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12:20 PM ET, May 17, 2023

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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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Deadline:
Cannes Juror Brie Larson Deflects Question About Johnny Depp's Controversial Opening-Night Film ‘Jeanne Du Barry’
TMZ.com:
Man Arrested for Stalking at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Montecito Mansion  —  A scary situation for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as a man was arrested at the couple's home for stalking ... TMZ has learned.  —  A rep for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office tells us they got …
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.
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 …
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People.com:
Priscilla Presley and Riley Keough Reach Settlement in Fight Over Lisa Marie's Trust: ‘Everyone Is Happy’
People.com:
Kate Middleton Explains How Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis Are All Different (Exclusive)  —  The Princess of Wales made the relatable revelation visiting The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust during Mental Health Awareness Week  —  Kate Middleton says there are intricacies to her children's personalities!
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Oli Coleman / Page Six:
Disney's new ‘Little Mermaid’ seems to contain dig at Kate Middleton  —  Is Mickey Mouse on Team Meghan?  —  A reviewer who saw an early screening of Disney's new remake of “The Little Mermaid” tells Page Six that it seems to dip a toe (or a fin?) into the Megxit debacle — and even contains what appears to be a dig at Kate Middleton.
Discussion: Just Jared, dailystar and The Mirror
Sara Nathan / Page Six:
‘Shaken’ Meghan Markle, Prince Harry involved in ‘near-fatal’ paparazzi chase in NYC  —  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are “extremely upset and shaken” after being involved in a “near-catastrophic” paparazzi chase in NYC.  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were traveling with Markle's mom …
Shivon Watson / dailystar:
Comedian Andy Smart dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 68 as tributes pour in for ‘great’ star  —  Comedian Andy Smart, who is best known for appearing on The Comedy Store, has died ‘unexpectedly’ as he his daughter Grace announced his tragic death on social media  —  Comedian Andy Smart has passed away “unexpectedly” at the age of 63.
Discussion: The Sun, The Mirror, Ok - OK and Radio Times
Stephanie Petit / People.com:
Meghan Markle Steps Out in New York City to Accept Award with Surprise Guests Prince Harry and Mom Doria  —  The Duchess of Sussex was reunited with her friend Gloria Steinem at the Ms. Foundation for Women's Gala  —  Meghan Markle is celebrating women.  —  The Duchess of Sussex stepped …
Bethany Whittingham / dailystar:
Love Island's Tanya Manhenga slams telly bosses who ‘made her the villain’ on ITV2 show  —  EXCLUSIVE: Former Love Island star Tanya Manhenga has spoken out about how she was “pretty badly edited” during her time on the ITV2 dating show after finding love  —  Love Island's Tanya Manhenga …
Discussion: The Mirror
Lorenzo Marquez / Tom + Lorenzo:
2023 Cannes Film Festival: Helen Mirren in Del Core at the JEANNE DU BARRY Screening and Opening Ceremony  —  When we first saw the shots of Helen Mirren at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of Johnny Depp's supposed triumphant return to the screen, Jeanne DuBarry, we noted her purple hair …
Just Jared:
Peacock Releases First Trailer for Movie Adaption of 'Five Nights at Freddy's' Video Game - Watch Now!  —  The trailer for the upcoming movie adaption of Five Nights at Freddy's has been released!  —  Keep reading to find out more...  Directed by Emma Tammi, Five Nights at Freddy's follows …
Discussion: The Hollywood Reporter and Variety
Johnni Macke / Us Weekly:
New Couple!  Charlize Theron Is Dating Alex Dimitrijevic: 'It's Early Stages'  —  Off the market!  Charlize Theron has a new man in her life, model Alex Dimitrijevic, Us Weekly can exclusively confirm.  —  “Charlize and Alex have been dating for a few months now,” a source tells Us …
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Just Jared:
Disney+ Announces Release Dates for ‘Loki’ Season 2 & New Marvel Series ‘Echo’  —  Disney+ is going to end the year with two new entries to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.  —  The streaming platform is gearing up to release the second season of Loki, which stars Tom Hiddleston as the tricky god and Owen Wilson as his partner in crime.
Simon Boyle / The Sun:
This Morning bloodbath as ITV bosses plot clear out in feud fallout - and it's not just Phillip Schofield in firing line  —  PHILLIP Schofield faces the axe from This Morning — amid a “seismic” summer shake-up.  —  Insiders say many believe the time is finally up for 61-year-old Phil, who has hosted the ITV juggernaut since 2002.
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
Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
Lea Michele Has COVID, Will Sit Out a Week of ‘Funny Girl’ Broadway Performances  —  The actress previously tested positive for COVID back in September shortly after she debuted in the Funny Girl role, missing several shows  —  Lea Michele will miss a week of Funny Girl performances after testing positive for COVID.
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.
 
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