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11:05 PM ET, April 19, 2023

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Variety:
Frank Ocean Pulls Out of Coachella Weekend 2 … A source close to the situation says his spot will be taken by Blink-182.  —  The statement reads: “Frank Ocean will not be performing at weekend 2 of Coachella.  —  “After suffering an injury to his leg on festival grounds in the week leading up to weekend 1.
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TMZ.com:
Frank Ocean Drops Out as Coachella Headliner After Suffering Ankle Fracture  —  Frank Ocean will not return to the Coachella stage for the festival's second weekend, dropping out after sustaining two fractures and a sprain in his left leg.  —  In a statement provided Wednesday to TMZ …
E. Cha / Soompi:
Breaking: ASTRO's Moonbin Passes Away; Fantagio Confirms  —  Fantagio has confirmed the news of ASTRO's Moonbin's passing, which was previously announced by the police.  —  In the early hours of the morning on April 20, Fantagio released the following statement:
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Sarah Michaud / People.com:
Moonbin, Member of K-Pop Group ASTRO, Dead by Reported Suicide at 25: ‘Suddenly Left Us’
Lesley Goldberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Twilight’ TV Series in the Works (Exclusive)  —  Lionsgate Television is in early development on a series that could bring author Stephenie Meyer's book series back to life after the wildly successful movies.  —  Break out the sparkle. … The Twilight TV series is in its infancy and does …
Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Jonathan Majors' Issues Worsen as More Alleged Abuse Victims Cooperate With D.A.'s Office (EXCLUSIVE)  —  As Jonathan Majors prepares for a May 8 court appearance on domestic violence charges, his PR problems are about to get bigger.  —  Sources familiar with the matter tell Variety …
People.com:
Why Prince Harry Is Going to the Coronation Without Meghan Markle: 'It's Become So Personal'  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex reached a decision about attending King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation that puts them half in, half out  —  News that Prince Harry would attend King Charles …
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Selome Hailu / Variety:
‘The White Lotus’ Sets Natasha Rothwell to Return for Season 3 (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Goodbye, Tanya — Belinda's back!  —  Natasha Rothwell will return to “The White Lotus” for Season 3, Variety has learned from multiple sources close to the production.  —  Rothwell was a fan favorite in Season 1 …
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Lanford Beard / People.com:
‘Little People, Big World’ 's Matt Roloff Is Engaged to Caryn Chandler: ‘She Said Yes!’  —  The TLC star, who began dating the former Roloff Farms employee in 2017, exclusively tells PEOPLE: “We are looking forward to a simple but elegant wedding in 2024”  —  Matt Roloff is ready to walk down the aisle!
Danya Issawi / The Cut:
Yung Miami Is an Open Book … Caresha Brownlee wants to know if I believe in aliens.  The rapper, one half of the group City Girls and better known as Yung Miami, beckons me to walk past the Maybach and Range Rover parked out front.  The 29-year-old is both curious and inviting as she welcomes …
Shan Ally / The Sun:
Nick Knowles, 60, opens up about new romance with girlfriend Katie, 33, and discuss engagement rumours  —  NICK Knowles has opened up about his romance with girlfriend Katie Katie Dadzie - and shared the biggest challenge that they have faced so far.  —  The DIY SOS presenter, 60 …
Discussion: dailystar
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Daniel Bird / The Mirror:   Nick Knowles, 60, hints at engagement with girlfriend, 33, as he slams age-gap trolls
Anthony Dominic / Entertainment Tonight:
Keith Nale, Two-Time ‘Survivor’ Contestant, Dead at 62 (Exclusive)  —  Two-time Survivor contestant and fan-favorite, Keith Nale, has died at 62, ET has learned.  —  Keith's son, Wes, tells ET, “He passed away this afternoon.  He'd been battling cancer for the past few months and we found out about it in January.”
Janine Henni / People.com:
King Charles' Coronation Cross Includes Wood from Jesus' ‘True Cross’ — a Gift from Pope Francis  —  The Cross of Wales, which will lead the coronation procession at Westminster Abbey on May 6, incorporates a relic of the cross on which Jesus was crucified  —  King Charles' coronation cross includes …
N. S. / Perez Hilton:
Madison Beer Reveals She Considered Suicide After Nude Photo Leak: ‘I Felt So Backed Into A Corner’  —  Home » Sad Sad » Madison Beer Reveals She Considered Suicide After Nude Photo Leak: ‘I Felt So Backed Into A Corner’  —  [Warning: Potentially Triggering Content]
Dana Rose Falcone / People.com:
Kylie Jenner Is Seeing Timothée Chalamet ‘Every Week’ but Wants a Relationship ‘Without Any Pressure’  —  “Everyone in the family is happy and supportive of Kylie dating,” a source tells PEOPLE about The Kardashians star's growing closeness to the Oscar nominee
Discussion: Just Jared and Page Six
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Meghan Trainor Reveals Husband Shaved Her Legs (and ‘Everything’!)  When Her Baby Bump Got Too Big  —  Meghan Trainor is keeping it real when it comes to pregnancy life.  —  On April 25, the “Mother” singer, 29, will release Dear Future Mama, a guide to pregnancy, birth and new motherhood …
Discussion: Glamour, Just Jared and POPSUGAR
Dylan Gwinn / Breitbart:
Exclusive — Caitlyn Jenner: 'Trans Is ‘Oversaturated Due to Indoctrination,’ Left Using it to ‘Destroy Families’  —  Caitlyn Jenner has launched a new PAC dedicated to confronting and stopping the “radical gender ideology” of the left.  A movement the former Olympian says is being used by the left to “destroy families.”
Peter White / Deadline:
‘Bling Empire’ & New York Spinoff Not Returning At Netflix  —  EXCLUSIVE: Bling Empire, the reality series focused on the lives of rich Asian Americans in LA, and its New York-set spinoff are ending at Netflix.  —  The streamer is not moving forward with a fourth season of Bling Empire or a second season of Bling Empire: New York.
Discussion: TVLine and The US Sun
 
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Janko Roettgers / The Verge:
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