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11:30 PM ET, March 8, 2024

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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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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied Focused on Being ‘Best Co-Parents’ amid Divorce: Source (Exclusive)
Discussion: Page Six and Us Weekly
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Why Fans Think Ariana Grande's New Music Is About Ex Dalton Gomez  —  Ariana Grande's new album eternal sunshine just dropped and fans speculate ex-husband Dalton Gomez inspired some of its music.  —  Why did Ariana Grande say thank u, next to ex-husband Dalton Gomez?
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Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Ariana Grande navigates the complexities of a dreaded divorce on healing new album ‘Eternal Sunshine’: review
Simon Perry / People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Could Be ‘Vital Players’ Had They Stayed in the U.K.: ‘They Desperately Need Him’  —  “Nobody could have foreseen the set of circumstances that would expose that so dramatically,” royal author Catherine Mayer tells PEOPLE  —  As King Charles undergoes cancer treatment …
Discussion: The Blast, Marie Claire and Cele|bitchy
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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.
Elizabeth Wagmeister / CNN:
Jimmy Kimmel previews Oscar monologue: Nothing's ‘off limits,’ but don't expect Taylor Swift or Aaron Rodgers jokes  —  Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have been the buzziest subject of football season, but for award season, Jimmy Kimmel isn't so sure the celebrity couple will get a mention …
Hannah Sacks / People:
Eugene Levy Smiles with Grandson James, 20 Months, as He Receives a Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame (Exclusive)  —  The actor's daughter Sarah welcomed her first baby in June 2022 with husband Graham Outerbridge  —  Eugene Levy had an adorable guest with him as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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.
Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
Demi Lovato Joins Rose Byrne & ‘The Holdovers’ Breakout Dominic Sessa In Movie ‘Tow’ About Homeless Woman Caught In Tow-Company Hell  —  EXCLUSIVE: Pop and screen star Demi Lovato is joining Rose Byrne and The Holdovers breakout Dominic Sessa in Stephanie Laing's feature Tow.
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and Just Jared
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
‘Watch Dogs’ Movie In The Works At New Regency With ‘Talk To Me’ Breakout Sophie Wilde Starring  —  EXCLUSIVE: Following her breakout role in the A24 horror hit Talk To Me, Sophie Wilde has found her follow-up project as she is in talks to star in New Regency's Watch Dogs, an adaptation of the popular UbiSoft hit video game.
Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
Miramax TV Boss On 'The Gentlemen's Pandemic Origins & Potential Season 2, Industry Contraction & ‘Halloween’ TV Series Updates  —  Almost four years after Marc Helwig joined Miramax as Head Of Worldwide Television, he walked the London red carpet Tuesday for the global premiere …
TMZ.com:
John Mulaney Isn't Mentioned In Ex-Wife's New Book, Despite Fan Speculation  —  John Mulaney's ex-wife is dropping a new memoir in the near future — and while some think she's gonna torch John over their uncoupling ... those folks are s*** outta luck.  —  Here's the deal ... Anna Marie Tendler …
Laura Armstrong / The Mirror:
Spice Girls reached out to support Geri over Christian Horner ‘texts’ scandal  —  Spice Girls legend Melanie Brown has opened up about how the band are rallying around Geri Horner after Christian's text scandal set the world into shock  —  Melanie Brown says it was “horrible” …
Discussion: People and The Sun
Matt Grobar / Deadline:
Sony Snaps Up Grady Hendrix's Short Story “Ankle Snatcher” For Feature Development  —  EXCLUSIVE: Sony has preemptively closed a deal for film rights to Grady Hendrix's short story “Ankle Snatcher,” tapping Hendrix to adapt it for the screen, sources tell Deadline.
Tamantha Ryan / Page Six:
‘Basketball Wives’ alum Draya Michele, 39, pregnant, expecting baby with Houston Rockets star Jalen Green, 22  —  Baller baby.  —  “Basketball Wives” alum Draya Michele, 39, announced she was pregnant and expecting a baby girl with 22-year-old Houston Rockets star Jalen Green.
Bethany Minelle / Sky News:
Sophie Ellis-Bextor performs Murder On The Dancefloor at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris where terrorists killed 90 people  —  Sophie Ellis-Bextor told the crowd that Murder On The Dance Floor was “not a song with any evil in its heart” before performing the 2001 hit, which has become a viral hit thanks to the film Saltburn.
TMZ.com:
Taylor Swift Fans Defend Travis Kelce After He's Seen Texting at ‘Eras’ Tour  —  Swifties are coming to Travis Kelce's defense after he was caught texting during Taylor Swift's recent “Eras” tour concert ... with the message being, give the guy a break!  —  Check out the video …
Discussion: Page Six
 
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The Mirror:
Matthew Perry's ex-girlfriend says he had very few ‘real friends’ before his tragic death
Discussion: Daily Star and Ok - home
Alesia Stanford / Daily Mail:
Emily Ratajkowski steps out in a leather coat and slacks as she celebrates son Sly's 3rd birthday: ‘A loving person... the joy of my life!’
Discussion: Us Weekly and People
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