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TMZ.com:
John Singleton — Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  12:37 PM — John's family tells TMZ the famed director suffered a stroke Wednesday while at the hospital.  He's currently in the ICU and under great medical care.  The family adds, “We ask that privacy be given …
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap and Page Six
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Denver / lovebscott:
Exclusive: John Singleton Suffered a Stroke  —  Sad news, love muffins.  —  According to our sources, the legendary John Singleton is in the hospital after suffering a stroke.  —  His condition is unknown at this time, but we're sending prayers his way.  —  We'll keep you updated with any significant developments.
Discussion: Dlisted, The Sun, Sandra Rose, Bossip and RADAR
Mesfin Fekadu / Associated Press:
Rep: Adele, husband Simon Konecki have separated  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Adele and her husband Simon Konecki have separated.  —  The pop singer's representatives Benny Tarantini and Carl Fysh confirmed the news Friday in a statement to The Associated Press.  —  “Adele and her partner have separated,” the emailed statement said.
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People.com:
Adele and Husband Simon Konecki Split After More Than 7 Years Together  —  The Grammy winner first addressed her relationship with the entrepreneur-philanthropist in 2012  —  Adele and her husband, Simon Konecki, have split after more than seven years together.
Discussion: Dlisted and The Sun
TMZ.com:
Adele and Husband Simon Konecki Announce Split  —  Adele and her husband, Simon Konecki, just announced some shocking news ... they've separated after more than 7 years together.  —  The pop singer's reps announced the split Friday night in a statement to the Associated Press ... saying, “Adele and her partner have separated.
Discussion: Bossip
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Kim Kardashian Says She'd “Never” Abuse Her “Privilege” to Get Her Kids Into College  —  Kim Kardashian is weighing in on the college admissions scandal.  —  As a millionaire, the celebrity has a lot of influence in different realms of the world, including the educational realm.
Discussion: The Blast and Us Weekly
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Christine Burroni / Page Six:
Kim Kardashian would ‘never’ pay her kids' way into college  —  In the wake of the college admissions scandal, Kim Kardashian will not be pulling an Aunt Becky when it's time for her kids' higher education.  —  In a clip of the “Van Jones Show” obtained by E! News on Friday evening …
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Variety:
Beyonce's Netflix Deal Worth a Whopping $60 Million (EXCLUSIVE)  —  The streaming giant has committed to three projects by the performer, say sources.  —  Netflix has become a destination for television visionaries like Shonda Rhimes and Ryan Murphy, with deals worth $100 million and $250 million …
Jojo Smollett / bet.com:
What If Jussie Is Telling The Truth? … I WAS SHOCKED AT HOW EASILY  —  easily everyone accepted the ridiculous motive about Jussie's career that was promulgated.  Jussie had actually begun directing episodes of Empire, which brought additional compensation.
Discussion: Deadline, Perez Hilton and TMZ.com
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Danny Amendola Slams Ex Olivia Culpo and Brands Zedd a ‘Scrawny Little F—’ in Explosive Rant  —  The former couple split March 2018 before getting back together in the fall — they broke up again in October 2018 and were last connected in January  —  NFL star Danny Amendola has taken aim at his ex-girlfriend Olivia Culpo.
Discussion: Dlisted, Page Six and TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Nipsey Hussle Surveillance Video Shows Getaway Driver's Ties to Murderer  —  Nipsey Hussle's murderer made a mad dash to a car with a driver who was waiting to speed away from the murder scene — and it's all captured on video.  —  TMZ has seen the video — shot from a surveillance camera in the area.
Discussion: Page Six
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Chicago’: Jon Seda, Colin Donnell & Norma Kuhling Exit NBC Drama Franchise  —  EXCLUSIVE: After seven years on Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D. and Chicago Justice, Chicago P.D. star Jon Seda is exiting the popular NBC drama franchise.  Also departing are Chicago Med co-stars Colin Donnell and Norma Kuhling.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Daniel Goldblatt / The Blast:
Cardi B Rejects Plea Deal and Headed to Trial in Strip Club Assault Case  —  Cardi B was in court in Queens, NY today where she rejected a plea deal in her strip club assault case.  —  The deal would have called for Cardi to plead guilty to misdemeanor assault in the third degree.
Discussion: Sandra Rose
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Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Cardi B Rejects Plea Deal in Strip Club Fight Case
Discussion: Bossip
 
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Variety:
The WGA, which routinely opposes media mergers, says the Netflix-WBD deal must be blocked, and the Producers and Directors guilds express concern over the deal

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agree to part ways and let her contract expire at the end of the year, following new allegations about her affair with RFK Jr.

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