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4:30 PM ET, May 4, 2020

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Variety:
Nicolas Cage to Play 'Tiger King's' Joe Exotic in Scripted Series From ‘American Vandal’ Showrunner (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Nicolas Cage is set to star in a scripted series centered on Joe Exotic, the subject of the Netflix docuseries “Tiger King,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Lexy Perez / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Twilight’ Author Stephenie Meyer to Release Companion Novel ‘Midnight Sun’  —  The news trickled out Monday morning after a countdown on Meyer's website ended but fans were unable to reach the site.  —  It's been 15 years since author Stephenie Meyer took the book world by storm after publishing her debut novel, Twilight.
Lisa Respers France / CNN:
Carole Baskin responds to YouTube pranksters tricking her  —  (CNN)Carole Baskin doesn't appear to be mad at all about being pranked.  —  The “Tiger King” star fell prey to British content creators Josh Pieters and Archie Manners who tricked her into believing she was being interviewed by late night host, Jimmy Fallon.
Alex Napoliello / New Jersey Online:
Councilwoman attacks N.J. mayor in vulgar, homophobic rant during coronavirus conference call  —  A Trenton councilwoman exploded into a homophobic tirade against the city's mayor during a coronavirus conference call on Saturday, according to officials and audio of the call obtained by NJ Advance Media.
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
Katherine Schwarzenegger Is ‘Getting More Excited Every Day’ About Her Baby on the Way: Source  —  “[They would love] to have a shower [for Katherine] before the baby arrives,” the source tells PEOPLE  —  Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is over the moon about her growing family!
Page Six:
How the Met Gala Challenge's best DIY outfits came together  —  Before pandemic PJs became the global uniform, there was this little thing called the Met Gala.  —  Held on the first Monday in May, the Vogue-hosted soirée at the Metropolitan Museum is typically NYC's most glamorous evening.
Discussion: Perez Hilton and HELLO!
TMZ.com:
KC Chiefs' Damien Williams Robbed at Airbnb In L.A., Cops Investigating  —  KC CHIEFS DAMIEN WILLIAMS ROBBED AT AIRBNB IN LOS ANGELES ... Cops Investigating  —  KC Chiefs running back Damien Williams — who scored TWO 4th-quarter TDs in the Super Bowl — was robbed at a fancy Airbnb home in L.A., TMZ Sports has learned.
Discussion: Bossip
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, Page Six and The Wrap
Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Reach Temporary Child Custody Agreement  —  Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler are putting their differences aside for the sake of their children.  —  For the past week, Kristin and Jay have been butting heads over their current living arrangement …
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.
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
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
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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
Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Wendy Williams on Dating Post-Coronavirus: No ‘Kissing’ and ‘No Sex on the First Date’  —  The talk-show host says while she doesn't “mind” online dating, she's not interested in doing that during the pandemic  —  Wendy Williams is flying solo amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
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Chris Low / ESPN:
Tennessee QB Brian Maurer planned suicide in January, seeking treatment
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Anderson Cooper ‘Quietly Got Back Together’ With Ex-Boyfriend Benjamin Maisani Before Welcoming His 1st Son
Discussion: Dlisted and Queerty
TMZ.com:
RONNIE ORTIZ-MAGRO COPS PLEA DEAL ... In Domestic Violence Case
Cynthia Littleton / Variety:
James Corden to Pay Salaries of Furloughed ‘Late Late Show’ Staffers (EXCLUSIVE)
Discussion: The Wrap
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Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Ben Schwartz, Sam Rockwell Team for Secret Comedy at Searchlight (Exclusive)
Discussion: thedisinsider.com and The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Vanessa Bryant Asks Fans to Wear Red to Honor Gianna's 14th Birthday
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Page Six
 

 
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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