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James Burrows, co-creator of ‘Cheers’ and director of ‘Will & Grace,’ dies at 85
Burrows won multiple Emmy Awards and also directed episodes of “Friends,” “Frasier” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”
Paul Avery, ‘All My Children’ and ‘Superman’ actor, dies in New Jersey house fire
Avery and his wife were killed when their Blairstown house was fully engulfed in flames.
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How sports is devouring Hollywood
Media companies are spending big bucks on sports rights as ratings continue to climb. That’s leaving less money for scripted series.
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Chloe Melas answers your questions about summer movies and which ones you should see
NBC News’ entertainment correspondent held a live Q&A for subscribers.
Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental healthcare: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’
The musician was charged with attacking Los Angeles police officers last year.
Daveigh Chase, star of ‘The Ring’ and the voice of Lilo in Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ dies at 35
She was homeless and living in Los Angeles near the hospital where she died, according to her father. 
Tom Holland has something to say about those Zendaya wedding headlines
Holland appears to have confirmed that he and his longtime love have already said “I do.”
Jelly Roll files for divorce from his wife, Bunnie XO, after nearly a decade
It wasn’t immediately clear why the country singer filed for divorce May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Singer Oliver Tree mourned by friends and fans as officials investigate Brazil helicopter crash
Tree’s name was on a list of passengers handed to aviation authorities after the deadly collision.
‘Love Island USA’ executive producer James Barker dies in Fiji while filming, networks say
Barker, who started working on “Love Island USA” in 2020, will be honored during Tuesday’s new episode of the show, according to ITV America and Peacock. 
Ye, formerly Kanye West, schedules shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field this summer
The rapper will also hit the stage in select U.S. and European cities throughout the summer.
