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11:55 AM ET, May 24, 2023

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Christy Cooney / BBC:
Duchess of Edinburgh ‘saddened’ by death of woman hit by police escort  —  A woman hit by a police motorcycle escorting Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, through London has died.  —  The family of 81-year-old Helen Holland, from Birchanger in Essex, said she fought “for her life for nearly two weeks …
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Danielle Stacey / HELLO!:
Duchess of Edinburgh ‘deeply saddened’ by death of woman hit by royal motorcade  —  Buckingham Palace has released a statement on behalf of the Duchess of Edinburgh  —  By Danielle StaceyONLINE ROYAL CORRESPONDENTLONDON  —  The Duchess of Edinburgh has said she is “deeply saddened” …
Vogue:
Barbiemania!  Margot Robbie Opens Up About the Movie Everyone's Waiting For  —  Margot Robbie wasn't a Barbie fanatic as a child.  She's not even sure she owned a Barbie.  “I don't think I did,” she tells me one morning over breakfast in Venice Beach.  “I know my cousin had a bunch of Barbies, and I'd go to her house.”
Charlotte Owen / Bustle:
Brittany Snow & Jaspre Guest On Mental Health & ‘Pitch Perfect’ Friendships  —  In May 2021, actor Brittany Snow lost her dog, an 11-year-old terrier mix called Billie.  “I didn't think I was going to feel [that] much pain,” Snow says, two years on.  “I felt like I was going to lose it.”
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Benjamin VanHoose / People.com:   Brittany Snow Says a ‘Pitch Perfect’ Costar ‘Nursed Me Back to Health’ in ‘Tricky’ Time After Divorce
Spotify:
Ariana Madix: The Vanderpump Affair [VIDEO]  —  Listen to this episode from Call Her Daddy on Spotify.  (VIDEO PODCAST) Prepare for an explosive episode of Call Her Daddy as Ariana Madix exposes the shocking affair that unfolded between her boyfriend of nine years and one of her closest friends.
Emily Horan / HELLO!:
Strictly's Amy Dowden reveals she has breast cancer - exclusive  —  The professional dancer found a lump in her breast before going on honeymoon with her husband Ben Jones  —  When HELLO! joined Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden in the South Wales sunshine last July as she said an emotional …
Discussion: The Mirror, dailystar, The Sun, Metro and Ok - OK
Meredith Nardino / Us Weekly:
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Are ‘Shocked’ by Reaction to NYC Car Chase: ‘Absolutely Not Exaggerated’  —  In order to view the video, please allow  —  A bridge too far.  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been “shocked” by the response to their frightening car chase experience …
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Janine Henni / People.com:
Prince Harry Loses Legal Bid to Pay for His Police Protection in U.K.
Leah Faye Cooper / Glamour:
Halle Bailey Is the Moment—And a Movie Star in the Making  —  After spending almost half her life as part of a musical duo, the 23-year-old is about to step into her own as an actor in not one but two high-profile remakes of beloved classics, The Little Mermaid and The Color Purple.
Amy Lamare / Daily Mail:
Taylor Lautner, 31, calls out haters who said he is NOT aging well as he explains 10 years ago the put downs would have rocked him but not now  —  Taylor Lautner is calling out the haters and trolls who commented on a recent photo of him with criticism over his looks and how he is aging.
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Page Six and E! Online
Brian Marks / Daily Mail:
Sheldon Reynolds, the guitar virtuoso and singer who had stints in The Commodores and Earth, Wind & Fire, is dead at 63  — Reynolds joined The Commodores in 1983, and Earth, Wind & Fire in 1987  — Before that, he toured with Millie Jackson and recorded three albums with Sun
Discussion: The Mirror and The US Sun
Peoplemag:
Lily-Rose Depp Talks Sexuality On-Screen as ‘The Idol’ Is Deemed ‘Luxury Sleaze’ by Cannes Critics  —  Creator Sam Levinson also spoke about the controversial amount of sex in his shows like ‘Euphoria’ and ‘The Idol’ saying, “things that might be revolutionary are taken too far”
Alex Ritman / The Hollywood Reporter:
Kristen Stewart, Josh O'Connor, Elle Fanning to Lead ‘Rosebushpruning’ From ‘Firebrand’ Director Karim Ainouz (Exclusive)  —  The Match Factory and MUBI are backing the film, a contemporary take on Marco Bellocchio's landmark Italian feature ‘Fists in the Pocket,’ written by Yorgos Lanthimos' longtime collaborator Efthimis Filippou.
Discussion: The Wrap, W and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello Still Going Strong After Coachella Reunion  —  Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello are definitely giving their relationship a real second chance ... because they're still going strong after making out at Coachella.  —  Shawn and Camila were out for a coffee date Tuesday …
Dory Jackson / People.com:
Duggar Docuseries Producers Say Josh Is the ‘Tip of the Iceberg’ in Exposing Family's Sinister Church  —  The upcoming Amazon Prime Video docuseries, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, explores how the Duggar family's concerning ties to a radical religious organization negatively influenced them
Natalia Barr / Wall Street Journal:
How boygenius, a Chart-Topping Supergroup, Avoids Toxicity  —  Combining the talents of three distinct singer-songwriters, boygenius has found a way to rise above ego clashes and creative discord.  —  As a young band taking the stage at Coachella—America's premier music festival …
Discussion: Just Jared, Cele|bitchy and Insider
TMZ.com:
Jeff Bezos Got Engaged to Lauren Sanchez in Spain  —  Jeff Bezos clearly timed his big proposal to Lauren Sanchez to align with the maiden voyage of his spectacular superyacht and their grand arrival in the French Riviera ... because shortly after landing in Spain last week, he did the deed!!!
Christian Allaire / Vogue:
How Is Cardi B Walking in These Shoes?  —  It's no secret that Cardi B is a devoted heel lover.  When she rapped about “bloody shoes” on her song Bodak Yellow, she was referring to her love of Christian Louboutin's signature red bottoms.  Even during the height of the pandemic …
Discussion: Sandra Rose
Nicola Methven / The Mirror:
Lucy Benjamin is set for EastEnders return - and there's trouble in store for her character  —  Viewers last saw Lisa four years ago when she returned for a short stint in Walford after Louise became pregnant and Phil discovered that his daughter's lover was also having an affair with his wife
Discussion: dailystar and The Sun
Janine Henni / People.com:
Prince William Visits Earthshot Prize Winner Notpla to See How Business Scaled to Size  —  The Prince of Wales got to see the first prototype of a Notpla product that will be used by his prestigious environmental prize  —  Prince William is checking in on an Earthshot Prize Award winner.
Nika Shakhnazarova / Page Six:
Kyle Richards sets the record straight on Ozempic use rumors: ‘I have terrible anxiety’  —  Kyle Richards has set the record straight on the never-ending rumors she's using the diabetes drug Ozempic to boost her weight loss.  —  The “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star has been flaunting …
People.com:
Cannes Audience Shocked by Vomit Scene in Mia Wasikowska Movie ‘Club Zero’: ‘Is It Over Yet?’  —  Mia Wasikowska's new movie Club Zero premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday  —  The world premiere of Mia Wasikowska's new movie left some audience members grossed out.
Discussion: ET Canada and Deadline
 
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