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5:15 AM ET, April 16, 2021

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Erin Clements / TODAY.com:
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup in TODAY exclusive … Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are officially going their separate ways.  —  The performing sensation and the former baseball slugger, who have been a couple since 2017, have called off their two-year engagement and will focus on remaining friends.
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Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Madison LeCroy speaks out on Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez breakup  —  Madison LeCroy wishes the best for Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez in their breakup.  —  The “Southern Charm” star told Page Six on Thursday when we reached out about A-Rod and J.Lo announcing their split: “I wish them the best.”
Discussion: Just Jared, RADAR and Cosmopolitan
TMZ.com:
J Lo Has Not Returned Engagement Ring to A-Rod  —  J Lo and A-Rod may have broken up, but there are still some housekeeping matters to tend to .... notably, who gets the $1.8 million engagement ring?  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... J Lo still has the ring in her possession.
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk and Elle
Joe Kasper / The Sun:
Bridgerton star Phoebe Dynevor and comic Pete Davidson wear matching necklaces in ‘romantic gesture’  —  HE might be a joker on telly but Pete Davidson is a hopeless romantic at heart.  —  I exclusively revealed last month how he had grown close to Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor …
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
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Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Pete Davidson and Phoebe Dynevor Just Dropped a Subtle Yet Adorable Hint About Their Romance
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
John Corbett reveals he is part of the ‘Sex and the City’ reboot  —  And just like that ... Aidan is back.  —  “Sex and the City” star John Corbett revealed to Page Six that he will reprise his role of Carrie Bradshaw's ex-fiancé, Aidan Shaw, in the hotly anticipated show reboot.
People.com:
Prince William and Prince Harry Won't Walk Next to Each Other at Prince Philip's Funeral, Palace Confirms  —  The brothers' cousin, Peter Phillips, is set to walk between them in the funeral procession  —  Prince William and Prince Harry will not walk together at their grandfather Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday.
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Cydney Contreras / E! Online:
How Cassie Randolph Reacted After Ex Colton Underwood Publicly Came Out as Gay
Discussion: Us Weekly
Samantha Bergeson / E! Online:
Bridgerton's Adjoa Andoh Finally Explains Rege-Jean Page's Exit  —  Watch: “Bridgerton” Star Adjoa Andoh Explains Rege-Jean Page's Exit  —  Leave it to Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) to spill the British tea on the Duke of Hastings' (Regé-Jean Page) departure!
Carlos Greer / Page Six:
Sharon Osbourne tuned out 'The Talk's' return episode after race row  —  Well, that's one way to move on.  —  We're told Sharon Osbourne didn't tune in to “The Talk” when it returned on Monday after it went on a near month-long hiatus after an on-air exchange about race went haywire.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Mirror.co.uk
Eric Sullivan / Esquire:
Justin Theroux: Mr. Big Heart  —  He is a king of New York and a Hollywood staple, a style icon and a man among men.  He's also an ex-husband, an old friend, a son, and someone who knows how to love.  —  Justin Theroux is ensconced in his Greenwich Village duplex.
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Dale Moss Speaks Out on Clare Crawley Romance, Engagement and More: 5 Revelations From ‘Hollywood Raw’ … Working it out!  Dale Moss spoke out about his relationship with Clare Crawley for the first time since the pair reconnected following a brief split earlier this year.
Discussion: The Sun, E! Online, People.com and Page Six
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
Carey Mulligan Boards Adam Sandler Netflix Movie ‘Spaceman’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Huge news here for Carey Mulligan as the Promising Young Woman Best Actress nominee heads into the final lap of Oscar season: We hear on good authority that she has joined Netflix's Adam Sandler feature Spaceman.
Discussion: The Wrap
Kaitlin Reilly / E! Online:
Hilary Duff Shares the Real Reason She Was Uninterested in Having Sex While Pregnant  —  In a new interview, Hilary Duff said she just wasn't interested in sex during her third pregnancy, even when people suggested that it would speed up labor.  —  Hilary Duff had no interest in hooking …
Discussion: FemaleFirst
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Vanessa Morgan Brings Baby River to Riverdale Set as She Returns From Maternity Leave  —  Riverdale star Vanessa Morgan shared photos on April 15 of herself on the show's set with son River after returning from maternity leave.  —  Vanessa Morgan brought a visitor with her as she returned to work.
Discussion: POPSUGAR
Lindsay Weinberg / E! Online:
Latin AMAs 2021 Winners: The Complete List  —  Shakira, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, Anuel AA, Bad Bunny, Karol G and J Balvin are among the nominees at the 2021 Latin American Music Awards.  Keeping scrolling to see all the winners.  —  The 2021 Latin American Music Awards are officially underway …
Discussion: Just Jared
E! Online:
From Taylor Swift to Carrie Underwood, You Won't Believe What the ACM Awards Looked Like in 2009  —  Ahead of the 2021 ACM Awards this Sunday, April 18, take a trip down memory lane and see Carrie Underwood, Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and more at the 2009 show.  —  It's almost that time of year again!
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Jessica Wedemeyer / Celebs:   2011 ACM Awards fashion flashback
 
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Just Jared:
Kris Jenner Explains Why She Helped Out Ex Caitlyn Jenner with Career Advice
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Telegraph:
Prince Philip will be buried in his final resting place after the Queen dies
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Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘Aquaman 2’: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Alum Pilou Asbaek Joins Jason Momoa In Sequel
Discussion: Just Jared and The Wrap
Ale Russian / People.com:
Gal Gadot Reveals Her Wonder Woman Was Inspired by Princess Diana: ‘She Was Full of Compassion’
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and E! Online
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Brad Pitt Joins Sandra Bullock in Paramount's ‘Lost City of D’ in Cameo Role (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Pete Davidson to Play Joey Ramone in Netflix Biopic ‘I Slept With Joey Ramone’
Discussion: The Wrap
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Hollywood Reporter:
‘NCIS’ Renewed for Season 19 With Mark Harmon to Return (Exclusive)
Discussion: E! Online, Just Jared and The Wrap
MKC / Perez Hilton:
Why Is Katy Perry Tweeting About ‘The Decline Of Human Civilization’???
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Egotastic and E! Online
L. F. / Perez Hilton:
Brielle Biermann ‘Thankful’ For Support Following Best Friend's Death In Hit-And-Run
Discussion: Celebrity Insider and Page Six
People.com:
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip's Untold Love Story: ‘She Never Looked at Anyone Else’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Gossip Cop
Kelli Bender / People.com:
Trisha Yearwood Worked with Her Rescue Dogs to Create Her New ‘Practical and Pretty’ Pet Line
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From Mediagazer:

Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

New York Times:
In a first, Telegram is set to be profitable in 2024, with $1B+ in revenue, up from ~$350M in 2023, and 12M subscribers; source: 50%+ of its revenue is from ads

 
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