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TMZ.com:
Ariana Grande Breaks Down on ‘Tonight Show’ After Singing Aretha Franklin Tribute  —  Ariana Grande did something she did not want to do today, but powered through in honor of Aretha Franklin and then broke down in tears.  —  Production sources tell us Ariana was scheduled to appear on …
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Tomás Mier / People.com:
How Early Motherhood Led Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin to a ‘Life of Silent Suffering’  —  Among the mysteries of Aretha Franklin's life and her preference for “extreme privacy,” her role as a mother was one the superstar typically kept private.  —  The Queen of Soul, who died Thursday at the age of 76 …
Discussion: POPSUGAR and TIME
Sam Gillette / People.com:
The Obamas Pay Tribute to Aretha Franklin as Trump Faces Backlash for Saying ‘She Worked for Me’  —  Aretha Franklin, the singer-songwriter whose soulful songs became anthems for the civil rights movement, died on Thursday at the age of 76.  Since the news broke, tributes filled with love …
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Ariana Grande Cries While Singing ‘Natural Woman’ in Powerful Tribute to Aretha Franklin  —  Ariana Grande delivered a powerful performance dedicated to the late Aretha Franklin during The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night.  —  The “No Tears Left to Cry” singer, 25 …
Discussion: Dlisted and Page Six
CBS News:
Stevie Wonder reveals his last words to Aretha Franklin before she died
Discussion: Page Six and TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Bethenny Frankel's Boyfriend's Last Words Help Explain Trump Tower Death  —  Bethenny Frankel's late boyfriend, Dennis Shields, was able to utter a few words to EMTs and police before he died — and they paint a clearer picture of how he passed.  —  Sources say Dennis told the responding EMTs …
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Bethenny Frankel's Ex Husband Jason Hoppy: Dennis Shields' Death 'Raises Serious Concerns …
Page Six:
Bethenny Frankel's ex questions her ‘parental judgment’ after Dennis Shields' death
Discussion: Perez Hilton and The Blast
TMZ.com:
Young Thug Arrested for Felony Gun Possession After Album Release Party  —  5:48 AM PT — Law enforcement sources tell us as they were leaving, a member of Thug's crew ran into a police cruiser, prompting the vehicle search which uncovered the weapons.  —  Young Thug was busted by cops …
People.com:
The Hills Cast to Reunite on MTV's Video Music Awards Red Carpet for ‘Big Announcement’: Source  —  Eight years after their hit MTV series aired its final episode, the stars of The Hills are back.  —  A source tells PEOPLE the cast will be reuniting on the red carpet of MTV's Video Music Awards …
Discussion: Dlisted
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Renee Zellweger Heads to TV With Lead in Netflix Morality Anthology ‘What/If’  —  ‘Revenge’ creator Mike Kelley will serve as showrunner on the series, which counts Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke as exec producers.  —  Add another Oscar winner who is headed to television.
Discussion: The Wrap and TV Tattle
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Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Inside Lyric McHenry's Death: Everything We Know About the 26-Year-Old Star's Tragic Death  —  It's been two days since reality star Lyric McHenry was found unconscious on a sidewalk and later died, but many of the details surrounding her death remain unknown.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Molly McNamee / Perez Hilton:
Kylie Jenner Talks Motherhood, Insecurity, And LIVING With Travis Scott In ‘Vogue Australia’  —  Home › Kylie Jenner › Kylie Jenner Talks Motherhood, Insecurity, And LIVING With Travis Scott In ‘Vogue Australia’  —  Kylie Jenner has landed her first Vogue cover with Vogue Australia!
Discussion: X17 Online
People.com:
Khloé Kardashian ‘Can Forgive’ Tristan Thompson's Cheating Scandal — But Won't Forget: Source  —  Four months after rumors of infidelity rocked their relationship, Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson are in a good place.  —  The couple recently returned from a trip to Mexico …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Andrea Park / CBS News:
Ruth Wilson reveals that she wanted to leave “The Affair”  —  Ruth Wilson is saying goodbye to her character on Showtime's “The Affair.”  The actress, who plays Alison Lockhart on the show, talked about her character getting killed off on “CBS This Morning” and revealed that she wanted to leave the show.
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Ryan Schwartz / TVLine:
Ruth Wilson: 'I'm Not Allowed to Talk About Why' I Left The Affair
Discussion: EW.com, Dlisted and The Wrap
 
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