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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
John Aprea, Actor in ‘The Godfather Part II’ and ‘Full House,’ Dies at 83  —  The New Jersey native also starred on the short-lived ‘The Montefuscos,’ had two stints on ‘Another World’ and stood out in ‘The Idolmaker’ and ‘New Jack City.’ … He was 83.  —  Aprea died Aug. 5 of natural causes …
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TMZ.com:
‘Godfather Part II’ Star John Aprea Dead at 83  —  JOHN APREA ‘GODFATHER II’ STAR DEAD AT 83 … John Aprea, one of the stars of “The Godfather Part II” and “Full House,” is dead of natural causes ... TMZ has learned.  —  His manager Will Levine tells us ... the actor passed away on August 7 …
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Halle Berry Seeks Sole Legal Custody of Son Maceo, Says Olivier Martinez ‘Refuses to Co-Parent’ in ‘Child-Centered Way’  —  The actress' latest court filing comes just months after the pair agreed to “co-parenting therapy” with a coach  —  Halle Berry is seeking sole custody of her son …
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Robert De Niro hailed as his daughter Drena De Niro's ‘ride or die’ on his 81st birthday  —  In an online tribute in which she included a series of throwback snaps, Robert De Niro was hailed as his daughter Drena De Niro's “ride or die” as she marked his 81st birthday.
Stephanie Petit / People:
Meghan Markle Removes Her Earpiece and Speaks Spanish on Stage in Colombia  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on the ground in the salsa capital of the world, where they attended a women's empowerment forum  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are continuing their Colombia trip in Cali.
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TMZ.com:
Bebe Rexha Says She Was Victim of ‘Hate Crime’ For Speaking Albanian  —  BEBE REXHA I WAS THE VICTIM OF A HATE CRIME ... Albanian Discrimination!!!  —  THREATENED AND SCARED  —  Bebe Rexha says she was discriminated against at a German airport ... telling fans she wasn't allowed through security it what she's calling a “hate crime.”
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Deirdre Durkan-simonds / Daily Mail:
Sobbing Bebe Rexha claims she was ‘threatened’ at Munich Airport for speaking Albanian in emotional video
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The Sun:
Tommy Fury ‘spotted snogging blonde’ during 2am vodka binge at nightclub days before Molly-Mae announced split  —  Sources said that Molly-Mae was sent an upsetting video of Tommy on the trip, which caused her to ditch him  — Scarlet Howes- Hannah Hope  — Scarlet Howes- Hannah Hope
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The Sun:
Saltburn hunk Barry Keoghan dumped by American music star girlfriend after she grew tired of his party lifestyle  —  Sabrina released the single Please Please Please which sees her sing about a boyfriend damaging her reputation  — Hannah Hope- Emily Webber  — Hannah Hope- Emily Webber
Martha Williams / Daily Mail:
Matthew Perry's haunting last words to assistant Kenneth Iwamasa before fatal ketamine dose  —  The haunting last words that Matthew Perry uttered to his assistant Kenneth Iwamasa before ingesting a fatal dose of ketamine have been revealed.  —  Perry told his assistant to 'shoot me up with a big one …
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