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Toni Braxton's Niece Lauren Braxton Dead at 24 — Toni Braxton's niece has died in Maryland ... TMZ has learned. — Lauren Braxton — the daughter of Toni's younger brother, Michael Conrad Braxton Jr. — died Monday ... according to her father, who tells us her death was related to a heart condition.
Patrick Ryan / USA Today:
Pink opens up about therapy, miscarriage at 17: ‘You feel like your body is broken’ — Pink has never shied away from tough subjects in her music, getting candid about marriage, addiction and politics. — But the pop star (real name: Alecia Moore) is perhaps at her most vulnerable on new album …
Dino-Ray Ramos / Deadline:
John Singleton Dies: Trailblazing ‘Boyz N The Hood’ Filmmaker Was 51 — John Singleton, the groundbreaking film director, screenwriter and producer, died Monday in Los Angeles after suffering a stroke on April 17. He was 51. A family spokesperson said Singleton passed away peacefully …
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John Singleton To Be Taken Off Life Support Today
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Mike Barnes / Hollywood Reporter:
John Singleton, Trailblazing Writer-Director of ‘Boyz N the Hood,’ Dies at 51
Hayley FitzPatrick / ABC News:
Halima Aden makes history as the first model to wear a burkini in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue — Sports Illustrated is making history with its 2019 Swimsuit Issue. — The upcoming issue, on sale May 8, features Somali-American supermodel Halima Aden, 21, in a burkini, which is a full-body swimsuit worn by some Muslim women.
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Kara Warner / People.com:
Emilia Clarke Says Iain Glen Is ‘a Friend for Life’ After His Game of Thrones Character Tragically Dies — Emilia Clarke formed a bond with the HBO show's latest casualty on the first day of filming nearly 10 years ago — As most Game of Thrones fans know by now, last night's episode, “The Long Night,” was a doozy.
Steve Helling / People.com:
Lori Loughlin Wants to Face Trial to Save Reputation: ‘Only Chance of Avoiding Jail,’ Says Source — Lori Loughlin and her husband believe that mitigating evidence will exonerate them — Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli want to face trial in the college admissions scandal …
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Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
Oprah Talks Apple Plans, ‘60 Minutes’ Exit, ‘Leaving Neverland’ Backlash and Mayor Pete “Buttabeep, Buttaboop” — What's left for the media empress and icon of inspiration? In a wide ranging interview, Winfrey explains her streaming strategy (including a possible interview series) …
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People.com:
Larry King in ‘Good Spirits’ After Undergoing Angioplasty, Doctors Expect a ‘Full Recovery’ — Larry King was placed in the cardiac intensive care unit and is expected to be released Monday — Larry King is on the mend after experiencing a medical scare last week, PEOPLE can confirm.
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Pete Davidson leaves show after club owner jokes about Kate Beckinsale, Ariana Grande — Pete Davidson won't stand to be disrespected at his comedy shows. — The “SNL” star left his scheduled show at the Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on Monday after the club's owner …
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Steve Helling / People.com:
Kim Kardashian 'Wouldn't Be a Traditional Pastor's Wife' if Kanye West Starts a Church: Source — As the rapper considers starting a permanent congregation, Kim Kardashian could take on a new role in his church — Kim Kardashian West has long supported husband Kanye West …
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Erin Hill / People.com:
An Unexpected Name Is the New Frontrunner for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Royal Baby — While the Duchess of Sussex has said that the couple decided not to find out whether they are having a boy or girl ahead of time, the odds-on favorite is a baby girl
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Porsha Williams Says She's ‘Proud’ of Her Postpartum Body: 'I'm Not Going to Stress Myself' — “I've done the opposite of what people do when they get shamed online,” Porsha Williams tells PEOPLE of sharing snaps showing her wearing “fitting” clothes — The last thing on Porsha Williams' mind …
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Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Kate Middleton receives special gift from the Queen — What a special day for the Duchess of Cambridge! — The Duchess of Cambridge was given a very special honour from the Queen on Monday, as she was granted the title of Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victoria Order (GCVO).
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The Poughkeepsie Journal:
Has Woodstock 50 been canceled? Organizers argue over status — Organizers for Woodstock 50 say the anniversary festival will go on. — But, a spokesperson for the event's financial partner says it has been canceled. And, the county where the 2019 Woodstock festival was scheduled …
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Woodstock 50 Has Been Cancelled
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People.com:
Diane Kruger Reveals Her Daughter's Personality: 'She's Not Really Girlie, She's Kind of a Dude' — PEOPLE confirmed in early November that Diane Kruger had given birth to her first child, with boyfriend Norman Reedus — Diane Kruger is opening up about her baby's emerging personality.
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