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12:25 PM ET, April 20, 2023

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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 …
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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.
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 …
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TMZ.com:
Jonathan Majors Says Video Proves He Didn't Strike Ex-GF Who Went Clubbing After Incident  —  Jonathan Majors says the man who was driving him and his now ex-girlfriend the night of their alleged domestic incident will testify the actor did not strike her — and he claims there's video proof …
Discussion: RADAR and Bossip
People.com:
Prince Harry 'Didn't Hear' from King Charles Initially About Coronation Invite  —  “Harry wanted to hear from his father directly — it's always through somebody,” a close friend tells PEOPLE in this week's issue  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's invitation to King Charles' coronation didn't come in the way Harry had hoped.
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People.com:
Why Prince Harry Is Going to the Coronation Without Meghan Markle: 'It's Become So Personal'
Leah Marilla Thomas / Cosmopolitan:
‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 3: Everything We Know About Next Season  —  Don't get sent to the principal's office (with Ava you might, LOL).  —  The triangle icon that indicates to play  —  Sharpen your pencils, Little Einsteins.  Abbott Elementary was renewed for season 3 …
Discussion: The Wrap, POPSUGAR, Variety and Vanity Fair
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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’
Marisa Sullivan / People.com:
Scarlett Johansson Reveals the ‘Fundamental’ Secret to Success of Her Marriage to Colin Jost  —  The Marriage Story actress discussed what quality she found in the SNL writer on Tuesday's episode of Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop podcast  —  Scarlett Johansson is revealing her real-life marriage story — and why it works!
Discussion: Just Jared
L. F. / Perez Hilton:
Taylor Swift's Friends UNFOLLOW Joe Alwyn In Droves After Split!  —  Taking sides!  —  Several of Taylor Swift's closest friends all unfollowed her ex Joe Alwyn in the span of a few hours.  What does this mean?!  —  Eagle-eyed fans first spotted the inneresting social media activity late on Wednesday evening.
Discussion: Just Jared and The Mirror
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 …
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. … Sources say Daly is working with Lionsgate TV …
Manori Ravindran / Variety:
The Kardashians Return to E! With ‘A Billion Dollar Dynasty’ Series (EXCLUSIVE) … The NBCUniversal-backed cabler has acquired two-part series “The Kardashians: A Billion Dollar Dynasty,” which will air on E! in the U.S. on May 1.  —  The show marks the family's return to E!, which was the home of …
Discussion: Collider and The US Sun
Susan Knox / The Mirror:
Otis Redding III dies: Singer inspired by legendary dad dies at 59 after cancer battle  —  Otis Redding III, who proudly followed in his famous dad's music footprints, passed away in a hospital in Macon, Georgia at the age of 59  —  Otis Redding III has died after a battle with cancer.
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!
Kristy Puchko / Mashable:
Patti LuPone reveals the shocking reason she's not in ‘Schmigadoon!’  —  “It's their loss,” LuPone told Mashable. … Incredibly; however, Patti LuPone, one of the celebrated living legends of the Great White Way, was denied a chance to join in.  —  LuPone is currently enjoying a flood …
Kirsty Hatcher / People.com:
Kourtney Kardashian Celebrates Turning 44 During ‘Dream’ Birthday Getaway with Travis Barker  —  The Kardashians star's birthday was filled with food, flowers and a surprise performance from a mariachi band  —  Kourtney Kardashian had a dreamy birthday.  —  The Poosh founder shared a series …
Discussion: ET Canada, The US Sun and Elle
Paul Byrne / The Mirror:
Former Man Utd star Wes Brown who earned £50,000-a-week declared bankrupt  —  Wes Brown made a whopping 362 appearances for Manchester United, winning the Premier League five times as well as the FA Cup and Champions League twice  —  Former England and Manchester United star Wes Brown …
Discussion: The Sun
Jess Phillips / dailystar:
Madonna's daughter Lourdes Leon risks overexposure in skintight cut-out jumpsuit  —  Lourdes Leon was doing her mum Madonna proud as she stepped out at the H&M Mugler launch in New York City wearing a very skimpy catsuit with bold cut-out sections
Janine Henni / People.com:
Lady Pamela Hicks Reacts to Not Being Invited to King Charles' Coronation: ‘Very Sensible’  —  Lady Pamela Hicks, who served as a bridesmaid and lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth, recently attended the state funeral of the late monarch in September  —  Lady Pamela Hicks will not be among …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and HELLO!
 
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