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4:05 PM ET, May 19, 2019

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Hunter Harris / Vulture:
Elizabeth Olsen Auditioned for Daenerys Targaryen With Two Accents  —  What's for you will not pass you, according to a lot of quote cards on Pinerest, and the role of Daenerys Targaryen was apparently not for Elizabeth Olsen.  At Vulture's Emmy studio this week, Olsen told us …
The Guardian:
Justin Bieber effect leads to closure of Icelandic canyon  —  Fjaðrárgljú fur closed off to protect it from fans after it starred in pop star's video  —  Associated Press in Fjaðrárgljú fur  —  With one music video, Justin Bieber has made a pristine Icelandic canyon famous around the world.
TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner Finally Got Jordyn Woods to Come Pick Up Her Stuff  —  Kylie Jenner and her ex-bestie have a little more closure in their relationship ... because Jordyn Woods' belongings are no longer in her guest house.  —  Sources close to Kylie tell TMZ ... Jordyn came by and picked …
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Lamar Odom Reveals He Used a Prosthetic Penis to ‘Pass a Drug Test’ for the 2004 Olympics  —  Lamar Odom used a prosthetic penis to pass a drug test for the 2004 Olympics  —  In 2004, one of Lamar Odom's biggest dreams came true.  —  The NBA champion was offered a spot …
Discussion: Page Six, Dlisted, TMZ.com and Bossip
TMZ.com:
Kailyn Lowry Says ‘Teen Mom’ Will Be Fine Without Jenelle Evans  —  Jenelle Evans was a huge draw for the ‘Teen Mom’ series, but the show can go without her and do just as well — so says JE's former costar, Kailyn Lowry.  —  We got Kailyn at the Crosby Street Hotel Saturday in NYC …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Us Weekly
TMZ.com:
Tyga Was Once Married to Tristan Thompson's Baby Mama Jordan Craig  —  Tyga was once married to Tristan Thompson's baby mama ... and that creates a crazy, tangled web!!!  —  We found court records showing Tyga and Jordan Craig — who has a 2-year-old son, Prince with TT — got hitched on September 06 …
Discussion: Dlisted, E! Online and Us Weekly
People.com:
The Meaning Behind Psalm's Name: 'It's a Good Reflection of Where Kim & Kanye Are Spiritually'  —  There's a special meaning behind the name Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West picked out for their newborn son.  —  Seven days after announcing they had welcomed their fourth child on Friday …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
People.com:
See Lady Gabriella's Wedding Dress Side-by-Side with Meghan Markle's Gown — One Year Later!  —  The couple will also follow in Meghan and Harry's footsteps by having their reception at Frogmore House  —  Lady Gabriella Windsor stunned on her wedding day — just like Meghan Markle did exactly one year ago!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Says She Will Be Performing Again  —  Britney Spears says you can't keep her down, because she'll be on a stage ... and maybe soon.  —  Britney Spears was out in Thousand Oaks Friday with her boyfriend, Sam Asghari at a Disney store and a Gap outlet, when the photog asked her if she'll be performing soon.
Discussion: X17 Online
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Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Britney Spears fans claim singer posted ‘old’ video as new update
Discussion: X17 Online
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Baby Sloth Is Born at Colorado Zoo After Mom's Pregnancy Surprises Keepers — See the Adorable Pics  —  Mom Chalupa is “exhibiting quality maternal instincts” to still unnamed newborn  —  Good things come to those who wait — or at least, to those who take things nice and slow.
TMZ.com:
Arnold Schwarzenegger Attack, Drop-Kicked by “Crazed Fan”  —  Attacked in South Africa  —  DROP-KICKED FROM BEHIND!!!  —  5/18/2019 11:33 AM PDT  —  11:33 AM PT — Event organizers dubbed Arnold Schwarzenegger's attacker as a “crazed fan” who can be heard screaming, “Help me, I need a Lamborghini,” as he was being detained.
Discussion: The Blast
J.W. / Perez Hilton:
Meghan Markle Didn't Give Birth At Home After All!  Here's Where Archie Was Born  —  The birthplace of Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor has been revealed, and it didn't take place where we thought it would!  —  While it was highly speculated that Meghan Markle would be giving birth …
Discussion: Page Six, Associated Press and TMZ.com
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ to End After 17 Years in Syndication (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” is coming to an end.  —  Variety has learned exclusively that the syndicated game show has been canceled.  To date, it has aired nearly 3,000 episodes, including over 300 when the show aired on ABC.
Discussion: Dlisted, TVLine and The Wrap
Gary Trock / The Blast:
Ashley Massaro Died of Apparent Suicide After Claiming Years of Depression, Injuries Suffered from WWE Career  —  2:10 PM PT — The WWE responded and claims Massaro actually apologized for taking part in the lawsuit against the company.  —  Ashley Massaro died after apparently taking her own life …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
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