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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.
Discussion: PerezHilton, Digital Spy and Just Jared
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
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 …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Just Jared
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 …
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.
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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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!
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
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
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
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.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Variety, The Wrap and Just Jared
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
Jane Onyanga-Omara / USA Today:
Vanilla Ice released after burglary charge  —  Vanilla Ice has been released from custody in Florida after being arrested and charged with breaking into and stealing from an abandoned home.  —  Police in Lantana say the recording artist and home-improvement-show host, whose real name is Robert Van Winkle …
Discussion: Starpulse and The Superficial
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Michael K / Dlisted:   Yo, Lantana PD, Let's Kick It!
 
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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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Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Bobbi Kristina Brown Undergoes Tracheotomy to Prevent Infection From Breathing Tube
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TMZ.com:
Suge Knight — Shooting Injuries Lead to Another Medical Emergency ... Robbery Case Delayed Again
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
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In Touch Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Julia Roberts' Mother, Betty Lou Motes, 80, Has Passed Away
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Alex Sherman / CNBC:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is preparing to fire CEO Bob Bakish as soon as Monday, after he lost the trust of controlling shareholder Shari Redstone

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
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