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4:15 AM ET, May 13, 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”
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 …
Sam Joseph Semon / Daily Mail:
Julia Fox brands herself ‘high class white trash’ as she steps out in LA wearing UNDERWEAR in lieu of pants  —  Julia Fox left caution to the wind as she stepped out in Los Angeles rocking another daring look on Friday.  —  The 33-year-old actress left caution to the wind as she opted …
Discussion: dailystar
Umberto Gonzalez / The Wrap:
‘Fast X’ Shocker: Dwayne Johnson Returns to ‘Fast & Furious’ Franchise (Exclusive)  —  The Rock's surprise tag appears at the end of the new movie  —  Surprise!  Dwayne Johnson has returned to the “Fast and Furious” franchise, making an appearance in the post-credits sequence for the upcoming …
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
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.
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
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: RADAR and Page Six
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
Jack Irvin / People.com:
Haley Lu Richardson Wishes She Could Be a ‘Sister Wife’ in Any of the Jonas Brothers' Marriages (Exclusive)  —  The White Lotus actress worked as TODAY's Jonas Brothers Correspondent during their performance on Friday and spoke to PEOPLE about her lifelong fandom
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.
 
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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:
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Jack Dunn / Variety:
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