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Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Angelina Jolie's Lawyers Claim Brad Pitt's ‘Physical Abuse of Jolie’ Started Before Their 2016 Plane Incident  —  A friend of Pitt familiar with the litigation over the years alleges Jolie's team is releasing “misleading, inaccurate” information “as a distraction”
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Nardine Saad / Los Angeles Times:
Angelina Jolie blames Brad Pitt's NDA for scuttling winery sale, alleges abuse before plane altercation  —  Angelina Jolie's legal team filed a motion Thursday to acquire Brad Pitt's communications stemming from an “all-encompassing” nondisclosure agreement he wanted that purportedly tanked …
Discussion: The Mercury News
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline:
Legendary, ‘Dune’ Helmer Denis Villeneuve Re-Team On ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’  —  EXCLUSIVE: In a deal worth $500,000 against $1.5 million, Legendary Entertainment has optioned Pulitzer Prize finalist Annie Jacobsen's nonfiction book Nuclear War: A Scenario as a potential reteam with its Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve.
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Jaden Thompson / Variety:
Denis Villeneuve and Legendary Developing ‘Dune 3’ and ‘Nuclear War: A Scenario’ Film Adaptation  —  Following the massive success of “Dune: Part Two,” director Denis Villeneuve may have found his next project.  —  The filmmaker is in discussion to reunite with Legendary for an adaptation …
Richard Winton / Los Angeles Times:
In one of L.A.'s largest cash heists, burglars steal as much as $30 million in elaborate operation  —  In one of the largest cash heists in Los Angeles history, thieves made off with as much as $30 million in an Easter Sunday burglary at a San Fernando Valley money storage facility, an L.A. police official said.
People:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Reveals She's Getting Cosmetic Surgery: ‘Wish Me Luck’ (Exclusive)  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard is making even more changes to her life three months after leaving prison  —  In the midst of a major transition in her life, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is making a change to her appearance as well.
Discussion: HELLO!, Just Jared, The Blast and TMZ.com
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TMZ.com:
Gypsy Rose Does TikTok Interview with Ex-Fiancé Ken Urker, Not Banging
Discussion: E! Online, The Blast and Suggest
Just Jared:
‘Legally Blonde’ Series Being Developed at Prime Video - Find Out How Reese Witherspoon is Involved  —  Legally Blonde fans just got some fantastic news: Amazon's Prime Video is developing a spinoff TV series inspired by the movies, and Reese Witherspoon is involved!
Discussion: Variety, Us Weekly, IndieWire and The Wrap
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
‘Legally Blonde’ Spinoff Series In Works At Amazon From Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, Josh Schwartz & Stephanie Savage  —  EXCLUSIVE: Reese Witherspoon is revisiting one of the signature titles in her acting resume, taking it to a new medium.  Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine company …
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People:   Madonna's Lawyers Call to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed over Alleged Delayed Concert Start Time
Dom Hines / Us Weekly:
Kate Middleton's Mom Carole ‘Desperately’ Trying to Shield Her From Devastating Family Business Debt (Exclusive)  —  Princess Kate Middleton's mother Carole Middleton is “desperately” trying to shield her from a devastating new blow to the family as she undergoes cancer treatment, Us Weekly can exclusively reveal.
Just Jared:
Olivia Wilde & Margot Robbie to Join Forces on Comic Book Movie ‘Avengelyne’ (Report)  —  According to a new report, Olivia Wilde and Margot Robbie are set to join forces for an exciting new project inspired by a comic book character.  —  The actresses are allegedly set to direct and produce …
Just Jared:
Halle Bailey Joins Pharrell's Upcoming Musical Movie Project!  —  Halle Bailey is joining Universal Pictures' untitled Pharrell Williams and Michel Gondry movie!  —  The 24-year-old The Little Mermaid star will co-star opposite Kelvin Harrison Jr. in the movie, via Variety.
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Dev Patel on ‘Monkey Man’ Sequel Possibilities and Trans Representation: ‘This Is an Anthem for the Underdogs, the Voiceless and the Marginalized’  —  Dev Patel refused to let the slew of injuries he suffered while filming his elaborate fight scenes in “Monkey Man” get in the way of him completing the movie.
Miguel A. Melendez / Entertainment Tonight:
Michael J. Fox Says He's Open to Acting Again After Announcing Retirement (Exclusive)  —  Michael J. Fox Watches Old Interviews and Pokes Fun at His Younger Self (Exclusive)  —  Elizabeth Hurley Reacts to Rumor She Took Prince Harry's Virginity  —  ‘9-1-1’: Sticky Situation Halts …
Jordan Greene / People:
Alicia Silverstone's Son Bear, 12, Looks All Grown Up as He Stands Taller Than Mom in New Vacation Photos  —  The actress shares her son with ex-husband Christopher Jarecki  —  Alicia Silverstone's son is all grown up!  —  On Thursday, April 4, the Clueless actress shared …
Discussion: Daily Mail, HELLO! and Page Six
Pophouse:
Pophouse acquires the music catalogue, brand name and IP of legendary rock band KISS  —  Pophouse, the pioneering global entertainment and music investment firm, announces the acquisition of the music catalogue, brand name and likeness - including the world- famous face paint designs …
Emily Longeretta / Variety:
Nickelodeon Host Marc Summers Walked Out of ‘Quiet on Set’ Interview, Says Doc Pulled a ‘Bait and Switch’ on Him: ‘They Lied to Me’  —  Marc Summers is speaking out about his experience being interviewed for ID's “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” documentary.
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears Reminisces on Marriage with Sam Asghari, Posts Home Video  —  BRITNEY SPEARS MISSING SAM???  Posts Throwback Video  —  DOWN MEMORY LANE  —  Britney Spears seems to be missing Sam Asghari — that, or just missing the memories they once shared ... 'cause she posted a loving video …
TMZ.com:
Ex-Bad Boy Rapper G. Dep Freed From Prison After 13 Years  —  G. DEP Ex-Bad Boy Rapper ... OUT OF PRISON AFTER 13 YEARS … G. Dep — one of Diddy's top rap lieutenants during his “Harlem Shake era” — is now a free man after serving more than 13 years in prison ... walking out of the gates this morning.
Emily Selleck / Page Six:
Lily Allen claims ‘calculated’ Beyoncé is ‘getting some help’ to look youthful  —  Lily Allen has taken a not-so-subtle jab at Beyoncé's youthful appearance.  —  The “Smile” singer, 38, claimed the “Halo” hitmaker, 42, is “getting some help” in the beauty department.
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Lisa Ann Walter Calls Abbott Elementary's Season 4 Renewal First Time She Felt ‘Safe’ in Her Career (Exclusive)  —  “I never felt like I was on rock solid, like, ‘I got this now.  I could relax,’” the actress tells PEOPLE  —  Lisa Ann Walter captivated viewers as beloved housekeeper Chessy …
Samantha Highfill / Entertainment Weekly:
Grey's Anatomy boss previews Arizona's return: ‘It was time to hear that laugh again’  —  “I think people will be really happy,” showrunner Meg Marinis tells EW of the return.  —  Leave it to Arizona Robbins to return to Grey Sloan Memorial for a history-making operation.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Deadline and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Bianca Censori Wears Nothing But Lace Bra During Date Night with Kanye  —  BIANCA CENSORI THE BRA-LESS WONDER IS BACK ... Goes Full ‘Seinfeld’ w/ Ye  —  GETTING LACY  —  Bianca Censori seemed to be channeling an old episode of “Seinfeld” — in which one of the characters wore nothing …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Suggest and The Mirror
TMZ.com:
Multiple Diddy Documentaries in the Works Following Federal Raids  —  DIDDY FEDERAL PROBE HOLLYWOOD IN DOCUMENTARY RACE ... Multiple in the Works!!! … The ongoing Diddy legal saga is getting the documentary treatment, and it's gonna happen several times with several companies ... TMZ has learned.
 
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Dana Rose Falcone / People:
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Just Jared:
Tyler Perry's First Netflix TV Series ‘Beauty in Black’ - 18 Cast Members Revealed, Including Stars From ‘All American,’ ‘Better or Worse’ & ‘All My Children’!
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

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