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NBC Los Angeles:
‘Reservoir Dogs,’ ‘Kill Bill’ and ‘Donnie Brasco’ actor Michael Madsen dies at 67 … Prolific Hollywood actor Michael Madsen has died after he was found unresponsive early Thursday at his Malibu home, according to authorities and his representatives.  —  He was 67.
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Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Actor, Dies at 67  —  He also made the ‘Kill Bill’ films, ‘The Hateful Eight’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ with Quentin Tarentino.  —  Michael Madsen, the rough-and-tumble actor best known for his work in the Quentin Tarantino films Reservoir Dogs …
Zack Sharf / Variety:
Virginia Madsen Says ‘I Miss My Big Brother’ After Michael Madsen's Death: 'I'll Miss Our Inside Jokes, the Sudden Laughter, the Sound of Him' … The “Kill Bill” and “Reservoir Dogs” star died at 67 years old from what appeared to be a cardiac arrest, according to his representatives.
Discussion: People, Just Jared, IndieWire and The US Sun
TMZ.com:
‘Kill Bill’ Star Michael Madsen Dead At 67  —  BREAKING NEWS  — 17 … Michael Madsen — famous for his roles in “Kill Bill,” “Reservoir Dogs” and “Donnie Brasco” is dead.  —  The veteran Hollywood actor was found unresponsive in his Malibu home early Thursday and was pronounced dead at the scene ... TMZ has confirmed.
Daniel Arkin / NBC News:
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill: Vol. 2’ actor, dies at 67  —  In an acting career spanning more than 40 years, Madsen racked up dozens of screen credits.  But he was best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino.  —  Michael Madsen, the gravel-voiced character actor best known …
Discussion: People, Rolling Stone and WFLA
Michaela Zee / Variety:
Michael Madsen, ‘Reservoir Dogs’ and ‘Kill Bill’ Actor, Dies at 67  —  Michael Madsen, the actor known for his roles in Quentin Tarantino films including “Kill Bill: Vols.  1 & 2″ and “Reservoir Dogs,” has died, Variety has confirmed.  He was 67.  —  Madsen was found unresponsive …
Jack Smart / People:
Virginia Madsen Mourns Brother Michael After His Death at 67: 'I'll Miss the Boy He Was Before the Legend'  —  “I'll miss our inside jokes, the sudden laughter, the sound of him,” said Virginia Madsen, younger sister to Michael Madsen  — Virginia Madsen issued a statement mourning the loss of Michael Madsen, her older brother
TMZ.com:
‘STAR WARS’ ACTOR KENNETH COLLEY DEAD AT 87 ... Played Admiral Piett  —  ‘Star Wars’ actor Kenneth Colley, who played an Imperial officer in command of Darth Vader's ship in the hit movie franchise, is dead.  —  Ken died peacefully in his home Monday after contracting COVID and developing pneumonia …
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Sam Huntley / Daily Star:   ‘Beloved’ Star Wars actor dies aged 87 after ‘Covid and pneumonia’ as tributes pour in
Samantha Barry / Glamour:
Amal Clooney and Charlotte Tilbury on Sisterhood, Social Change, and Setting Boundaries  —  In honor of their charitable work with The King's Trust, the human-rights attorney and the beauty mogul sat down with Glamour's global editorial director Samantha Barry to discuss sisterhood, advocacy …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Kim Porter's best friend has shocking reaction to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict  —  Kim Porter's best friend, Eboni Elektra, has stayed silent about Sean “Diddy” Combs' legal troubles — until now.  —  The 54-year-old broke her silence via Instagram Wednesday after the rapper's mixed verdict was revealed.
Discussion: Vibe, Us Weekly and Bossip
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Todd Feurer / CBS News:
4 killed, 14 wounded in Chicago mass shooting outside River North nightclub  —  Four people were killed and at least 14 others were wounded in a drive-by mass shooting outside the Artis Lounge nightclub in Chicago's River North neighborhood on Wednesday night.
TMZ.com:
Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Tributes to Soccer Star Diogo Jota After Fatal Crash  —  SOCCER STAR DIOGO JOTA DEAD AT 28 AFTER FATAL CAR CRASH Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Tributes  —  Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash ... and Cristiano Ronaldo is baffled by the loss as he leads the tributes to the late soccer star.
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Phoebe Tatham / HELLO!:
Liverpool star Diogo Jota killed in car crash 11 days after wedding
Ryan Coleman / Entertainment Weekly:
Scheana Shay opens up about grief, OCD diagnosis, and Eddie Cibrian affair in excerpt from memoir My Good Side  —  The Bravolebrity bares all about her career in the limelight and very public dating history.  —  Schaena Shay is tired of keeping secrets.  —  The actress, musician …
Associated Press:
Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. arrested by ICE for deportation, federal officials say  —  Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for overstaying his visa and lying on a green card application and will be deported to Mexico …
Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
‘Southern Charm’ star Madison LeCroy welcomes second baby — and explains sweet inspiration behind name  —  Meet Madison LeCroy's little one!  —  The “Southern Charm” star announced on Thursday that she gave birth to her second child, her first with husband Brett Randle.
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Elise Nelson / Us Weekly:
Courteney Cox Gives Tour of Her Closet Filled With Cardboard Cutouts of Herself and a ‘Scream’ Mask  —  Some people have skeletons in their closets — Courteney Cox doesn't have those, but she does have several cardboard cutouts of herself.  —  Cox, 61, took to Instagram on Wednesday …
Discussion: InStyle, FemaleFirst and People
Elizabeth Aubrey / NME:
Ringo Starr told Sam Mendes to rewrite parts of Beatles biopics: “We would never do that”  —  The film will see Barry Keoghan play Ringo  —  The Beatles' Ringo Starr told director Sam Mendes to change parts of the script for the upcoming Beatles biopic.  —  Sam Mendes will make four …
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