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5:00 PM ET, December 18, 2018

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New York Daily News:
Penny Marshall dead at 75, best known as TV's Laverne and director of ‘Big,’ ‘A League of Their Own’  —  Bronx-born Penny Marshall, who found '70s sitcom success on “Laverne and Shirley” before stepping behind the camera for Hollywood hits like “Big” and “A League of Their Own,” died Monday night at her California home.
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TMZ.com:
Penny Marshall — Dead at 75  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Penny Marshall, the amazing actress, comedian and director, has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Marshall died Monday night at her Hollywood Hills home.  We've learned the cause of death was complications from diabetes.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and POPSUGAR
Ted Johnson / Variety:
Penny Marshall, ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star, Director, Dies at 75  —  Penny Marshall, who starred alongside Cindy Williams in the hit ABC comedy “Laverne & Shirley” and then became a successful director, died on Monday night at her Hollywood Hills home due to complications from diabetes, Variety has confirmed.
Mike Barnes / Hollywood Reporter:
Penny Marshall, ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star Turned Director, Dies at 75  —  She starred for eight seasons on the ABC ratings hit, created by her late brother Garry Marshall, and directed such films as ‘Big,’ ‘A League of Their Own’ and ‘Awakenings.’  —  Penny Marshall, the nasally …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and The WOW Report
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
Penny Marshall Dead: ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star Dies at 75 … Penny Marshall is dead.  The legendary actress died on Monday, December 17, Us Weekly can confirm.  —  Celebrity Deaths of 2018  —  The former Laverne & Shirley star died in her Hollywood Hills home due to complications from diabetes …
Kate Sheehy / Page Six:
Penny Marshall dead at 75
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People.com:
Meghan Markle Jokes That She's Feeling ‘Very Pregnant’ as She Cradles Baby Bump During Outing  —  Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team.  If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.  —  Meghan Markle is “very good” and “very pregnant!”
Discussion: Dlisted, Us Weekly and POPSUGAR
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Queer as Folk’ Reboot in Development at Bravo (EXCLUSIVE)  —  A new version of “Queer as Folk” is currently in the works at Bravo, Variety has learned exclusively.  —  Russell T. Davies, the creator of the original UK series, is onboard the new project as an executive producer.
Discussion: The Wrap
Rebecca Keegan / Hollywood Reporter:
“I Broke the Rule for Him”: How Emily Blunt and John Krasinski Became Hollywood's Couple of the Year  —  As 2018 comes to a close with ‘Mary Poppins Returns,’ the married actors give a rare joint interview and reveal why they've kept their careers separate, the reason they made an exception for 'A Quiet Place …
Discussion: Us Weekly and POPSUGAR
Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Bethenny Frankel Says Her New Boyfriend Saved Her Life After Near-Fatal Allergic Reaction  —  Bethenny Frankel has publicly addressed her new relationship for the first time.  —  On Monday, the Real Housewives of New York City star revealed she was hospitalized after suffering a near-fatal allergic reaction to fish over the weekend.
Discussion: Dlisted, Perez Hilton and Star
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Dax Shepard Reveals He Was Fired from Will & Grace: ‘The Only Firing Experience of My Life’  —  Dax Shepard may be a successful actor, but he's also had his fair share of failures.  —  During Monday's episode of his podcast Armchair Expert, the actor chatted with Sean Hayes, who currently stars on Will & Grace.
Rebecca Iannucci / TVLine:
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Renewed for ‘Parts’ 3 and 4 at Netflix  —  Netflix has conjured up some excellent news for Chilling Adventures of Sabrina fans: The Kiernan Shipka-led drama series has been renewed for Season 2 (aka Parts 3 and 4), TVLine has learned.
 
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian Considered Ending ‘KUWTK’ Over ‘Toxic’ Blac Chyna Drama, Emails Reveal
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Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
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Tim Wu / New York Times:
WBD merging with either Netflix or Paramount should be challenged by US antitrust authorities and would be bad for US streaming market competition

Nic Fildes / Financial Times:
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