes left by Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger.  So how is Jared Leto preparing for his role as the iconic Batman villain in Suicide Squad?
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Daily Mail:
Scout Willis makes a statement by growing out her underarm hair as she goes braless in a sheer dress at her London exhibition  —  She is well known as the voice of Free The Nipple, which campaigns for women's body rights.  —  And on Thursday, Scout Willis stood by her principles …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Perez Hilton:
Two And A Half Men Finale Gives Chuck Lorre The Last Laugh!  Find Out The Joke Charlie Sheen Refused To Return For HERE!  —  We thought he was going to show up, but in the end the finale had nothing to do with him!  —  Well, except for the very last cue card!
Alexander Smith / NBC News:
Eddie Murphy Refused to Play Cosby in ‘SNL40’ Skit  —  Murphy appeared on “SNL40” on Sunday, speaking just a few words out of character about what the NBC show meant to him.  —  Macdonald said Murphy turned down a suggestion that he do an impression of comedian Bill Cosby, who has been accused of sexual assault by more than 20 women.
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James Vituscka / RADAR:
Divorce On Hold!  Khloe Kardashian Hoping To ‘Work Things Out’ With Husband Lamar Odom — ‘Sisters Very Concerned’
Kenya Moore / Bravo TV Official Site:
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Jen Yamato / The Daily Beast:
Stephen Colbert On Dropping ‘The Colbert Report’ Persona and the Glorious Debut of ‘The Colbeard’
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Warren Sapp / TMZ.com:
PAID $600 FOR ORAL SEX, RECORDED IT
Andy Mai / NY Daily News:
Does Jay Z have a love child?  Brooklyn-born rapper facing paternity suit in New Jersey court from 21-year-old man
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Patrick Hipes / Deadline:
Jill Marie Jones To Co-Star In Starz's ‘Ash Vs. Evil Dead’
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Katie Robertson / New York Times:
G/O Media sells The Onion to Global Tetrahedron, a new Chicago firm owned by former Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson; former NBC News senior reporter Ben Collins is CEO

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A look at the tense relationship between Biden and The NYT, beset by misunderstandings, grudges, lack of trust, and his refusal to give the paper an interview

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