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10:05 AM ET, April 2, 2018

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Cindy Watts / Tennessean.com:
Taylor Swift surprises fans, shoots whiskey, relives ‘love story’ at Bluebird Cafe  —  Little Big Town thanked Taylor Swift for writing ‘Better Man’ that won Song of the Year at the CMA Awards  —  Taylor Swift may be a global pop icon these days, but the Nashville resident hasn't abandoned her country roots.
TMZ.com:
Steven Bochco — Dead at 74  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Steven Bochco, one of the most prolific creators of TV ever, has died ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources connected to the family tell us, the “Hill Street Blues” creator died this weekend.  He had been battling leukemia for several years and put …
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Donald Trump Jr.'s Ex-Mistress, Aubrey O'Day, Poses Half Naked for Easter  —  Aubrey O'Day's on a roll for Easter, but it ain't like the one that's happening at the White House this week ... not even close, actually.  You seeing this, DTJ?  —  Aubrey posted a revealing photo Sunday just in time for Easter …
Discussion: Page Six, Daily Mail and PerezHilton
Andrew Morton / The Times & The Sunday Times:
Meghan Markle exclusive: Diana's biographer Andrew Morton on how the Suits star made it to the heart of the Establishment  —  Windsor Castle awaits, and as Prince Harry prepares to usher in a new, modern era for the royal family, all eyes are on his glamorous bride-to-be.
Discussion: People.com and PerezHilton
Dana Rose Falcone / People.com:
John Legend Started Juicing 6 Days Before Jesus Christ Superstar Shirtless Scene  —  Just like Jesus Christ himself, John Legend enjoyed a Last Supper of sorts to prepare to play the lead role in Sunday's Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.  —  “John's eating really healthy right …
Discussion: The Wrap and Page Six
TMZ.com:
Video of Fabolous Threatening, Raging at Emily B and Her Father  —  TMZ has obtained video of Fabolous flying into an absolute rage at his baby mama Emily B, and her father, all while brandishing a sharp object and leveling threats about shooting them.  —  The video was shot on Wednesday evening …
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston Hits Tahiti with Famous Pals Including Courteney Cox for Jimmy Kimmel's Wife's Birthday  —  Jennifer Aniston has recently returned from a trip to Tahiti where the newly single star spent some quality time with her famous friends.  —  A source tells PEOPLE that the 49-year-old actress …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Happy Easter From the Royals!  Prince William and Pregnant Kate Step Out for Church Services  —  The royals are celebrating Easter in style!  —  Kate Middleton and Prince William arrived late for Easter church services alongside Queen Elizabeth on Sunday, stepping out together as the expectant mom's due date quickly approaches.
Discussion: AOL
Alyson Stoner / Teen Vogue:
How I Embraced My Sexual Identity  —  Do it.  Just say something.  No, don't.  Don't stare.  Side-hug and leave.  No. Ask for her number.  Why are you panicking?  She's just a girl.  —  A girl who changed everything I knew about myself as a woman, human being, and performer.
Arianna Davis / Refinery29:
How Hayley Kiyoko Became Pop Music's “Lesbian Jesus”  —  The Come Up is Refinery29's new series featuring rising female artists who are as badass and inspiring as their music is.  Check out our first installment.  —  Hayley Kiyoko has no idea how she earned the nickname “Lesbian Jesus.”
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘A League of Their Own’ TV Series in the Works at Amazon (Exclusive)  —  'Mozart in the Jungle's' Will Graham and 'Broad City's' Abbi Jacobson are exec producing the half-hour comedy based on the Geena Davis and Tom Hanks feature directed by Penny Marshall.  —  Amazon Studios is ready to take a big swing.
Page Six:
Sanaa Lathan confirmed as star who bit Beyoncé  —  The case is closed involving the mystery actress who bit Beyoncé.  —  Multiple sources confirm to Page Six that the face-chomping culprit was indeed actress Sanaa Lathan, even though she strongly denies it.
New York Times:
‘Roseanne’ Reboot Sprang From ABC's Heartland Strategy After Trump's Victory  —  On the morning after the 2016 election, a group of nearly a dozen ABC executives gathered at their Burbank, Calif., headquarters to determine what Donald J. Trump's victory meant for the network's future.
Discussion: The Wrap and TV Tattle
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Michael O'Connell / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Roseanne’ Revival Renewed at ABC
Discussion: TVLine and TV Tattle
 
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TMZ.com:
Travis Scott Sues Dealership For Swindling Him Out of $70k
Discussion: Bossip
Rachel Paula Abrahamson / Us Weekly:
‘Bringing Up Bates’ Stars Erin and Chad Paine Welcome Their Third Child Together
Nate Jones / Vulture:
Coffee With Edie Falco, Buddhist Mom of the West Village
Discussion: Us Weekly and People.com
Ryan Schwartz / TVLine:
The Originals' Final Season Moves to Wednesdays, Bumping Life Sentence
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Tim Stack / EW.com:
Steven Spielberg confirms Colin Trevorrow will direct third Jurassic World
Discussion: Egotastic, Variety and The Wrap
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Chrissy Metz Reveals Breakup With Josh Stancil: 'I'm Dating Myself Currently'
Discussion: RADAR
Jason Lipshutz / Billboard:
Iggy Azalea: 'I'm Still Here, Cleaning Up The Mess Now'
Discussion: People.com, Page Six and PerezHilton
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Melanie Goodfellow / Deadline:
VFX company DNEG raised $200M from Abu Dhabi's UASG at a $2B+ valuation to expand its Brahma division, which is developing an AI-powered, photo-real CGI creator

Katie Robertson / New York Times:
Terence Samuel, the editor-in-chief of USA Today, leaves the role after a year; Caren Bohan, the executive editor of politics, is named interim EIC

Lucas Manfredi / The Wrap:
Ampere Analysis: in Q1 2024, Netflix and Amazon commissioned 53% of all original streaming titles globally, spurred by increased investment outside of the US

 
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