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Dennis Hopper Dies

Dennis Hopper, who lit up the silver screen in films such as 'Easy Rider,' 'Blue Velvet' and 'Speed,'  has passed away. He was 74. Sam Maydew, a rep for Hopper, tells ET the star died of complications from prostate cancer in Venice, Calif. on Saturday morning, at home and surrounded by family and friends. The actor's prostate cancer diagnosis was announced in October 2009, and his condition had been on the decline in recent months. Unable to be treated with chemotherapy, he allowed the disease to run its course. Read More »

Ashton Kutcher, Kim Kardashian & More Stars Tweet About Gary Coleman

Ashton Kutcher, Kim Kardashian, Alyssa Milano and more stars are sending out their condolences over Twitter following Gary Coleman's death on Friday. "RIP Gary Coleman, I will always be a fan!" wrote Kutcher. "Oh wow Gary Coleman passed away! My prayers go out to his family," Kardashian tweeted. Read More »

Bret Michaels Feels ‘Awesome’ in Comeback Concert

After surviving a gauntlet of medical emergencies, Bret Michaels staged his first full concert in Biloxi, Mississippi on Friday night. Limping only slightly, the rocker and "Celebrity Apprentice" winner cranked out some of his biggest Poison hits, says People.com. "I've got a little bitty hitch in my left giddy up, but I think we'll be all right," he told the sell-out crowd, according to the Web site. "It's an awesome feeling, I'm glad to be here." Read More »

Heidi Montag Splits from Spencer Pratt

A rep for Heidi Montag says the reality star has separated from her husband Spencer Pratt. "Yes the split is real," Montag's spokeswoman tells CNN. "As you can imagine it is crazy right now. She's trying to lay low the next couple days. What I can say is that it's a separation for now, not divorce." Montag and Pratt tied the knot in California a little over a year ago. Read More »

Secrets Behind Vera Wang’s ‘Simple’ Style

Celebrity designer Vera Wang is best known for her gorgeous wedding and couture gowns, but it is her "Simply Vera, Vera Wang" collection that she's getting passionate about today! The "Simply Vera, Vera Wang" collection is available exclusively at Kohl's and is meant for the everyday woman. "I'm designing for women who really can't afford to spend an enormous amount of money but really want a certain level of chic and style and hipness," she says. Read More »

Gary Coleman’s Widow Grateful for Fans’ Condolences

Gary Coleman's widow, Shannon Price, relayed a statement through her brother at a press conference on Friday. Reading his sister's statement, Shawn Price said: "We are very grateful for all the wonderful support everyone has been extending to Gary's family. Thousands of emails have poured in to the hospital. This has been so comforting to the family to know how beloved he still is. … Thank you so much for all that you guys have done and for the support and prayers that you guys have given us." Shawn said information surrounding his brother-in-law's death and funeral arrangements will be released soon. Read More »

Gary Coleman’s ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Co-Stars React

Charlotte Rae and Todd Bridges, who respectively played the late Gary Coleman's housekeeper and brother Willis on "Diff'rent Strokes," are opening up about their former co-star's untimely death. "I was with [Gary] the first year of 'Diff'rent Strokes' and he was the reason we were such a big hit," says Rae. "He was the centerpiece and we all surrounded him. He was absolutely enchanting, adorable, funny and filled with joy, which he spread around to millions of people all over the world." "It's unfortunate. It's a sad day," Bridges tells the Associated Press. "It's sad that I'm the last kid alive from the show." Read More »

Janet Jackson: Gary Coleman is ‘Finally at Peace’

Janet Jackson tweeted her reaction to former child star Gary Coleman's death on Friday. The pop superstar wrote, "I'm at a loss for words upon learning of Gary Coleman's passing. I want to remember him as the fun, playful, adorable and affectionate man he was. He has left a lasting legacy. I know he is finally at peace." Gary, who became famous after starring on the '80s sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," passed away at age 42 on Friday after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage and being taken off life support. Read More »

Steve Wynn Opens New Beach Club at Encore Las Vegas

Steve Wynn is launching a new addition to his Encore Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas this Memorial Day weekend. Wynn says his newly opened Encore Beach Club presents "a terrific new opportunity for people who are staying at other hotels to come and be part of the scene here." The 60,000-square-foot venue features 40-foot palm trees surrounding three tiered pools. A more private Encore Beach Club experience can be had at one of the 26 cabanas outfitted with refrigerators and flat screen televisions. Read More »

Gary Coleman Dies

Gary Coleman, who made a lasting impression on television audiences as the child star of TV's "Diff'rent Strokes," has died after his life support was terminated, ET has learned. He was 42. The hospital where he was being treated tells ET: "Child actor Gary Coleman died at approximately 12:05 p.m. Mountain. Standard Time at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. Family members and close friends were at his side when life support was terminated. Mr. Coleman suffered an intracranial hemorrhage at his home in Utah on the evening of May 26, 2010. As of mid morning on May 27, Mr. Coleman was conscious and lucid, but by early afternoon that same day, Mr. Coleman was slipping in and out of consciousness and his condition worsened. Family members express their appreciation and gratitude for the support and prayers that have been expressed for Gary and for them." Coleman was born on February 8, ... Read More »