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New York Daily News:
Caitlyn Jenner's rep slams report claiming she has considered de-transitioning: 'Of course it's not true'  —  A rep for transgender icon Caitlyn Jenner shot down a report claiming the reality star has considered transitioning back to a man.  —  “Not worth commenting on such an idiotic report,” Jenner's rep told the Daily News.
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Tim Kenneally / The Wrap:
Caitlyn Jenner Experienced ‘Sex Change Regret,’ Might De-Transition, Biographer Says  —  Caitlyn Jenner, who announced her transition from man to woman last year, has considered de-transitioning, the author of a new book about the Kardashian family told TheWrap on Wednesday.
Perez Hilton:
Caitlyn Jenner Has Sex Change Regret?!  See Why A Kardashian Biographer Is Saying The Reality Star Could De-Transition!  —  Caitlyn Jenner took the world by storm when she officially debuted on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine.  —  Since the former Olympian's big coming out party …
Michael Lewittes / Gossip Cop:   Caitlyn Jenner Transitioning Back To Man Claim NOT True
TMZ.com:
Caitlyn Jenner — I'm NOT Transitioning Back to a Man ... Rumors Are BS
Discussion: X17 Online and Bossip
TMZ.com:
Kylie and Tyga — Split ... We're Done For Real  —  KYLIE AND TYGA  —  SPLIT ...  We're Done For Real … Kylie and Tyga are finished ... dunzo ... for good-zo.  —  Sources connected to the former couple tell TMZ ... it happened days before the Met Ball last week.
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Evan Real / Us Weekly:   Kylie Jenner, Tyga Split Again: Details
Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
Woody Allen Responds to Rape Joke, Ronan Farrow Essay … At lunch for reporters on Thursday afternoon, Woody Allen spoke out for the first time about a controversial rape joke that was part of last night's opening night ceremony.  —  “I am completely in favor of comedians making any jokes they want …
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Ramin Setoodeh / Variety:
Blake Lively Rips Cannes for Controversial Woody Allen Rape Joke … Over a lunch for Woody Allen's latest movie “Café Society,” Blake Lively criticized the Cannes Film Festival for allowing a controversial rape joke about Woody Allen to be part of the opening night ceremony.
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Lupita Nyong'o in Talks to Star in ‘Black Panther’ (Exclusive)  —  Ryan Coogler, who wrote and directed ‘Creed,’ is helming the comic book movie as well as writing the script.  —  Lupita Nyong'o, who won an Oscar for her performance in 12 Years a Slave, is in negotiations to star opposite Chadwick Boseman …
Discussion: PerezHilton, I Watch Stuff and Bossip
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Justin Kroll / Variety:
Lupita Nyong'o in Talks to Star in Marvel's ‘Black Panther’
Discussion: Just Jared
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Supergirl’ Renewed for Second Season — at The CW  —  The news comes as producers Warner Bros. Television is officially also moving the DC Comics drama to Vancouver in a bid to reduce costs.  —  CBS' Supergirl is making a big flight — to corporate sibling The CW.
Discussion: Just Jared
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Supergirl’ Moves To The CW, Renewed For Season 2
Discussion: PerezHilton
GQ:
Rob Gronkowski Just Scored His First GQ Cover  —  Yes, that's Rob Gronkowski, Pro-Bowl tight-end for the New England Patriots, hoisting model Hailey Clauson on his shoulders and signaling the start of summer, everyone's second-favorite season (only 164 more days until the NFL's back!).
Discussion: kenneth in the, PerezHilton and TMZ.com
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ESPN:
Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski to be on cover of 'Madden NFL ‘17’  —  This might call for a celebratory “Gronk” spike.  —  New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski — a transcendent talent at the position and one of the NFL's most popular players — will be on the cover of “Madden NFL '17 …
Discussion: Starpulse, Forbes and The Wrap
Harper's BAZAAR:
SEASON PREVIEW: KENDALL JENNER, IT GIRL  —  They have more in common than names that start with “K.”  Here, Kendall Jenner and Karl Lagerfeld talk fashion, family and stardom.  —  LAURA BROWN: Kendall, tell me about the first time you met Karl.  —  KARL LAGERFELD: I have to leave the room because she has to say something nice.
Discussion: Style News, Glamour and Just Jared
People.com:
Kelly Ripa Explains What She Wants in Her New Co-Host: ‘I Like Having a Partner’  —  Kelly Ripa is opening up in this exclusive interview on how she really feels about Michael Strahan's departure from Live - and what's next for her.  Subscribe now for her side of the story, only in PEOPLE!
Discussion: Page Six and Style News
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Jodie Foster / X17 Online:
George Clooney Denounces Donald Trump As He Hits Cannes With Julia Roberts  —  It's been a busy day for George Clooney at the 69th Cannes Film Festival!  The Oscar winner publicly denounced Donald Trump on the same day he posed for photos with Jodie Foster and Julia Roberts …
Discussion: Page Six
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Michael Miller / People.com:
George Clooney Reveals His Very Unglamorous 55th Birthday Gift from His Wife Amal
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Rob Kardashian Talks Blac Chyna's Pregnancy in Rare On-Camera Interview  —  Rob Kardashian is excited to become a father but is also keen on keeping things with his fiancée Blac Chyna private—something he has become used to doing when it comes to his personal life, despite being part of a famous family.
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Zach Johnson / E! Online:
Holly Madison Responds to Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett's Vulgar Tweets: You Should Try Therapy  —  Holly Madison has decided to take the high road.  —  In People's May 23 issue (on newsstands Friday), Madison detailed her years in the Playboy Mansion and explained why she's dislikes Kendra Wilkinson-Baskett …
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Perez Hilton:
Prince Remembered At Star-Studded, Super Secret Memorial Service — Get The Scoop!  —  Hollywood is still struggling with the loss of Prince!  —  On Wednesday, the late icon was remembered in a top secret memorial service held by his ex-wives Manuela Testolini and Mayte Garcia at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in El Lay.
Discussion: X17 Online
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Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE PICS: Inside Prince's Private, Star-Studded Memorial
Discussion: Yahoo Celebrity and Us Weekly
Tim Stack / EW.com:
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW: YOUR FIRST LOOK AT LAVERNE COX AS DR. FRANK-N-FURTER — EXCLUSIVE  —  The ‘Orange is the New Black’ star plays the iconic role in Fox's fall remake  —  Your favorite doctor from Transsexual, Transylvania is back: EW has the exclusive reveal of Laverne Cox as Dr. Frank-N-Furter.
Discussion: AOL and PerezHilton
Jackie Strause / Hollywood Reporter:
Tonita Castro, TV Actress, Dies at 63  —  EMAIL ME  —  Castro most recently appeared on the CBS show ‘Life in Pieces.’  —  Tonita Castro, an actress who has appeared on TV sitcoms Go On, Dads, The Grinder and Life in Pieces, died on Sunday after a battle with stomach cancer, her agent said.
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:   TV Actress Tonita Castro Dies At 63
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Castle’ Canceled After Eight Seasons  —  Following Stana Katic's departure, star Nathan Fillion had signed a new return to return.  —  Richard Castle will not be back on the case for ABC.  —  In a decision that came down to the wire, the Disney-owned network has canceled Castle after eight seasons …
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Louis Tomlinson to Girlfriend — Let Me Get That Bikini Top For You (PHOTOS)  —  LOUIS TOMLINSON TO GIRLFRIEND  —  LET ME GET THAT BIKINI TOP FOR YOU … One day Louis Tomlinson is changing diapers, the next he's sippin' Pacifico and taking off his girlfriend's bikini top in the Mexican sunshine.
 
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