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7:40 AM ET, March 25, 2020

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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Playwright Terrence McNally Dies Of Complications Due To Coronavirus  —  Acclaimed playwright Terrence McNally has died of complications due to coronavirus.  McNally, the author of Master Class, Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune and Love!  Valour!  Compassion!, among many other major works …
TMZ.com:
Jeremy Renner Says Coronavirus Killing Income, Wants Child Support Reduced  —  Yes, Jeremy Renner's made bank as one of “The Avengers,” but the pandemic has left him short on funds, just like millions of unemployed Americans ... according to Jeremy.  —  Hawkeye filed docs Monday in L.A. …
Sky News:
Coronavirus: Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19  —  The Queen is said to be in “good health” and is still following all appropriate guidance after her son and heir was diagnosed.  —  Created with Sketch.  —  Prince Charles has tested positive for coronavirus.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Arianna Davis / Oprah Magazine:
Oprah Explains Why Stedman Is Quarantining Separately in Their Guest House  —  “He's happy to keep me safe.”  — After kicking off a new Apple TV+ series about the coronavirus  —  called “Oprah Talks  —  ,” today, Oprah joined Oprah Magazine's digital director Arianna Davis for an Instagram Live.
Discussion: Dlisted, Page Six, TMZ.com and Bossip
TMZ.com:
Ben Affleck and His Quarantine Bae Ana de Armas Stretch Their Legs  —  BEN AFFLECK & ANA DE ARMAS ATTACHED AT THE HIP For Quarantine Bae Stroll  —  Ben Affleck will tell ya, if he's gonna risk it all ... his new GF Ana de Armas is definitely worth it — hence the couple venturing out together with her pooch.
Discussion: X17 Online
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Bill Rieflin, Drummer for King Crimson, Ministry, R.E.M., Dies at 59  —  Bill Rieflin, a remarkably versatile drummer whose work over the past 30 years spanned Ministry, R.E.M., Swans, Nine Inch Nails and King Crimson, among many others, has died after a battle with cancer …
Mieka / Dlisted:
Britney Spears Posted A Meme Calling For The Redistribution Of Wealth  —  Not all celebrities are vacuous caverns of narcissistic delusion sitting high in their ivory towers preaching unity and community while sending their assistants out to buy groceries.  And you might expect …
Discussion: The Week
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Kevin Hart's wife Eniko Parrish pregnant with second child … Kevin Hart's wife Eniko Parrish is pregnant with baby number two, she revealed on social media Tuesday.  —  Parrish, 35, shared the news on Instagram with a photo of herself wearing a sheer halter dress and highlighting her baby bump with a profile pose.
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
KRISTEN BELL & DAX SHEPARD Good News, Tenants ... NO RENT DUE FOR APRIL!!!  —  Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are doing their part to help financially-strapped folks living in the L.A. buildings they own ... by waiving rent for April.  —  TMZ's learned the married couple decided …
Discussion: Page Six and Oh No They Didn't!
Ben Beaumont-Thomas / The Guardian:
Manu Dibango, Cameroon jazz-funk star, dies aged 86 of coronavirus  —  Musician who influenced Michael Jackson dies in Paris hospital from Covid-19 infection  —  Manu Dibango, the Cameroonian musician celebrated for his blend of jazz, funk and traditional west African styles …
Discussion: Variety, Stereogum and Manu Dibango
Jason Sheeler / People.com:
Lionel Richie Thinks It's Time to Bring Back ‘We Are the World’ for Coronavirus Victims  —  “Those who are able, are we going to take our brothers and sisters in?  Or are we going to leave them on the street,” Lionel Richie tells PEOPLE  —  FB  —  In March 1985, Lionel Richie …
Discussion: Stereogum and Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
GRACE GUMMER MERYL'S DAUGHTER FILES FOR DIVORCE  —  “Mr. Robot” star Grace Gummer is waving the white flag on her marriage — she's just filed for divorce.  —  Meryl Streep's daughter filed docs Monday in L.A. Superior Court to end things with her husband, Tay Strathairn ... according to court records.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, The Blast and Page Six
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Kim Kardashian West Likes Tweet Calling Leaked Taylor Swift Video ‘Nothing New’ Amid Backlash  —  The reality star subtly acknowledged the leaked video of her husband Kanye West asking Taylor Swift to release his song “Famous”  —  Kim Kardashian West is subtly acknowledging the leaked video …
Discussion: Yahoo Lifestyle and Page Six
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