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11:05 AM ET, December 19, 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.
Ted Johnson / Variety:   Penny Marshall, ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star, Director, Dies at 75
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:   Penny Marshall Dead: ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star Dies at 75
Kate Sheehy / Page Six:
Penny Marshall dead at 75
Discussion: TMZ.com and POPSUGAR
Mike Barnes / Hollywood Reporter:
Penny Marshall, ‘Laverne & Shirley’ Star Turned Director, Dies at 75
Discussion: The WOW Report and Perez Hilton
Piya Sinha-Roy / EW.com:
A whole new world: First look at Guy Ritchie's live-action remake of Disney's magical classic Aladdin  —  A Disney musical about a street urchin who befriends a genie and falls in love with a princess isn't a premise that comes to mind when one thinks of Guy Ritchie.
Discussion: Perez Hilton, The Wrap and Bossip
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.
TMZ.com:
Josh Henderson Burglary Case Rejected, Because He's Innocent  —  Josh Henderson is an innocent man who was falsely arrested for a burglary he didn't commit, and that's why the L.A. County D.A. has formally rejected the case.  —  TMZ has obtained surveillance video of 3 burglars who entered …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
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 …
Natalie Robehmed / Forbes:
America's Wealthiest Celebrities 2018: George Lucas Leads Kylie Jenner, Jay-Z With $5.4 Billion Net Worth  —  Fame and fortune can go hand in hand—at least for a select few.  Star Wars creator George Lucas leads this year's ranking of America's richest celebrities with a net worth …
Discussion: The Wrap
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!”
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TMZ.com:
Meghan Markle Says She's ‘Very Pregnant’ While Visiting U.K. Nursing Home
Discussion: X17 Online and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Ariana Grande Says Sometimes Life Is Upside Down, Just Like Her Christmas Tree  —  Ariana Grande is explaining the meaning behind the Christmas tree hanging upside down in her NYC apartment, by relating the odd decoration to a topsy-turvy existence.  —  Ariana was leaving …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:
Congressman Dan Crenshaw Called Pete Davidson After Disturbing Social Media Post  —  “It was a good conversation,” said the congressman, whom the comic mocked on ‘SNL’ and later apologized to on the show.  —  Congressman Dan Crenshaw called Pete Davidson after he found out about the disturbing …
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Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Wendy Williams Reveals She Fractured Her Shoulder as She Returns to Her Show in a Sling  —  Wendy Williams is recovering from a fractured shoulder.  —  On Tuesday, Williams, 54, revealed to her audience that she had to cancel Monday's taping after injuring her right shoulder over the weekend.
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Kylie Jenner and Khloe Kardashian Considered Ending ‘KUWTK’ Over ‘Toxic’ Blac Chyna Drama, Emails Reveal … Kylie Jenner and Khloé Kardashian were less than thrilled about their brother Rob Kardashian's relationship with Blac Chyna.  Emails that the sisters exchanged about the former couple …
Discussion: OK! Magazine, Bossip and Perez Hilton
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.
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.
Discussion: Perez Hilton
 
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Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
Brad Pitt Hosts His Kids Overnight Ahead of His 55th Birthday Following New Custody Agreement
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Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian Is Now in a ‘Much Better Space’ With Scott Disick and Sofia Richie
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Joelle Goldstein / People.com:
Dax Shepard Reveals He Was Fired from Will & Grace: ‘The Only Firing Experience of My Life’
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