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3:35 PM ET, April 9, 2020

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People.com:
Rapper and Model Chynna Dies at 25: She ‘Was Deeply Loved and Will Be Sorely Missed’  —  The upcoming star's death comes just four months after she released the EP If I Die First  —  Rapper and model Chynna has died.  She was 25.  —  Chynna — whose full name was Chynna Rogers …
Discussion: The Wrap
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Allison Hussey / Pitchfork:
Chynna, Philadelphia Rapper, Dead at 25  —  Chynna Rogers released her in case i die first EP at the end of last year  —  Philadelphia rapper Chynna Rogers, best known as Chynna, died today (April 8), her family confirmed through her management.  “Chynna was deeply loved and will be sorely missed,” the family wrote in a statement.
Discussion: The WOW Report
Lars Brandle / Billboard:
Chynna Rogers, Rapper and Model, Dies at 25  —  Brooklyn-based, Philadelphia-raised MC and model Chynna Rogers has died at the age of 25.  —  “I can regrettably confirm Chynna passed away,” her manager John Miller told Billboard's sister title Stereogum via email.
Discussion: MTV, Stereogum, Page Six, Bossip and The Wrap
Dave Quinn / People.com:
George and Amal Clooney Donate More Than $1 Million to Coronavirus Relief Efforts  —  The Clooneys supported six different charities helping those affected by the global pandemic  —  George Clooney and Amal Clooney are opening up their wallets to help as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the United States.
Discussion: Deadline
Jennie Amelia / AceShowBiz.com:
‘Boy Meets World’ Actress Claims She Endured Extreme Racism From The Main Cast  —  Trina McGee, Who Played Topaga's Good Friend And Shawn Hunter's Black Girlfriend On The Show, Claims She Was Mistreated And Called Racist Slurs By Other Cast Members On The Set.
Conchita Margaret Widjojo / People.com:
Prince Charles and Camilla Spend 15th Anniversary Reunited After Self-Isolation at Scottish Home  —  The Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles tied the knot in a civil ceremony on April 9, 2005  —  Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall are celebrating 15 years of marriage on Thursday …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
NFL'S CHRIS JOHNSON ACCUSED IN MURDER-FOR-HIRE SHOOTINGS ... Denies Allegations  —  Ex-NFL star Chris Johnson is accused of funding murder-for-hire shootings that left two men dead in 2016 — this according to explosive court docs obtained by TMZ Sports.  —  FYI, Johnson has NOT been formally charged …
Discussion: Bossip
Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Linda Tripp, the Clinton sex scandal whistleblower, dies at age 70 ‘after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer less than a week ago’  — Linda Tripp died on Wednesday morning and a close friend told DailyMail.com that ‘she died with a smile on her face’
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Stephanie Petit / People.com:
How Kate Middleton and Prince William Are Using Social Media to Connect During Coronavirus  —  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have also gotten their kids to take part in their social media outreach  —  Kate Middleton and Prince William are turning to social media to connect with the public amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Discussion: Lainey Gossip
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Modern Family’ Finale: Series Creators On The Last Goodbye, Potential Mitch & Cam Spinoff & Hugs In Time Of Social Distancing  —  SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about the two-part series finale of ABC's Modern Family.  —  It all ended with a big hug.
Discussion: Queerty
TMZ.com:
JULIAN EDELMAN OFF THE HOOK IN CAR JUMPING CASE ... Case Dropped  —  It's a Passover miracle for Julian Edelman — the NFL superstar will NOT be prosecuted for drunkenly jumping on a car in Bev Hills back in January, TMZ Sports has learned.  —  Remember, the former Super Bowl MVP was arrested …
Sarah Cristobal / InStyle.com:
Lady Gaga's Next Act  —  The pop superstar's sixth studio album is a euphoric return to the dance floor, but before Chromatica can be released, Mother Monster is tending to the world — and figuring out her future.  —  Lady Gaga is fully aware that our topsy-turvy world could use a bit of sonic relief …
 
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Greg Evans / Deadline:
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Mariah Cooper / Us Weekly:
How Sister Wives' Christine Brown and Kody Brown Celebrated Their Anniversary in Quarantine
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Melissa Minton / Page Six:
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From Mediagazer:

Matthew Keys / The Desk:
C-SPAN's own business choices keep the network from being offered on streaming TV platforms like YouTube TV, as it stays reliant on cable and satellite funding

Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
Memo: Spotify's head of podcast studios, Julie McNamara, is leaving the company after nearly three years, emphasizing Spotify's reduced ambitions in podcasts

Christi Carras / Los Angeles Times:
LAist initiates a voluntary buyout program for staff to avoid layoffs as it faces a “significant budget shortfall” ranging from $4M-$5M in the next two years

 
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