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7:45 AM ET, April 23, 2020

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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Star Wars’ Series From ‘Russian Doll’ Co-Creator Leslye Headland in the Works at Disney Plus (EXCLUSIVE)  —  A new “Star Wars” series is in the works at Disney Plus, Variety has learned from sources.  The series hails from Leslye Headland, the co-creator, showrunner, and executive producer …
Discussion: Deadline, ComingSoon.net and The Wrap
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Will Thorne / Variety:
‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Already in the Works at Disney Plus (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and POPSUGAR
Kaitlin Hopkins:
Dear Mom,  —  Early this morning April 22nd you passed away, and your sweet soul left us for a better place.  I was at your side and you went peacefully.  To me, you were “just mom”, to some you were “Miss Knight”, “Miss Shirley”, “Mama Shirley” (to my students), “Shirl the Girl” (to your friends), and “Shirley Knight” to your fans.
Discussion: The Wrap and Variety
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince Louis' Brand New (Rainbow!)  Birthday Portraits Have a Special Meaning: See All 5!  —  Kate Middleton took the adorable photos while isolating at their country home earlier this month  —  Prince Louis is ringing in his second birthday with a special arts and crafts project!
Discussion: POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
Post Malone to Host Nirvana Cover Concert from Home for COVID-19 Relief  —  Post Malone is paying tribute to Kurt Cobain's iconic band with a special concert from home, featuring Nirvana songs ... and it's all for coronavirus relief charities.  —  The singer put up a somewhat cryptic video Wednesday …
Discussion: The Blemish
C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Denise Richards 'Absolutely Didn't Quit' RHOBH Over Lesbian Affair Drama With Brandi Glanville  —  The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills continues to deliver drama, drama, DRAMA!!  —  It's what you'd expect ten seasons deep into Bravo's iconic reality TV show but we don't think anyone could've predicted …
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Maitland Ward Sued By Actress, Videographer For More Than $270k  —  MAITLAND WARD SUED YOU SCREWED US OUT OF MORE THAN $270K After Filming Porn W/ You!!!  —  Maitland Ward's encounter with an actress is coming back to bite her in the butt ... because she's being sued over the filming of those steamy scenes.
Discussion: Page Six
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Heather Locklear Celebrates 1 Year of Sobriety: 'She's in a Great Place,' Says Source  —  “What's most important is today and the next day and the future and she's in a great place,” a friend of the actress tells PEOPLE  —  Heather Locklear is celebrating one year of sobriety!
Discussion: Page Six
J.W. / Perez Hilton:
Brooks Laich Admits He's ‘Good With The Isolation’ In Idaho — Without Wife Julianne Hough!  —  While some couples can't seem to get their hands off of each other, others are perfectly content with staying far away during quarantine.  —  As we've been reporting, Julianne Hough …
Discussion: Page Six
Erin Hill / People.com:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Isolating in New Home with Archie: 'They Haven't Had Any Visitors'  —  “They spend their evenings at home as a family,” a source tells PEOPLE of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have now made a trio of deliveries for Project Angel Food …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Baskin-Robbins Shop Says Carole Baskin Sign Boosting Business  —  Cutting ties with Carole Baskin didn't necessarily work out for her ex-husband or Joe Exotic — but a Baskin-Robbins shop is cashing in by doing exactly that.  —  Peggy Heldstab, owner of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream shop in Junction City …
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
Katy Forrester / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: ‘At this point, why not?’  Bachelor star Chad Johnson reveals he's planning on moving to Las Vegas to set up his own ‘porn palace’ as he turns to adult entertainment after domestic violence arrest  — Bachelor in Paradise star Chad Johnson plans to move to Las Vegas to set …
Julie Jordan / People.com:
Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson and Baby Rani Grace This Year's Cover of PEOPLE's Beautiful Issue!  —  The gorgeous mother-daughter stars—and Kate's daughter Rani Rose!—have an unshakable bond and faith in family  —  Sitting down after their photo shoot for PEOPLE's annual Beautiful Issue …
Discussion: Go Fug Yourself and Cele|bitchy
 
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Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Inside Katie Holmes and Daughter Suri's Sweet Bond: They Are So ‘in Sync’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Oh No They Didn't!
TMZ.com:
TARVARIS JACKSON CRASH REPORT LOST CONTROL WHILE SPEEDING ... 70 In A 30
Rebecca English / Daily Mail:
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Discussion: Harper's BAZAAR and Cele|bitchy
Charlotte Triggs / People.com:
Richie Sambora Says Daughter Ava Is ‘Bummed’ to Be Graduating with No ‘Pomp and Circumstance’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Chris Willman / Variety:
Dixie Chicks Nix Imminent Album Release, Postpone ‘Gaslighter’ Indefinitely
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Jon Cryer Reflects On The Charlie Sheen “Internet Shit Storm”
Ashley Boucher / People.com:
Former Playboy Playmate Ashley Mattingly Dies by Suicide at 33
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C.A. / Perez Hilton:
Maren Morris Expertly Shuts Down Critic Who Asked Her To ‘Stop With The Botox’
Discussion: Page Six
 

 
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
CEOs at Nexstar, Sinclair, and Tegna, plus some analysts, say they expect deregulation and consolidation in the broadcast TV industry under Trump's FCC

Anne Steele / Wall Street Journal:
Spotify plans to pay incentives to video creators who hit certain viewing thresholds and, in January, to let Premium subscribers view podcast videos without ads

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Don Lemon, who sued Elon Musk and X after a deal fell apart, says he's leaving X on November 15, citing X's new ToS that moves legal disputes to Texas courts

 
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