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11:00 AM ET, February 20, 2015

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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
Seth Abramovitch / Hollywood Reporter:
Mo'Nique: I Was “Blackballed” After Winning My Oscar  —  A version of this story first appeared in the Feb. 27 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.  —  At the 2010 Academy Awards, Mo'Nique wore white gardenias in her hair — just as Hattie McDaniel had in 1940 when she became the first African-American actress to win an Oscar.
NBC News:
Cosby to Eddie Murphy: Thanks For Not Mocking Me  —  Bill Cosby says he is grateful that Eddie Murphy rejected an offer to impersonate the embattled comedian during the “Saturday Night Live” special.
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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!
Discussion: TMZ.com
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 …
TMZ.com:
Bruce Jenner — Video Shows Bruce Squarely to Blame in ‘Violent’ Crash  —  VIDEO SHOWS BRUCE SQUARELY TO BLAME  —  In ‘Violent’ Crash  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Bruce Jenner was squarely at fault in the fatal car crash ... so claim people familiar with the MTA video of the crash.
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Bruce Jenner May Be at Fault in Fatal Car Wreck, Cops Have Video of Crash
Discussion: Associated Press and Just Jared
Candice Rainey / Details:
Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci on Dressing Kim Kardashian (When No One Else Wanted to) and Unconventional Models  —  The creative director weighs in on breaking barriers, setting trends, and dressing the most famous couple in the world  —  Here, in a bright, airy room at the Mercer hotel in New York City …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and Style News
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 …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Ashton Kutcher / Facebook:
Thank you Mr. Cryer for making this job never feel like work.  I will miss working with you every day.  You are a true partner in every sense of the word.  In four years I never heard you complain and never heard you speak ill of another person even if they took advantage of your kindness and generosity.
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Brad Hicks / FOX2now.com:
Dustin Diamond on life after “Saved by the Bell” … MILWAUKEE, WI (WITI) — Actor & comedian Dustin Diamond has been in the news lately after an incident at a Port Washington bar.  He says he and his girlfriend were being harassed and physically threatened.
Chris Perez / Page Six:
Jay Z slapped with paternity suit  —  Looks like Hova can add another problem to his list of 99.  —  Jay Z has been blasted with a paternity suit that claims he blatantly lied to a New Jersey court to avoid taking a DNA test that could prove he's the father of a secret love child …
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TMZ.com:
Jay Z Sued — I'm Your Son, Just Admit It ... Says Wannabe Rapper
Discussion: tooFab.com
Michael K / Dlisted:
Yo, Lantana PD, Let's Kick It!  —  So, today, we've written about Afroman, Xander from Buffy, Tom DeLonge and now I'm writing about Vanilla Ice.  F**k who ever owns Alisted.com, because if it wasn't taken I'd change Dlisted's name to that.  —  CNN says that Iggy Azalea's spirit animal …
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Jane Onyanga-Omara / USA Today:
Vanilla Ice released after burglary charge
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Andy Mai / NY Daily News:
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

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