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5:25 PM ET, May 19, 2023

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Variety:
‘Indiana Jones 5’ Gets Lukewarm Five-Minute Cannes Ovation as Harrison Ford Says an Emotional Goodbye  —  It turns out Indiana Jones can be a softie.  —  On Thursday night at the Cannes Film Festival, Harrison Ford fought back tears several times at the premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny …
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People.com:
Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart Share Sweet Moment Ahead of ‘Indiana Jones’ Premiere  —  Calista Flockhart posted a sweet pic of her actor husband admiring her black tulle gown before the premiere of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny  —  Harrison Ford only has eyes for his wife Calista Flockhart.
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Jimmy Buffett Postpones Show After Hospitalization for Medical Emergency  —  A break from Margaritaville.  Jimmy Buffett has postponed his Saturday, May 20, concert in South Carolina after he was taken to the hospital to deal with an undisclosed health condition.
Discussion: New York Post, The Wrap and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
JAY-Z, BEYONCÉ PURCHASE MOST EXPENSIVE HOME EVER IN CALIFORNIA  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  JAY AND BEY'S NEW PAD  —  Jay-Z and Beyoncé have just snagged one of the greatest architectural masterpieces in the country ... a 30,000 square foot home in the prime area of Malibu ... and they paid a King's ransom.
Erica Gerald Mason / Peoplemag:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Involved in Car Chase by Paparazzi in New York City: Read the Live Updates  —  Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, and her mother Doria Ragland were making their way back to a friend's private residence when they were involved in a “near catastrophic car chase at the hands …
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
Bethenny Frankel: Meghan Markle Has ‘Alienated’ Fans After Car Chase  —  Offering her opinion.  Bethenny Frankel has plenty of suggestions for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after claiming they “alienated” their fans amid news of their recent car chase.  —  “Some of you say to me, why do you talk about Meghan and Harry?
Discussion: Page Six and ET Canada
TMZ.com:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Demand Photo Agency Give Them Footage of ‘Chase’
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Bre Tiesi's Lawyer Clarifies Her Comments About Nick Cannon Not Having to Pay Child Support: ‘Absolutely Not True’  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  Setting the record straight.  Bre Tiesi claimed during season 6 of Selling Sunset that Nick Cannon doesn't have to pay child support …
TMZ.com:
Jim Brown Dead At 87, Legendary Football Player  —  Jim Brown, arguably the greatest football player of all time, has died at the age of 87, TMZ Sports has confirmed.  —  “It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my husband, Jim Brown,” Monique Brown tells us.
TMZ.com:
Dixie D'Amelio Hospitalized After Nearly Fainting  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  — 160 … Dixie D'Amelio got a ride to a hospital on a gurney in the back of an ambulance after nearly losing consciousness ... TMZ has learned.  —  Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ …
People.com:
Cate Blanchett Jokes She Was a ‘Nobody’ ‘Elbowed Out of the Way’ at Her First Cannes (Exclusive)  —  The actress jokes to PEOPLE that she was “completely elbowed out of the way” when she attended the Cannes Film Festival for the first time back in 1999  —  Cate Blanchett has come a long way since her first Cannes Film Festival.
Discussion: Just Jared
Mona Khalifeh / Entertainment Tonight:
Machine Gun Kelly Supports ‘Hot’ Megan Fox at ‘Sports Illustrated’ Event (Exclusive)  —  The twin flames are stronger than ever!  —  Machine Gun Kelly was by Megan Fox's side Thursday for the launch of Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue, and he couldn't help but gush over his fiancée.
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Alec Baldwin berates ‘shocked’ female server at gala  —  Alec Baldwin was charming on the red carpet at the 2023 PEN America Spring Literary Gala Thursday night but inside was a different story.  —  A spy tells Page Six exclusively that the actor allegedly berated a female server leaving her “looking shocked.”
Discussion: ET Canada and Associated Press
Brett Malec / E! Online:
Is Teresa Giudice Leaving Real Housewives of New Jersey Over Melissa Gorga Drama?  She Says...  Watch: Teresa Giudice & Luis Ruelas Talk RHONJ Finale Fallout & Exit Rumor  —  No need to flip a table over those Teresa Giudice rumors, Bravoholics.  —  The Real Housewives of New Jersey star …
Discussion: Just Jared, Page Six and Celebuzz
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Auli'i Cravalho Reveals If She'll Return as Moana for Live-Action Remake  —  Auli'i Cravalho has officially revealed whether she will be reprising her leading role in Disney's live-action remake of Moana.  —  Auli'i Cravalho has officially revealed how far she'll go in the live-action Moana remake.
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Miley Cyrus has been undergoing ‘eye movement therapy’ for a year to delete physical sensations associated with painful memories: 'It's so helpful'  —  Miley Cyrus has been undergoing eye movement therapy for a year.  —  The Wrecking Ball singer, 30, who is dating musician Maxx Morando …
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
Real Housewives Of New Jersey star Lauren Manzo has lost 80lbs on weight loss drug Mounjaro... after the lap band and sleeve did not work  —  Real Housewives Of New Jersey star Lauren Manzo has lost 80lbs.  —  The 35-year-old reality TV star is the daughter of Caroline Manzo …
Discussion: Page Six, The Mirror and Us Weekly
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Elle Fanning rocks a dress with metal pasties for night out at Cannes Film Festival  —  Cannes she get more risqué?  —  Elle Fanning went with a bold choice last night as she headed out to party in France during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, wearing a silver Paco Rabanne dress covered …
Carly Duffy / dailystar:
Jessie J gives birth to baby boy as she declares her ‘dreams came true’  —  Singer Jessie J has confirmed that she has welcomed a tot into the world and declared he is “magic” and all her dreams came true as she thanked fans for their continued support  —  Jessie J has given birth to a baby boy, the star has confirmed.
Mona Khalifeh / Entertainment Tonight:
Lisa Vanderpump Reveals She Hasn't Had Any Contact With Raquel Leviss Post-Scandoval (Exclusive)  —  Lisa Vanderpump is still reeling from Wednesday night's epic Vanderpump Rules finale.  The show ended season 10 with a look at the affair between Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss, and the fallout that ensued.
Teresa Roca / The US Sun:
Jon Gosselin hasn't spoken to twin daughters Mady and Cara, 22, in nine years as they have ‘ignored’ his texts  —  JON Gosselin has not spoken to his twin daughters, Mady and Cara, in nine years, as he claimed exclusively to The U.S. Sun that they have “ignored” his text messages.
 
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Reuters:
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