Culture
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Bill Walton, NBA Champion and UCLA Legend, Dies at 71
The two-time NBA and NCAA champion went on to become an Emmy-winning sports broadcaster
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Morgan Spurlock, Oscar-Nominated Documentarian Behind ‘Super Size Me’ and More, Dies at 53
The filmmaker died from complications of cancer
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Sean Combs’ 2016 Assault of Cassie ‘Beyond the Timeline’ for Prosecution, Los Angeles DA Says
“We find the images extremely disturbing and difficult to watch,” the DA’s office says in a statement Friday
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Dabney Coleman, ‘Tootsie’ and ‘9 to 5’ Star, Dies at 92
The actor recently played John Dutton Sr., the father of Kevin Costner’s character, on “Yellowstone”
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Samm-Art Williams, ‘Home’ Playwright and ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Producer, Dies at 78
His Tony-nominated play from 1979 is being revived on Broadway this year
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Sarah Paulson Eviscerates Actress Who Critiqued Her With 6 Pages of Notes: ‘I Have Not Forgotten It and I Hope I See You Never’
Paulson says Broadway vet Trish Hawkins was critical of a stage performance for a role she originated in 1980
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Dennis Thompson, Drummer for Pioneering Rock Band MC5, Dies at 75
“He was a true, free-spirited rock and roller up until the very last day,” Thompson’s son says
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Jon Stewart Extends Comedy Central Partnership With New Weekly Podcast
“The Weekly Show,” launching in early June, will see “The Daily Show” host dive into the most critical topics across current events
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Ian Gelder, Stage Actor Known for ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Torchwood,’ Dies at 74
The actor’s death was confirmed by his partner Ben Daniels, five months after being diagnosed with bile duct cancer
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Bernard Hill, Star of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Lord of the Rings,’ Dies at 79
The British actor played the Titanic’s captain, Edward Smith, and Rohan’s troubled but valiant king, Théoden
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Richard Tandy, Electric Light Orchestra Keyboardist of 50 Years, Dies at 76
“He was a remarkable musician & friend,” the band’s founder founder Jeff Lynne says Wednesday
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Harvey Weinstein’s First Appearance Since New York Conviction Overturned Set for May 1
The media mogul’s 2020 judgment was reversed earlier this week
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Melissa Benoist Says Women’s Rights Are ‘Not Safe’ in America
UnWrapped podcast: “We have to just keep telling those stories, to hopefully be a part of it changing.”
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‘Two Idiot Girls’ Host Drew Afualo Launches 21-Date Summer Comedy Tour for ‘Loud’ Book Release | Exclusive
The multi-hyphenate comedian kicks things off at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre with her memoir-manifesto’s July 30 release
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Meg Bennett, ‘Young and the Restless’ Star, Dies at 75
The actress was also a writer on “General Hospital”
