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8:45 AM ET, April 17, 2023

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Hadley Freeman / The Sunday Times:
Judy Blume: 'I'm behind JK Rowling 100 per cent'  —  The bestselling children's writer has shaped the minds of millions, just like the Harry Potter author — and she's every bit as controversial  —  You can try to explain Judy Blume in numbers: her books for children have sold 90 million copies worldwide …
Telegraph:
Prince Harry held peace talks with King Charles over Coronation - but not Prince William  —  Friend of Sussexes says there were ‘positive conversations’ between father and son shortly before Prince confirmed attendance  —  The Duke of Sussex held peace talks with the King ahead of confirming …
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TMZ.com:
AI-Generated Drake & Weeknd Song Goes Viral, Might be Marketing Ploy  —  A new AI-generated song featuring fake Drake and The Weeknd is taking the internet by storm — but it might just be a tech startup behind this ... according to a deep Twitter dive.  —  The track is called ‘Heart on My Sleeve’ …
TMZ.com:
Ariana Madix Kisses New Man at Coachella Amid Scandoval Fallout  —  Check out this footage, obtained by TMZ, that shows AM and Daniel locking lips in the dark of night ... during what seems to be one the final sets of the evening.  They're totally in sync with one another, and eventually you see Ari wrap her arms around this fella.
Variety:
Netflix Proceeds With ‘Love Is Blind’ Reunion Taping After Technical Issues Crater Live Broadcast Plans  —  The live “Love Is Blind” reunion failed to launch on Netflix Sunday night.  —  The live reunion for the mega-hit dating show “Love Is Blind” experienced major delays on Netflix Sunday evening …
Kiera Jessica Marchant / dailystar:
Victoria Beckham shows flexibility in gym snaps as David strips off in background  —  Victoria and David Beckham gave the world a look into their training regime.  Victoria could be seen flexing her arms, as David conveniently stood in the background with his abs out
Discussion: The Mirror, People.com and HELLO!
Daniel Trainor / E! Online:
The Ultimatum Reveals First-Ever Queer Love Season Trailer and Premiere Date  —  In the teaser for Netflix's The Ultimatum: Queer Love, five couples on the brink put their relationships to the rest.  Get your first look at the dramatic season and find out when it premieres.
Discussion: Just Jared and Variety
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
Cher, 76, looks incredibly youthful in cropped biker jacket and stylish trousers as she leads the stars at Chevalier premiere in Los Angeles  —  Cher showcased her ageless beauty as she donned a stylish ensemble while joining other celebrities at the Chevalier premiere in Los Angeles on Sunday.
Discussion: Just Jared
Leonardo DiCaprio / Perez Hilton:
Leonardo DiCaprio Spotted Hanging With Bradley Cooper's Ex Irina Shayk During Coachella Party!  —  If Leonardo DiCaprio was ever keen on keeping his Coachella weekend outing low-key (yeah, right) he can forget about it... because of who he's hanging out with in the desert!
Susan Knox / The Mirror:
Mark Wright and Michelle Keegan bombarded with cruel comments after snap with baby nephew  —  Former TOWIE star Mark Wright beamed from ear to ear as he posed alongside his wife Michelle Keegan and his newborn nephew, Dustin, but a number of fans couldn't help but ask when the couple will have kids of their own
Discussion: The Sun and HELLO!
Kaitlin Simpson / Us Weekly:
Packing on the PDA!  Keanu Reeves Kisses GF Alexandra Grant on the Red Carpet  —  From work partners to loving companions!  Keanu Reeves and his long-time girlfriend, Alexandra Grant, have been going strong since they went public with their relationship in 2019, but their love connection didn't start right away.
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Pregnant Lindsay Lohan celebrates baby shower with friends and family  —  Lindsay Lohan celebrated her baby shower surrounded by friends and family over the weekend.  —  “Flew into town to shower my gorgeous preggers bestie and glowing mama-to-be,” wrote friend Juliet Angus on social media alongside …
Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Shawn Mendes' Dating History: Hailey Bieber, Camila Cabello and More of His Famous Exes and Flings  —  Looking for The One!  Shawn Mendes' love life has made headlines over the years as he navigates dating in the public eye.  —  The “Stitches” singer largely didn't address his personal life until he started dating Camila Cabello.
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Bustle:
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello's Relationship Timeline May Include A Fresh Start
 
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David Williamson / Daily Express:
Royals on ‘brink of collapse’ as Charles warned Firm risks ‘abolishing itself by stealth’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Mirror
Michelle McGahan / Us Weekly:
Devin Booker 'Doesn't Believe' Ex Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny's Relationship Is ‘Serious’
Sally Morgan / HELLO!:
Exclusive: Princess Eugenie on why motherhood is at the heart of her new passion project
Discussion: The Mirror
Charmaine Patterson / People.com:
Jamie Foxx Is Steadily Improving Following Actor's Medical Emergency: Source
Discussion: Page Six, Mirror and Full Feed
Sarah Grealish / The Sun:
Cliff Fish dead - Paper Lace bassist who had two number 1 hits dies aged 73
Discussion: The Mirror and dailystar
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Peter White / Deadline:
Fox and Hulu extend their content partnership, including in-season streaming rights for Fox's programming; sources: the deal is worth $1.5B over four years

Shawn Musgrave / The Intercept:
A federal court allows a claim by The Intercept that DMCA prevents OpenAI from stripping a story's title or byline but throws out its claims against Microsoft

Peter Kafka / Business Insider:
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