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3:21 AM ET, April 23, 2017

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Erin Moran / TMZ.com:
‘HAPPY DAYS’ STAR DEAD AT 56  —  Erin Moran who famously played Joanie Cunningham on “Happy Days” and its spinoff “Joanie Loves Chachi” has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  We're told authorities in Indiana got a call just after 4 PM ET Saturday from someone reporting an “unresponsive female.”
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CBS News:
Erin Moran, “Happy Days” star, dead at age 56  —  “Happy Days” actress Erin Moran has passed away at the age of 56, CBS News has confirmed.  —  Around 4:07 p.m. Harrison County dispatch in Corydon, Indiana, received a 911 call for an unresponsive female.  —  First responders determined that Moran was deceased.
Patton Oswalt:
It's awful, but it's not fatal.  —  That's the dispatch I'm sending back from exactly one year into this shadow-slog.  A year ago today -\-\ an hour from now, I'm just realizing -\-\ I came back from dropping Alice off at school.  I'd let Michelle sleep in.
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Universal Considering ‘Fast and Furious’ Spin-off With Johnson, Statham and Theron  —  With “Fate of the Furious” speeding past box office records, Universal Pictures is now considering expanding the “Fast and Furious” universe and looking at some of the franchise's favorite characters for a spin-off.
Discussion: Thighs Wide Shut
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Mike Fleming / Deadline:
Universal Revs ‘Fate Of The Furious’ Spinoff For Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham
Discussion: The Wrap and Oh No They Didn't!
Dave Quinn / People.com:
Beyoncé Shows Off Her Baby Bump During Sweet Destiny's Child Reunion  —  Beyoncé has once again proven to be the pregnancy style queen.  —  The 35-year-old singer made being pregnant with twins look chicer than ever on Wednesday, when she united with Destiny's Child bandmates Kelly Rowland …
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Tashara Jones / Page Six:
Oprah fires back against claims she's exploiting Henrietta Lacks  —  Renee Elise Goldsberry, Oprah Winfrey and Rose Byrne  —  Oprah Winfrey shot down claims that she exploited Henrietta Lacks by making an HBO movie about her life.  —  The late Lacks' son, Lawrence, has claimed Winfrey …
Discussion: Bossip
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Melody Chiu / People.com:
David Henrie and Maria Cahill Are Married — See the Photo (Yes, His Wizards of Waverly Place Cast Was There!)  —  It's a magical day for David Henrie and Maria Cahill — the Wizards of Waverly Place alum and the former Miss Delaware are officially husband and wife.
Discussion: PerezHilton and AOL
Brice Sander / Entertainment Tonight:
Sonja Morgan Reveals Another Famous Ex After Jack Nicholson Confession — She Dated Owen Wilson, Too!  —  Sonja Morgan is revealing more names from her little black book.  —  The Real Housewives of New York City star shocked the internet this week when she confessed to once having a fling …
Discussion: People.com and Us Weekly
Mari A. Schaefer / Philly.com:
Philly chef who competed on Hell's Kitchen found dead of accidental drug intoxication  —  A Philadelphia chef who competed last year on the Fox reality cooking series Hell's Kitchen was found dead in his home.  —  Paulie Giganti, 36, the former chef at restaurant Birra at 1700 E. Passyunk Ave …
Discussion: AOL, The Wrap and People.com
Lindsey Kupfer / Page Six:
Cops caught Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn having sex on their first date  —  Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn didn't waste time with pleasantries.  —  Telling the hilarious story of their long-ago first date, Russell said the cops actually caught the couple having sex.
Fox News:
Janice Dean: Always read the fine print — the last two months have been a real pain in the neck  —  A few weeks ago I was watching a segment on “Fox & Friends” about Christie Brinkley, at age 63, rocking a swimsuit on the cover of Sports Illustrated.  —  She appeared flawless.
Discussion: People.com and Us Weekly
 
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Discussion: People.com, PerezHilton and Page Six
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

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