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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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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Robert De Niro, 79, reveals he welcomed seventh baby
Allure:
Jennifer Garner: “I'm Not Good At Being Fake”  —  The actor and mother of three has a devoted fan base and a sterling reputation in Hollywood.  Maybe nice guys do finish first? … Jennifer Garner's car is parked right over there, by the Prius, in the back of the lot.
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Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Jennifer Garner Reveals Why Her Kids Prefer to Watch Dad Ben Affleck's Movies
Discussion: Page Six and POPSUGAR
TMZ.com:
‘Real Housewives’ Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Living Together Despite Divorce  —  The marriage of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann may be over, but that doesn't mean they're ready to completely cut ties, not yet anyway ... we've learned they're still living under the same roof.
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TMZ.com:
‘Real Housewives’ Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann Divorce War Over Child Custody, Finances  —  Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann's divorce has telltale signs it's already super nasty ... with a war brewing over the estranged couple's children and broken finances.  —  We've now obtained Kroy's petition …
People.com:
Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann's Financial Woes Led to Divorce: ‘It Was Way Too Much Pressure’ (Source)  —  A source tells PEOPLE that the money had been “a huge issue” for the pair before The Real Housewives of Atlanta star filed for divorce  —  Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann's divorce …
Emily Strohm / People.com:
Sia Marries Boyfriend Dan Bernard in Surprise Wedding in Portofino: See the Photos!  —  The Australian singer and songwriter wed her boyfriend Dan Bernard over the weekend in an intimate ceremony at Stefano Dolce and Domenico Gabbana's Villa Olivetta in Portofino, Italy  —  Sia is married!
Discussion: Just Jared, Full Feed and Full Feed
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Emily Selleck / Page Six:
Sia marries Dan Bernard: See photos from luxe wedding ceremony  —  Sia said “I do.”  —  The Australian pop superstar wed Dan Bernard in an intimate ceremony at Villa Olivetta, the home of designers Stefano Dolce and Domenico Gabbana, in Portofino, Italy, on Monday.
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Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Melissa McCarthy's Daughter Georgette Makes Rare Appearance with Parents at ‘Little Mermaid’ Premiere  —  Melissa McCarthy enjoyed the premiere of her latest film with husband Ben Falcone and their younger daughter at Dolby Theater in Hollywood Monday night  —  Melissa McCarthy enjoyed …
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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.
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 …
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DGA:
CURRENT POSTS  —  Dear DGA Members:  —  We have recorded an important video message for all DGA members about bargaining.  —  Please watch it to hear directly about our priorities for a strong contract that treats us fairly and allows us to share in the success of an evolving entertainment industry.
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Beetlejuice 2 release date CONFIRMED: Hotly anticipated sequel will premiere in 2024 with Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Jenna Ortega to star - 36 years after original film debuted  —  The release date for the hotly-anticipated Beetlejuice 2 movie has been confirmed.
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
Riley Blanks Reed / ESPN:
Remembering the man, my father Lance Blanks  —  On the morning of May 3, 2023, my father, Lance Blanks, took his life.  —  People will ask, “How did we not see it?”  —  And people will say, “This wasn't him.  Someone like him wouldn't do this.”  —  People will want more information.
Discussion: TMZ.com and The Mirror
Naman Ramachandran / Variety:
Riley Keough, Nicholas Hoult, Melissa Barrera, Lana Condor Team on ‘The One,’ HanWay to Launch Sales at Cannes  —  Melissa Barrera ("Scream VI"), Nicholas Hoult ("The Menu") and Lana Condor ("Moonshot") headline the cast of “The One,” from writer-director team Kevin Armento and Jaki Bradley.
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 …
Marisa Sullivan / People.com:
Don Johnson Jokes Daughter Dakota's Only Advice to Him Would Probably Be ‘Go Away, Dad’ (Exclusive)  —  The Miami Vice actor joked with PEOPLE about his father-daughter relationship while out at his Book Club: The Next Chapter premiere in New York City  —  Don Johnson is a proud family man.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Closer Weekly
TMZ.com:
Selena Gomez's Donor Francia Raisa Upset She Drinks Post-Kidney Transplant  —  SELENA GOMEZ ORGAN DONOR FRANCIA CALLED HER OUT FOR DRINKING ... After Kidney Transplant  —  Francia Raisa stopped talking to Selena Gomez because SG wouldn't stop drinking after she had given her a kidney …
 
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