tribute to legendary reporter sam rubian

– Sam Rubin (February 16, 1960 – May 10, 2024) was an American journalist who made a significant impact in the entertainment industry. – He served as the entertainment reporter for the KTLA Morning News and hosted various entertainment talk

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