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Becca Longmire / People:
Kate Beckinsale Hails King Charles for Being ‘Open’ About His Diagnosis amid Her Own Family's Cancer Journey  —  “Being really open about quite personal things I think is really important,” the actress said at the King's Trust Gala on May 2  —  Kate Beckinsale is sending her well-wishes to King Charles amid his cancer diagnosis.
Discussion: Marie Claire and UPI
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Kate Beckinsale Returns to the Red Carpet for the First Time Since Health Scare: 'It's Been a Rough Year' (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Underworld’ actress returned to the red carpet at the inaugural King's Trust Gala in New York City on Thursday, May 2  —  Kate Beckinsale is back on the red carpet after a …
TMZ.com:
Britney Spears in Huge Fight With Boyfriend, Hotel Guests Fear Mental Breakdown  —  BRITNEY SPEARS PARAMEDICS CALLED FOR POSSIBLE MENTAL BREAKDOWN … Britney Spears got into a huge fight with her boyfriend Wednesday night, and she ended up out of control, crying, possibly cut …
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Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Britney Spears sparks ‘mental health crisis’ concerns at Chateau Marmont in LA as barefoot star is pictured wrapped in blanket and attended to by emergency services …
Hannah Jackson / Vogue:
Blake Lively Dons Tiffany Blue In Honor of Pharrell's Jewelry Collection  —  Blake Lively knows what it means to dress on-theme.  Last night, the actor attended a celebration of Pharrell Williams's Tiffany Titan collection wearing the house's famous blue hue.
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Amy Kaufman / Los Angeles Times:
Tiffany Haddish just can't quit.  Even when she knows she should  —  “Come with me,” Tiffany Haddish says, walking out her front door.  —  I've barely had the chance to say hello before she's heading down the sidewalk.  I trail behind, fumbling around in my bag for a recording device …
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TMZ.com:
Tiffany Haddish Says She Investigates and Contacts Online Trolls
Discussion: The Source and FemaleFirst
Ben Travis / Empire:
Kevin Feige Passed On Ryan Reynolds' First Deadpool 3 Pitch: 'I Wasn't Sure How To Incorporate Him'  —  People:  —  For a while there, Deadpool's future looked uncertain.  Despite his two mega-smash movies under 20th Century Fox, the Disney-Fox takeover brought up all kinds of questions about what would happen next.
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and TMZ.com
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Andreas Wiseman / Deadline:
Hugh Jackman & Jodie Comer To Star In Robin Hood Reimagining ‘The Death Of Robin Hood’ For ‘A Quiet Place: Day One’ Director Michael Sarnoski — Cannes Market Hot Project  —  EXCLUSIVE: Here's a buzzy one.  Oscar nominee Hugh Jackman (Les Misérables) and Emmy winner Jodie Comer …
Discussion: Variety, ComingSoon.net, UPI and Consequence
Joyann Jeffrey / TODAY.com:
Chris Pine says the ‘earth-shattering’ amount he was paid for ‘Princess Diaries 2’ changed his life  —  “I just remember distinctly knowing in that moment that my life had changed somehow,” he said.  —  Chris Pine is recalling his first big gig in Hollywood.
Jake Kanter / Deadline:
‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Richard Gadd Questioned By Producers Over Dating Actress Who Auditioned For Hit Netflix Series  —  EXCLUSIVE: Richard Gadd, the creator and star of hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer, has faced questions about his professional conduct after dating a transgender actress who intended to audition for his show.
Discussion: Metro.co.uk and The Sun
People:
Morgan Wallen's Felony Chair-Throwing Charges Move Ahead as Nashville Judge Sets New Hearing Date  —  The country star's attorney appeared in court Friday to address Wallen's three felony charges following an April incident on Broadway; the case now moves to August
The Mirror:
Second man arrested after death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey is bailed  —  Gogglebox star George Gilbey tragically died in March following a workplace incident  —  A second man who was arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the death of Gogglebox's George Gilbey has been released on bail.
Discussion: Daily Star
People:
Ed Sheeran Says He Won't Release New Music This Year But His Daughters Like His New Songs (Exclusive)  —  The singer-songwriter spoke exclusively to PEOPLE at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Gala at Dodgers Stadium on May 2  —  Ed Sheeran is opening up about his new music.
Discussion: Billboard and Rolling Stone
Andrea Mandell / People:
Neve Campbell ‘Excited to Get Back in’ Her Scream Role, ‘Grateful’ Studio Listened to Her Pay Concerns (Exclusive)  —  After walking away from the franchise following a lowball offer for ‘Scream VI,’ the actress tells PEOPLE things changed: ‘The studio heard me’  —  Neve Campbell is ready to return to her Scream family.
Discussion: Daily Mail and UPROXX
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Johnny Depp Is ‘Moving Forward’ with ‘No Animosity Toward Anybody’: All About His Life in London (Exclusive)  —  “There's a lot of good energy, and he surrounds himself with a good group of people,” says a source  —  Johnny Depp is keeping busy and maintaining a healthier headspace after moving on from a dark period of his life.
Discussion: Daily Mail, Page Six and Decider
Julie Jordan / People:
Sofía Vergara Is So Ready to Become a ‘Fun’ Grandma — and Already Knows What She Wants to Be Called (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Griselda’ star graces the cover of this year's Beautiful Issue  —  Sofía Vergara may have decided to not have more children but she can't wait to be a grandma someday.
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Ivanka Trump rocks a leggy corset minidress on date night with Jared Kushner in Miami  —  She's got a leg up on date night fashion.  —  Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner geared up for the F1 Miami Grand Prix 2024 weekend on Thursday as they enjoyed a night out at American Express Presents Carbone Beach …
Discussion: HELLO! and Wonderwall.com
Fox News:
Bruce Willis' daughter gives update on his health, shares famous parents' advice about working in Hollywood  —  Rumer Willis stars in the new comedy ‘My Divorce Party’  —  Bruce Willis' eldest daughter with Demi Moore, Rumer Willis, gave an update on her father as he continues his battle with dementia.
The Seattle Times:
Whistleblower Josh Dean of Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems has died  —  Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems and one of the first whistleblowers to allege Spirit leadership had ignored manufacturing defects on the 737 MAX, died Tuesday morning …
Us Weekly:
Brittney Griner Wanted to Take Her Life ‘More Than Once’ in Harrowing Russian Confinement Conditions  —  Brittney Griner detailed her time in a Russian prison and her life since being released in a 20/20 interview with Robin Roberts.  —  During the Wednesday, May 1, episode of the ABC News program …
Roy Trakin / Variety:
Daryl Hall Talks New Solo Album, Elvis Costello Tour, and Confirms Hall & Oates Are Officially Over (EXCLUSIVE)  —  “Say It Isn't So” isn't just the name of a classic Hall & Oates song — it's the much-headlined reaction to the news that the duo that practically defines duos had a nasty and seemingly final split last year.
Discussion: The Sun
Selome Hailu / Variety:
'NCIS: Hawai'i' Was Canceled Because of ‘Financials and Performance Overall,’ CBS Says  —  Fans were shocked to hear that “NCIS: Hawai'i,” the newest series in CBS' “NCIS” franchise, had been canceled after three seasons last week. … “It is incumbent on us to always keep the schedule fresh, keep momentum going.
Paige Strout / Us Weekly:
Selena Gomez Found the ‘Love of Her Life’ in Benny Blanco: They're ‘Ready to Settle Down’  —  Selena Gomez isn't holding back from turning her love on with boyfriend Benny Blanco.  —  “He makes Selena laugh,” a source exclusively reveals in the newest issue of Us Weekly, noting that Gomez …
Discussion: FemaleFirst, Marie Claire and Decider
 
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