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Jen Juneau / People:
Chris Pine Says He Was Paid $65,000 for His Big Break in Princess Diaries 2: ‘My Life Had Changed’  —  Pine recalled the ‘earth-shattering’ moment he learned he'd landed the romantic lead opposite Anne Hathaway in the 2004 sequel to ‘The Princess Diaries’  —  The Princess Diaries 2 …
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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.
Sydney Bucksbaum / Entertainment Weekly:
The Idea of You author regrets revealing Harry Styles as inspiration: 'It's unfortunate'  —  “I think it's unfortunate because it's being used as clickbait, and when I'm writing for Hayes, I'm not picturing Harry Styles,” Robinne Lee says.  —  There's a Fine Line between fan fiction …
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Sydney Bucksbaum / Entertainment Weekly:
The Idea of You author reacts to movie's ending changes: 'That's not the story I wanted to tell'  —  “Hollywood's going to do what they're going to do, and they're going to throw a happy ending on everything.  I don't know why,” Robinne Lee says.  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Idea of You.
Just Jared:
‘The Maze Runner’ Reboot in The Works, Details for New Movie Revealed  —  A reboot of The Maze Runner is in the works at Disney!  —  The original film trilogy grossed more than $900 million worldwide and turned Dylan O'Brien into a household name.  The three films, directed by Wes Ball …
Discussion: Deadline
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Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘The Maze Runner’ Reboot in the Works with ‘Transcendence’ Scribe Jack Paglen in Talks to Write (Exclusive)
Discussion: The Wrap
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: HELLO!, UPI and Marie Claire
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People:
Kate Beckinsale Returns to the Red Carpet for the First Time Since Health Scare: 'It's Been a Rough Year' (Exclusive)
Britney Spears Exes / TMZ.com:
Britney Spears and Boyfriend Have History of Fights, Trouble  —  BRITNEY SPEARS HISTORY OF FIGHTS, TROUBLE WITH BF PAUL SOLIZ … Britney Spears and her current boyfriend Paul Soliz didn't start fighting Wednesday at the Chateau Marmont hotel on the Sunset Strip ... we're told there's a history of conflict.
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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 …
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Britney Spears' mom Lynne says she'll ‘always be there’ for her estranged daughter as she's pictured jetting into LAX - after singer claimed SHE set-up dramatic night at Chateau Marmont  —  Britney Spears' mom Lynne was seen for the first time since her singer daughter sparked fears …
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: Deadline, ComingSoon.net and TMZ.com
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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: UPROXX, Metro.co.uk and The Sun
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.
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: Metro.co.uk and The US Sun
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 …
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: Elle, FemaleFirst, Marie Claire and Decider
Esme Mazzeo / People:
Jonas Brothers Postpone Mexico Tour Dates After Nick Jonas Gets the Flu: 'I'm Not Able to Sing at the Moment'  —  The band has rescheduled their Mexico tour dates for August  —  The Jonas Brothers are rescheduling tour dates so Nick Jonas can take care of himself.
Discussion: Just Jared, Billboard and The US Sun
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.
Hannah Sacks / People:
Brooke Shields Admits Her Adult Daughters Still ‘Sleep in the Bed with Me’ When Her Husband's Out of Town  —  The actress is mom to daughters Rowan, 20, and Grier, 18, whom she shares with husband Chris Henchy  —  Brooke Shields isn't ready for her daughters to move out for good.
Discussion: Page Six and TMZ.com
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: UPROXX, Daily Mail and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Gypsy Rose Rides TMZ Tour Bus, Dines at Lisa Vanderpump's Restaurant  —  GYPSY ROSE BLANCHARD ULTIMATE L.A. TOURIST EXPERIENCE ... TMZ Tour, Beach, SUR!!! … Gypsy Rose Blanchard's brief trip to Los Angeles this week ended up chock-full of memories — and it's because she had the ultimate tourist experience …
 
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