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Simon Perry / People:
Kate Middleton's Photo Controversy Is ‘Pretty Damning,’ Says U.K. PR Expert (Exclusive)  —  “It's not something you'd want the royal brand to be aligned with,” London-based PR expert Mark Borkowski tells PEOPLE  —  Kate Middleton's photo editing controversy is “damning,” a top London PR expert tells PEOPLE exclusively.
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Niamh Lynch / Sky News:
Princess of Wales: What led to palace admission over ‘manipulated’ photo of Kate  —  Kensington Palace released the photograph on Sunday morning to mark Mother's Day.  It is the first official photograph released since Kate's abdominal surgery in January - but it has sparked controversy.
Martin Robinson / Reuters:
Statements from the picture agencies who have ‘killed’ the image  —  He added: 'It's a nightmare, even the softer stories of Edward turning 60 this week haven't really resonated at all because no one's interested in them, they're interested in the stars they're not interested in the supporting cast and that is a problem at the moment.
Arthur Parashar / Daily Mail:
Getty Images  —  ‘Earlier today our picture desk identified a problematic image provided to Getty Images by Kensington Palace.  We can confirm the image in question was removed from our site in accordance with our editorial policy.’  —  A spokesperson for PA said: 'Like other news agencies …
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Was Kate Middleton “Digitally Inserted” Into Her Mother's Day Photo With Her Kids? Here's What an Expert Says
Discussion: Suggest, Daily Star and Teen Vogue
Telegraph:
The seven telltale signs that show Princess of Wales's family picture was doctored
People:
Kate Middleton Seen Leaving Windsor with Prince William for Private Appointment After Issuing Photo Apology
Nicole Massabrook / Us Weekly:
Al Pacino Speaks Out After Best Picture Controversy at 2024 Oscars  —  Al Pacino is speaking out after the way he presented the 2024 Oscar for Best Picture left audiences confused.  —  “There seems to be some controversy about my not mentioning every film by name last night before announcing …
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TMZ.com:
Al Pacino Clarifies Oscars Best Picture Moment, Says Producers to Blame  —  Al Pacino had a very awkward moment at The Oscars — and it happened at the biggest possible moment in the night ... something he now says wasn't really his fault.  —  The legendary actor tells TMZ …
Matt Stevens / New York Times:
‘My Eyes See “Oppenheimer”’: Al Pacino's Awkward Best Picture Announcement  —  Pacino did not name the 10 nominees before saying the prize went to “Oppenheimer,” the favorite to win.  —  Al Pacino put a room full of Hollywood stars a little bit on edge to close out the 96th Academy Awards.
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. Held Court with Famous Pals at Oscars Party: ‘It Was Like Billionaires’ Row'  —  A source tells PEOPLE that the SKIMS founder and the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver had “lots of chemistry” at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Discussion: Page Six and Bossip
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Dory Jackson / People:
Kim Kardashian and Odell Beckham Jr. Spotted at Vanity Fair Oscars After Party Together
Discussion: Extra
Devarrick Turner / Knoxville News-Sentinel:
Will Dolly Parton be on Beyoncé's new country album?  Here's what Dolly had to say  —  The Queen of Country is showing much love to Queen Bey, and a royal musical mash-up really might be happening.  —  Since Beyoncé released two country songs ("Texas Hold 'Em," “16 Carriages” …
Hugh McIntyre / Forbes:
North West, Kim And Ye's 10-Year-Old Daughter-Announces Her Debut Album  —  Kim Kardashian and Ye West (formerly known as Kanye) are two of the most famous people in the world.  By extension, their four children-North, Saint, Psalm, and Chicago-are also media figures in their own right.
Discussion: People, Suggest, E! Online and Just Jared
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TMZ.com:
North West Announces ‘Elementary School Dropout’ Album During Kanye's Show
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Hannah Sacks / People:
Why Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling Moved Their Kids Out of L.A. (Exclusive)  —  The couple is parents to daughters Esmeralda Amada, 9, and Amada Lee, 7  —  Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling are prioritizing their family.  —  The famous couple, who share daughters Esmeralda Amada, 9, and Amada Lee …
Discussion: Hollywood Life and Just Jared
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Leah Degrazia / E! Online:
Eva Mendes Is “Living” for This Ryan Gosling Oscars Moment You Didn't See on TV
FemaleFirst:
Star Wars actor Jake Lloyd receiving treatment after psychotic break  —  Former ‘Star Wars’ child star Jake Lloyd, who played young Anakin Skywalker in ‘The Phantom Menace’ - is receiving treatment after a psychotic break.  —  Jake Lloyd is receiving treatment after a psychotic break.
Discussion: Daily Star
TMZ.com:
Matthew Perry's Will Leaves Over $1 Million to Trust Named After Woody Allen  —  Matthew Perry's will is leaving his stuff in a trust he established that's named after a famous Woody Allen character ... TMZ has learned.  —  Per new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Matthew created a will in 2009 …
Sharon Mai / Daily Mail:
Celine Dion makes surprise appearance at hockey game and hangs out with the players amid battle with stiff person syndrome  —  Celine Dion made a rare public outing at a hockey game in Las Vegas on amid her battle with stiff person syndrome.  —  Shortly after she made a surprise appearance …
Discussion: HELLO!, People and E! Online
TMZ.com:
AEW Wrestling Stars CJ Perry And Miro Split, Marriage Over After 7 Years  —  CJ Perry and Miro have called it quits on their marriage 7+ years after tying the knot ... and unfortunately for the two wrestling stars, this isn't part of an AEW storyline.  —  TMZ Sports has learned the famous …
Discussion: Just Jared
Page Six:
Sutton Stracke reveals medical emergency that sent her to hospital during ‘RHOBH’ reunion  —  Sutton Stracke is shedding light on the medical emergency that sent her to the hospital during the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” Season 13 reunion.  —  “I did have a medical issue that was serious …
Discussion: Us Weekly, Daily Mail and Just Jared
 
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