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BBC:
Bernard Hill: Titanic and Lord of the Rings actor dies  —  Actor Bernard Hill, best known for roles in Titanic and Lord of the Rings, has died aged 79.  —  He played Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 Oscar-winning film and King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings.
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Bruce Haring / Deadline:
Bernard Hill Dies: ‘Lord Of The Rings’ And ‘Titanic’ Actor Was 79  —  Bernard Hill died early on Sunday morning, his agent Lou Coulson confirmed.  No cause has been given.  —  He played Captain Edward Smith in the 1997 Oscar-winning film Titanic, and King Théoden in the Lord of the Rings.
Discussion: Just Jared, Empire, The Mirror and The Sun
Jess Phillips / Daily Star:
Lord of the Rings and Titanic icon Bernard Hill dies as fans rush to pay tribute  —  Bernard Hill, best known for appearing in Lord of the Rings and 1997 blockbuster Titanic, has sadly died.  His agent confirmed the news, with a statement from his family expected to follow  —  dailystar
Discussion: The Sun and The Mirror
TMZ.com:
Former NBA Player Darius Morris Dead At 33  —  DARIUS MORRIS Ex-NBA Player DEAD AT 33 … Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Darius Morris died this week, TMZ Sports has confirmed.  He was just 33 years old.  —  “With great sadness we announce the passing of our dearly beloved son …
Bailey Richards / People:
Kate Beckinsale Pushes Back on ‘Insidious Bullying’ of Her Appearance and Plastic Surgery Claims: ‘Please Stop Now’  —  The actress, who recently suffered an undisclosed health scare, opened up about her “severe anxiety” around aging  —  Kate Beckinsale is clearing up plastic surgery accusations — and calling out her bullies.
Discussion: Marie Claire and UPROXX
TMZ.com:
Gypsy Rose Gave Wedding Ring Back to Estranged Husband, Family Heirloom  —  GYPSY ROSE RETURNS WEDDING RING TO RYAN … Gypsy Rose Blanchard has already given back her wedding ring to estranged husband Ryan Anderson ... because the piece of jewelry meant quite a bit to him, TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Suggest, Just Jared and Us Weekly
Escher Walcott / People:
Channing Tatum Denies Ex Jenna Dewan's Claims He's Hiding Assets as She Maintains ‘Facts Are on Her Side’  —  The former couple is currently involved in a financial settlement over profits from the ‘Magic Mike’ franchise  —  Channing Tatum is vehemently denying claims made by his ex-wife Jenna Dewan …
Discussion: TMZ.com
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Daily Star:
Bucks Fizz legend quits band that won Eurovision as fans devastated by ‘43 year career’  —  Bucks Fizz have announced that one of their founding members has quit the band after 43 years.  The group shot to fame after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981  —  dailystar
Discussion: The Sun and The Mirror
FemaleFirst:
Martin Kemp thinks he has 10 years left to live  —  Martin Kemp thinks he only has around 10 years left to live, but after battling two brain tumours, he views every day as a “bonus”.  —  Martin Kemp believes he only has 10 years left to live.  —  Martin Kemp told son Roman he thinks he only has 10 years left
Nick Parker / The Sun:
Hollywood's Will Ferrell buys ‘large stake’ in ‘sleeping giant’ Leeds United after falling in love with English football  —  New investor Will could watch his team for the first time in a potential Wembley final on May 26  —  ELF movie star Will Ferrell has bought a “large” …
Discussion: Metro.co.uk, Deadline and The Mirror
Corinne Heller / E! Online:
Reese Witherspoon's Daughter Ava Phillippe Slams “Toxic” Body Shaming Comments  —  Reese Witherspoon and ex-husband Ryan Phillippe's daughter Ava Phillippe has a message for those who body shamed her online.  —  Ava Phillippe has a message for certain online trolls with cruel intentions.
Discussion: HELLO!, Us Weekly, Just Jared and People
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Jar Jar Binks Actor Reflects on Backlash to Phantom Menace: ‘My Career Began and Ended’ with Star Wars (Exclusive)  —  In a wide-ranging interview with PEOPLE, Ahmed Best looks back on the making of ‘The Phantom Menace’ for its 25th anniversary  —  Ahmed Best made history in 1999 as Jar Jar Binks …
 
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Kate Ferdinand hailed ‘most gorgeous woman in world’ as she attends pal's wedding in plunging dress
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