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8:05 PM ET, April 18, 2024

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David Browne / Rolling Stone:
Dickey Betts, Allman Brothers Band Singer-Guitarist, Dead at 80  —  The co-founder of the Southern rock institution was known for “Ramblin' Man,” a countryfied guitar style all his own, and inspiring a character in Almost Famous  —  Dickey Betts, the singer, songwriter and guitarist …
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TMZ.com:
Kanye West Suspect in Battery Report After Man Allegedly Grabs at His Wife  —  KANYE WEST SUSPECT IN LAPD BATTERY REPORT ... Guy Allegedly Grabbed Bianca … Kanye West might have new legal trouble on his hands — he's the named suspect in a battery report, and cops are now looking into the claims against him ... TMZ has learned.
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Russ Weakland / Daily Mail:
Travis Kelce's favorite songs on Taylor Swift's new album REVEALED - as NFL champ plans something ‘special’ to celebrate the release of Tortured Poets Department  — NFL champ, 34, has already listened to the album ‘on multiple occasions’  — 'He can't wait to buy her album and support her that way,' source says
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Rachel DeSantis / People:
Taylor Swift Announces ‘Fortnight’ Featuring Post Malone Is First Tortured Poets Single: 'Can't Wait for You Guys to Hear'  —  Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department era has officially arrived!  —  The Grammy-winning star announced on Thursday, April 18 that “Fortnight,” featuring Post Malone …
Suzy Exposito / Elle:
Dua Lipa: 'If It's Not Fun, I Don't Want It'  —  For the queen of the dance floor and everyone's big sister, life is only worth living if you're having a good time.  —  Jacket and gloves, Haimana, $3,500.  Tights, Wolford, $80.  —  The first time Dua Lipa went clubbing, she was just a wisp of a tween girl in Kosovo.
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Jennifer Love Hewitt Debuts Her 3 Kids on Book Cover: All the Details  —  Jennifer Love Hewitt shared a first look at her memoir Inheriting Magic, which features a rare glimpse of her and husband Brian Hallisay's three kids: Autumn, Atticus and Aidan.  —  Jennifer Love Hewitt is entering …
Gregg Doyel / The Indianapolis Star:
Doyel: Caitlin Clark, I'm so sorry.  On Wednesday I was part of the problem.  —  I'm devastated to realize I'm part of the problem.  I screwed up Wednesday during my first interaction with No. 1 overall draft pick Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever.  —  What happened was the most me thing ever, in one way.
Ahad Sanwari / HELLO!:
GMA3's Dr. Jennifer Ashton quits show 1 year after Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes' firing - read statement  —  GMA3's chief medical correspondent once hosted alongside Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes  —  The third member of GMA3: What You Need to Know's once core trio is departing the network …
Jack Smart / People:
Josh Hartnett Is Director M. Night Shyamalan's Latest Twist in Thrilling Trap Trailer  —  M. Night Shyamalan has Josh Hartnett as his latest shocking twist.  —  Shyamalan, 53, is the writer-director of Trap, the story of a father (Hartnett) attending a pop concert that ends up being far more than it appears.
Jack Irvin / People:
Kelly Clarkson Cracks Up After Making NSFW ‘Meat’ Joke to Henry Golding by Mistake: ‘Did I Just Say That?’  —  “I mean, are you serious?  Those are the words I used?” said the NBC talk show host after getting up from her chair in disbelief  —  Close  —  Even Emmy-winning talk show hosts …
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Ryan Reynolds / TIME:
Michael J. Fox  —  I know Michael J. Fox.  Like, I know him pretty damn well.  He's funny.  He's warm.  He's handsome and intensely smart.  He also falls a lot.  Not just because he has Parkinson's.  He falls a lot because he's unafraid to fly.  —  I met Mike 17 years ago.
TMZ.com:
Shyne Says He Was Fall Guy for '99 Shooting, But Doesn't Accuse Diddy  —  SHYNE I WAS FALL GUY FOR '99 SHOOTING ... But Won't Blame Diddy  —  Shyne says he 100% was the fall guy in the 1999 NYC club shooting, for which he did time, — and while the shooting victim is pointing the finger at Diddy ... Shyne isn't quite going there.
Catherine Santino / People:
Zendaya Channels Venus and Serena Williams by Recreating Their Iconic 1998 Vogue Shoot, Beads and All  —  The actress and her stylist Law Roach said the look wa “an ode to the greats”  —  Zendaya is capping off her tenniscore Challengers press tour by honoring tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams.
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Mia O'Hare / The Mirror:
Harry Styles' stalker jailed after sending 8,000 cards to singer in less than a month  —  A woman who sent Harry Styles 8,000 cards in less than a month has been jailed and banned from seeing the singer perform as she pleased guilty in court  —  Harry Styles' stalker has been jailed and banned from seeing him perform.
Janine Henni / People:
King Willem-Alexander Recalls Meet-Cute with Wife Queen Maxima in Seville During Spain State Banquet  —  King Felipe of Spain also referred to the story when he asked guests to raise a glass at the glamorous gala  —  King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands had an extra special reason …
Discussion: Marie Claire, HELLO! and Tatler
Lyvie Scott / Inverse:
Melissa Barrera Wants to Be in ‘Scary Movie 6’: “That Would Be So Fun”  —  If horror is enjoying a multi-year renaissance, then the same must also be said for the films that aim to satirize the genre.  Just as the Scream franchise came back swinging against legasequels and “high-concept” horror, so too will the Scary Movie saga.
TMZ.com:
Sydney Sweeney's Acting Coach Says She's a Talented Actress, Not a Supermodel  —  SYDNEY SWEENEY'S ACTING COACH DEFENDS SHE'S A TALENTED ACTRESS, NOT A SUPERMODEL … Sydney Sweeney's former acting coach is jumping to her defense after her talent and looks were slammed by a Hollywood producer.
Hope Sloop / Entertainment Tonight:
Rihanna Reveals ‘Biggest Hack’ to Dressing Her Sons, Shares Update on New Music (Exclusive)  —  Rihanna Says She and A$AP Rocky May ‘Make Hits’ Featuring Their Sons (Exclusive)  —  Blake Shelton on If He'll Ever Return to ‘The Voice’ and How He Feels Since His Exit (Exclusive)
TMZ.com:
Larsa Pippen, Marcus Jordan Rekindle Romance On Beach Day Date  —  LARSA PIPPEN, MARCUS JORDAN REKINDLE ROMANCE IN MIAMI ... Steamy Beach Day Date … Don't stick a fork in Larcus after all ... Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan look like a couple once more — as they were seen getting close Wednesday on a beach day date in Miami.
TMZ.com:
Porn Star Sophia Leone's Mom Told Cops She Drank, Had Suicidal Thoughts  —  PORN STAR SOPHIA LEONE MOM SAID SHE HAD SUICIDAL THOUGHTS ... Drank Heavily At Times … Sophia Leone's death remains under investigation — but we now know a bit more about what was relayed to cops when they found her body …
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Daily Mail:
Meghan Markle's jam boosts sales... for the King!  Royal fans rush out to buy Charles' £6.95 strawberry preserve with range selling out within days of Duchess' launch  —  The launch of the Meghan Markle's brand of jams has had the unintended side effect of boosting sales of the King's own range of preserves.
Vanessa Etienne / People:
1000-Lb.  Sisters Star Tammy Slaton's Weight Loss Doctor Says She's ‘Killing It’ in New Photos  —  The 37-year-old's bariatric surgeon Dr. Eric Smith praised her for her weight loss journey  —  Tammy Slaton is getting a lot of praise as she continues her weight loss journey.  —  On April 15, the 1000-Lb.
Janine Henni / People:
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway Slams ‘Lies’ in Norwegian Press Ahead of Her Wedding to Shaman Durek  —  “It is so sad that it needs to be this way as a wedding should be a joyous occasion for everyone involved.  Also for us...” the princess wrote on Instagram  —  Close
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Hope Sloop / Entertainment Tonight:
Blake Shelton Reflects on 10th Anniversary of Meeting Gwen Stefani and the Joy of Being a Stepdad (Exclusive)
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Hannah Sacks / People:
The Walking Dead's Tom Payne and Wife Jennifer Åkerman Welcome Twins: ‘Entirely Unexpected’ (Exclusive)
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Alan Johnson / Daily Star:
This Morning legend ‘to return to ITV show’ as bosses ‘scramble to get her back’
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TMZ.com:
GloRilla Arrested for DUI in Georgia, Cops Say Boob Fell Out During Stop
Justin Kroll / Deadline:
Quentin Tarantino Drops ‘The Movie Critic’ As His Final Film
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Tom McArthur / BBC:
RSF publishes its World Press Freedom Index and places Norway, Denmark, and Sweden in the top three, the US down 10 spots at 55, and Eritrea in last place

Sara Fischer / Axios:
A look at news publishers' conflicting approaches toward AI companies, and how the lack of a data marketplace makes it hard for buyers and sellers to set rates

Alex Kantrowitz / Big Technology:
Elon Musk says he wants Grok to create news summaries by relying solely on X posts, without looking at article text, and improved story citations are coming

 
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