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Elizabeth Leonard / People:
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Finalize Divorce After Quietly Separating Last Year (Exclusive)  —  The Oscar-winning actress and choreographer have ended their marriage, a rep confirms to PEOPLE  —  Natalie Portman quietly filed for divorce from Benjamin Millepied …
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AiméE Lutkin / Elle:
Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied's Relationship Timeline  —  Actress Natalie Portman met dancer and choreographer Benjamin Millepied in 2009 while on set for her iconic role in Black Swan.  He'd been hired to help her train as a convincing ballet dancer and to choreograph dance routines for the movie.
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Erin Hill / People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Step Out for Dinner in Austin at Spot Linked to Their First Date (Exclusive)  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in Austin ahead of Meghan's SXSW panel appearance  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are squeezing in a special date night before the Duchess …
Jessica Testa / New York Times:
Are You Buying What Kylie Jenner Is Selling?  —  The youngest Kardashian-Jenner sister has a new look.  And a slew of new products to go along with it.  —  Kylie Jenner is 26 years old.  She is a mother of two small children.  She no longer wears wigs or bold makeup every day.
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Kimberlee Speakman / People:
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson ‘Got Engaged Years Ago’ Says Source, But Were in ‘No Rush to Get Married’  —  The pair began dating sometime in 2017 and have kept their romance out of the public eye  —  Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have always kept their romance private, including the news of their engagement.
People:
Halle Bailey Gets Emotional Discussing Why She Didn't Share Pregnancy News: Son ‘Halo Was My Gift’  —  “Every woman in the world has that right to choose what to do with their bodies and what to share with anyone or everyone,” the singer-actress explained  —  Halle Bailey is sharing …
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Mikey O'Connell / The Hollywood Reporter:
Messi the Dog, ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ Star and New Hollywood Darling, Expected to Miss Oscars  —  After wooing Ryan Gosling, Billie Eilish and Bradley Cooper at the nominees luncheon, and irking a few awards strategists in the process, the border collie will not be making a return trip for Sunday's ceremony.
Charlotte Everett / The Mirror:
Teletubbies baby shares name of her first child - which is nod to her iconic kids TV role  —  Jess Smith was just nine months old when she was cast as the Sun baby in Teletubbies and she went on to appear on the show between 1997 to 2001  —  Teletubbies baby reveals the name of her first child …
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Margaret Qualley to Play Amanda Knox in Hulu Limited Series With Littlefield Company, Monica Lewinsky Producing  —  Margaret Qualley has been cast as Amanda Knox in an untitled limited series that has been ordered at Hulu, Variety has learned.  —  Hulu has ordered eight one-hour episodes.
Hannah Sacks / People:
Adam Devine and Wife Chloe Bridges Welcome First Baby Together, Son Beau: ‘Our Perfect Little Guy’  —  Adam Devine and Chloe Bridges are parents!  —  The Righteous Gemstones actor, 40, and his wife, 32, announced that they welcomed their first baby together, son Beau Devine, on Friday …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Porn Star Emily Willis' Family Preparing for the Worst Amid Hospitalization  —  Emily Willis, the famous adult film actress, is still in critical condition following her hospitalization last month — in fact, we've learned she hasn't regained consciousness.  —  Michael Willis — Emily's father …
People:
Charles Spencer Reveals He Was Sexually Abused by a Woman as a Child at Prestigious British Boarding School  —  “We were preyed to very bad people's worst instincts,” the 9th Earl Spencer said during an interview on ‘Today’ ahead of the release of his memoir, ‘A Very Private School’
Discussion: Us Weekly, RADAR and Page Six
Vanessa Etienne / People:
SZA Reveals She Had Breast Implants Removed Due to High Risk of Breast Cancer and ‘Painful’ Fibrosis (Exclusive)  —  “I got way too much scar tissue... I'm not supposed to have breast implants,” the singer said  —  SZA is opening up about how her family history of breast cancer impacted her plastic surgery choices.
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Ariana Grande navigates the complexities of a dreaded divorce on healing new album ‘Eternal Sunshine’: review  —  Eternal Sunshine  —  When Ariana Grande was 25, she sang that she only wanted to walk down the aisle once.  —  Five years later, her biggest nightmare has come true: She's divorced.
Ben Travis / Empire:
Furiosa Tells A 15 Year Story In The Mad Max World: 'It's An Odyssey, No Question' - Exclusive Image  —  When George Miller unleashed Mad Max: Fury Road on the world in 2015, it bowled audiences over for several reasons.  There was the unhinged action, with mind-bending car-based carnage that put pedal to the metal.
Heidi Parker / Daily Mail:
The Kardashians season five: The ladies wear nude colors in the desert as the premiere date is announced and teaser shared  —  The Kardashians on Hulu is about to debut its fifth season.  —  In anticipation of a new chapter, the streamer released a poster, several single photos of the stars …
Discussion: People, Just Jared and The Mirror
The Mirror:
Nineties legend Gabrielle on her incredible pop comeback - and brave reason she took 15 year break  —  Music icon Gabrielle is back and gearing up for a huge arena tour and has opened up about her career highlights, plans for the future and friendships with famous singers
Discussion: The Sun
Sarah Grossbart / E! Online:
How Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Managed to Pull Off the Impossible With Their Romance  —  Friends first, Sarah MIchelle Gellar slayed Freddie Prinze Jr. with one unexpected dinner date.  More than two decades later, the married pair are still cooking.
Discussion: People and Daily Star
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Millie Bobby Brown is all legs in strapless mini dress as she makes comment about pregnancy  —  The Stranger Things actress accidentally started a rumor she was pregnant  —  Millie Bobby Brown is making one stunning appearance after another while she promotes her new Netflix film, Damsel.
Discussion: Us Weekly and FemaleFirst
FemaleFirst:
Draon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama dies aged 68  —  ‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama has died at the age of 68 following a sudden head injury.  —  ‘Dragon Ball’ creator Akira Toriyama has died at the age of 68.  —  The designer was behind the multibillion-dollar manga franchise …
FemaleFirst:
Rupert Murdoch, 92, engaged to scientist 25 years his junior  —  Days from his 93rd birthday, Rupert Murdoch has got engaged to scientist Elena Zhukova.  —  Rupert Murdoch is engaged to scientist Elena Zhukova.  —  The media patriarch, 92, announced he is planning to get hitched …
 
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Brian Gallagher / Daily Mail:
Rita Moreno reveals the ‘lust of her life’ - the late Marlon Brando - encouraged her to seek therapy: 'Here's this crazy man telling this crazy woman to get therapy'
Valeria Garcia / Daily Mail:
Megan Thee Stallion puts on a busty display as she shows off her toned tummy with a revealing crop top on nighttime journey in Japan
Discussion: UPROXX and TMZ.com
Chris Willman / Variety:
Steve Lawrence, Singer and Actor Who Found His Greatest Fame as Half of Steve and Eydie, Dies at 88
Nicki Cox / Page Six:
Tori Spelling gives ex Dean McDermott's girlfriend, Lily Calo, a hug and kiss during amicable arcade outing
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