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4:20 PM ET, May 23, 2023

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Eliana Dockterman / TIME:
Florence Pugh Might Just Save the Movie Star From Extinction  —  Florence Pugh, United Kingdom  —  When Florence Pugh was a child, she hated to cry in public.  If she had an argument with her parents, she would run to the bathroom, lock the door, and sit under the sink.  Only then would she weep.
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Katy Forrester / The US Sun:
Vanderpump Rules' disgraced Tom Sandoval is now dating Texas influencer Karlee Hale as couple is caught in new photos  —  VANDERPUMP Rules cheater Tom Sandoval is now dating Texas-based influencer Karlee Hale, The U.S. Sun has exclusively learned.  —  The disgraced Bravo star left cast members disgusted …
Sean Coughlan / BBC:
Prince Harry loses challenge to pay for police protection in UK  —  Prince Harry has lost a legal challenge over his bid to be allowed to make private payments for police protection.  —  His lawyers wanted a judicial review of the rejection of his offer to pay for protection in the UK …
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Jonas Brothers  —  Listen to this episode from Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard on Spotify.  The Jonas Brothers (The Album, Happiness Begins, A Little Bit Longer) are a pop rock band.  The Jonas Brothers join the Armchair Expert to discuss how faith and spirituality has shaped their lives …
Tom Chiarella / AARP:
Jeff Bridges, 73, Reflects on His Cancer, COVID Battle: ‘The Obstacle Was Death’  —  Bridges wasn't sure he'd be able to walk again, much less regain the mojo that made him a Hollywood icon  —  Jeff Bridges thrusts a single foot onto his desk.  A muscular foot, clad in a funky rubber sandal.
Nicki Gostin / Page Six:
Lauren Sánchez flashes $2.5M engagement ring as she, Jeff Bezos return to $500M yacht  —  Diamonds are a girl's best friend.  —  Lauren Sánchez flaunted her massive engagement ring during a night out in Cannes, France, with her new fiancé, Jeff Bezos.
Discussion: Lainey Gossip
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Mara Siegler / Page Six:
Billionaire Jeff Bezos engaged to Lauren Sanchez after nearly 5 years together
Nika Shakhnazarova / Page Six:
Country star Morgan Wade unveils plans to undergo double mastectomy  —  Country singer Morgan Wade has revealed that she's set to undergo a double mastectomy later this year.  —  The “Wilder Days” hitmaker, 28, exclusively told Page Six that after testing for the BRCA gene …
Marisa Sullivan / Peoplemag:
Beyoncé's Dad Mathew Knowles Says He Would ‘Love to See’ Destiny's Child Reunite  —  The veteran music executive co-founded the group and has served as their longtime manager  —  Beyoncé's father Mathew Knowles is keen for Destiny's Child to get back together.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
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Mike Walters / The Blast:
‘The Last Of Us’ Star Ashley Johnson Files Domestic Violence Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend  —  Home / Exclusive / ‘The Last Of Us’ Star Ashley Johnson Files Domestic Violence Restraining Order Against Ex-Boyfriend  —  ‘The Last Of Us’ star Ashley Johnson claims she is in fear …
Rebecca Rubin / Variety:
The Weeknd Admits ‘The Idol’ May ‘Piss Some People Off,’ Sam Levinson Says Toxic Set Report Made Him Realize It'll Be ‘Biggest Show of the Summer’  —  One of the most talked-about titles at this year's Cannes Film Festival isn't a movie, but a TV show.  “The Idol,” a scandalous …
Acast Podcasts:
Giggling about the Stallone sisters, boyfriend air, and moving to NYC  —  We never have guests but we HAD to make an exception for the hilarious adorable incredible Stallone sisters!  Sistine and Sophia just moved to NYC and are making their reality tv debut on Paramount+ with The Family Stallone.
Discussion: ET Canada, Vanity Fair and Page Six
Brianne Tracy / Peoplemag:
Hailee Steinfeld Has Officially Left Her Comfort Zone  —  The ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ star opens up about surviving child stardom, taking risks—and shares her rules for living  —  It's an overcast day in Los Angeles in early May, but not even the clouds can dim Hailee Steinfeld's shine on the set of her People shoot.
Discussion: Just Jared
Wonderwall.com:
‘Rocky’ star's daughters reveal he writes their ‘break up texts’ for them, plus more news  —  Turns out Sylvester Stallone's writing skills extend way beyond screenplays.  According to his daughters, Sistene and Sophia Stallone, Sly's got some serious skills in the “break-up text” writing department.
Discussion: The Mirror and The Messenger
Sydney Bucksbaum / EW.com:
Alan Ritchson says he took over Fast X role from Keanu Reeves: ‘Tough act to follow’  —  Warning: This story contains spoilers from Fast X.  —  Keanu Reeves keeps drifting around the Fast & Furious franchise.  —  According to longtime Fast writer Chris Morgan, the legendary John Wick star …
Kimberlee Speakman / People.com:
Cardi B Steps Out in Colorful Catsuit for Summer Cocktails Event  —  The rapper introduced her new lime-flavored Whipshot, which will be released next month  —  Cardi B went all out to present some new cocktails with a twist.  —  The “Up” rapper, 30, got glammed up for her Cocktails …
Discussion: Page Six, POPSUGAR and Bossip
People.com:
Kate Middleton Politely Declines to Sign an Autograph as ‘One of Those Rules’ — Here's Why  —  The Princess of Wales also revealed that her son Prince Louis is gardening in school  —  Kate Middleton knew just how to stick to an unspoken royal rule.  —  The Princess of Wales, 41 …
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Joe Jonas Hopes Taylor Swift Fans Have Forgiven Him After Infamous Breakup Call: ‘No One F-ks With Swifties’  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  They're much better.  Joe Jonas hopes his reputation as one of Taylor Swift's ex-boyfriends has improved in the years since they called it quits …
Discussion: TODAY.com, E! Online and Just Jared
 
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TMZ.com:
WWE LEGEND GOLDBERG SUFFERS BLOODY HEAD WOUND ... In Tractor Accident
Discussion: The US Sun
Dave McMenamin / ESPN:
LeBron James says he will consider retirement this offseason
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Mona Khalifeh / Entertainment Tonight:
Tom Arnold Reflects on Suffering a Stroke and How His Family Helped Him Recover (Exclusive)
Discussion: People.com and The Messenger
 

 
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Shalini Ramachandran / Wall Street Journal:
Cablevision founder Charles Dolan, a cable TV industry pioneer who launched HBO and AMC Networks and whose family controls Madison Square Garden, dies at 98

Lillian Rizzo / CNBC:
Industry executives say media companies expect ad spending to stabilize in 2025 and even grow for platforms with sports and live events

The Guardian:
The commentary editor of Germany's Welt am Sonntag resigns after the Axel Springer group paper published a piece by Elon Musk in support of far-right AfD party

 
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