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3:15 PM ET, September 16, 2019

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The Cars frontman Ric Ocasek found dead in Manhattan townhouse  —  Ric Ocasek, the lead singer of iconic new wave rock band The Cars, was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on Sunday, law enforcement sources told The Post.  He was 70 years old.  —  Ocasek was discovered unconscious …
Discussion: Dlisted and Variety
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TMZ.com:
The Cars Frontman Ric Ocasek Dead at 75
Discussion: Page Six
Good Morning America:
Christie Brinkley's daughter takes her mom's place on ‘Dancing with the Stars’  —  “Dancing With the Stars” contestant Christie Brinkley broke her arm in rehearsals and will not be able to hit the dance floor this season.
Discussion: TMZ.com, Page Six and Us Weekly
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Dave Quinn / People.com:
Christie Brinkley's Daughter Will Take Her Place on Dancing with the Stars After She Broke Arm  —  “We wish Christie a full and speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her in the audience, whenever possible, proudly supporting Sailor,” a statement from BBC Studios and ABC said
Discussion: Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Dog the Bounty Hunter Suffers Possible Heart Attack, Might Need Surgery  —  11:33 AM PT — A rep for Dog tells us, “I can confirm Dog is under doctor's care and is resting comfortably.  Thank you for all of your well wishes - keep 'em coming.”  —  11:16 AM PT — Our sources now say Dog suffered …
Discussion: Page Six, In Touch Weekly and Us Weekly
Robert Klemko / Sports Illustrated:
There's More History to Antonio Brown's History  —  Exclusive: Accusations range from a previously untold account of sexual misconduct, a charity auction theft, multiple domestic incidents, and a long list of unpaid debts.  Numerous conversations with people who have dealt with Brown …
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Alyssa Morin / E! Online:
Demi Lovato and Bachelorette Star Mike Johnson Are “Getting to Know Each Other”  —  Is there a romance brewing?  —  Demi Lovatocould be ready to get the final rose from The Bachelorette star, Mike Johnson.  A source tells E! News the two recently spent some time together.
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People.com:
Demi Lovato and Bachelorette's Mike Johnson Are ‘Having Fun’: 'They've Been Talking Privately'
Discussion: Bossip
Elizabeth Holmes / Town & Country:
Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, and Laura Carmichael's Grand Return to Downton Abbey  —  Can you go home again?  Yes, if that home is a castle, and you are the cast of one of television's most beloved shows.  —  It's a moody, damp day in late spring, with clouds lingering overhead …
Discussion: Page Six and Cele|bitchy
Page Six:
Liam Hemsworth learned about split from Miley Cyrus on social media  —  Liam Hemsworth learned about his split from Miley Cyrus on social media, sources exclusively tell Page Six.  —  On Aug. 10, a statement went out from Cyrus' camp saying: “Liam and Miley have agreed to separate at this time.
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Zach Baron / GQ:
Brad Pitt Is Still Searching  —  At 55, the consummate Hollywood star seems to have the Hollywood parts figured out, using his wattage to get unlikely movies—like his new space drama, Ad Astra—into theaters.  But inside, there's a whole lot he's still working out.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Country Singer Granger Smith Shares Heartfelt Update On Life Three Months After Late Son's Death … It's been a little over three months since we learned country singer Granger Smith's three-year-old son, River Kelly Smith, passed away in a tragic drowning accident at home.
Discussion: Page Six
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Jon Hamm and Lindsay Shookus Check Out Broadway Show ‘Derren Brown: Secret’ Together  —  Is romance on the horizon for Jon Hamm and Lindsay Shookus?  The pair were spotted together at opening night of the Broadway show Derren Brown: Secret on Sunday, September 15.  —  Unlikely Celebrity Couples
Stephen Battaglio / Los Angeles Times:
Netflix acquires the global streaming rights to ‘Seinfeld’  —  Netflix has fired back in the battle for popular network sitcoms by landing the global streaming rights to “Seinfeld.”  —  The deal struck with Sony Pictures Television, which controls the distribution of “Seinfeld,” will be announced Monday, according to the companies.
New York Times:
Brett Kavanaugh Fit In With the Privileged Kids.  She Did Not.  —  Deborah Ramirez's Yale experience says much about the college's efforts to diversify its student body in the 1980s.  —  Deborah Ramirez had the grades to go to Yale in 1983.  But she wasn't prepared for what she'd find there.
Discussion: kenneth in the and Cele|bitchy
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Jane Lynch, Cyndi Lauper Developing 'Golden Girls'-Style Comedy for Netflix  —  Jane Lynch and Cyndi Lauper just wanna have fun.  The comedian and the 1980s music icon have joined forces to star in a new comedy project that may be heading to Netflix.  —  Lynch let it slip backstage …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
Rachel Bloom Is Pregnant, Expecting Her 1st Child With Husband Dan Gregor  —  Oh, what a night!  Rachel Bloom accepted her first-ever Emmy Award on Saturday, September 14 — and used the joyous occasion to announce that she is pregnant and expecting her first child, a baby girl, with husband Dan Gregor.
Discussion: People.com
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Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 

 
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John Ourand / Puck:
Sources: Netflix is nearing a deal to stream two NFL games on December 25

Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Talk radio station WABC suspends Rudy Giuliani and cancels his daily show, saying he broke rules by trying to discuss discredited claims about 2020's election

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22-year-old Gabe Fleisher, who's been writing the Wake Up To Politics newsletter since 2011, plans to expand his business after his imminent college graduation

 
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