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5:00 PM ET, March 18, 2021

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Telegraph:
Ralph Fiennes: 'I can't understand the vitriol directed at JK Rowling'  —  As he announces his tour of The Four Quartets, the actor talks TS Eliot, the current threat to artistic freedom and James Bond  —  As a morale-boosting indication that better days lie ahead for British theatre …
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Nick Markus / Celebrity Insider:
Ralph Fiennes Defends J.K. Rowling And Calls The Backlash Against Her ‘Disturbing!’  —  During a new interview for The Telegraph, Ralph Fiennes called the backlash directed at Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling ‘disturbing’ and ‘vitriol!’  As you may know, this comes after the writer made extensive …
Discussion: Perez Hilton and FemaleFirst
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Tinsley Mortimer and Scott Kluth End Engagement: ‘An Incredibly Difficult Decision,’ He Says  —  Tinsley Mortimer and Scott Kluth have split, PEOPLE can exclusively confirm.  —  Kluth says he and the former Real Housewives of New York City star ended their engagement several months ago …
Discussion: E! Online, The Sun and Page Six
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Tinsley Mortimer and Scott Kluth Split, End Engagement 1 Year After She Left ‘RHONY’ for Him … One year after Tinsley Mortimer left The Real Housewives of New York City to move to Chicago with her fiancé, Scott Kluth, the pair's engagement is off.  —  Celebrity Splits of 2021
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Kristin Cavallari and Jeff Dye Split, End Romance After 5 Months … Dunzo!  Kristin Cavallari and Jeff Dye have pulled the plug on their casual romance after five months, a source confirms to Us Weekly.  —  The duo, who were first linked in October 2020 after being spotted kissing in Chicago …
Discussion: The Sun
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Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Kristin Cavallari and Jeff Dye Are No Longer Dating After 5 Months
Discussion: Just Jared, Celebs and Page Six
Eve Wagstaff / The Sun:
CUT ABOVE Kristin Cavallari shows off toned figure in cutout swimsuit and says ‘freedom feels good’ after nasty Jay Cutler split
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Celebrity Insider
Elle:
Hailey Bieber on Love, Fame and Online Hate  —  Over a year into the pandemic and two plus into her very public marriage, Hailey opens up.  —  Somewhere in Los Angeles, Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) is sheltered in place in a deep white chair before a fire.
Kelly Smith / Daily Star:
Kim Kardashian flaunts famous curves in eye-popping lime green PVC corset  —  Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kim Kardashian once again sent the internet into meltdown as she rocked a figure-hugging latex ensemble that demanded attention  —  Kim Kardashian sent Instagram fans into meltdown …
Discussion: The Sun and Page Six
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Ekin Karasin / The Sun:
KANYE BELIEVE IT Kanye West's fortune ‘could top $6BILLION’ thanks to Yeezy sales and shares in Kim Kardashian's SKIMS as they divorce
Discussion: Page Six
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Woman Who First Accused Armie Hammer on Social Media Comes Forward, Alleging Violent Rape: ‘I Thought He Was Going to Kill Me’ … The anonymous woman who first posted allegations against Armie Hammer on social media has publicly come forward.  —  “I thought that he was going to kill me,” …
Discussion: justjared.com and Gossip Cop
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Mollie Mansfield / The Sun:
Armie Hammer accuser to speak out in wake of ‘cannibal’ claims and say she was ‘victimized’ by star  —  ARMIE Hammer's accuser is set to speak out in wake of the alleged cannibal claims and say she was “victimized” by the star.  —  The Thursday afternoon press conference will serve …
Discussion: Page Six, Vanity Fair, The Wrap and TMZ.com
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Matthew McConaughey to Reprise ‘A Time to Kill’ Role in John Grisham Series in the Works at HBO … Matthew McConaughey is attached to star in a series adaptation of the John Grisham novel “A Time for Mercy,” which is currently in development at HBO, Variety has learned from sources.
Discussion: The Wrap
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Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘A Time To Kill’ Sequel: HBO Developing Limited Series Adaptation Of ‘A Time For Mercy’ With Matthew McConaughey Reprising Lead Role
Discussion: Just Jared
Valerie Hernandez / Valentine In The Morning:
Zayn Malik Talks Fatherhood, Gigi Hadid, And New Music!  —  Zayn Malik had a big year in 2020 in his personal life and an even bigger start of 2021 with the release of his new album “Nobody Is Listening” and most recent track with Ingrid Michaelson “To Begin Again.”
Discussion: Bustle, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire
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Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Zayn Malik Shares Rare Details About Raising “Amazing” Baby Khai With Gigi Hadid
Discussion: Us Weekly, Elle and FemaleFirst
Just Jared:
Prince William & Duchess Kate Middleton FaceTime with Frontline Worker's Family  —  Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton) wear their face masks during a visit to the Newham ambulance station on Thursday (March 18) in London, England.
Discussion: Page Six and People.com
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton and Prince William Step Out amid Ongoing Controversy Over Meghan and Harry's Interview
Discussion: Elle and Glamour
Gabrielle Chung / People.com:
Vanessa Bryant Names Sheriff's Deputies Who Allegedly Shared Photos of the Kobe Bryant Crash Scene  —  Last week, a judge dismissed efforts by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department to keep the deputies' names sealed in a lawsuit  —  Vanessa Bryant has publicly shared her legal complaint …
Discussion: BET, Vanity Fair, Bossip and Cele|bitchy
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Just Jared:
Vanessa Bryant Reveals Names of LAPD Officers Who Took Photos Of Late Husband Kobe Bryant's Remains After Helicopter Crash
Jamie Downham / The Sun:
Sarah Harding breaks down in tears over never having children saying losing fiance Tom is her ‘biggest mistake’  —  GIRLS Aloud star Sarah Harding has said she's been left in tears at the prospect of never having children.  —  The 39-year-old singer, who has advanced breast cancer, opened up in her heartbreaking book Hear Me Out.
Daniel Kreps / Rolling Stone:
Dance Duo Justice Send Justin Bieber Cease-and-Desist Letter Over New Album, Merch  —  French electronic group's management talk taking legal action after claiming that singer infringed on Justice's trademark  —  French dance duo Justice have sent a cease-and-desist notice to Justin Bieber …
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Cuddle Up After Date in Los Angeles: She's ‘So Smitten’ … Adorably comfortable with each other!  Kourtney Kardashian and boyfriend Travis Barker were spotted showing PDA after going on a date.  —  The reality star, 41, and the musician, 45 …
Discussion: E! Online and POPSUGAR
Kaitlin Reilly / E! Online:
Erik von Detten and Wife Angela Welcome Baby No. 2: See the First Photo  —  Erik von Detten, who starred in movies like Brink! and The Princess Diaries, and wife Angela welcomed their second child, E! News can exclusively confirm.  Read on for the baby's name.  —  Watch: Necessary Realness: It's a Celebrity Baby Boom!
Discussion: People.com
Lauren Huff / EW.com:
Phoenix's famous kids had hilarious reaction to finding out she was on The Masked Singer  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers about Wednesday's episode of The Masked Singer.  —  The Phoenix has taken its final flight on The Masked Singer stage.  In the first elimination in Group B …
 
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FemaleFirst:
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Starr Bowenbank / Cosmopolitan:
Beyoncé Just Posted the Most Adorable Pics of Blue Ivy Posing With Her First Grammy Award
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Charisse Van Horn / Celebrity Insider:
Is Khloe Kardashian having a baby with Tristan Thompson via a surrogate?
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TMZ.com:
Dr. Dre Asks Judge To Declare Him Single Amid Nasty Divorce
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Ekin Karasin / The Sun:
IS IT OVER? Saweetie sparks split rumors with Migos rapper Quavo as she unfollows him and says she 'doesn't like liars'
Discussion: Page Six
Ray J / FemaleFirst:
Ray J buys himself a goat
Discussion: Page Six and Celebrity Insider
Alexia Fernández / People.com:
Venom: Let There Be Carnage Release Date Pushed Back 3 Months to September
Discussion: Just Jared
 

 
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
A Q&A with Chris Balfe, CEO of Red Seat Ventures, which has helped Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly set up their podcast and streaming businesses and sell ads

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