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12:55 PM ET, April 6, 2020

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The Guardian:
Honor Blackman, James Bond's Pussy Galore, dies aged 94  —  Actor also known for role in Avengers praised as ‘hugely prolific creative talent’ by family  —  Honor Blackman, the actor best-known for playing Bond girl Pussy Galore, has died aged 94.  —  The actor, who became a household name …
Discussion: The Wrap
George Brennan / The Martha's Vineyard Times:
Lee Fierro, ‘fiercely dedicated’ to theater, has died  —  Lee Fierro, famous for lifting her black veil and slapping Chief Brody across the face in “Jaws,” has died, according to her friends on Martha's Vineyard who remember her as the dedicated, vibrant matriarch of the Island's robust theater scene.
Discussion: Variety, Deadline and The Wrap
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Singer Duffy shares harrowing details of past rape, kidnapping … Duffy is finally breaking her silence about the details of her horrifying experience surviving rape and kidnapping.  —  The “Mercy” singer wrote in a 3,600-word blog post on Sunday that she was motivated to speak out amid …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
Mike Sager / Esquire:
Chris Evans Doesn't Like to Talk About Himself.  But He Did.  Sort Of.  —  The actor formerly known as Cap has earned career freedom.  But first, he just wants to hang out with his dog, Dodger.  —  The artist formerly known as Captain America is found in seclusion at his rambling farmhouse …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Maureen Dowd / New York Times:
Larry David, Master of His Quarantine  —  Who better than the father of “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” to guide us through the thicket of being together, alone?  —  Our lives now depend on staying home and doing nothing.  —  We are cooped up with no end in sight, getting increasingly irascible.
TMZ.com:
Floyd Mayweather's Daughter Iyanna Arrested for Allegedly Stabbing NBA Youngboy's Baby Mama  —  FLOYD MAYWEATHER DAUGHTER ARRESTED ... FOR ALLEGEDLY STABBING NBA YOUNGBOY'S BABY MAMA  —  Floyd Mayweather's daughter, Iyanna, has been arrested for felony aggravated assault with a deadly weapon …
Discussion: Bossip, Daily Star and Page Six
Daniel Kreps / Rolling Stone:
Marianne Faithfull Hospitalized After Testing Positive for Coronavirus  —  “She is stable and responding to treatment,” singer's management company says  —  Marianne Faithfull is currently in a London hospital after testing positive for the coronavirus, Rolling Stone has confirmed.
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Channing Tatum & Jessie J Split After Reconciliation: They ‘Realized It Was Better to Move on’  —  Channing Tatum and Jessie J, who got back together in January following a month-long split, have called it quits again  —  Channing Tatum and Jessie J have split for the second time.
TMZ.com:
‘MY 600-LB LIFE’ JAMES KING DEAD AT 49  —  James King, a fan favorite from “My 600-lb Life,” died in a Nashville hospital ... according to his family.  —  James passed away on Friday after several different past battles with his health, including sepsis and cirrhosis of the liver.
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Vanessa Bryant ‘Extremely Proud’ of Late Husband Kobe Bryant's Basketball Hall of Fame Induction  —  “Obviously we wish that he was here with us to celebrate but it's definitely the peak of his NBA career,” Vanessa Bryant said  —  Vanessa Bryant is speaking out about how much it means …
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Kylie Jenner Says She's ‘Going on a Hair Health Journey’ While Social Distancing Amid Coronavirus  —  The makeup mogul explained on Instagram Live that she's been doing a ton of hair masks  —  Kylie Jenner is going au naturale while social distancing amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Deadline / Page Six:
Elton John launches $1M coronavirus emergency fund to protect those with HIV … - Coronavirus In L.A. County: 28 More Deaths And 711 New Cases Confirmed  — Elton John, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Paul McCartney Join In Thank-You Video For England Health Services
Discussion: People.com, Cele|bitchy, TMZ.com and Variety
Jack Guy / CNN:
Former F1 mogul Bernie Ecclestone to be a father again at 89  —  (CNN)Billionaire Bernie Ecclestone, 89, and wife Fabiana Flosi, 44, are expecting a baby.  —  Ecclestone's fourth child will be born this summer, the former Formula One chief told the UK's PA Media news agency Friday.
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
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People.com:
Formula 1 Mogul Bernie Ecclestone, 89, and Wife, 44, Expecting First Child Together, a Son
Discussion: Dlisted
 
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Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Pink Reveals Positive Coronavirus Test After She and Her Son Started Showing Symptoms 2 Weeks Ago
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Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Katy Perry Announces She's Expecting a Baby Girl with Orlando Bloom — After a Very Messy Reveal
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Ant-Man 3’ Finds its Writer With ‘Rick and Morty’ Scribe (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Wrap
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Gone West's Colbie Caillat and Justin Young Split, End Engagement After 10 Years Together
Diane Strandberg / Tri-City News:
Coquitlam teen actor Logan Williams - young Flash in the TV series - dies suddenly
Discussion: Us Weekly, Variety, Deadline and The Wrap
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D.Ly / Perez Hilton:
Selena Gomez Reveals Bipolar Diagnosis During Intimate Chat With Miley Cyrus
Discussion: TMZ.com and Page Six
Ray Leslee:
Dear Friends and family,  —  With great sadness I write this today.
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
Washington Post:
Member of Kennedy family and her son identified as missing boaters in Chesapeake Bay
Discussion: TMZ.com
Morgan Smith / People.com:
Rebecca Crews, Singer and Wife of Actor Terry Crews, Shares Breast Cancer Journey
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Katie Notopoulos / Business Insider:
Columbia University's student radio station WKCR deftly covered live news late on April 30 as police entered the campus, amplified via Instagram Live and Twitch

Jack Marshall / TOOLKITS:
LinkedIn is testing Sponsored Editorial Content, letting publishers like the WSJ stitch pre-roll ads into their organic video content on the platform

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Audible tests a lower-priced AU$8.99/month tier, Audible Standard, in Australia, without credits that roll over, as Spotify expands its audiobook offerings

 
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