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5:30 PM ET, March 18, 2022

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Adam B. Vary / Variety:
Same-Sex Kiss Restored in Pixar's ‘Lightyear’ Following Staff Uproar Over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill (EXCLUSIVE) … On March 9, LGBTQ employees and allies at Pixar Animation Studios sent a joint statement to Walt Disney Company leadership claiming that Disney executives had actively censored “overtly gay affection” in its feature films.
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Brian Marks / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: RHONY star Luann de Lesseps DENIES being kicked out of gay piano bar in New York City: 'Clearly money can't buy you class'  —  She was reported to have been kicked out of a gay piano bar in Manhattan on Wednesday night after ‘monopolizing’ the piano and ‘drunkenly’ singing.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Perez Hilton
Nicholas Rice / People.com:
Kim Kardashian Found Ex Kanye West's 24-Hour Instagram Suspension ‘to Be Fair’: Source  —  Kim Kardashian “found the suspension to be fair, but her reaction wasn't very dramatic,” source tells PEOPLE  —  Kim Kardashian, who once told a judge that Kanye West's social media posts …
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six, Just Jared and TMZ.com
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Clayton Davis / Variety:
‘Tick, Tick ... Boom!’  Star Alexandra Shipp Joins Greta Gerwig's ‘Barbie’ (EXCLUSIVE) … “Tick, Tick ... Boom!” star Alexandra Shipp has joined the live-action “Barbie” film from Oscar-nominated director Greta Gerwig, starring Margot Robbie as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken.
Discussion: Just Jared
Archewell:
Aid to Ukraine  —  Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, through their non-profit Archewell Foundation, have made donations to a number of organizations working on the ground to support the people of Ukraine, including HIAS, The HALO Trust, and a coalition of Ukrainian media …
Melanie Macleod / HELLO!:
Kylie Minogue shares health update with fans ahead of Comic Relief … Kylie Minogue took to Twitter on Thursday to share the news she has tested positive for Covid so would be unable to star in Comic Relief as planned.  —  The singer told her fans: “So sorry to miss my planned visit …
Discussion: Daily Star
Anthony D'Alessandro / Deadline:
‘Scream’ Sequel & Bob Marley Biopic Theatrical Release Dates Set By Paramount  —  Paramount has dated Spyglass Media's Scream sequel for March 31, 2023 and its untitled Bob Marley movie starring Kingsley Ben-Adir as the reggae legend for Jan. 12, 2024.  —  The reboot of Scream …
Discussion: Just Jared
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz Are in the ‘Early Honeymoon Phase’ But Both See ‘Serious Potential’ for the Long Term … Feeling the love.  Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz are enjoying their time together after starting a romantic relationship in the summer of 2021.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Dlisted
Hollywood Reporter:
U2 Scripted Series From J.J. Abrams in the Works at Netflix (Exclusive)  —  ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ writer Anthony McCarten will pen the script for the series, which is currently in development at the streamer.  —  It's a beautiful day at Netflix. … The untitled show, which is currently …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Queen Elizabeth Sent Her Former Lady-in-Waiting an Unexpected Note After Prince Philip's Death  —  Lady Pamela Hicks recalls the touching letter she received from the Queen after the death of the royal's beloved husband  —  Queen Elizabeth's former lady-in-waiting Lady Pamela Hicks is reflecting on being witness to history.
Discussion: Just Jared
Erin Crabtree / Us Weekly:
Cameron Diaz Has Turned Down ‘Numerous Offers’ Since Stepping Away From Acting … Retirement suits her!  Cameron Diaz stepped away from acting after two decades in Hollywood, and while the industry would love for her to make a big return, she is happy with her life as it is.
Us Weekly:
Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo's Love Story: A Timeline … Rocking romance!  Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo are a match made in Victoria's Secret heaven — from their steamy beginning to getting married and having kids.  —  The Maroon 5 frontman began dating Prinsloo in May 2012 …
Discussion: TMZ.com
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas's Erotic Thriller ‘Deep Water’ Is Finally Available on Hulu  —  The film was initially pulled from its theatrical release.  —  Remember when  —  Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas  —  dated?  And then they broke up and  —  a cardboard cutout of Ana was found in the trash outside Ben's house
Discussion: New York Times, The Wrap and People.com
Elana Fishman / Page Six:
Julia Fox's barely-there denim outfit needs to be seen to be believed  —  “Uncut Gems,” cut-up jeans.  —  Julia Fox was snapped out in LA Thursday wearing an all-denim ensemble that defied the laws of physics.  —  Kanye West's ex, 32, sported an itty-bitty bandeau top in the all-American fabric …
Discussion: People.com and Cosmopolitan
Carly Johnson / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Pregnant Rihanna shops for baby clothes at Target!  Billionaire gets thrifty at budget store in LA... and sparks speculation she's expecting a girl as she picks up an $18 DRESS  — She's the world's richest female musician - worth $1.7bn to be precise
Discussion: Sandra Rose and Page Six
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker buy Rob an $800 bike for his birthday  —  Kravis is very generous.  —  Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian gifted her brother Rob Kardashian an all-black bike worth $800 for his 35th birthday.  —  “Happy Birthday @robkardashianofficial,” …
Discussion: People.com
Fay Leyfield / The Sun:
Blue star Lee Ryan is married after secret wedding in Gibraltar to Ariana Grande lookalike Verity  —  LEE Ryan has secretly married girlfriend Verity Paris in a romantic Gibraltar ceremony, The Sun can reveal.  —  The Blue star tied the knot with singer Verity, who gave birth …
Discussion: Mirror.co.uk
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
'Grey's Anatomy' Writer Placed on Administrative Leave Amid HR Investigation  —  Elisabeth Finch, who has penned multiple episodes of the ABC medical drama, is the subject of an investigation by Disney's HR and legal departments.
 
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Lynette Rice / Deadline:
Andrew Llinares Exits As EP Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ After 5 Seasons
Kelly Gilmore / E! Online:
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis Share “Gratitude” After Reaching $30 Million Donation Goal for Ukraine
Discussion: Vanity Fair and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
‘NCIS’ Set Hit with Mystery Illness, Cast and Crew Throwing Up During Filming
Discussion: Daily Mail
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Alice Eve To Headline CBS' ‘Early Edition’ Reboot Pilot
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Stephanie Wenger / People.com:
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Discussion: People.com, Just Jared and FemaleFirst
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Discussion: Cosmopolitan, The Sun and Page Six
 

 
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