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2:45 PM ET, April 20, 2023

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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 …
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.
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:
Prince Harry and Prince William Have Had No Communication: ‘Things Are Strained,’ Says Palace Insider
Discussion: ET Canada
K.J. Yossman / Variety:
Denise Richards Confirms Return to ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Three years after Denise Richards walked away from “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” amid a storm of gossip and drama, the actor has confirmed to Variety she is returning to the franchise in a guest capacity.
Harper's BAZAAR:
Irina Shayk on Learning to Love Her Imperfections  —  The model and style star says she developed her unflappable confidence after becoming a mom. … When I was a young girl, I always admired my grandmother.  She was my icon in basically everything.  She was strong and positive and always had kind words for me.
Just Jared:
Jack Harlow Makes Movie Debut in Hulu's 'White Men Can't Jump' Remake - Watch the First Trailer!  —  The first trailer for the modern remake of White Men Can't Jump has arrived!  —  Jack Harlow is making his movie debut in the Hulu project, which stars Sinqua Walls.
Alix Breeden / Page Six:
Selma Blair covers British Vogue with cane amid MS battle: ‘Representation matters’  —  Selma Blair struck a power pose with her cane for British Vogue's May 2023 cover.  —  “I have an emotional and physical attachment to the cane,” the “Cruel Intentions” actress, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis …
Discussion: Just Jared and Variety
Just Jared:
6 ‘Spider-Man’ Movies Are Being Added to Disney+ for First Time  —  Disney+ has announced that Spider-Man will be added to the streaming service for the first time!  —  For those who don't know, Sony Pictures owns the rights to the Spider-Man film franchise and the character join …
Lia Beck / Cosmopolitan:
Everything We Know About the ‘Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo’ Movie So Far  —  We understand your impatience, BookTokers!  —  Whether you're a BookToker, a voracious reader of new novels, or someone who loves a period piece, Netflix has an upcoming movie for you.
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Bachelor's Sean Lowe Reveals Why He and Wife Catherine Giudici Rehomed Dog Gus: ‘I Died a Little on the Inside’  —  While Sean Lowe and his wife, Catherine Giudici, loved Bullmastiff puppy Gus, they ultimately needed to rehome the canine for the safety of their family.
Discussion: E! Online and Page Six
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.
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest's Relationship Timeline: From Dating to Onscreen Reunions  —  It's hard for exes not to cross paths in Hollywood — just ask Julianne Hough and Ryan Seacrest.  —  The Dancing With the Stars star, who is 13 years younger than the American Idol host, started dating Seacrest in 2010.
TMZ.com:
Ariana Madix Jokes About Being in ‘Throuple’ In ‘Vanderpump Rules’ Deleted Scene  —  ARIANA MADIX JOKES ABOUT LOVE TRIANGLE WITH TOM & RAQUEL!!!  Deleted ‘Vanderpump’ Clip  —  HEATING UP IN THE HOT TUB  —  Here's some awkward foreshadowing of ‘Scandoval’ ... a “Vanderpump Rules” …
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
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’
 
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Janine Henni / People.com:
Lady Pamela Hicks Reacts to Not Being Invited to King Charles' Coronation: ‘Very Sensible’
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