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90s film staple Samuel Monroe Jr. dies at 52 after meningitis battle
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Shelley Fabares dies after pneumonia; years-long liver-disease battle revealed
Shelley Fabares died in Los Angeles after a battle with pneumonia, and her family later disclosed that years of health problems included autoimmune hepatitis leading to severe liver failure and a liver transplant in 2000. The beloved actress was known for The Donna Reed Show, One Day at a Time, Coach, and the song Johnny Angel.
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Neon-Soaked French electronic icon Kavinsky dies at 50
Kavinsky, the French electronic musician behind the neon-lit hit 'Nightcall' and a key figure in the Paris scene, has died at 50 from a suspected stroke, with Paris prosecutors reporting no suspicious elements. A defining influence in the Drive soundtrack era, he released two LPs (OutRun and Reborn) and inspired a new generation of artists; tributes came from The Weeknd and French President Macron.
Oates backs Nolan, critiques Wilson's Odyssey takedown
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Emma Roberts Weds Cody John in Vintage-Infused Idaho Ceremony
Emma Roberts and Cody John tied the knot in an intimate, vintage-inspired ceremony at John’s Sun Valley, Idaho estate, with Roberts’ son Rhodes walking her down the aisle. The guest list included friends like Sarah Paulson and Demi Moore, and Roberts wore a custom Monique Lhuillier gown in an antique-tea color designed to evoke timeless romance. This is Roberts’ first marriage, following their engagement in 2024 after dating since 2022.
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Sony and Alamo Drafthouse eye revival of Hollywood's Cinerama Dome and ArcLight
Sony and its Alamo Drafthouse chain are reportedly in talks to reopen Hollywood’s Cinerama Dome and the adjacent ArcLight Hollywood, closed since 2020. Reports from Deadline indicate progress toward running the venue, with the Dome’s owners hoping for a near-future reopening as LA’s cinema scene revives and alcohol-sales approvals move forward after a May hearing. Sony previously bought Alamo Drafthouse in 2024, a move that positions both brands to potentially revive the landmark complex.
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Broadway Actor Josh Grisetti Dies at 44; Suicide Reported
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