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Jordan Moreau / Variety:
Ray Stevenson, Actor in ‘Punisher: War Zone,’ ‘RRR’ and ‘Thor’ Films, Dies at 58 — Ray Stevenson, the Irish actor who starred in films like “Punisher: War Zone,” “King Arthur,” the “Thor” films and the upcoming “Ahsoka” series," died on Sunday, Variety has confirmed with his publicist. He was 58.
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Erik Pedersen / Deadline:
Ray Stevenson Dies: ‘RRR’, ‘Thor’, Vikings' & ‘Divergent’ Actor Was 58 — Ray Stevenson, a veteran actor whose dozens of film and TV credits include RRR, the Thor and Divergent films, Vikings and Star Wars animated series, died Sunday. He was 58. His reps at Independent Talent confirmed the news but did not provide details.
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The Hollywood Reporter:
Ray Stevenson, Actor in the Thor Movies and ‘RRR,’ Dies at 58 — The British star also was known for his turns in ‘Punisher: War Zone’ and ‘Rome’ and was recently tapped for a turn in ‘Star Wars’ series ‘Ahsoka.’ — Ray Stevenson, the burly British actor who starred as Volstagg …
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Carly Duffy / dailystar:
King Arthur and Thor actor Ray Stevenson dies aged 58 as tributes pour in for star
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Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Billionaire Jeff Bezos engaged to Lauren Sanchez after nearly 5 years together — Amazon head Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, are engaged, an insider close to the couple tells Page Six. — The pair are currently in the South of France for the Cannes Film Festival …
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People.com:
Jeff Bezos Is Engaged to Lauren Sánchez: Source — Wedding bells will ring for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez. — The Amazon founder, 59, is engaged to the Emmy-winning journalist, 53, a source confirms to PEOPLE. — The happy news came as the couple are on vacation together in the South of France.
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Mankaprr Conteh / Rolling Stone:
Janelle Monáe Is Back From the Future and Ready to Play — Ahead of her most sumptuous album yet, the superstar goes deep on the evolution that's made her more nude, more present, and less anxious — J — ANELLE MONÁE SLIDES down the front zipper on her onesie …
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Haley Yamada / Good Morning America:
Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen speaks out for 1st time since brutal attack — Rick Allen, the iconic drummer of Def Leppard, is opening up about his recovery journey only months after he was assaulted after a show in Fort Lauderdale in March. — The 59-year-old drummer sat down with …
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Eva Wiseman / The Guardian:
Melissa McCarthy: ‘I spend a lot of my work shredding people’ — Actor Melissa McCarthy on winding up Trump, using ‘humour as healthcare’ and why she's had enough of Hollywood's ‘screamers and egos’ — he worst thing about being famous for Melissa McCarthy is how hard it's become …
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Vanity Fair:
Aubrey Plaza on ‘The White Lotus,’ Social Anxiety, Latinx Diversity, and the Glories of “Morbid Shit” — “My first impression,” Adam Driver says of the Parks and Recreation veteran and Emmy contender, “was that she was on the run from the police.” — Aubrey Plaza just saw the Sopranos finale …
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Variety:
Jude Law Made Perfume Smelling Like ‘Blood, Fecal Matter and Sweat’ to Play Stinky Henry VIII in ‘Firebrand’ — Jude Law wore a horrifying concoction of scents, a pungent blend of “blood, fecal matter and sweat,” to play Henry VIII in “Firebrand,” a historical thriller about the final days …
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Jem Aswad / Variety:
Foo Fighters Reveal New Drummer in Livestreamed ‘Preparing Music for Concerts’ Event — As expected, Foo Fighters revealed their new drummer during a livestreamed event on Sunday: And as expected, it's veteran session man and longtime friend Josh Freese. — The band launches a massive tour …
TMZ.com:
Kroy Biermann Says Kim Zolciak Has Gambling Problem, Wants Her To Get Psych Exam — Kroy Biermann says his estranged wife, Kim Zolciak, spends so much time gambling their money away online, she can't take care of their kids ... and now he's asking the judge to order a mental evaluation for her.
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton Surprises School Children with a Picnic at Chelsea Flower Show — The Princess of Wales made a surprise stop at the world-renowned garden show in London on Monday — Kate Middleton is picnicking with school kids. — The Princess of Wales, 41, joined the children at Chelsea Flower Show in London on Monday.
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TMZ.com:
Sydney Sweeney Seen Wearing Her Engagement Ring For First Time in Nearly a Year — SYDNEY SWEENEY SEEN WEARING HER ENGAGEMENT RING First Time in Nearly a Year — Sydney Sweeney is making it crystal clear she and her fiancé are doing just fine ... rocking her engagement ring for the first time in a very long time.
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:
‘The Color Purple’ Musical Trailer: Fantasia Barrino Stars in Emotional First Glimpse of New Movie — The Color Purple movie musical is almost here. — On Monday, Warner Bros. Pictures debuted the first trailer for the new adaptation of the Alice Walker novel and the Broadway musical it inspired …
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Kelly Wynne / People.com:
Here's Why Whoopi Goldberg Gave Sunny Hostin a Lap Dance Live on ‘The View’ — After the hilarious on-air demonstration, co-host Ana Navarro reminded Hostin that a typical lap dance would include “a lot less clothes” — Monday's episode of The View was certainly a bit different from normal episodes …
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Georgia Slater / People.com:
Alfonso Ribeiro's Wife Shares New Photo of Daughter's Recovery, Says She's ‘Doing Better Each Day’ — Alfonso Ribeiro's daughter Ava experienced a scary scooter accident the day before her fourth birthday, but is doing “better and better each day,” says her mom Angela
Brett Malec / E! Online:
The Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake Trailer Is More Wild Than We Imagined — The Real Housewives of New York City alums Luann de Lesseps and Sonja Morgan are roughing it Simple Life style in Bravo's first look at Luann and Sonja: Welcome to Crappie Lake.
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Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Julia Fox lets it all hang out in totally clear dress at 2023 Cannes Film Festival — She clearly knows how to get people talking. — Julia Fox rocked yet another statement-making outfit on the red carpet yesterday, wearing a completely see-through top and bubble-like skirt to the Art …
Page Six:
Gayle King: It's ‘troubling’ that people are ‘downplaying’ Harry, Meghan car chase — Gayle King thinks it's “troubling” that people are “downplaying” the two-hour paparazzi chase her pals Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were involved in earlier this week in New York City.
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Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
‘Bitter’ Alec Baldwin called me a ‘peasant’ while berating me at gala: server — The server who was allegedly berated by Alec Baldwin at the 2023 PEN America Spring Literary Gala last week claims he called her a “peasant” as she walked away. — The woman — who does not wish to be named …
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