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By Cassie Coughlin |Staff Writer|

Melissa McCarthy not asked to be in “Gilmore Girls” remake

According to E! Online, Netflix is bringing the iconic television series “Gilmore Girls” back, but sadly the remake will be missing a beloved character.

When asked by fans if “Sookie” will be featured in the remake, actress Melissa McCarthy, who played the main character, said she was never asked to.

Netflix has not yet set a release date for the upcoming remake, but production of the show has begun with without McCarthy insight.

Truck Driver involved in Tracy Morgan crash pleads not guilty

Back in June 2014, Tracy Morgan was involved in a car accident when Walmart truck driver Kevin Roper crashed into Morgan’s limousine on a New Jersey freeway.

Roper pleaded not guilty to charges including first degree aggravate manslaughter.

The crash left Morgan with serious injuries and resulting in the death of Morgan’s passenger and friend James McNair.

Vanessa Hudgens mourns father’s death hours before “Grease: Live” performance

Vanessa Hudgens was informed of her father’s death hours before she took the stage to perform in the anticipated television production “Grease: Live.”

“I am so sad to say that last night my daddy, Greg passed away from stage 4 cancer,” Hudgens tweeted. “Thank you to everyone who kept him in your prayers.”

In light of such a hard time, Hudgens dedicated the performance to her father, and was praised by viewers for her ability to demonstrate such a performance.

Roc Nation Sues Rita Ora 

Roc Nation, owned by iconic rapper Jay Z, has filed a $2.3 million lawsuit against singer Rita Ora.

According to Vibe, in December 2015, Ora originally filed a lawsuit against Roc Nation after claiming to have been “orphaned,” or in other words abandoned by the label.

Roc Nation is now claiming that they did help Ora with her untitled album, and is counter-suing the artist in order to get a return on the investment they spent on that album.

Miley Cyrus has a new gig 

Miley Cyrus is joining the reality television competition “The Voice” as a team adviser on the upcoming season.

According to E! Online, as a team adviser Cyrus will be mentoring the contestants from each team as they fight to be the best singer on the show.

With her alleged re-engagement to former fiancé Liam Hemsworth and landing this new job, it seems Cyrus has a lot to celebrate these days.

Martin Shkreli vs Ghostface Killah 

The feud between Martin Shkreli and rapper Ghostface Killah continues after Shkreli threatened the rapper on Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, Feb. 3.

“If he was here right now, I’d f**king smack him in the face,” said Shkreli in the interview. “I’m from the streets.”

The feud began after Ghostface Killah spoke publicly about his disapproval of Shkreli increasing the price of a common HIV drug.