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8:50 AM ET, April 20, 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 …
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
Discussion: RADAR
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.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and The Mirror
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People.com:
Why Prince Harry Is Going to the Coronation Without Meghan Markle: 'It's Become So Personal'
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’
Frankie Collins / dailystar:
K-Pop ASTRO's Moonbin ‘found dead in apartment’ aged 25 as tributes pour in
Discussion: KBIZoom and The US Sun
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 …
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, Variety and Vanity Fair
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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!
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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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!
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 …
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 …
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.
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
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]
 
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Discussion: People.com and POPSUGAR
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
'Dad's Shadow' to ‘Unstable’! Rob Lowe and Son John Owen Break Down New ‘Healing’ Series
Discussion: Just Jared
Anthony Dominic / Entertainment Tonight:
Keith Nale, Two-Time ‘Survivor’ Contestant, Dead at 62 (Exclusive)
 

 
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Janko Roettgers / The Verge:
Redbox's owner, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, files for bankruptcy protection; Chicken Soup took on $325M in debt when it acquired Redbox in 2022

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The two California bills to help fund local journalism would penalize Google and Meta for news' decline and benefit hedge funds that are destroying newspapers

Katie Kilkenny / The Hollywood Reporter:
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