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12:15 AM ET, April 30, 2021

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TMZ.com:
Kirk Douglas' Widow Anne Buydens Dead at 102  —  Anne Buydens, who married Kirk Douglas a year after meeting him in 1953 on a movie set, is dead.  —  Kirks' widow died peacefully Thursday at her Beverly Hills home, which she shared with her late husband ... according to reps for the family.
Discussion: The Sun and Variety
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Just Jared:
Anne Douglas, Widow of Kirk Douglas, Has Sadly Died at 102  —  We are very sad to report that Anne Douglas has died at the age of 102, according to THR.  —  Douglas was a film publicist who married actor Kirk Douglas in 1954 and they were together until his death last year at the age of 103.
Discussion: E! Online, The Sun and Associated Press
People.com:
Anne Douglas, Wife of the Late Kirk Douglas, Dead at 102: She ‘Will Always Be in Our Hearts’  —  Anne Douglas' death comes just over year after the death of her husband, the legendary actor Kirk Douglas  —  Anne Douglas, the wife of Kirk Douglas and the stepmother of Michael Douglas, has died.
Discussion: Just Jared and Deadline
Mike Barnes / Hollywood Reporter:
Anne Douglas, Philanthropist and Widow of Kirk Douglas, Dies at 102
Discussion: The Wrap
TMZ.com:
Josh Duggar Arrested by Feds in Arkansas  —  JOSH DUGGAR ARRESTED IN ARKANSAS By Federal Agents … Josh Duggar is in custody in Arkansas ... federal law enforcement sources tell TMZ.  —  The reality star was arrested Thursday by federal agents in Washington County, and he's being held in a detention center without bail.
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Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Josh Duggar Arrested by Federal Agents in Arkansas
Discussion: The Wrap and Oh No They Didn't!
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Josh Duggar Arrested in Arkansas Days After Wife Anna Duggar Announces 7th Pregnancy: See His Mugshot
Discussion: RADAR
Tamar Lapin / Page Six:
Josh Duggar arrested in Arkansas by feds, days after wife announces pregnancy
Discussion: The Sun and Just Jared
The Guardian:
‘Sexual predator’: actor Noel Clarke accused of groping, harassment and bullying by 20 women  — Actor-producer categorically denies allegations from all 20 women  — Bafta suspends outstanding contribution award and actor's membership  — Alleged misconduct including claims he secretly filmed naked audition
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Jack Hardwick / Daily Star:
Noel Clarke suspended from BAFTA and loses award amid sexual misconduct allegations
Discussion: FemaleFirst
TMZ.com:
Lady Gaga's Alleged Dognappers Charged with Attempted Murder, Robbery  —  James Howard Jackson, Jaylin Keyshawn White and Lafayette Shon Whaley were charged with one count each of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit robbery and second-degree robbery.  Jackson also faces 2 additional firearm charges …
Gene Maddaus / Variety:
LAPD Arrests Five in Lady Gaga Dognapping Case … The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested five suspects allegedly involved in the Feb. 24 shooting of Lady Gaga's dogwalker and the kidnapping of her two French bulldogs.  —  Three of the suspects — James Jackson, 18; Jaylin White …
Discussion: Daily Star, Page Six, Deadline and The Sun
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People.com:
5 Suspects Arrested in Kidnapping of Lady Gaga's Dogs — Including Woman Who Returned Them to Police
Discussion: The Wrap and Glamour
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Alyssa Milano Tells Troll to ‘F—k Off’ After Being Called a ‘Washed-Up Actress’: ‘Move Along’  —  No time for haters!  Alyssa Milano clapped back at a troll who made a rude comment on social media regarding her career.  —  The Charmed alum, 48, made a TikTok video on Wednesday, April 28 …
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Katie Campione / People.com:
Alyssa Milano Addresses What It Is Like to Be Called a ‘Washed-Up Actress’
Discussion: Dlisted
Clara Gaspar / The Sun:
Tom Cruise in furious rant on set of Mission Impossible after he is disturbed by wind blowing branches  —  AS big-screen hero Ethan Hunt, Tom Cruise has endured more pain, suffering and near-death experiences than almost anyone on the planet.  —  He has even scaled the world's highest building …
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror.co.uk
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
David Cronenberg Sets Viggo Mortensen, Léa Seydoux, Kristen Stewart For ‘Crimes Of The Future;’ NEON, Serendipity Point Firm Summer Start In Greece  —  This is the first original sci-fi script by Cronenberg since 1999's eXistenZ.  It sounds just as ambitious, taking a deep dive …
Discussion: People.com, Variety, The Wrap and Just Jared
Jennifer Odell / Celebs:
Amy Schumer gets real about her post-baby sex life, plus more news  —  Amy Schumer admits parenthood has put a big dent in her sex life  —  Welp, nobody ever said child-rearing was sexy.  Just ask Amy Schumer, who recently revealed — in great detail — how her sex life with husband Chris Fischer …
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Jason Segel and Girlfriend Alexis Mixter Split After 8 Years Together: ‘Change Happens’  —  All good things must come to an end.  Jason Segel and his longtime girlfriend, Alexis Mixter, have called it quits after eight years together.  —  Mixter, 42, announced the news via Instagram on Thursday, April 29.
Ariel Foxman / Architectural Digest:
Step Inside Miley Cyrus's Beautifully Boisterous Los Angeles Home—Which Was Designed by Her Mom, Tish  —  Alternately trippy and understated, the glamorous California property was created by Tish Cyrus and her design partner Mat Sanders  —  It hasn't even been a year since superstar Miley Cyrus purchased …
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Selena Gomez To Star in Petra Collins' ‘Spiral’ For Picturestart; Drake Exec Producing; Package Being Shopped by Endeavor Content  —  EXCLUSIVE: In what is sure to be one of the hotter packages on the market, Sources tell Deadline Picturestart has come on to produce the psychological-thriller Spiral …
Entertainment Tonight:
Angelina Jolie Reveals Why ‘Those Who Wish Me Dead’ Was ‘Healing’ for Her (Exclusive)  —  Those Who Wish Me Dead marks Angelina Jolie's return to true onscreen action in more than a decade.  But for the actress, the human side of the movie is what drew her to the project …
Discussion: People.com and Daily Mail
Ryan Gajewski / E! Online:
Thomas Middleditch Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife Mollie Gates $2.6 Million in Divorce Settlement  —  Silicon Valley's Thomas Middleditch has agreed to pay ex-wife Mollie Gates $2.6 million to settle their divorce.  Read on for all the details.  —  Thomas Middleditch and ex-wife Mollie Gates …
Discussion: People.com and Just Jared
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Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Thomas Middleditch Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife Mollie Gates More Than $2.6 Million in Divorce Settlement
Discussion: Dlisted and Daily Mail
Chris Willman / Variety:
Justin Bieber Summer Tour Will Be Postponed Until 2022 … Postponement of at least some of the dates, if not the entire tour, has seemed like a fait accompli for months.  It's booked into indoor arenas, where COVID restrictions may remain more stringent than for outdoor shows in many locales for some time to come.
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
 
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Jeff Sneider / Collider:
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Ian Mohr / Page Six:
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Just Jared:
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Discussion: Page Six
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Discussion: Daily Star
Jessica Lester / The Sun:
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Discussion: Daily Star
Emmy Griffiths / HELLO!:
The Queen's Gambit star gives exciting update on season two
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Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Prince Charles Is ‘Still Fuming’ Over Prince Harry's Interview and ‘Freezing’ Him Out
Discussion: Glamour
 

 
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