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12:30 PM ET, April 28, 2023

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Ian Youngs / BBC:
Eva Green: Actress wins High Court dispute over $1m film fee  —  French actress Eva Green has won a High Court case over her $1m (£810,000) fee for a sci-fi film that never got made.  —  The Casino Royale star sued White Lantern Film, saying she was owed the sum after the film collapsed amid a bitter dispute with producers.
Discussion: Just Jared, The Mirror, Deadline and Variety
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Eva Green Wins $1 Million Lawsuit Over Scrapped Movie After ‘Painful’ Trial: ‘I Stood My Ground’  —  “I am grateful to the Court, to the Judge, to my legal team and to my valiant agent who is my strength and my shield,” she said in a post-verdict statement  —  Eva Green is celebrating …
Simon Hattenstone / The Guardian:
‘At 83, I still feel sexual’: Smokey Robinson on love, joy, drugs, Motown - and his affair with Diana Ross  —  The music legend has just released a fabulously filthy album.  He looks back on his incredible life in songwriting, and his friendships with Marvin Gaye, Berry Gordy and Aretha Franklin
Sarah Grealish / The Sun:
Wee Willie Harris dead - Brit rock and roll star who inspired The Beatles dies age 90 as Dusty Springfield pays tribute  —  BRIT rock and roll star Wee Willie Harris has died at age 90.  —  The musician, who inspired John Lennon and Paul McCartney, passed away yesterday.  —  Facebook  —  Musicme
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The Mirror:
BREAKING Wee Willie Harris dies as tributes pour in to ‘wild man of rock & roll’  —  Wee Willie Harris - famed for inspiring John Lennon and Paul McCartney of the Beatles - has died at age 90, his wife has confirmed  —  Wee Willie Harris has died at the age of 90.
Matt Donnelly / Variety:
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Powerhouse agency team will focus on building Meghan's global enterprise  —  Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has signed for representation with WME, Variety can report exclusively.  —  The signing represents a crown jewel for WME …
People.com:
Blake Lively Confirms She's Not Attending 2023 Met Gala: ‘I Will Be Watching’  —  The Simple Favor actress, who has long been a staple on the Met Gala red carpet, confirmed Thursday to reporters including PEOPLE that she would not be attending this year's event  —  The show will have to go on without Blake Lively.
Discussion: E! Online and Just Jared
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
‘Dodgeball’ Sequel In Works At 20th With Vince Vaughn Returning; Jordan VanDina To Write The Script  —  EXCLUSIVE: Vince Vaughn will return to star in (and likely produce) a sequel to his hit 2004 comedy, Dodgeball, scripted by Jordan VanDina (The Binge), which is in early development at 20th Century Studios, Deadline has learned.
People.com:
Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham Tease Their Upcoming Met Gala Looks: 'We're Very Excited' (Exclusive)  —  Monday's gala will be the couple's third appearance at the annual fashion event  —  Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham have some exciting plans this Monday — going to the Met Gala!
Discussion: Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Jonathan Majors Ordered to Stay Away from Alleged Domestic Violence Victim  —  JONATHAN MAJORS ORDERED TO STAY AWAY FROM EX-GF ... Alleged Dom.  Violence Victim  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  — 317 … Jonathan Majors has just been ordered to keep away from the ex-girlfriend he allegedly assaulted …
Discussion: Jezebel and Page Six
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NBC News:
Jerry Springer, daytime television pioneer, dies at 79  —  “The Jerry Springer Show,” which ran from 1991 to 2018, was known for on-set confrontations and fans screaming, “Jerry, Jerry, Jerry!”  He died of pancreatic cancer, a spokesperson said.  —  Longtime TV personality Jerry Springer …
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WLWT-TV:
Jerry Springer, legendary talk show host, dead at 79
Dory Jackson / People.com:
Jerry Springer's Famous Friends and Fans React to His Death: ‘Smartest, Most Generous, Kindest Person’
Just Jared:
Post Malone Addresses Recent Weight Loss, Responds to Speculation He's ‘Doing Drugs’  —  Post Malone is addressing all of the talk about his weight.  —  Over the past several months, the 27-year-old “Rockstar” rapper has faced concerns surrounding his weight loss, with many speculating …
Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
Zendaya Recalls First Date at 15 to See ‘Spider-Man’ in 3D  —  The ‘Dune’ star turned up in Las Vegas to accept a prize at CinemaCon's Big Screen Achievement Awards and spoke about the power of cinema: “In a theater, that's where someone can feel seen.  That's where someone can feel less alone.”
Nika Shakhnazarova / Page Six:
Coronation dress code will be ‘a massive change to royal protocol’: King Charles' ex-butler  —  All eyes will be on the royals and their choice of outfits for King Charles III's coronation as the historic day rapidly approaches.  —  The dress code for the May 6 ceremony will be a …
Discussion: ET Canada and HELLO!
Miguel A. Melendez / Entertainment Tonight:
Pete Davidson Gushes Over ‘Best Actress’ Chase Sui Wonders at ‘Bupkis’ Premiere (Exclusive)  —  Pete Davidson may have gone incognito to his Bupkis premiere at the Apollo Theater in New York City on Thursday, but there was no hiding the way he feels about his girlfriend, Chase Sui Wonders.
Georgia Slater / People.com:
Kelly Kay Introduces Baby Spider, Talks Football Star Dying in Her Arms Before Pregnancy News (Exclusive)  —  Kelly Kay, the girlfriend of late Oregon football star Spencer Webb, is opening up to PEOPLE about the first few weeks with their newborn son Spider and how she's continuing to keep Webb's memory alive
Discussion: E! Online
NBC News:
‘Jackass’ star Bam Margera surrenders to police in Pennsylvania, authorities say  —  Brandon “Bam” Margera, 43, one of the creators of “Jackass,” was being sought after a physical confrontation Sunday with his brother, state police said.  —  “Jackass” star Brandon “Bam” …
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Wonderwall.com:
Famed talk show host leaves behind massive fortune following death from pancreatic cancer, more news
Discussion: People.com and New York Post
People.com:
Angelina Pivarnick Accepts Vinny Tortorella's Proposal as ‘Jersey Shore’ Costars Cheer: ‘100 Times Over, Yes!’  —  Pivarnick's boyfriend dropped down to one knee in front of MTV cameras after a whirlwind relationship, telling his love: “I want to grow old with you, I want to do everything with you”
Ben Court / Men's Health:
Jason Momoa's Next Big Flex  —  The newly single Fast X villain gets real about facing his greatest challenge, fighting for change, and finding a new path.  —  JASON MOMOA is a hard man to pin down.  —  Momoa is a little more than halfway through an eight-month shoot in Aotearoa/New Zealand for an Apple TV+ show called Chief of War.
 
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TMZ.com:
Dog the Bounty Hunter's Daughter Bonnie Chapman's House Burns Down
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Kate Beckinsale and Matt Atwater Are ‘Friendly,’ Says Source: ‘Nothing Romantic Going On’ (Exclusive)
Discussion: Just Jared and Hollywood Life
Mia O'Hare / The Mirror:
Jodie Marsh quizzed by RSPCA after taking her pet meerkat to the pub
Discussion: The Sun and dailystar
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
Bad Bunny and Kendall Jenner have date night at Tyler, the Creator concert
Discussion: Hollywood Life and OK Magazine
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From Mediagazer:

Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Trump sues CBS News in a Texas court, claiming CBS engaged in election interference “through malicious, deceptive” editing of its 60 Minutes Harris interview

Todd Spangler / Variety:
Apple reports Q4 revenue from Services, which includes the App Store, Apple TV+, and Apple Music, up 12% YoY to $24.97B, a new quarterly record, but below est.

Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Amazon reports Q3 ad revenue up 19% YoY to $14.33B, vs. $14.25B est., amid its push to insert ads into Prime Video, and subscription sales up 11% YoY to $11.3B

 
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