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2:20 PM ET, May 16, 2017

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 Top News: 
Rosario Dawson / TMZ.com:
FINDS COUSIN DEAD AT 26  —  Rosario Dawson's cousin died after the actress found her unconscious last week ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement sources tell us Rosario walked downstairs in her Venice home last Thursday and found 26-year-old Vanez Ines Vasquez lying unresponsive.
Discussion: Us Weekly, People.com, Reuters, AOL and Bossip
Jake Coyle / Associated Press:
BRAD PITT ON HUBRIS, ‘WAR MACHINE’ AND HAVING ‘NO SECRETS’  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Brad Pitt and Gen. Stanley McChrystal - the inspiration to Pitt's four-star Afghanistan commander in the upcoming Netflix war satire “War Machine “- would seem to be worlds apart.
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Perez Hilton:
Brad Pitt Confirms He's ‘Got Nothing To Hide’ Following Angelina Jolie Split & Candid GQ Style Interview!  —  We're loving this candid side of Brad Pitt.  —  It's been two weeks since the A-lister's tell-all interview with GQ Style made headlines, and it seems as though the father-of-six isn't done opening up in the press.
Discussion: Page Six and Associated Press
Washington Post:
Trump revealed highly classified information to Russian foreign minister and ambassador  —  President Trump revealed highly classified information to the Russian foreign minister and ambassador in a White House meeting last week, according to current and former U.S. officials …
Perez Hilton:
Katy Perry Explains How She Pees Standing Up On Ellen — & The TV Host Presses The Popstar About Those American Idol Rumors!  —  Katy Perry revealed A LOT during her recent stop on Ellen!  —  The Bon Appétit singer talked hair, peeing standing up, and her upcoming album and tour …
Discussion: Page Six
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Anita Busch / Deadline:
Hackers Holding Disney's Latest ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ For Ransom  —  UPDATED with comments former hacker: Disney's upcoming Johnny Depp film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales has been pilfered by ransom hackers seeking payment the the studio.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and People.com
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Pamela McClintock / Hollywood Reporter:
Disney Chief Bob Iger Says Hackers Claim to Have Stolen Upcoming Movie
Brian Thompson / NBC New York:
‘Real Housewives of New Jersey’ Star Dina Manzo, Millionaire Boyfriend Identified as Home Invasion Victims: Sources  —  A former “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star and her millionaire boyfriend were the victims in a brutal weekend home invasion that left both with facial injuries …
Discussion: Us Weekly and The Wrap
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Natalie Musumeci / Page Six:
‘RHONJ’ star Dina Manzo bound and beaten in home invasion
Discussion: TMZ.com and Oh No They Didn't!
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Katharine McPhee and David Foster Spark Romance Rumors After PDA-Filled Dinner Date  —  Let the romance rumors begin!  —  As the temperatures warmed up in Southern California this past weekend, E! News has exclusively learned that David Foster and Katharine McPhee met up at Nobu in Malibu Friday evening for a dinner date.
Brianne Tracy / People.com:
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants Reunion!  Blake Lively, Amber Tamblyn and Alexis Bledel Reunite in N.Y.C.  —  Though the group was one member short (Ferrera couldn't make it), when Lively and Bledel reunited to support Tamblyn's directorial debut at the premiere of her new film Paint It Black in New York on Monday, hosted by Svedka.
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
Michael K / Dlisted:
Open Post: Hosted By The First Trailer For Netflix's “GLOW”  —  When Netflix first announced that they bought a TV show from Orange Is the New Black creator Jenji Kohan about one of my favorite childhood classics GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling), I both cheered on the inside and shook with fear over them ruining a flawless jewel.
Discussion: The Superficial
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YouTube:
GLOW | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Allison / Dlisted:
Hayley Hasselhoff Was Arrested For DUI  —  According to a police report obtained by People magazine, Hayley Hasselhoff - 24-year-old daughter of David Hasselhoff and star of Sharknado 4 - was arrested for DUI on Saturday.  Hayley better be prepared for a whole lot of people shouting “NO THANKS” …
Discussion: People.com and PerezHilton
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TMZ.com:
Passed Out On L.A. Freeway
Discussion: WWTDD, Page Six and PerezHilton
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Claire Foy in Early Talks to Star in 'The Girl in the Spider's Web'  —  The actress plays Queen Elizabeth on Netflix's ‘The Crown.’  —  Claire Foy, who stars as Queen Elizabeth on Netflix's The Crown, is Sony's choice to step up to the keyboard to play hacker Lisbeth Salander in its adaptation of The Girl in the Spider's Web.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Oh No They Didn't!
Lacey Rose / Hollywood Reporter:
'SNL's' Yuuuge Year: 20 Insiders Reveal Alec Baldwin's Future as Trump, “Spicey” Secrets and Lorne Michaels' Election Pep Talk  —  Everyone from Kate McKinnon to Chris Rock gives THR backstage access to a historic season as they reveal how Melissa McCarthy became Sean Spicer …
Discussion: Yahoo Celebrity and People.com
People.com:
The Bachelor's Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell Split  —  Ben Higgins and Lauren Bushnell have called it quits, PEOPLE confirms.  —  “It is with heavy hearts that we announce our decision to go our separate ways,” they tell PEOPLE in a statement.  “We feel fortunate for the time we had together …
 
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Diana Taurasi / TMZ.com:
MARRIES FORMER WNBA TEAMMATE
Discussion: WWTDD
P. Claire Dodson / Fast Company:
How Kylie Jenner Built A Makeup Empire Out Of Her Most Famous Asset
Discussion: People.com and Oh No They Didn't!
Evan Real / Us Weekly:
Abby Lee Miller on Her Prison Sentence: None of the Original ‘Dance Moms’ Cast Has Reached Out
Discussion: Page Six
 Earlier Picks: 
TMZ.com:
I'M PREGGO WITH HIS 14TH KID!
Discussion: WWTDD and Page Six
Terrence Howard / TMZ.com:
Terrence Howard Not Hating on Mo'Nique for Blasting Oprah, Lee Daniels and Tyler Perry (VIDEO)
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Josh Rubin / Toronto.com:
Major Canadian news organizations, including Torstar, Postmedia, and CBC, sue OpenAI, alleging breach of copyright and terms of use

Scott Jennings / @scottjenningsky:
Conservative CNN commentator Scott Jennings says he is joining the LA Times editorial board, as owner Patrick Soon-Shiong works to add “balance” to the board

Rick Porter / The Hollywood Reporter:
NBC says the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade drew a record 31.3M viewers, up 10% YoY, on NBC and Peacock; streaming hours on Peacock grew 26% YoY

 
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