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Melissa Romualdi / ET Canada:
Robert De Niro Reveals He Welcomed His Seventh Child; Shares Whether Or Not He's A ‘Cool Dad’  —  For Robert De Niro's upcoming movie “About My Father,” ET Canada sat down with the legendary actor to chat about fatherhood.  —  When asked what his love language is, the famous father, 79 …
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Laura Fox / Daily Mail:
'I'm not good at being fake': Jennifer Garner slips into a racy cut-out dress for edgy Allure shoot as she shares struggles with maintaining boundaries due to her ‘nice’ persona  —  Jennifer Garner showed off an edgy new look as she posed for a stunning new shoot in Allure Magazine's May Issue.
Discussion: Allure
TMZ.com:
‘Real Housewives’ Star Kim Zolciak Files For Divorce From Kroy Biermann  —  Kim Zolciak is pulling the plug on her marriage, filing for divorce from Kroy Biermann on the heels of the couple's financial struggles.  —  According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, The 'Real Housewives …
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TMZ.com:
‘Real Housewives’ Kim Zolciak & Husband Kroy Biermann Owe $1.1M In Unpaid Taxes
Rebecca Jones / BBC:
Tom Hanks' debut novel lifts lid on movie industry, and his on-set behaviour  —  Tom Hanks says he has written his first novel as a “release from the never-ending pressure” of making movies.  —  The two-time Oscar winner is publishing The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece, inspired by his own screen career.
Tim Hanlon / The Mirror:
Mum adds £80,000 to house value by spending just £3,500 on subtle changes  —  Tamzin McGillen, 33, has told how she has been able to add £80,000 to the price of her family's home in Bristol by making only subtle changes at a cost of £3,500
Discussion: The Sun
Hannah Furness / Telegraph:
Prince Harry went to Buckingham Palace after the Coronation - but didn't see his family  —  Telegraph understands Duke of Sussex made a quick stop en route to Heathrow while the royals were occupied with post-ceremony duties  —  The Duke of Sussex visited Buckingham Palace during his brief trip …
J. R. Moehringer / New Yorker:
Notes from Prince Harry's Ghostwriter  —  Collaborating on his memoir, “Spare,” meant spending hours together on Zoom, meeting his inner circle, and gaining a new perspective on the tabloids.  —  I was exasperated with Prince Harry.  My head was pounding, my jaw was clenched, and I was starting to raise my voice.
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Just Jared:
‘True Lies’ & ‘East New York’ Canceled By CBS, Presumed Reasons Revealed  —  Two more shows have been canceled by CBS amid the network's reshuffling of its schedule for the upcoming season.  —  True Lies, a reboot of the 1994 action comedy movie, and East New York, a cop drama, have both been canceled after just one season.
Mia O'Hare / The Mirror:
Harry Potter's Miriam Margolyes rushed to hospital and 'can't come home yet'  —  Harry Potter star and acting legend Miriam Margolyes has been admitted to hospital with a chest infection as she tells fans she 'can't come home yet'  —  Harry Potter legend Miriam Margolyes is currently in hospital with a chest infection.
Discussion: dailystar and The Sun
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Offset's daughters wow in regal ballgowns at ‘Little Mermaid’ premiere  —  These girls are ready for their Disney princess moment.  —  Offset matched with his daughters Kalea, 8 and Kulture, 4 at the premiere of “The Little Mermaid” in Hollywood last night, and fans couldn't get enough of their regal red carpet moment.
TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez's Organ Donor Francia Raisa Says She's Been Bullied Ruthlessly  —  Francia Raisa says she's been on the receiving end of some serious bullying since speaking out on her broken relationship with Selena Gomez after donating her kidney to the singer.
Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
Tom Hiddleston & Mark Hamill To Star In Stephen King Adaptation ‘The Life Of Chuck’ For Director Mike Flanagan; FilmNation Launches Hot Project For Cannes Market  —  EXCLUSIVE: Tom Hiddleston (Thor franchise) and Mark Hamill (Star Wars) are set to star in new Stephen King adaptation The Life Of Chuck …
Discussion: Radio Times and Just Jared
Alexandra Bellusci / E! Online:
Shonda Rhimes Teases the Future of Grey's Anatomy  —  Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes exclusively told E! News that she sees the hit ABC series—which is in it's 19th season—lasting for a very long time: “The world really belongs to the fans.”  —  Grey's Anatomy isn't flatlining anytime soon.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Deadline
FemaleFirst:
Vanessa Hudgens might ‘elope’ with Cole Tucker to avoid wedding planning  —  ‘High School Musical’ star Vanessa Hudgens jokes she could “elope” with fiance Cole Tucker to avoid the stress of planning their wedding. … Vanessa Hudgens has joked she might “elope” with fiance Cole Tucker to avoid wedding stress.
Megan Bull / HELLO!:
The Crown star Terrence Hardiman dies aged 86 and fans pay tribute  —  The actor's agent confirmed the news  —  Actor Terrence Hardiman has passed away at the age of 86, his agent has confirmed.  Famed for portraying the title character in The Demon Headmaster on CBBC …
Clayton Davis / Variety:
Brian Cox Submits for Lead Actor Drama for ‘Succession’ Despite Limited Screen Time (EXCLUSIVE)  —  HBO's drama series could be the first in Emmy history to land three lead drama actor noms  —  Happy Emmy season, “you clock-watching fucks” — Logan Roy is still leading the way.
N. S. / Perez Hilton:
Unexpected Sparks??  Shakira & Tom Cruise Get Chatty At Formula One Grand Prix! … Shakira and Tom Cruise are in the fast lane.  —  The TQG singer and the Mission: Impossible star were both in attendance at Sunday's Formula One Miami Grand Prix, and boy, we don't know what was racing faster... the cars or the hearts of their fans!
Kat Pettibone / Us Weekly:
Bachelor in Paradise's Brandon Jones and Serene Russell Call Off Their Engagement After Less Than 1 Year Together: It's ‘Been Immensely Hard’ … It's over.  Bachelor Nation's Brandon Jones and Serene Russell have split after less than one year together.  —  “After many months …
 
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Mary Elizabeth Andriotis / People.com:
Marcia Gay Harden Says ‘All My Children Are Queer’ During Drag Isn't Dangerous Telethon Appearance
L. D. / Perez Hilton:
Howard Stern SLAMS ‘Disgusting’ Coronation AND King Charles: ‘P***y’!
Discussion: dailystar and Page Six
Page Six:
Mama June reveals how much her ‘extravagant’ Florida wedding cost
Discussion: The Mirror
Brett Malec / E! Online:
How Ben Affleck Always Plays a Part In Jennifer Lopez's Work
Discussion: Just Jared
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