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4:10 PM ET, April 28, 2023

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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
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Jack Irvin / People.com:
Katy Perry Loses Trademark Battle Against Australian Fashion Designer Katie Perry  —  “This is a tale of two women, two teenage dreams and one name,” Judge Brigitte Markovic's ruling reportedly read  —  Katie Perry is coming at Katy Perry like a dark horse — and prevailing.
TMZ.com:
‘Cheer’ Star Coach Monica Aldama Denies Trying To Bury Sexual Assault Claims  —  ‘CHEER’ COACH MONICA ALDAMA DENIES TRYING TO HIDE SEXUAL ASSAULT ... College Preparing To Fight In Court  —  Coach Monica Aldama, known from the hit Netflix series “Cheer,” is pushing back on the claims and lawsuit …
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Sarah Grealish / The Sun:
Wee Willie Harris dead - Brit rock and roll star who inspired The Beatles dies age 90  —  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
Discussion: Daily Mail
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The Mirror:   BREAKING Wee Willie Harris dies as tributes pour in to ‘wild man of rock & roll’
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 …
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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.
Amy Denman / The Mirror:
Harry Potter star Bonnie Wright announces she's pregnant with first child  —  Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright, who played Ginny Weasley in the movies, has announced she is expecting her first child with her husband Andrew Lococo  —  Harry Potter actress Bonnie Wright …
Discussion: dailystar, Us Weekly, Just Jared and The Sun
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.
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.”
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
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!
TMZ.com:
Barack, Michelle Obama's Dinner Date with Bruce Springsteen, Steven Spielberg  —  BARACK & MICHELLE OBAMA SPRINGSTEEN CONCERT PREGAME ... Dinner with Bruce & Spielberg  —  Former President Obama's living his best life, as they say ... not just flying to Spain for a Bruce Springsteen concert …
Discussion: Just Jared and Hollywood Life
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
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 …
Ellise Shafer / Variety:
Jonathan Majors' Alleged Victim Granted Temporary Order of Protection Ahead of Court Date … “Today a judge granted a Full Temporary Order of Protection for the victim, per the People's request and with the consent of defense counsel.  (At the time of arraignment, a Limited Temporary Order …
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TMZ.com:
Jonathan Majors Ordered to Stay Away from Alleged Domestic Violence Victim
Discussion: Jezebel and Page Six
 
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Jen Juneau / People.com:
Kate Beckinsale and Matt Atwater Are ‘Friendly,’ Says Source: ‘Nothing Romantic Going On’ (Exclusive)
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Mia O'Hare / The Mirror:
Jodie Marsh quizzed by RSPCA after taking her pet meerkat to the pub
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Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
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Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

New York Times:
In a first, Telegram is set to be profitable in 2024, with $1B+ in revenue, up from ~$350M in 2023, and 12M subscribers; source: 50%+ of its revenue is from ads

 
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