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11:50 PM ET, May 1, 2023

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Natalie Salmon / HELLO!:
Lily James found a unique way to honour Karl Lagerfeld at the 2023 Met Gala  —  Did you notice her gloves?  —  You know when someone arrives with a celebrity makeup artist as their date, their beauty look is going to be on point and that was certainly the case for Lily James.
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Alexandra Bellusci / E! Online:
Met Gala 2023: We've Never Ever Been Happier to See Sydney Sweeney  —  Sydney Sweeney has arrived at the 2023 Met Gala donning an embellished nude Miu Miu gown.  See her euphoric red carpet look below.  —  Sydney Sweeney definitely doesn't look like she's in Oklahoma!.
Discussion: Page Six, POPSUGAR and Billboard
Meaghan Kirby / E! Online:
Mindy Kaling's Latest Project Has Her Stealing the Show at the 2023 Met Gala
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six, Billboard and W
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
Gisele Bündchen Gives Her Angel Wings a New Twist During Return to Met Gala Red Carpet
Vogue:
Everything to Know About the 2023 Met Gala: Theme, Hosts and More
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 …
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:
Selena Gomez's Organ Donor, Francia Raisa, Deflects Friendship Questions  —  Francia Raisa is tossing serious shade toward her former friend, and kidney recipient, Selena Gomez ... dodging questions any way she can about whether they're still on good terms.  —  The “How I Met Your Father” …
Madison Vain / Esquire:
The Strange Brotherhood of Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux  —  The stars of HBO's White House Plumbers have a lot to get off their chests—like, are they actually brothers?—but first, a few loving words about their moms.  —  Woody Harrelson is being patient.
Rip / TMZ.com:
Gordon Lightfoot Dead at 84  —  REMEMBERING GORDON LIGHTFOOT  —  Gordon Lightfoot, a folk music and soft rock icon of the 1970s, is dead ... according to his publicist.  —  Gordon, best known for his hit, “If You Could Read My Mind,” passed away Monday evening in Toronto, where he'd been hospitalized.
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.
Christian Allaire / Vogue:
Nicole Kidman's 2023 Met Gala Inspiration?  Nicole Kidman Circa 2004  —  At tonight's 2023 Met Gala, Nicole Kidman perfectly interpreted the “in honor of Karl” dress code.  Tonight, the actor hit the red carpet wearing an archival, Karl Lagerfeld-era Chanel Haute Couture gown from 2004.
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Pedro Pascal Joins Ridley Scott's ‘Gladiator’ Sequel At Paramount  —  EXCLUSIVE: While the second season of HBO's hit series The Last Of Us is in the works, its star Pedro Pascal looks to have found the project he'll shoot during its hiatus and boy is it a big one.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Variety, The Wrap and Just Jared
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Why Karl Lagerfeld's Cat Choupette Is Not Attending Met Gala 2023  —  Though she would have been treated like a four-legged queen, here's why Karl Lagerfeld's beloved cat Choupette passed on a night at the Met Gala.  —  Expect Choupette to pull off the chicest of moves without ever leaving her elegant perch.
TMZ.com:
Jerry Springer Laid to Rest in Chicago, Public Tribute In The Works  —  JERRY SPRINGER LAID TO REST IN CHICAGO ... Public Tribute Coming Soon  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 2.8K … Jerry Springer was laid to rest in a private ceremony this weekend among family and friends, with plans in place …
Discussion: People.com, E! Online and Full Feed
 
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