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Variety:
Johnny Depp Cements Cannes Comeback With Teary Seven-Minute Standing Ovation for ‘Jeanne du Barry’ … The embattled actor, who hasn't appeared in public since his protracted 2022 legal battle with ex-girlfriend Amber Heard, received an ecstatic seven-minute standing ovation on Tuesday night …
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Variety:
Journalist Spit on By Johnny Depp's Cannes Director Speaks Out: Maiwenn Is ‘Outspokenly Anti-#MeToo’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  If you thought Johnny Depp starring in a film might be a lightning rod of controversy, imagine the movie's director spitting on a journalist.
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
Cannes Juror Brie Larson Unsure She'll See Johnny Depp Movie: 'I Don't Know How I'll Feel About It'  —  Brie Larson had few words about the decision to open this year's Cannes Film Festival with “Jeanne du Barry,” a historical drama starring Johnny Depp.  It's the embattled actor's …
Deadline:
Cannes Juror Brie Larson Deflects Question About Johnny Depp's Controversial Opening-Night Film ‘Jeanne Du Barry’  —  With Johnny Depp making his big-screen return on the opening night of the Cannes Film Festival in Jeanne du Barry, after being shut out of Hollywood from battling ex-wife Amber Heard …
People.com:
Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough Reach Settlement in Fight Over Lisa Marie's Trust: ‘Everyone Is Happy’  —  A lawyer for Priscilla Presley told reporters that the family is “unified and together and excited for the future”  —  Lisa Marie Presley's loved ones have reached a settlement in the battle over her trust.
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Alli Rosenbloom / CNN:
Priscilla Presley agrees to settlement in dispute over Lisa Marie Presley's estate  —  Priscilla Presley has reached a settlement agreement over her petition questioning the validity of her late daughter Lisa Marie Presley's will.  —  “The parties would like to report that they've reached a settlement …
TMZ.com:
PRISCILLA PRESLEY SETTLES DISPUTE OVER LISA MARIE'S TRUST ... Gets Millions From Estate  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  — 2.3K … Priscilla Presley is no longer beefing with her granddaughter Riley Keough ... they just settled their dispute over Lisa Marie's trust, and we're told Priscilla's walking away with fatter pockets.
James Hibberd / The Hollywood Reporter:
Arnold Schwarzenegger Gets Candid on Career, Failures, Aging: “My Plan Is to Live Forever”  —  The action icon — set to make his series TV debut in Netflix's ‘FUBAR’ — sounds off on his ‘Terminator’ and ‘Conan’ futures, identity politics and why emotions are overrated: “We have to work our ass off and stop worrying about feelings.”
Anna Kaplan / TODAY.com:
Taylor Lautner on ‘Speak Now’ re-release: ‘I feel safe.  Praying for John’  —  As the release date for Taylor Swift's third re-recorded album, “Speak Now (Taylor's Version),” looms this summer, there's one man with romantic ties to the singer who feels confident about revisiting the era ahead of the drop: Taylor Lautner.
Vanity Fair:
The Weeknd Remade Pop Music.  Will The Idol Remake The Weeknd?  —  Abel Tesfaye leveraged an auteur-scale vision to become an unlikely megastar.  With a transition to film and TV, and a seamy fantasia of an HBO series on the way, he's realizing his grandest ambition.
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears' Sons Plan to Move to Hawaii with their Dad Kevin Federline  —  Britney Spears' two sons want nothing to do with Los Angeles anymore and plan to move to the Aloha State for a more private life, away from the attention swirling around their mother ... according to sources with direct knowledge.
Angela Andaloro / People.com:
Jenna Bush Hager on Why She Believes ‘You Have to Have Low Expectations’ on Mother's Day  —  Jenna Bush Hager talked about all the complicated feelings people have around Mother's Day and why she thinks low expectations can help  —  Jenna Bush Hager spent a special Mother's Day with her three kids.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Page Six
Jojo Siwa Home Ransacked / TMZ.com:
JoJo Siwa's House Broken Into, Burglars Still on The Loose  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  JoJo Siwa's swanky home was the subject of a terrifying break-in ... and those allegedly responsible are still on the loose as cops work to track them down.  —  Law enforcement sources tell TMZ …
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Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Jeremy Allen White's ex changes ‘single mom’ caption to ‘co-parent’ after backlash  —  Jeremy Allen White's estranged wife Addison Timlin updated her Instagram caption from “single mom” to “co-parent” after receiving backlash for using the former term to describe her new relationship status.
Matthew Weaver / The Guardian:
Rapper Slowthai appears in court charged with rape  —  Tyron Frampton faces two counts of rape in Oxford and is bailed to appear before crown court next month  —  Slowthai, the chart-topping rapper who has received nominations for a Grammy award and the Mercury prize, has appeared in court on two charges of rape.
Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton Sports Yellow Blazer with a Special Meaning at Mental Health Awareness Week Outing  —  The Princess of Wales heard how teens are learning about a winning mindset from athlete mentors at the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust  —  Kate Middleton is taking her campaigning for children's …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Vanity Fair and Us Weekly
Alexandra Bellusci / E! Online:
Step Inside RuPaul's Luxurious Beverly Hills Mansion  —  Drag Queen RuPaul shared a glimpse inside his glamorous Beverly Hill mansion, showcasing two walk-in closets, a disco room and a sprawling backyard: “It's meant to be whimsical and fun.”  —  Step inside RuPaul's mansion, baby.
Discussion: Just Jared, POPSUGAR, Dlisted and Queerty
Kisha Forde / E! Online:
The Future of The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise Revealed  —  ABC announced the fate of The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise franchises.  Plus, the network announced its latest franchise, The Golden Bachelor.  —  Will you accept this renewal?  —  Bachelor Nation can officially rejoice …
Akshay Patel / dailystar:
Jane Fonda, 85, shares details about naked skinny dipping session with Michael Jackson  —  Hollywood icon Jane Fonda, 85, lifted the lad on her naked skinny dipping session with the late Michael Jackson as she shared the saucy details of their fun-loving escapade
Discussion: New York Post and Page Six
Just Jared:
2023 Daytime Emmys Have Been Postponed Because Of The Writer's Strike  —  The 2023 Daytime Emmys were expected to take place next month.  —  However, due to the ongoing WGA Strike, the ceremony has been postponed by the Television Academy.  —  “We look forward to our community gathering together …
Emine Saner / The Guardian:
'I'd tell myself: you're a loser, a failure, ugly ...' Matilda's Mara Wilson on the price of fame  —  A star at nine, the actor was soon struggling with the death of her mother as well as nosy journalists and demanding fans.  Angry, confused and thoroughly lost, how did she ever find her way back?
Michael Ausiello / TVLine:
ABC Fall Schedule Shocker: Entire Scripted Slate MIA as Writers' Strike Imperils New TV Season  —  ABC on Tuesday became the third broadcast network (after CBS and NBC) to unveil its schedule for the Fall TV season — and it's a jaw-dropper.  —  In what can only be viewed as a foreboding sign …
André-Naquian Wheeler / Vogue:
Zendaya Taps Into Old Hollywood Codes In Venice  —  Zendaya is never afraid to embrace throwback glamor.  Her trademark?  Extravagantly constructed, yet restrained gowns.  The Dune 2 and Challengers star leaned into a similar sensibility for a Bulgari event in Venice.
Discussion: Just Jared, Elle and Glamour
Kirsty Hatcher / People.com:
Taylor Swift and Matty Healy Leave Recording Studio in Greenwich Village Together  —  The musicians were pictured leaving the Electric Lady Studios in New York City on Monday evening  —  Taylor Swift and Matty Healy are continuing to spend time together in New York City.
Alexis Jones / People.com:
Hoda Kotb Says Her Daughter Hope Is ‘Doing Much Better’ After Health Scare: ‘Going to be a Longer Road’  —  “She is a happy child, which is the most important thing to me,” Kotb told PEOPLE  —  Hoda Kotb's daughter Hope Catherine is in great spirits after her most recent health scare.
 
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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

Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

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