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- ▸Charles Barkley became emotional during Wednesday's ESPN broadcast, saying 'thank you' to Johnson. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
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Ernie Johnson Leaving Inside the NBA
Ernie Johnson announced he will leave Inside the NBA after the 2026-27 season.
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Kathleen Kennedy Named to Lead 2028 Olympics Ceremonies
Kathleen Kennedy was named to lead the creative team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics opening and closing ceremonies.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Kennedy's appointment followed Peter Rice's move to Netflix. — The A.V. Club
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Hayden Panettiere Death Ruled Accidental
Officials in Greenville, South Carolina ruled Hayden Panettiere's death accidental.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Officials ruled the death accidental based on the Medical Examiner's determination and investigation findings. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
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Barbara Barrie Dies at 95
Barbara Barrie, Oscar-nominated for Breaking Away, died at 95 through medically assisted death.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Barrie received an Academy Award nomination for supporting actress for Breaking Away in 1979. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts
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Kevin Bleyer Dies in Car Crash
Kevin Bleyer, longtime Daily Show writer, died in a car crash at 54.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Bleyer wrote for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart for nine years and helped write President Barack Obama's White House Correspondents Dinner speeches. — Los Angeles Times Entertainment & Arts