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2:50 PM ET, May 2, 2020

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People.com:
Meghan Markle's Case Against Mail on Sunday ‘Will Continue’ After Judge Rules Against Parts of Her Claim  —  Meghan Markle is suing publishers Associated Newspapers and the Mail on Sunday for publishing extracts of what she describes as a “private and confidential” letter sent to her father
Discussion: NBC News, Daily Mail and Dlisted
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J.W. / Perez Hilton:
Meghan Markle Loses First Round In Privacy Lawsuit Over Her Letter To Thomas Markle
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
‘Sopranos’ Joe Pantoliano Rushed to Hospital After Car Accident  —  7:21 PM PT — Joe is home and recovering!  He says he has “a severe head injury and some chest trauma” but is looking good, and is appreciating the positive vibes everyone is sending his way.  —  Here's to a speedy recovery!
Discussion: USA Today and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
‘Greenhouse Academy’ Star Chris O'Neal Arrested for Hit and Run, DUI  —  ‘GREENHOUSE ACADEMY’ STAR CHRIS O'NEAL BUSTED FOR FELONY DUI, HIT AND RUN  —  The star of Netflix's “Greenhouse Academy” has been arrested after he allegedly struck two cars, injuring one of the occupants, and then leaving the scene.
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Ben Affleck and new girlfriend Ana de Armas share peek inside lavish lockdown home … Ben Affleck and his new girlfriend Ana de Armas are finally Instagram official!  To celebrate their first photo together on the app, the couple gave fans a peek into the lavish home they are renting …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Ana de Armas Makes Relationship With Ben Affleck Instagram Official as They Celebrate Her Birthday
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Full Feed:
Wendy Williams Talks John Oliver Friendship, Plus: Her New Dating Rule and Thoughts on Marriage  —  Wendy Williams is working from home and the talk show queen has a surprise new fan: John Oliver.  Wendy explained their newfound friendship to “Extra's” Billy Bush today via Zoom.
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Wendy Williams on Dating Post-Coronavirus: No ‘Kissing’ and ‘No Sex on the First Date’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Anderson Cooper ‘Quietly Got Back Together’ With Ex-Boyfriend Benjamin Maisani Before Welcoming His 1st Son … Rekindling the old flame.  Anderson Cooper got back together with ex-boyfriend Benjamin Maisani before welcoming his son, multiple sources exclusively reveal to Us Weekly.
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Brian Stelter / CNN:
Anderson Cooper announces the birth of his son Wyatt: ‘Our family continues’
Discussion: Dlisted and Bossip
Jessica Bennett / Page Six:
Padma Lakshmi chugs tequila to cope with daughter being home till September … While “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi has been teaching fans delicious recipes via social media throughout her time in quarantine, she took to Instagram Friday to craft the perfect margarita, taking a few extra swigs …
Discussion: TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
RONNIE ORTIZ-MAGRO COPS PLEA DEAL ... In Domestic Violence Case  —  Ronnie Ortiz-Magro's avoiding jail after copping a plea deal in his domestic violence case ... but he's got a long to-do list to put the case behind him for good.  —  The “Jersey Shore” star pled no contest to 1 count …
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Ben Schwartz, Sam Rockwell Team for Secret Comedy at Searchlight (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Parks and Rec’ alum will write the script for the film in which he and Rockwell will star.  —  Ben Schwartz and Sam Rockwell have teamed for an untitled comedy for Searchlight Pictures.
Discussion: The Wrap
Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
James Corden to Pay Salaries of Furloughed ‘Late Late Show’ Staffers (EXCLUSIVE)  —  NBCUniversal Chief Says Premium VOD for Some Movies Will Be ‘Complementary’ to Theatrical Distribution  —  James Corden has committed to paying the salaries of about 60 furloughed staffers on “The Late Late Show” …
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Vanessa Bryant Asks Fans to Wear Red to Honor Gianna's 14th Birthday  —  “Gianna loved to wear a red bow in all of her school pictures.  Red means love and life,” Vanessa said.  —  “To commemorate Gigi's birthday today, please consider wearing red, caption an act of kindness or show …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
TMZ.com:
NFL's Bashaud Breeland Terrifying Arrest Video, Stared Down Cop's Gun Barrel  —  NFL'S BASHAUD BREELAND TERRIFYING ARREST VIDEO ... Chiefs Player Stared Down Cop's Gun Barrel … 7:31 AM PT — KC Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says he's seen the video of Breeland's arrest and has spoken …
 
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TMZ.com:
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From Mediagazer:

Frank Connelly / Bloomberg:
Vivendi says one of its small investors seeks to delay Vivendi's spinoff of Canal+, Havas, and Louis Hachette Group; shareholders were due to vote December 9

Daniel Kaplan / Awful Announcing:
The US DOJ and 17 state attorneys general file briefs for Fubo and against Venu Sports, which is trying to get an injunction lifted that blocked Venu's launch

Associated Press:
A US federal judge dismisses a defamation lawsuit against Fox News by Ray Epps, who said Fox aired conspiracy theories about his January 6 riot involvement

 
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