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'Laverne & Shirley' star, filmmaker Penny Marshall dies at 75

Penny Marshall, an actor and filmmaker whose career spanned five decades and included a titular role in Laverne & Shirley, died at her home in California, her publicist announced. She was 75.

Michelle Bega said Marshall died Monday night in Hollywood Hills.

"She passed away from complications from diabetes," she said in a statement to the New York Daily News.

Variety confirmed Marshall's death.

Marshall directed many hit movies like Jumpin' Jack Flash, Big, Awakenings, and A League of Their Own.

'Tonight Show' heading to Puerto Rico for 'Hamilton' performance

Jimmy Fallon announced he will tape an episode of his New York-based Tonight Show in Puerto Rico next month.

The taping on the island, which was hit hard by hurricanes during the 2017 storm season, will coincide with a benefit performance of the stage musical Hamilton, which will feature its creator and original star Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is Puerto Rican.

Fallon made the announcement Monday while Miranda was visiting Tonight to promote his new movie Mary Poppins Returns.

"With @lin_manuel and @HamiltonMusical, The Tonight Show is doing a special episode in Puerto Rico on January 15th! #FallonTonight," the talk show's official Twitter account said.

The message accompanied a video clip of Fallon telling Miranda: "You'll be our guest. We're going to air a special performance from Hamilton. We've got so much planned. So many cameos. It's going to be so fun. It's going to be a celebration of the life, the light, the spirit of Puerto Rico and its people and its culture. Puerto Rico is back and open for business."

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"There is zero pressure ... Going through all these hard times, [you] get to a place where you find somebody that's like your best friend, that you know you can depend on and trust and go through life - we're just trying to be in the moment as much as we can."
--Gwen Stefani, on not feeling pressured to get engaged to Blake Shelton even though they're "forever," in an interview with Today

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'Long Island Medium' star Theresa Caputo finalizes divorce

Long Island Medium star Theresa Caputo has finalized her divorce from her husband, Larry Caputo.

The 52-year-old television personality confirmed in a statement Tuesday to People that she's settled her divorce with Larry.

"Larry and I have finalized our divorce," she said. "We shared 28 wonderful years together and have two beautiful children, Larry Jr. and Victoria. We will continue to support each other and remain friends."

Bravo reported last week that Caputo had recently finalized her divorce. Caputo and Larry split in December 2017 after 28 years of marriage.

"After 28 years of marriage, we have decided to legally separate. We will always love each other and our two wonderful children. We are united in supporting each other and our family," the pair said at the time.

Caputo told E! News in November she and Larry are on good terms. In addition to being married, the pair co-starred on Caputo's TLC series, Long Island Medium.

"We have over 30 years together and you just can't forget about that. You know we still have to honor and treasure that and more importantly, respect that," the star said.

"[We were] able to come out of this and be friends," she added. "I'm incredibly proud of both of us and how he has handled the whole situation, on and off camera."

Sources told Us Weekly this month Caputo is focused on herself and "not dating at the moment."

'Friday Night Lights' props, including Matt Saracen's pizza bag, hit auction

Friday Night Lights superfans might drool over a recent lot of items being auctioned off, including Lyla Garrity's Bible and Matt Saracen's pizza bag.

Nearly 300 items from the NBC TV series are included in an auction at Screenbid that began on Dec. 1 and closes at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

In addition to Lyla's Bible and the insulated pizza bag, fans can also get their hands on photos of Buddy Garrity and an array of apparel from the series. You could also be the proud owner of Tyra's Applebee's uniform.

The items come with a certificate of authenticity from Universal Television.

Actress Minka Kelly -- who played Lyla in the show -- also autographed some of the apparel. Friday Night Lights also starred Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Taylor Kitsch and a young Michael B. Jordan.

The series about a high school football team in the fictional town of Dillion, Texas, premiered on Oct. 3, 2006, and aired for five seasons.

Despite speculation that a Friday Night Lights movie -- based on the TV show -- could happen, Britton said in November that she didn't think it would. Britton had a leading role as the wife of Coach Eric Taylor (Chandler), Tami Taylor.

"I think that the consensus is that they want to just let it lie," Britton said on Bravo's Watch What Happens Live.

"I really do see how special it is to be able to end a series in that way, and it was just so beautifully done. I think we kind of did it."

All of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Minority Humanitarian Foundation.

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Which 'Real Housewives' alum is expecting her first child?

Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Gretchen Rossi is going to be a mom.

The 40-year-old television personality said in an Instagram post Monday that she's "beyond ecstatic" to be having a "miracle" baby with her longtime partner, actor Slade Smiley.

Rossi shared a photo of Smiley lifting her in his arms as she showed off a sonogram. The couple posed in front of their decked-out Christmas tree and fireplace.

"YES the News is true!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are beyond ecstatic to finally announce that we are expecting a little bundle of joy!!!!!! Our hearts are so full right now!!" Rossi captioned the post.

The Real Housewives alum thanked her doctor, Mark Surrey, and his staff for helping her conceive via in vitro fertilization after she struggled to get pregnant for several years.

"It has been a very arduous long four years of trying with plenty of heartache along the way but we remained hopeful and faithful, and thankfully God answered our prayers!" the star said.

"We are a story of hope and perseverance! Don't give up!" she urged fans. "Believe in Miracles! We feel soooo blessed to have this amazing Christmas Miracle ourselves!!! We just keep pinching ourselves! #10weeks #GodisGood #IVF @grateful."

Rossi told People she is due to give birth in July 2019. She said the IVF process has strengthened her bond with Smiley, her partner of 10 years, and made her want to share her experience with fans.

"There's been a roller coaster of emotions through this and I don't want to pretend, especially for all the couples out there going through this, it's not an easy journey -- it really is not. Yes, we have definitely grown through this, thank goodness," the star said of Smiley.

"I've decided just to be really raw and real with my videos and just show the true emotions that one goes through on this journey," she added. "I've had so many people reach out and say, 'You've helped me so much with my journey.'"

Rossi starred in Seasons 4-8 of The Real Housewives of Orange County, which completed a 13th season on Bravo this month. She has also appeared on the WE tv show Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars.