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Who Is Love & Hip Hop: New York’s Cardi B? [Photos]

If you can’t quite quit Love & Hip Hop New York, there’s a new character already making things more hilarious, and bearable. Cardi B is to LHHNY what Joseline Harnandez was to LHHATL, except she came equipped with a strong social media following.  Continue

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So Sad: ‘Married To Medicine’s’ Mariah Huq Reveals That Her Father Passed Away On X-Mas Eve

So sad… Mariah Huq Reveals Her Father’s Passing “Married To Medicine” star Mariah Huq recently revealed some sad news; that her father passed away just a day before Christmas. The reality starlet took to Facebook to send a message to fans on the passing of her father Richard “Bug” Patrick, Jr. and dubbed 2015 “the worst year ever.” The news was also confirmed on her husband Dr. Aydin Huq’s Facebook page who asked fans for prayers. He was 63-years-old. Prior to her sad news of her father’s passing Huq revealed in 2014 that she and her husband  suffered a miscarriage of twins.  Condolences to the Huq family.

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William Guest Dies; Gladys Knight & the Pips Singer Was 74

William Guest – a singer best known for his time with the legendary R&B group Gladys Knight & the Pips – has passed away at the age of 74. A statement from Guest’s family indicates that he had been struggling with a heart condition for several years.  A cousin of Knight’s, William joined the group in 1953 when he was just 12 years old. Over the course of his six decades in the music industry he would perform with Knight and the Pips on more than 20 hit singles, including such classics as “Midnight Train to Georgia” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.” Along with the rest of the group, Guest was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. When the group broke up in order to allow Knight to pursue a solo career, Guest and fellow Pip Edward Patten formed Patten and Guest Productions. Following Patten’s death in 2005, Guest continued to manage artists as CEO of his own label, Crew Records. Guest’s 2013 memoir,  Midnight Train from Georgia: A Pip’s Journey , remains a favorite amongst sould and R&B enthusiasts. In a statement issued to the Associated Press, Guest’s daughter Monique wrote, “My heart is broken, but I know his legacy will live on.” View Slideshow: Celebrities We Lost in 2015

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Michael Cavallari Dies; Brother of Kristin Cavallari Was 30

Michael Cavallari – the brother of reality star Kristin Cavallari and brother-in-law of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler – has been found dead. He was 30 years old. No cause of death has been released, but Michael had been missing for two weeks  prior to his body being found, and it is widely believed that he took his own life. Sadly, Michael had been struggling with addiction for several years, and sources say he behaved erratically in the days leading up to his disappearance. Cavallari was arrested on November 23 for using a gun to threaten an unidentified woman. It appears as though he fled Los Angeles shortly after being released from police custody, but he was not reported missing for several days. Last week, Cavallari’s car was found abandoned on a highway in Eastern Utah with the motor still running. On Tuesday, his famous sister thanked fans for their support in an Instagram message that led many to believe she suspected her worst fears would soon be confirmed: “I appreciate all the concern, thoughts, and prayers that have been extended to me and my family,” Kristen wrote. “We remain hopeful and I will share any news that we receive. I have such gratitude for all those that have shared their support.” Kristin, who welcomed her second child just last month, has yet to publicly respond to the news of her brother’s death. We’ll have updates on this story as more information becomes available. View Slideshow: Celebrities We Lost in 2015

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Keith Urban Mourns Late Father

The father of country music superstar Keith Urban has lost his battle with cancer. This sad news was relayed to fans via a message on the official Keith Urban website. Referencing his wife, Nicole Kidman, Urban wrote the following to readers: “I’ve been deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support that Nic and I, and our family, have received since my dad’s passing on Saturday night.” The American Idol judge added that his dad is “finally at peace” after such a long battle with such a debilitating disease.  Urban went on to credit his father’s affection for Don Williams and other country artists as a major reason for why he went into this industry. You don’t exactly see many Australian country music singers, after all. “My dad’s love of country music and America set me on my life’s journey, and shaped so much of who I am today,” he wrote. “Thank you to everyone who has kept us all in your thoughts and prayers.” Bob Urban was placed in hospice care about a week prior to his passing. His son, meanwhile, will be front and center once again when American Idol kicks off its final season on January 6. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family. View Slideshow: Celebrities We Lost in 2015

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Scott Weiland: Mourned by Celebrities Everywhere

All of Hollywood was taken by sad surprise on Thursday, December 3 when it was announced that Scott Weiland had passed away . Best known as the lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, Weiland was found dead on his tour bus last night. The 48-year-old rocker was on his way to a concert in Minnesota with his current group Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts. With details still coming in regarding this tragedy, here's a look at what various celebrities have said on social media in response to the news: 1. Slash Sad day. RIP Scott Weiland 2. Joe Perry Extremely saddened to have read Scott Weiland passed. Such a gifted performer. My thoughts are with your loved ones,friends & fans. 3. Juliette Lewis Sad to hear about Scott Weiland passing. He was a once of a kind epic force onstage. thoughts are w his family 4. Dave Navarro Its not my loss, its our loss. Send your thoughts toward the family! 5. Alyssa Milano Rest, Scott. In peace. 6. Taylor Momsen Rock and Roll lost a soul tonight…#rip #scottweiland #yourmusicmovedme View Slideshow

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R.I.P. “Shallow Hal” Star Joshua Shintani Dead At 32 [Video]

Hawaiian Ukulele Player From “Shallow Hal” Dies” This is so sad . According to TMZ reports : Joshua Shintani — best known from his cameo in “Shallow Hal” has died at the age of 32 … TMZ has learned. Joshua’s mother says she took him to an emergency room early last week on Kauai, and doctors discovered he was battling an advanced case of pneumonia. Joshua died on Wednesday. He had became a local legend in his native Hawaii after landing the memorable scene with Jack Black … where Joshua strummed a ukulele and played, “Never Forget Where I’m From.” Peter Farrelly was on vacation in Hawaii when he discovered Joshua, a high school senior at the time, strumming his uke outside a public library. He signed him up for the movie on the spot. ‘Hal’ was the only movie Joshua ever did. A rep for the Farrelly brothers tell us Joshua, “had a soul that glowed like a lighthouse. We feel honored to have known him.” Our thoughts and prayers go out to his loved ones. Photo Credit: 20th Century Fox/Courtesy Everett Collection/YouTube

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Joshua Shintani Dies; Shallow Hal Star was 32

Joshua Shintani, an actor who made his one movie role into a very memorable one, died last Wednesday of complications from pneumonia. He was 32 years old. Shintani appeared opposite Jack Black and Gwyneth Paltrow (and Jason Alexander, as pictured above) in the 2001 comedy Shallow Hal. He made a cameo in the film as a ukulele player who played the song “Never Forget Where I’m From,” having been discovered by Peter Farrelly. The director was on vacation in Hawaii and the spotted the high school senior strumming his instrument outside a public library. He hired Shintani on the spot and Shallow Hal became his first – and ultimately, only – big screen credit. According to TMZ, Joshua’s mother took him to the emergency room in Kauai last week. There, it was discovered that he was battling an advanced case of pneumonia. We send our thoughts and prayers to Shintani’s friends, family members and loved ones. View Slideshow: Celebrities We Lost in 2015

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Deadly Donks: British Woman Killed By Flesh Eating Bacterial Infection Following Fat Transfer Surgery

British Woman Dies From Infection Following Butt Lift This is so sad. A British woman has died after being infected by a rare flesh eating bacteria following her fat transfer. According to Daily News reports via Mirror UK : Jane Kiiza caught the rare bacterial infection after the procedure to remove fat from various parts of her body and inject it into her buttocks. The 47-year-old is the first British casualty to die from the procedure, an inquest heard Kiiza visited top surgeon Dr. Shailesh Vadodaria for the ‘Brazilian butt lift’ surgery in June this year at an exclusive clinic in London’s Harley Stree During surgery, Dr Vadodaria removed fat from her back, legs and stomach and injected it into her buttocks, reported Mirror Online. But two days later, Kiiza contacted him in a panic suffering from intense pain as the bacteria tore through her body. She was rushed to her local hospital where she was given antibiotics, but then went into septic shock. Surgeons cut out the infection, but before they could operate again, she went into cardiac arrest and died. Analysis of swabs revealed the infection had been caused by the bacteria Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which does not normally cause an infection. The extremely rare flesh-eating infection was only found in Kiiza’s buttocks. Apparently this is very rare, and only five other cases of it have ever been reported following liposuction and one case after fat transfer. Crazy right? Facebook/YouTube

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Gunnar Hansen Dies; Texas Chain Saw Massacre Star Was 68

Gunnar Hansen – the actor best known for his terrifying performance as Leatherface in the 1974 horror classic The Texas Chain Saw Massacre – has passed away at the age of 68. According to a statement from his family, Hansen had been battling pancreatic cancer. Following the surprising success of his first film, Hansen went on to pay homage to the title role in several sequels, spinoffs and satires. He continued acting until the end of his life, with three films slated for release in 2016. Born in Rekyavik in 1947, Hansen moved to America with his family when he was just 5. He was an avid film buff from a young age and took the role of Leatherface shortly after finishing grad school with a degree in English. Though acting was often his primary means of support, Hansen would leave Hollywood periodically throughout his life to focus on his true passion – writing. He published a nonfiction account of his travels through the Barrier Islands in 1993, and his 2013 memoir, Chain Saw Confidential, became an instant hit with horror fans. Hansen passed away quietly at his home in Maine, where he had spent most of the last 40 years. He is survived by his partner of 13 years, Betty Tower. View Slideshow: Celebrities We Lost in 2015

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