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12:30 PM ET, April 2, 2023

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Emily Horan / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Strictly's Neil Jones reveals surprise baby and engagement news with Love Island star Chyna Mills  —  The couple got engaged after seven months and are expecting their first baby together  —  Surrounded by spectacular views of Bali's verdant rice terraces, Neil Jones is dancing …
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Taraji P. Henson to Join ‘Abbott Elementary’ in Major Guest Star Role (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “Abbott Elementary” will finally reveal Janine's mother on the ABC comedy's April 12 episode, and even though it's April Fool's Day, we're not (Cookie) Lyon: It's “Empire” star Taraji P. Henson, who will play Vanetta on the hit comedy series.
Discussion: The Sun, Decider, Insider, The Wrap and TVLine
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TMZ.com:
Reese Witherspoon Officially Files For Divorce From Jim Toth, Prenup in Place  —  REESE WITHERSPOON FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM HUSBAND ... Prenup In Place  —  Reese Witherspoon has officially filed for divorce from Jim Toth, citing irreconcilable differences ... and dividing up the assets won't be a problem.
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TMZ.com:
Marlon Wayans Continued Standup Show After Learning of Father's Death  —  MARLON WAYANS Continued Standup Show ... AFTER LEARNING OF FATHER'S DEATH … 4:53 PM PT — Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Marlon actually learned of his father's death last night during a gig out in Burbank …
Discussion: Page Six, Bossip and The US Sun
Georgia Slater / People.com:
Drew Barrymore Says Her Daughters Discovered Her Movies on Their Own, Reveals Their Favorites  —  “I just let them discover it on their own.  I don't want to force them into it,” the actress says of her daughters, Olive, 10, and Frankie, 8, watching her movies
Discussion: Just Jared
Just Jared:
Ryuichi Sakamoto, Legendary Japanese Musician, Dies at 71  —  Ryuichi Sakamoto has sadly passed away.  —  The legendary Japanese musician and composer, who was also the keyboardist in the band Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO), died last Tuesday, March 28, his office confirmed on Sunday (April 2), his management company confirmed.
Deadline:
Joaquin Phoenix Fainted On ‘Beau Is Afraid’ Film Set, Details Director Ari Aster At Surprise Screening  —  Ari Aster pulled an epic April Fool's prank on moviegoers expecting to see a screening of Midsommar but instead were treated to a screening of his newest film Beau Is Afraid starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Discussion: Variety, Just Jared and ET Canada
The Sun:
Coronation Street star leaves soap after 12 years with last scene airing in July  —  CORONATION Street stalwart Ellie Leach is leaving the soap after 12 years.  —  The actress, who plays Faye Windass, has been written out and her last scenes will air on the ITV soap in July.
Discussion: Mirror, Daily Star and Ok - OK
TMZ.com:
Madonna's Late Brother Anthony Ciccone's Cause of Death was Cancer  —  MADONNA LATE BROTHER'S CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED ... Respiratory Failure, Cancer  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Madonna's oldest brother, Anthony Ciccone, died from several health issues ... including cancer.
Discussion: Mirror
Nicholas McEntyre / Page Six:
Howell Wayans, patriarch of Wayans family, dead at 86  —  Howell Wayans, the patriarch of the iconic Wayans family, died at 86 years old, his youngest son Marlon announced Saturday.  —  “Legend,” Marlon Wayans said in a tribute on Instagram.  “Thank you Pop for being an example of a Man to all your boys.
Discussion: Entertainment Tonight
Alexis Jones / People.com:
Rihanna Tweets Cute Video Holding Son: 'Look Who Don't Want Mommy to Work Out'  —  Rihanna and A$AP Rocky welcomed their son in May 2022, and are currently expecting their second child together  —  Rihanna has the cutest interruption to her exercise routine.
 
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From Mediagazer:

Daniel Thomas / Financial Times:
Trade body data: copyrighted music revenue was $45.5B in 2023, above cinema box office spending of $33.2B in 2023 and $41.9B in 2019; record labels made $28.5B

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

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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