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11:05 PM ET, May 12, 2023

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Krystie Lee Yandoli / Rolling Stone:
‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Is Toxic Behind the Scenes, Staffers Say  —  According to 11 current and former employees, the talk-show host “is fantastic,” but a number of the show's producers make employees' lives hell  —  When The Kelly Clarkson Show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2019 …
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Kelly Wynne / People.com:
‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ Calls Toxicity Allegations ‘Untrue,’ Affirms Commitment to ‘Safe and Respectful’ Workplace  —  A spokesperson for for NBCUniversal responds to PEOPLE after claims of mistreatment first reported by Rolling Stone, whose insiders acknowledge Clarkson herself “has no clue how unhappy her staff is”
Discussion: Page Six and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Jamie Foxx's Daughter Says He's Out of Hospital and ‘Recuperating’  —  JAMIE FOXX DAUGHTER SAYS HE'S OUT OF HOSPITAL ‘RECUPERATING’  —  Jamie Foxx's daughter has had enough of the internet running wild with theories about her dad, saying he's now out of the hospital and “recuperating.”
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FemaleFirst:
Elle Fanning lost film franchise role over Instagram followers  —  Elle Fanning has revealed she was rejected for a role in a major film franchise because movie bosses thought her Instagram followers count was too low  —  Elle Fanning was rejected for a role in a film franchise because her Instagram followers count was too low.
Discussion: Marie Claire and Just Jared
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Zack Sharf / Variety:
Elle Fanning Lost a Big Franchise Movie Over Instagram Follower Count: 'I Don't Feel Pressure' to Join Marvel, ‘Star Wars’ and More
Rachel DeSantis / People.com:
Taylor Swift and Matty Healy Are ‘Not Just Platonic’ as They're Spotted Holding Hands: Sources (Exclusive)  —  After they were spotted holding hands in N.Y.C., sources tell PEOPLE Swift and Healy are “having a good time” together  —  It's been an enchanting time for Taylor Swift and Matty Healy.
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TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift and Matt Healy On Date In New York City Amid Dating Rumors
Scott Feinberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
Tony Awards Will Not Be Televised As Scheduled on June 11 (Exclusive)  —  The Writers Guild on Friday denied a waiver request from the organizers of Broadway's biggest night.  —  The striking Writers Guild of America denied a request for a waiver to allow for the Tony Awards to air on CBS …
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Melanie Griffith, 65, displays bruises on hand and face following a spa visit in LA - five years after talking about getting dermabrasion treatment amid skin cancer battle  —  Hollywood icon Melanie Griffith was seen with bruises on her face and hand when in Beverly Hills on Thursday.
Discussion: Page Six and RADAR
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Why Adam Levine is Temporarily Returning to The Voice 4 Years After His Exit  —  Former coach The Voice Adam Levine and his band Maroon 5 will perform their latest single during the season finale of the singing competition show on May 23.  —  Adam Levine is ready to take center stage on The Voice one more time.
Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Millie Mackintosh Claims Former Pal Meghan Markle ‘Ghosted’ Her: It Was ‘Unlike Any of Our Communication Before’  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Looking back.  Millie Mackintosh and Meghan Markle allegedly once had a tight friendship before it came to a screeching halt upon the duchess' romance with Prince Harry.
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Lily-Rose Depp Confirms Months-Long Romance With “Crush” 070 Shake  —  The Idol actress Lily-Rose Depp hard launched her relationship with rapper 070 Shake with a PDA-packed photo.  See the steamy snap.  —  Lily-Rose Depp has a new idol in her life.  —  The actress confirmed her relationship …
Discussion: Page Six, Just Jared and Billboard
People.com:
Demi Lovato Was ‘Relieved’ to Be Diagnosed as Bipolar to Treat Her ‘Extreme Lows’ from Depression  —  The singer opened up about her mental health at the Hollywood & Mind Summit in Los Angeles on Thursday night  —  Demi Lovato is speaking candidly about her bipolar diagnosis.
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Addison Rae Joins Ryan Reynolds In Legendary's ‘Animal Friends’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Addison Rae is set to join the ensemble cast of Legendary's live-action hybrid, Animal Friends, which already stars Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn and Aubrey Plaza.  Emmy-winning director Peter Atencio …
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared Jr.
Tom Bryant / The Mirror:
Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers back at work after cancer fight thanks to key diet change  —  Hairy Biker star Dave Myers has revealed he has made the decision to return to work, despite his cancer battle after completely changing his diet  —  Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers says he has bounced …
Discussion: dailystar
People.com:
Gwen Stefani Calls Blake Shelton Her ‘Dream Come True’ at His Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony  —  “He's magnetic, the most generous person you'll ever know,” said Stefani Friday at Shelton's ceremony, where he received the 2,755th star  —  Blake Shelton has officially cemented his status as a Hollywood star.
Discussion: Billboard
Marissa G. Muller / People.com:
Jeremy Allen White's Wife Addison Timlin Files for Divorce After More Than Three Years of Marriage  —  The couple married in October 2019 and have two children together  —  Jeremy Allen White's wife Addison Timlin has filed for divorce, PEOPLE has confirmed.  —  Timlin filed for divorce on Thursday, according to court documents.
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Ben Davies / The Mirror:
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TMZ.com:
Barack, Michelle Obama Arrive for Sasha Obama's USC Graduation
Discussion: LOVEBSCOTT and Just Jared
Simon Perry / People.com:
Prince Harry Would Have ‘Personally Regretted’ Missing Coronation, King's Former Press Secretary Says
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and New York Post
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Tommy McArdle / People.com:
Margaret Qualley and Her Fiancé Jack Antonoff Have a Date Night at ‘Sanctuary’ Premiere
Discussion: Us Weekly
Mark Jefferies / The Mirror:
I'm A Celeb's Carol Vorderman SLAMS ‘squawking’ Janice Dickinson in scathing rant
Discussion: The Sun
 

 
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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

Kimberly Nordyke / The Hollywood Reporter:
News Corp and Telstra agree to sell Australian pay TV company Foxtel Group to sports streaming platform DAZN in a deal worth ~$2.1B

Jack Dunn / Variety:
Trump appoints Mark Burnett, the British TV executive who created and produced the reality show The Apprentice, as a special envoy to the UK

 
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