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Lindsay Williams / Positive Encouraging K-LOVE:
K-LOVE Honors the Life & Musical Legacy of Mandisa  —  GRAMMY®-winning Christian music artist Mandisa, 47, passed away at her home in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024.  The cause of death is not yet known.  —  Born and raised in California, Mandisa first came …
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Mandisa, American Idol Star and Grammy-Winning Singer, Dead at 47: ‘We Ask for Your Prayers’  —  The Christian gospel songstress was a standout on Season 5 of the singing competition series  —  Mandisa, the Grammy Award-winning singer who got her break as a contestant on season 5 of American Idol …
The Tennessean:
Christian singer, ‘American Idol’ alum Mandisa found dead in Nashville home, rep confirms  —  Melonee Hurt Craig ShoupNashville Tennessean  —  Christian singer and “American Idol” alum Mandisa was found dead in her Nashville home on Thursday.  —  She was 47.
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
‘American Idol’ alum Mandisa dead at 47: ‘Struggles are over’  —  “American Idol” alum Mandisa has died, Christian rock radio station K-Love announced Friday morning.  She was 47.  —  The “Overcomer” singer passed away at home in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, April 18.  Her cause of death remains unknown.
TMZ.com:
‘American Idol’ Star, Grammy Winner Mandisa Dead at 47  —  ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ SINGER MANDISA DEAD AT 47 … “American Idol” alum and Grammy-winning singer Mandisa has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Her father confirms her death to TMZ ... telling us her death was unexpected and a total shock to the family.
Kelsie Gibson / People:
Clara Bow's Family Share Their Thoughts on Taylor Swift's Song Named for the Star: ‘Hauntingly Beautiful’ (Exclusive)  —  Bow's great-granddaughters tell PEOPLE exclusively the song ‘poetically draws parallels between Clara Bow and Taylor’  —  Clara Bow's relatives are sharing their thoughts …
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Chris Barilla / People:
Emma Stone Earns a Credit on Pal Taylor Swift's ‘Florida!!!’  Song from Tortured Poets Department  —  Taylor Swift and Emma Stone collaborated on the track, which features Florence + The Machine  —  One of Taylor Swift's most famous collaborators on The Tortured Poets Department has never released a single — but has won two Oscars.
Rachel DeSantis / People:
Taylor Swift Announces ‘Fortnight’ Featuring Post Malone Is First Tortured Poets Single: 'Can't Wait for You Guys to Hear'
Russ Weakland / Daily Mail:
Travis Kelce's favorite songs on Taylor Swift's new album REVEALED - as NFL champ plans something ‘special’ to celebrate the release of Tortured Poets Department
Ryan Hudgins / Us Weekly:
What Was Matty Healy's Reaction to Taylor Swift's ‘TTPD’?  ‘Relief’  —  Matty Healy is breathing a sigh of “relief” after the release of Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, a source exclusively tells Us Weekly.  —  “Matty still thinks very highly of Taylor …
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Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Travis Kelce's ex Kayla Nicole blasts Taylor Swift's fans ahead of ‘TTPD’ album release: ‘Everyone has a breaking point’
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Seems to Label Kim Kardashian a Bully In New Song  —  TAYLOR SWIFT SEEMS TO LABEL KIM K A BULLY ... New Song Takes Direct Aim  —  Taylor Swift appears to be taking a major swipe at her nemesis, Kim Kardashian, in one of her songs from her new album ... that's what the internet thinks anyway, for good reason.
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TMZ.com:
Famous Hotel in Stanley Kubrick's ‘The Shining’ Goes Up in Flames  —  ‘THE SHINING’ HOTEL HORRIFYING BLAZE BREAKS OUT IN ATTIC  —  One of the nation's most famous hotels featured in the Stanley Kubrick film, “The Shining,” went up in flames Thursday night - but luckily firefighters put …
Discussion: New York Daily News and Oregonian
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TMZ.com:
Louis Gossett Jr.'s Cause of Death Revealed  —  LOUIS GOSSETT JR. CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED … Louis Gossett Jr. died from a lung condition ... according to his death certificate.  —  TMZ obtained a copy of the document ... which cites chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as the main cause of death.
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Teyana Taylor Reacts to Leonardo DiCaprio Dating Rumors  —  Teyana Taylor set the record straight on Leonardo DiCaprio romance rumors, exclusively telling E! what she really thinks of her costar.  —  Teyana Taylor is shooting down a rumor of titanic proportions.
Discussion: Just Jared and theJasmineBRAND
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Not Going to Met Gala, Despite Invitations  —  TAYLOR SWIFT & TRAVIS KELCE ARE NOT ATTENDING THE MET GALA ... Despite Invitations … Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce won't make their big debut at the Met Gala, because they're passing on soaking up the spotlight at fashion's biggest night ... TMZ has learned.
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Jennifer Lopez wanted taken co-star Ryan Guzman to ‘pretend’ he was single to promote their movie, his ex claims  —  Jennifer Lopez allegedly wanted to create the illusion that she and her former co-star Ryan Guzman were more than friends to promote their 2015 film, “The Boy Next Door,” his ex Melanie Iglesias claims.
Just Jared:
‘FBI’ Loses Key Team Member Ahead of Seventh Season  —  There's a major change coming to the CBS series FBI ahead of the upcoming seventh season.  —  The crime drama series is nearing the end of its sixth season right now and CBS has already renewed the show through 2027 for seasons seven, eight, and nine.
Elsa Keslassy / Variety:
Keanu Reeves in Talks to Star in Ruben Östlund's Airplane Disaster Movie ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Keanu Reeves is in talks to star in two-time Palme d'Or winner Ruben Östlund's highly anticipated next feature “The Entertainment System Is Down,” Variety has learned.
Discussion: Just Jared and ComingSoon.net
Bill Donahue / Billboard:
Pharrell Williams and Pink In Legal Dispute Over His ‘P.Inc’ Trademark  —  The singer claims that Pharrell's proposed brand name is so similar to her own stage name that it will “cause confusion” among fans.  —  Pink has filed a legal action against Pharrell Williams over his efforts to secure …
 
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New York Times:
Sources: Sony Pictures and Apollo Global formally express interest in acquiring Paramount for ~$26B; Paramount's negotiating period with Skydance ends May 3

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple Q2: revenue from Services, which includes Apple TV+ and Apple Music, rose 14% YoY to $23.9B, vs. $23.27B estimated, an all-time record

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: MLB is in advanced talks to make Roku the new home for Sunday morning baseball this season, in what would be Roku's first major live rights deal

 
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