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Andrea Mandell / People:
Olivia Munn's ‘Terrifying’ Breast Cancer Diagnosis After Baby Joy: 4 Surgeries in 10 Months, and Medically Induced Menopause (Exclusive)  —  Munn opens up to PEOPLE about her double mastectomy, leaning on partner John Mulaney during her recovery, and what she wants women to know about preventing breast cancer
People:
Zendaya Calls Her New Movie Challengers ‘Incredibly Sexy’ Even Without Sex Scenes: ‘Tennis Is the Sex’  —  “Tennis holds a metaphor for a lot of things: desires, passion, pain, anger, frustration,” the actress said Tuesday, April 16, at the movie's L.A. premiere
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Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Jenna Jameson releases barbed statement after wife Jessi Lawless blamed their split on her drinking again - as star declares ‘empathy is better than shaming’  —  Jenna Jameson has released a barbed statement after her wife Jessi Lawless revealed their split this week - and claimed it was due to her allegedly drinking again.
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Marc Malkin / Variety:
Zendaya Says 'I Don't Know' if ‘Euphoria’ Will Return for Season 3: 'It's Beyond Me'  —  Zendaya claims she, too, is unaware of when “Euphoria” Season 3 will begin production.  —  Although the “Euphoria” star is an executive producer of the hit HBO series, she said she's “not in charge” …
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Tatiana Siegel / Variety:
Ageless Auteurs: Scorsese Eyes Frank Sinatra Biopic With Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, Spielberg Tackling UFO Movie and More  —  Mark Twain once quipped, “Age is a case of mind over matter.  If you don't mind it, it doesn't matter.”  When it comes to Martin Scorsese, age certainly isn't making a difference.
Hazel Jones / Daily Mail:
Sydney Sweeney 'is not pretty and she can't act' declares top Hollywood producer Carol Baum, calling her movie Anyone But You ‘unwatchable’  — Sydney Sweeney, 26, blasted by one of Hollywood's top female producers  — Carol Baum has produced 34 films including remake of Dead Ringers
Justin Enriquez / Daily Mail:
Dua Lipa, America Ferrera, and Taraji P. Henson lead celebrities on Time100 list of most influential people in the world  —  Dua Lipa, America Ferrera, Taraji P. Henson, and Elliot Page led the big celebrity names on the Time100 list.  —  Time Magazine released their annual list of the hundred …
People:
Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Estranged Husband Ryan Anderson Files Restraining Order Against Her After She Files One Against Him  —  Blanchard filed for divorce on April 8 after less than two years of marriage  —  Gypsy Rose Blanchard's estranged husband has filed a restraining order against her days after she filed one against him.
Nicholas Hautman / Page Six:
Bachelor Nation alums Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo break up after 1 year of dating  —  Paradise is over.  —  Bachelor Nation alums Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo have broken up after one year of dating, sources tell Page Six exclusively.  —  We hear the former couple …
Discussion: Us Weekly and Extra
Gabrielle Rockson / People:
Melissa Barrera Says Fan Support in Months Since Scream Firing Has Been ‘So Beautiful’  —  Barrera spoke to ‘ET Online’ on April 16 about the support she's received from fans following her firing from ‘Scream’ in November  —  Melissa Barrera is opening up about her support from fans.
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Kristin Cavallari, 37, thought new boyfriend Mark Estes, 24, would just be a ‘f**k buddy’ as she brands him 'hottest man I've ever seen' and says he's changed her mind on more kids  —  Kristin Cavallari thought new boyfriend Mark Estes would just be a ‘f**k buddy’ when she first met him.
Kirsty Hatcher / People:
Kate Beckinsale Hints at Cause of Health Concerns in ‘Tummy Troubles Survivor’ T-Shirt  —  The actress first posted about being “sick” when she shared two photos of herself from the hospital on March 11  —  Kate Beckinsale is hinting at her health issues.  —  On April 17, the 50-year-old …
People:
Meghan Markle's Own Calligraphy on Her Lifestyle Brand's Logo Almost Went Unnoticed  —  The Duchess of Sussex put her special skill to good use with her latest project  —  Meghan Markle added a personal touch to her new lifestyle brand that you might have missed.
Just Jared:
Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Announce ‘Sweat’ North American Arena Tour - See the Dates, Venues & Ticket Info!  —  Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are heading out on the road together!  —  The pop superstars and “1999″ and “2099″ collaborators announced their Sweat Tour …
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Simone Biles ‘Broke Down’ After ‘Sweetest’ Husband Jonathan Owens Got Hate for Viral Interview  —  Simone Biles was present for the entirety of husband Jonathan Owens' now-viral interview — and she never expected it to cause major controversy online.  —  “I didn't think anything of that interview, and he never said I wasn't a catch.
Ellen Durney / BuzzFeed News:
Hillary Clinton Comforted Kelly Clarkson After The Singer Broke Down In Tears While Recalling Being Hospitalized Twice During Her “Hard” Pregnancies  —  “I mean, literally, I asked God — this is a real thing — to just take me and my son in the hospital the second time because I was like, it's the worst thing.”
Vanessa Etienne / People:
Shopaholic Author Sophie Kinsella, 54, Diagnosed with ‘Aggressive’ Brain Cancer: ‘It Can Feel Very Lonely’  —  The 54-year-old was diagnosed with glioblastoma at the end of 2022 and is currently undergoing treatment  —  Author Sophie Kinsella revealed she was diagnosed with an aggressive brain cancer.
Sammi Caramela / Suggest:
Riley Strain Said His Drink Tasted Funny Just Before Disappearance, Mom Suspects Foul Play  —  There's a new development in the Riley Strain case, with his mother revealing Riley texted her that his drink “did not taste good” ahead of his death.  —  Riley Strain went missing in early March during …
Breanne L. Heldman / People:
Lacey Chabert and Kristoffer Polaha Team Up in Iceland for Their Next Hallmark Channel Christmas Movie  —  The movie will air later this year as part of the network's 15th annual Countdown to Christmas event  —  Too early to be thinking about Christmas?  Never!  Not when Lacey Chabert is involved.
Discussion: TV Insider and Just Jared
Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Olly Murs welcomes first child with wife Amelia as he shares adorable name  —  X Factor star Olly Murs and his wife Amelia confirmed they were expecting their first child together in December last year, and now their new bundle of joy has arrived  —  Olly Murs has welcomed his first child …
FemaleFirst:
Kelly Clarkson's ex Brandon Blackstock responds to lawsuit  —  Kelly Clarkson;s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has responded to her recent lawsuit accusing him and his company of violating state labour rules.  —  Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has denied “each and every allegation” in her recent lawsuit.
 
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