NASCAR driver faces seven charges in biggest tobacco-smuggling bust in North America  —  NASCAR driver/owner Derek White turned himself into authorities Wednesday and faces seven charges in connection to the biggest tobacco-smuggling bust in North American history, NBC Sports has learned.

Kanye West's New Manager?  Scooter Braun  —  EMAIL ME  —  Kanye West has new representation in Justin Bieber manager Scooter Braun, sources tell Billboard.  —  The rapper-producer-fashion designer has been working with Braun for about a month.  The 34-year-old, Los Angeles-based Braun …

Rupert Murdoch's Ex-Wife Wendi Deng Is Dating Vladimir Putin  —  How's this for a new couple alert?  The rumor circulating around the corridors of power — from Washington, D.C., to Europe and Asia — is that Vladimir Putin and Wendi Deng, Rupert Murdoch's ex-wife, are dating.

BREAKING: Beyoncé Slays on the Cover of ELLE  —  COTTON SWEATSHIRT AND ELASTANE-BLEND BODYSUIT FROM IVY PARK.  —  In a rare in-depth interview, Beyoncé talks exclusively to ELLE about freedom, feminism, how her new fashion line, Ivy Park, helps women love their bodies, and more.

Ex-Mouseketeer — Drank Himself To Death  —  DRANK HIMSELF TO DEATH  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Marque Lynche ... the former ‘All New Mickey Mouse Club’ star died of “acute and chronic” alcoholism ... according to the NYC medical examiner.  —  The former co-star of Britney Spears and Ryan Gosling died …

Kim Kardashian and Lil' Kim Do Their Own Carpool Karaoke on Girls' Night Out  —  Kim squared for life!  Kim Kardashian and Lil' Kim didn't need James Corden in the front seat in order to pull off their own carpool karaoke on Wednesday, March 30.  The gal pals turned up the music during a girls' night out …

Ben Affleck Has Written His Own Batman Script  —  “There's a script that he's written that is a really cool [Batman] idea,” says William Morris Endeavor's Patrick Whitesell.  —  For the fans who found Ben Affleck's Dark Knight to be the highlight of Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice …

Robin Wright Joins ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel in Key Role (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Robin Wright is in final negotiations to join Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling in Alcon's “Blade Runner” sequel.  —  Ford is reprising his role of detective Rick Deckard with “Sicario” helmer Denis Villeneuve directing.

Brandi Glanville and Former Road Rules Star Theo Von Are Dating After Meeting Through Each Other's Podcasts  —  startraksphoto.com; Mireya Acierto/Getty Images  —  Spring is turning into quite the romantic season for Brandi Glanville.  —  E! News can confirm that the Real Housewives …

This 6-Year-Old Had The Most Heartwarming Reaction To The News Her Parent Is Trans  —  “Daddy, I love you so much.  Even though you're a ‘her,’ I love you so much.”  —  When Shalee Ellis's partner, Mallory, made the decision to come out as trans earlier this year, the couple knew the decision …

Gwen Stefani Talks Blake Shelton, The Voice, and Music After Gavin Rossdale  —  Gwen Stefani says her new album isn't about revenge; it's about forgiveness.  Contributing editor Lisa Robinson speaks to the No Doubt front woman about making music after a break up.

Michael Strahan and Kayla Quick Make a Splash During St. Bart's Getaway  —  Michael Strahan stripped off his morning show suit on Tuesday and embraced the sunshine while on vacation with Kayla Quick in St. Bart's.  —  Showing off his muscular physique, the former New York Giants defensive end enjoyed …

But I'm Not Saying I Trust Him  —  “It's a tough time right now in Lakerland,” so says Lakers prodigy Jordan Clarkson who called D'Angelo Russell his “brother” — but stopped short of saying he would ever trust the guy again.  —  Clarkson — who scored 26 points in the Lakers OT win over the Heat …

Justin Timberlake Jacked Our Dreamy Music ... Cirque du Soleil Sues  —  JACKED OUR DREAMY MUSIC  —  ... Cirque du Soleil Sues … Justin Timberlake and Timbaland love them some Cirque du Soleil ... so much so, they jacked some of its music for one of JT's tune, at least according to the performing troupe.

Accepts Kobe's Invite  —  ... Attends Lakers Game  —  Lamar Odom took up Kobe Bryant on his offer Wednesday night and was his special V.I.P. guest at the Lakers game — his first time back at Staples Center since his overdose back in October.  —  Odom received a standing ovation from the crowd …

Iggy Azalea & Nick Young “Doing Well” After Alleged Cheating Video Controversy and “Mistake”  —  Iggy Azalea and fiancé Nick Young are “doing well” after weathering a “rough patch” and an ongoing controversy that has raised speculation he had cheated on her, E! News has learned.

Dog brings home a pound of marijuana packaged for selling, Mississippi sheriff's office investigating  —  This doggie brought home a pound of pot instead of the morning paper.  —  Miley, a black lab mix from Laurel, Miss., came back from a bathroom outing holding a white plastic bag …

Jennifer Hudson Joins the Long List of American Idol Alumni Returning for Series Finale  —  Former American Idol and Dreamgirls star will perform on the upcoming series finale, PEOPLE can reveal exclusively.  —  The Academy Award winner first auditioned for the reality singing competition …

Chris Hemsworth on feminism, kick-ass women and playing a receptionist in Ghostbusters  —  “The balance has been tipped for a long time heavily in the men's direction.  This is the opposite,” says the 32-year-old of his latest film The Huntsman: Winter's War  —  ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW

Amber Rose — Getting Called Out ... You Copied Kim K's Emojis!!  —  Getting Called Out ...  YOU COPIED KIM K'S EMOJIS!! … Amber Rose took a big ole chunk of Kim Kardashian's ass and planted it squarely on her new emoji app ... at least that's what friends are telling her.