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Carmel Dagan / Variety:
Carl Reiner, Comedy Legend and ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ Creator, Dies at 98 … Carl Reiner, the writer, producer, director and actor who was part of Sid Caesar's legendary team and went on to create “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and direct several hit films, has died. He was 98.
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Tashara Jones / Page Six:
August Alsina claims Will Smith sanctioned affair with Jada Pinkett Smith — Singer August Alsina claims he had a love affair with Jada Pinkett Smith — after her husband, Will Smith, allegedly gave the relationship his blessing. — While reps for Pinkett Smith say Alsina's claims are …
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Scott Feinberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Film Academy Invites 819 New Members, With 36 Percent People of Color — Of this year's invitees, 45 percent are women and 49 percent hail from outside the United States. — Awkwafina, Matthew Cherry, Cynthia Erivo, Alma Har'el, Zendaya and two people named Ryan Murphy …
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Tom Hanks Says ‘Shame on You’ to Those Who Don't Wear a Mask and Social Distance: ‘Do Your Part’ — Tom Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson tested positive for COVID-19 in March and have since recovered — Tom Hanks has a simple message for Americans as the country continues its fight against COVID-19: Do your part.
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Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
Spotted: Penn Badgley and Chace Crawford Reunite to Talk About ‘Gossip Girl’ … On the primetime soap “Gossip Girl,” Penn Badgley and Chace Crawford played two very different teen characters: Badgley's Dan Humphrey was a member of the Brooklyn literati, while Crawford's Nate Archibald inhabited Manhattan's social whirl.
U.S. Department of Justice:
Ex-Husband of ‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Star and Lucchese Crime Family Soldier Indicted for Assault and Other Crimes — NEWARK, N.J. - The ex-husband of one of the stars of the Bravo television show “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,” and an organized crime soldier were arrested today …
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Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden arrested for alleged domestic violence — Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden was arrested Saturday afternoon in Los Angeles following an allegation of domestic violence. — The LAPD confirmed to Page Six the charge against Madden, 41, is California penal code 273.5 …
TMZ.com:
Carl Reiner Dead at 98, Mel Brooks Pays Tribute to His Best Friend — CARL REINER DEAD AT 98 ... Mel Brooks Also Pays Tribute To His Best Friend — REMEMBERING CARL REINER — 2:23 PM PT — Mel Brooks also just paid tribute to Reiner, calling him a giant whose contributions to the entertainment industry is unmatched.
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Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
Director Kenny Ortega on the Queer Aesthetic of His Movies From ‘Hocus Pocus’ to ‘High School Musical’ … Yes, there's John Waters, Gus Van Sant, Pedro Almodovar, Lee Daniels, Gregg Araki, Kimberly Peirce, Lisa Cholodenko and Dee Rees. But there's at least one other director who deserves …
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Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Becca Kufrin and Rachel Lindsay Reveal There's a ‘Bachelorette Bible’ Passed Down From the Previous Leads … Bachelorettes stick together! Becca Kufrin and Rachel Lindsay are ready to pass the “Bachelorette Bible” to Clare Crawley ahead of her season. — ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 16: Everything We Know
Peter White / Deadline:
'America's Got Talent': How NBC's Talent Show Returned To Filming With Production Pods, Masks, & A Drive-In Movie Theater-Style Stage — America's Got Talent is one of the first big-budget non-scripted formats to resume filming following the COVID-19 production shutdown.
Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Mulan’ Director Niki Caro to Helm ‘Beautiful Ruins’ for Amblin Partners (EXCLUSIVE) … Amblin Partners has closed a deal with Niki Caro to direct “Beautiful Ruins,” sources tell Variety. — The story is set in an Italian seaside village in 1962, where a charming young man runs a hotel with no guests …
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McKenna Aiello / E! Online:
Ryan Seacrest Announces Breakup From Shayna Taylor as He Vacations With Mystery Woman — Ryan Seacrest and Shayna Taylor's on-again, off-again relationship has come to an end. — Ryan Seacrest is re-joining the ranks of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors.
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George Stark / Daily Mail:
Ryan Seacrest splits from Shayna Taylor and moves on with new blonde
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