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Jock Zonfrillo / Paramount ANZ:
Jock Zonfrillo  —  It is with deep sadness and shock, that we confirm the passing of Jock Zonfrillo.  —  A Statement From The Zonfrillo Family  —  “With completely shattered hearts and without knowing how we can possibly move through life without him, we are devastated to share that Jock passed away yesterday.
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Bethany Whittingham / dailystar:
MasterChef judge Jock Zonfrillo dies aged 46 as Gordon Ramsay leads tributes
Christi Carras / Los Angeles Times:
Concertgoer lets out a ‘loud full body orgasm’ while L.A. Phil plays Tchaikovsky's 5th  —  Molly Grant was enjoying the Los Angeles Philharmonic's performance of Tchaikovsky's fifth symphony on Friday at the Walt Disney Concert Hall when she heard what she described as a “scream/moan” erupt from the balcony.
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TMZ.com:
Cher and Boyfriend Alexander Edwards Split, Were Never Engaged  —  Cher and Alexander “AE” Edwards have called it quits on their relationship, and were never even engaged, despite multiple reports to the contrary ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources close to the former couple tell TMZ …
Joyann Jeffrey / TODAY.com:
Stanley Tucci details ‘terrifying’ cancer battle, including 6 months with a feeding tube  —  Stanley Tucci is opening up about his 2017 oral cancer diagnosis.  While speaking with Willie Geist on the April 30 episode of “Sunday Sitdown,” Tucci, 62, said it was “terrifying” when he learned he had the disease.
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse Step Out for Rare Date Night at 2023 Met Gala  —  Five months after Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse made their red carpet debut, the couple enjoyed a stylish night out at the Met Gala 2023.  —  Look at them now.  —  Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse …
Discussion: Just Jared and Vanity Fair
TMZ.com:
Gisele Bundchen to Attend Met Gala Solo, First Time Since Brady Split  —  Gisele Bundchen is going to the Met Gala tonight — and she'll be going by herself in what we're told will amount to a major fashion statement since her split with Tom Brady.  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ …
Vogue:
Everything to Know About the 2023 Met Gala: Theme, Hosts and More  —  Tonight, Monday, May 1st, the 2023 Met Gala will take place.  This year's Costume Institute exhibition, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” will celebrate the full work and life of Karl Lagerfeld.  The dress code is, fittingly, “in honor of Karl.”
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Christian Allaire / Vogue:
Rihanna Has Already Nailed the Met Gala Theme—Two Days Early
Sonia Horon / Daily Mail:
Tim Bachman dead at 71: Bachman-Turner Overdrive guitarist passes following complications with cancer... three months after brother Robbie  — The musician's death was confirmed by his son, Paxton Bachman, via a Facebook post on Friday  — Tim and Robbie formed Bachman-Turner Overdrive …
Us Weekly:
Bachelor's Peter Weber Confirms Split From Kelley Flanagan After 3 Years of Dating  —  Another Bachelor breakup.  Peter Weber confirmed his split from Kelley Flanagan after three years of dating.  —  Weber, 31, hinted at his relationship status during an appearance at a beauty convention in Calgary, Canada, in April.
Discussion: Full Feed
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘9-1-1’ Moving From Fox To ABC For Season 7  —  In a clear sign of broadcast's evolving business realities, Fox has opted not to renew its highest rated scripted series, 9-1-1, produced by 20th Television.  The upcoming Season 6 finale on May 15 will be its last episode on Fox.
Shafiq Najib / Good Morning America:
WWE star Leah Van Dale announces pregnancy following miscarriages: 'I'm very happy'  —  Leah Van Dale is expecting her first child with husband Matt Polinsky.  —  The WWE star announced her pregnancy exclusively to “Good Morning America” on Monday, sharing that she found out the exciting news in March.
Discussion: New York Post, The US Sun and TMZ.com
TMZ.com:
Buccaneers LB Shaquil Barrett's 2-Year-Old Drowns in Family Pool  —  Shaquil Barrett — a linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — just suffered an unimaginable tragedy ... his 2-year-old drowned in their pool, just days after her birthday.  —  The news was confirmed Sunday by Shaq's football team …
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
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