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1:55 PM ET, April 20, 2016

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TMZ.com:
Kelly Ripa — No-show On ‘Live’ (VIDEO)  —  NO-SHOW ON ‘LIVE’  —  BREAKING NEWS  —  Kelly Ripa did not show up for her TV show Wednesday ... and our ABC sources say this may just be the first in a string of absences.  —  Our sources tell us Kelly made the decision shortly …
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TMZ.com:
Kelly Ripa — Ballistic Over Strahan Shocker  —  BALLISTIC OVER STRAHAN SHOCKER  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Kelly Ripa is livid over Michael Strahan's departure from her show, largely because she was shockingly disrespected by Disney honchos.  —  TMZ broke the story ... Kelly was blindsided by Tuesday's announcement.
Chris Spargo For / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Furious Kelly Ripa ‘will not go back on Live With Kelly and Michael’ until Strahan leaves for Good Morning America amid power struggle over future of show  — Kelly Ripa did not appear on Live With Kelly and Michael Wednesday morning, the day after it was announced Michael Strahan was leaving
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
TMZ.com:
Michael Strahan — Blindsided Kelly Ripa ... No Warning  —  BLINDSIDED KELLY RIPA ... NO WARNING  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Michael Strahan dropped a bomb on co-host Kelly Ripa after their show Tuesday ... telling her for the first time he was leaving their show.
Jackie Willis / Entertainment Tonight:
Michael Strahan Leaving ‘Live’ After 4 Years to Join ‘Good Morning America’ Full-Time  —  Kelly Ripa is saying goodbye to her beloved co-host.  —  ABC News president James Goldston announced on Tuesday morning that after four years on Live!  With Kelly and Michael, Michael Strahan is leaving …
Discussion: PerezHilton, The Wrap and ABC News
TMZ.com:
Kelly Ripa — Furious at Michael Strahan ... You Betrayed Me  —  Furious at Michael Strahan  —  YOU BETRAYED ME … Kelly Ripa believes Michael Strahan stabbed her in the back by not telling her he was bailing on her.  —  Sources connected to Kelly and ‘Live’ tell us …
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston Is PEOPLE's 2016 World's Most Beautiful Woman!  —  Jennifer Aniston may be one of the most gorgeous stars in Hollywood, but she was still humbled and “very, very flattered” when she first heard the news that she was being named the Most Beautiful Woman in the World.
Meredith B. Kile / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Nick Carter and Wife Lauren Welcome Baby Boy  —  Congrats are in order for Nick Carter and his wife, Lauren, who welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday!  —  ET has exclusively learned that their son, Odin Reign Carter, arrived after 30 hours of labor during a water birth at home.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
'Three's Company' Movie in the Works With 'He's Just Not That Into You' Writers (Exclusive)  —  EMAIL ME  —  Robert Cort will produce the big-screen take on the classic sitcom.  —  New Line wants you to come and knock on its door.  —  The studio is in negotiations to pick up the rights …
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People.com:
Lena Dunham Gives Health Update Amid Endometriosis Recovery: 'I've Been Treating Myself Like a Delicate Flower'  —  Lena Dunham is talking about her battle with endometriosis and her recovery, which she first revealed via a Lenny Letter post in November last year.
Discussion: PerezHilton and SELF
TMZ.com:
Arrested, Yanked Off Plane ...  Allegedly Attacked Amber  —  Former ‘Real Housewives’ star James Marchese got busted for domestic violence after allegedly getting into a fight with his wife Amber on a plane, but he swears the cops and the airline got it all wrong.
Discussion: PerezHilton and E! Online
Access Hollywood:
Tamala Jones Reacts To Her ‘Castle’ Exit  —  Tamala Jones (Lanie Parish) talks to Access about her exit from ABC's “Castle” after being on the show for eight seasons.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Stana Katic Among Pair Leaving ABC's ‘Castle’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Her Weed Parties Are Killing Me  —  ... Neighbor Sues  —  “Vanderpump Rules” star Scheana Shay's weed puffing parties are out of control, just like her black cat ... according to one pissed off neighbor.  —  Scheana lives in a fancy L.A. high rise apartment, and a guy who shares a wall …
Discussion: PerezHilton
Ashley Cullins / Hollywood Reporter:
Blake Shelton's Libel Claim Against In Touch Weekly Backed by Judge  —  The feature's headline “The Real Story: REHAB for Blake” in itself supports a libel claim, the judge says.  —  In Touch Weekly's story claiming Blake Shelton has a drinking problem isn't protected speech, according to a federal judge's ruling on Monday.
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Blake Shelton / TMZ.com:   Big Legal Victory
 
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Dana Rose Falcone / Us Weekly:
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Caris Davis / People.com:
The New Royal Baby Is Here! Princess Sofia and Prince Carl Philip Welcome First Child
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Evan Real / Us Weekly:
Johnny Depp, Amber Heard's Dog Apology Video Mocked by Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Ricky Gervais
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Justice League’ Adds Willem Dafoe to Cast (Exclusive)
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