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11:25 PM ET, May 7, 2024

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Eric Andersson / People:
Grease Actress Susan Buckner, Who Played Sandy's Cheerleading Friend Patty Simcox, Dead at 72  —  The star, who played cheerleader Patty Simcox in ‘Grease,’ retired from acting in the 1980s to raise a family  —  Actress Susan Buckner, best known for playing cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1978 musical comedy Grease, is dead.
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TMZ.com:
‘Grease’ Star Susan Buckner, Cheerleading Friend from Movie, Dead at 72
Discussion: New York Daily News
Joe Warmington / Toronto Sun:
Drake's security guard shot outside of rapper's Toronto mansion  —  Iconic rapper Drake was not the victim of a shooting at his Bridle Path mansion early Tuesday.  —  STORY CONTINUES BELOW  —  This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. … Play Video
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CBC News:
Drake's mansion at centre of shooting investigation: Toronto police source  —  Security guard badly injured in drive-by shooting, according to police source  —  Canadian rap star Drake's mega-mansion is at the centre of an investigation into a shooting that left a man badly injured, a police source told CBC Toronto.
TMZ.com:
Netflix Edited Out Kim Kardashian Getting Booed at Tom Brady Roast  —  KIM KARDASHIAN NETFLIX EDITED OUT HER GETTING BOOED ... At Tom Brady's Roast … Kim Kardashian getting booed at Tom Brady's roast came and went in the live broadcast — and you're not gonna find it again in the current version on the platform ... it's been edited.
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Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Nikki Glaser Says Celebs ‘Collectively’ Agreed Not to Make Fun of Tom Brady's Kids on Netflix Roast
People:
Gisele Bündchen Is ‘Deeply Disappointed’ by ‘Irresponsible’ Jokes About Marriage to Tom Brady in Netflix Roast: Source (Exclusive)
People:
Kim Kardashian Hops a Jet to Hamburg Immediately After Dropping Jaws at 2024 Met Gala: Here's Why  —  The reality star (and Met Gala veteran) skipped out on the event's infamous afterparties  —  Kim Kardashian doesn't have time for Met Gala afterparties.  —  Shortly after a jaw-dropping …
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Elle:
These Were the Best Couples to Make an Appearance at the Met Gala 2024
Alyssa Bailey / Elle:
Why Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Skipped the 2024 Met Gala
TMZ.com:
50 Cent Sues Ex Daphne Joy for Defamation Over Rape Allegation  —  50 CENT SUES DAPHNE JOY FOR DEFAMATION ... I Never Raped You!!!  —  50 Cent's through trolling his ex, now he's brought lawyers into it, and he's suing Daphne Joy for publicly accusing him of rape and physical abuse.
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Rosy Cordero / Deadline:
Eamonn Walker Exits ‘Chicago Fire’ As Series Regular After 12 Seasons  —  EXCLUSIVE: Chicago Fire original cast member Eamonn Walker is stepping away from his series regular duties on the hit NBC series after 12 seasons portraying boss Wallace Boden, Deadline has learned.
Jess Cohen / E! Online:
Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor Engaged to Cameron Fuller: See Her Debut Ring at Met Gala  —  After Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor debuted a gorgeous engagement ring at the 2024 Met Gala May 6, E! News can confirm she's set to tie the knot with producer Cameron Fuller.  —  You'll burn for this news: Phoebe Dynevor is engaged.
Jack Irvin / People:
Lana Del Rey Reveals Her Favorite Song on Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department at 2024 Met Gala  —  The two musicians previously collaborated on “Snow on the Beach” from Swift's previous album, ‘Midnights’  —  Lana Del Rey is enjoying her friend Taylor Swift's latest album.
Stephanie Petit / People:
Prince Harry Will Not See Dad King Charles During U.K. Visit Due to Monarch's ‘Full’ Schedule  —  The Duke of Sussex returned to his home country to celebrate 10 years of the Invictus Games  —  Prince Harry will not meet with his father King Charles during his trip to the U.K., PEOPLE confirms.
Ariana Romero / Netflix Tudum:
Wednesday Season 2 Woefully Enters Production in Ireland  —  Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) has been put through the wringer.  She's been stalked by a bloodthirsty monster.  Her Rave'N gown was ruined by red paint.  (The normies couldn't even spring for real blood?)
Erin Clack / People:
Marlon Wayans Says He Never Got Married Because He Didn't Want His Mother to Be ‘Jealous of Another Woman’  —  “I never wanted my mother to feel second to any woman,” the 51-year-old actor and comedian explained  —  Marlon Wayans is sharing the surprising reason why he's never walked down the aisle.
Discussion: Sandra Rose, Vibe, BET and FemaleFirst
People:
Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton Are Not Dating — Despite Fan Theories  —  Apologies, dearest gentle reader, but the speculation about the new leading lady's love life is just that: speculation  —  The 'ton is abuzz with speculation that Bridgerton's newest leading lady …
Discussion: The Wrap and Just Jared
Becca Longmire / People:
Kendall Jenner Looks Cozy with Ex Bad Bunny in Flirty Mini Dress at 2024 Met Gala Afterparty  —  “They were very much enjoying each other's company,” a source tells PEOPLE of the former couple  —  It looks like exes Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny are still friendly despite their split.
TMZ.com:
Will Smith Gets Unwanted Visitor, Alleged Trespasser Busted at L.A. Home  —  WILL SMITH ALLEGED TRESPASSER ARRESTED ... After Lurking Around Home … Tense times for Will Smith's security team, thanks to an unscheduled and unwanted guest guards had to take down at Will's home until cops could arrive ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Page Six, Daily Mail, RADAR and Suggest
 
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Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Doja Cat Basically Wore See-Through Nude Shapewear to the Met Gala After-Party
Olivia Evans / E! Online:
Cardi B and Offset Reunite at 2024 Met Gala After-Party 5 Months After Break Up
Hannah Jackson / Vogue:
Tyla Transformed Into a Sand Sculpture at the 2024 Met Gala
Vogue:
Ariana Grande Closed Out the 2024 Met Gala with an Epic Performance—And a Special Guest Appearance From Cynthia Erivo
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
A deep dive into Paramount's sale to Skydance; sources: Skydance may integrate Pluto into Paramount+, and CBS head George Cheeks is expected to be head of TV

Bloomberg:
A look at the challenges facing Crunchyroll, as current and ex-staffers say its management is out of touch, amid Disney and Netflix's expansion into anime

Ankush Khardori / Politico:
Trump may erode press protections but the ABC case is not evidence of that as the decision to settle appears reasonable given Stephanopoulos' imprecise remarks

 
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