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7:40 PM ET, March 28, 2023

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TMZ.com:
Tom Sandoval Breaks Silence on Raquel, Ariana Cheating Scandal  —  Tom Sandoval has opened up publicly, at least kinda sorta, saying he couldn't handle the whole cheating thing better, but at the same time, he gives himself some wiggle room by talking about the clarity of hindsight.
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Jax Taylor Confirms Near-Brawl at ‘Pump Rules’ Reunion (Exclusive)  —  “Vanderpump Rules” alums Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright stepped out at the iHeartRadio Awards 2023.  —  “Extra's” Melvin Robert spoke with the couple about what they've heard about the “Pump Rules” reunion taping …
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
Kelly Ripa Battled Outrageous Sexism as She Became Daytime's Top Star: 'I Don't Think They Wanted to Pay Me.  They Had to Pay Me'  —  Kelly Ripa has spent 22 years as the host of a single daytime talk show, now earning a salary in the range of $20 million a year.
Elizabeth Wagmeister / Variety:
‘The Bachelor’ Creator Mike Fleiss Parting Ways With Franchise After More Than Two Decades  —  “The Bachelor” creator Mike Fleiss is parting ways with the franchise he created more than two decades ago, Variety has learned.  —  Fleiss will be replaced by new showrunners Claire Freeland …
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
‘Sex is an essential part of our wellness’: Christina Aguilera models plunging dress as she launches sexual wellness brand that offers ‘intimacy products’  —  Christina Aguilera has a new job.  —  The 42-year-old singer has been named the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Advisor for Playground.
Discussion: Allure
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People.com:
‘Bachelor’ Zach Shallcross Proposed to Kaity Biggar with a ‘Huge, Disco Ball’ Engagement Ring: See Pics!  —  Bachelor Zach Shallcross' fiancée Kaity calls the sparkling Neil Lane design “heavy and beautiful” in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE  —  Zach Shallcross' engagement ring …
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Dana Rose Falcone / People.com:
Zach Shallcross and Kaity Biggar Say 'There's No Rush' to Get Married: ‘We Have the Rest of Our Lives’
Tom Sandoval Breaks Silence / TMZ.com:
‘RHOA’ Star Eva Marcille Files to Divorce Husband Michael Sterling  —  ‘RHOA’ STAR EVA MARCILLE FILES TO DIVORCE MICHAEL STERLING  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Eva Marcille is throwing in the towel on her marriage with Michael Sterling ... 'cause she wants a divorce.
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Katie Holmes Is Juggling an Off Broadway Play and Directing Indie Movies.  If Only She Could Sleep Past 3 A.M.  —  Katie Holmes is impressively meticulous when it comes to her craft.  —  Over coffee at Sant Ambroeus in SoHo, she's discussing the importance of pacing in “The Wanderers,” …
Brian Hiatt / Rolling Stone:
Ed Sheeran Wanted Jay-Z to Guest on ‘Shape of You’  —  And nine other things we learned from his cover-story interviews, from his sword injury to the animated musical he's working on  —  ED SHEERAN WAS ready to reveal all in his interviews for his latest Rolling Stone cover story …
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
Ben Affleck Praises ‘Brilliant’ Jennifer Lopez on ‘Air’ Premiere Red Carpet (Exclusive)  —  Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez were a picture perfect pair as they cute couple walked the red carpet at the premiere of Affleck's new movie, Air.  —  Affleck and Lopez were all smiles as they posed …
Variety:
‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Will Be Set in Thailand (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “The White Lotus” is heading to Thailand, multiple sources close to the production tell Variety. … Thailand's Four Seasons resorts are spread across the city, country, jungle and beach, giving White plenty of settings to play with, if he so chooses.
John Jurgensen / Wall Street Journal:
How Much Does John Wick Actually Say?  We Counted the Words  —  In the latest “John Wick” movie, Keanu Reeves's dogged assassin takes the term “strong, silent type” to extremes.  —  “Give me a name,” Wick growls in a typical exchange.  It leads him to an 8-minute fight sequence …
Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
Katy Perry Says She's Been Sober for 5 Weeks amid 3-Month ‘Pact’ with Orlando Bloom: 'I Can't Cave!'  —  The American Idol judge shared her favorite (non-alcoholic!)  De Soi cocktail recipe at a New York City event celebrating the series on Monday  —  Katy Perry is a woman of her word!
Discussion: Daily Mail, Us Weekly and Insider
Episodes:
Priyanka Chopra Jonas (Citadel, Quantico, Love Again) is an actor and producer.  Priyanka joins the Armchair Expert to discuss her immigrant experience coming from India to America, her inherited burdens, and how returning to India for school prepared her for fame.
Evan Real / Page Six:
‘Gross’ Kourtney Kardashian called ‘disgusting’ for bringing food into bathroom  —  Fans think Kourtney Kardashian is “gross” and “disgusting” for bringing food into her bathroom.  —  A stream of negative reactions came flowing in after the “Kardashians” star, 43, posted an Instagram photo …
Discussion: The US Sun, Ok - OK and Daily Mail
People.com:
TLC's T-Boz Says She's ‘Never Seen’ Chilli ‘So Happy’ Since Entering Matthew Lawrence Relationship  —  The “No Scrubs” performers spoke to PEOPLE about Chilli and Lawrence's relationship on the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards red carpet  —  Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins is supportive of her TLC bandmate Rozonda …
Matt Donnelly / Variety:
‘Deadpool 3’ Adds ‘Succession’ Favorite Matthew Macfadyen  —  The big bads of the Marvel Cinematic Universe should be a breeze for the man that's survived the Roy family for almost four seasons, as “Succession” star Matthew Macfadyen has been cast in “Deadpool 3,” Variety has confirmed.
Juliana Ukiomogbe / Elle:
Keke Palmer Is Using Her Megaphone to Amplify New Voices  —  After establishing herself as an actress, talk show host, producer, and singer, the Emmy Award winner now wants to turn her focus outward.  —  While filming the Jordan Peele horror film Nope, Keke Palmer had an epiphany.
Discussion: Just Jared
Véronique Hyland / Elle:
Emily Ratajkowski's Bitch Era Is Going Just Great, Thanks  —  The model, author, and now podcaster on speaking her mind and knowing her worth.  —  You may have heard that Emily Ratajkowski is in her bitch era.  Perhaps it was when she declared that fact to Hoda and Jenna on The Today Show, of all places.
TMZ.com:
‘Love And Hip Hop’ Brittney Taylor Arrested, Allegedly Assaulted Her Kids' Father with a Bat  —  ‘LOVE AND HIP HOP’ BRITTNEY TAYLOR ARRESTED, CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ... Allegedly Beat Kids' Father With Bat  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 225 … Brittney Taylor of “Love & Hip Hop: New York” …
Discussion: People.com, Daily Mail and Page Six
Just Jared:
Disney & Pixar's ‘Elemental’ - Watch the Trailer!  —  Elemental is coming!  —  Disney and Pixar just released the official trailer for the highly anticipated new movie, due out on June 16, 2023.  —  The film is based in Element City, where each element - air, earth, water and fire …
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Prince Harry Slams the Royal Family in Court: They ‘Without a Doubt’ Withheld Information  —  Speaking out against the royal family once more.  Prince Harry accused The Firm of withholding information during this lawsuit against a British publishing company.
Discussion: E! Online, Insider, GB News, ET Canada and BBC
 
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Mark Kleinman / Sky News:
Sources: CVC Capital Partners and a major European broadcaster, thought to be France's Groupe TF1, are among those considering a takeover of the UK's ITV

Joe Flint / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: NBC's new deal with Macy's to keep the Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC and Peacock has an average annual fee of $60M+, up from ~$20M in the current deal

Brian Stelter / CNN:
As Elon Musk posts memes about buying MSNBC, sources say one liberal billionaire expressed interest in buying the channel; Comcast is not looking to sell MSNBC
 
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