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1:30 PM ET, April 4, 2023

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Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Warner Bros. Nears Deal for Harry Potter Online TV Series  —  Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. is close to a deal for a new online TV series based on Harry Potter, the best-selling young adult books, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.  —  Each season of the series will be based …
TMZ.com:
Raquel Welch Died From Cardiac Arrest, Also Had Alzheimer's Disease  —  RAQUEL WELCH CAUSE OF DEATH REVEALED ... Cardiac Arrest, Alzheimer's … Raquel Welch suffered a cardiac arrest ... according to her death certificate.  —  The document, obtained by TMZ, also says one of the underlying causes …
TMZ.com:
M*A*S*H Star Judy Farrell Dead at 84 after Suffering Stroke  —  M*A*S*H'S NURSE ABLE DEAD AT 84  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Judy Farrell, best known for playing Nurse Able in the hit TV show, “M*A*S*H,” has died, TMZ has learned.  —  Judy's son, Michael, tells us she passed away in a hospital …
Variety:
‘Shrek 5’ With Original Cast, Donkey Spinoff With Eddie Murphy and More Teased by Illumination's Chris Meledandri (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Even as Chris Meledandri prepares to launch Mario onto movie screens, the Illumination founder and CEO is simultaneously juggling several new movies and sequels in his ever-expanding animation empire.
Mike Walters / The Blast:
‘Fleetwood Mac’ Singer Christine McVie Died Of Massive Stroke, Following Cancer Diagnosis  —  Home / Exclusive / ‘Fleetwood Mac’ Singer Christine McVie Died Of Massive Stroke, Following Cancer Diagnosis  —  ‘Fleetwood Mac’ keyboardist Christine McVie died of a massive stroke, after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
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TMZ.com:
Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner Riding Horses Together  —  BAD BUNNY, KENDALL JENNER HAPPY TRAILS TO US!!!  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner were horsing around over the weekend, and they look tight.  —  The Latin pop star and supermodel appeared to bond over their shared love …
Mark Anthony Green / GQ:
Inside Donald Glover's New Creative Playground  —  He changed the course of television with Atlanta and laid out a blueprint for a whole era of dark comedy.  And now, out in Ojai, California, the multihyphenate star is preparing for the next phase of his career, building something even bigger …
Katie Hind / Daily Mail:
How This Morning star Phillip Schofield hid the pain of his brother's looming child sex abuse trial from colleagues and millions of fans but is now planning his return despite friends' fears case might make him QUIT TV  —  When Phillip Schofield suddenly failed to appear on This Morning's airwaves last week …
Discussion: Daily Star, Mirror, The Sun and Ok - OK
Douglas Montero / RADAR:
World Exclusive: Woman Claiming To Be Madeleine McCann Is NOT Missing 3-Year-Old Toddler, DNA Test Reveals  —  Bombshell DNA test results show the woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann is NOT the 3-year-old girl who vanished in 2007 while on vacation with her parents in Portugal, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal.
Brian Hiatt / Rolling Stone:
Rocket's Origin and Radiohead: Inside ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’  —  Writer-director James Gunn and stars Chris Pratt and Karen Gillan preview the final chapter of the ‘Guardians’ saga, its soundtrack, and Gunn's DC future  —  THE FIRST SIGN that May 5's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 …
Christen A. Johnson / Cosmopolitan:
Chlöe Bailey Is in Her Healing Era  —  And her solo era.  And her cat mom era.  And her breaking the internet era.  But mostly, as the 24-year-old journeys out on her own, she's sharing her most sensitive side.  —  “I'm gonna sleep so good on that plane,” Chlö …
Discussion: Tom + Lorenzo, Just Jared and Billboard
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel About Aegon's Conquest Eyed at HBO (EXCLUSIVE)  —  A new “Game of Thrones” prequel about Aegon I Targaryen's conquest of Westeros is being actively discussed at HBO, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.  —  As the project is in its very early stages …
Graeme Culliford / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVE: Emily Ratajkowski reveals she has been secretly dating Harry Styles for TWO MONTHS and sweetly admits he's ‘kind of great’  —  Emily Ratajkowski has revealed that she has secretly been dating Harry Styles for two months - and confessed that he may be ‘the one’.
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Michael Mann Eyeing ‘Heat 2’ As Next Film With Warner Bros In Negotiations With Director To Board Sequel; Adam Driver In Talks With Mann To Play Young Neil McCauley  —  EXCLUSIVE: It's been nearly three decades since Michael Mann's crime classic Heat hit theaters via Warner Bros …
TMZ.com:
AARON CARTER HOME WHERE HE DIED UP FOR SALE  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  INSIDE THE DEATH HOUSE  —  Aaron Carter's estate is trying to sell his L.A. County home, and TMZ has learned one important note for potential buyers ... the bathroom where the singer died is undergoing renovations.
Discussion: Daily Mail, RADAR and ET Canada
TMZ.com:
Machine Gun Kelly, Megan Fox Together In Hawaii Amid Breakup Rumors  —  MGK, MEGAN FOX GRUBBIN' IT UP ON THE BIG ISLAND  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox might still be an item after all ... or at least working on gettin' back to normal, because the 2 were spotted together getting some grub in Hawaii.
Discussion: People.com, Page Six and E! Online
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Barbie Ferreira Reveals the Truth About Her Euphoria Exit  —  Seven months after announcing her exit from Euphoria after two seasons, Barbie Ferreira is sharing more details on her decision to leave the HBO series.  See what the actress had to say.  —  Barbie Ferreira thinks Kat simply outgrew her high school setting.
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Cynthia Robinson / Us Weekly:
Justin Long and Kate Bosworth Confirm Engagement, Detail ‘Organic’ Proposal  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Off the market!  Justin Long and Kate Bosworth are engaged.  —  Costar Couple!  Kate Bosworth and Justin Long's Relationship Timeline
FemaleFirst:
Hugh Jackman suffers another skin cancer scare  —  Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman has undergone two biopsies after his doctor found ‘two little things’ on his nose that could be a form of skin cancer  —  Hugh Jackman has undergone two biopsies after suffering another skin cancer scare.
FemaleFirst:
Alexandra Burke pregnant with second baby: 'We're so excited too do this all again!'  —  Eight months after having her first child, Alexandra Burke has announced she is pregnant with her second baby. … Alexandra Burke is pregnant with her second baby.  —  The 34-year-old 'Hallelujah …
Discussion: Ok - OK, The Sun and Mirror
FemaleFirst:
Pregnant Lindsay Lohan's first wedding anniversary tribute to husband Bader Shammas  —  After they quietly tied the knot last year, pregnant Lindsay Lohan has celebrated her first wedding anniversary with husband Bader Shammas after saying she can't wait for their baby to arrive.
FemaleFirst:
Duchess of Sussex to be honoured with Women of Vision award  —  Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is to be handed a Women of Vision award by activist Gloria Steinem at a glitzy ceremony in New York next month  —  Meghan, Duchess of Sussex is to be presented with a Women of Vision award by activist Gloria Steinem.
Bernd Debusmann Jr / BBC:
Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in trial of Fugees' Pras Michel  —  Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has testified in the trial of ex-Fugees rapper Pras Michel, who is accused of accepting money from a fugitive tycoon to influence US politicians.  —  Mr Michel, 50, allegedly received more than $100m …
Joe Crutchley / Daily Star:
Maya Jama secretly ‘dating Leonardo DiCaprio after meeting up in London and New York’  —  Love Island host Maya Jama and Hollywood A-lister and actor Leonardo DiCaprio are reportedly ‘dating’ and ‘having fun’ after ‘meeting up in New York, Paris and London’  —  Maya Jama is said to be …
 
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Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Gerard Piqué slams Shakira and her fans: They ‘have no lives’
Angie Orellana Hernandez / E! Online:
TikToker Chris Olsen Reveals Relationship Status After Kissing Meghan Trainor's Brother Ryan
Discussion: Just Jared
Kelly Gilmore / E! Online:
Grey's Anatomy Star Caterina Scorsone Saves Her 3 Kids in 2 Minutes in House Fire
Lane Florsheim / Wall Street Journal:
Zooey Deschanel Isn't Ruling Out a ‘New Girl’ Reboot
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
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Angie Orellana Hernandez / E! Online:
Olympian Sunisa Lee Ending College Gymnastics Career Early Due to Health Issue
Discussion: Just Jared
Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
Katy Perry Tries to Convince ‘Idol’ Contestant Sara Beth Liebe to Stay on Show After Mom-Shaming Accusations
 

 
From Mediagazer:

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

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

Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
The music industry is entering a cycle of consolidation, driven by a slowdown at the major labels, the growing market for independents, and the rapacity of PE
 
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