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Pitchfork:
Steve Albini, Storied Producer and Icon of the Rock Underground, Dies at 61  —  The Shellac and Big Black frontman, who recorded classic albums by Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, and more, has died of a heart attack  —  Steve Albini, an icon of indie rock as both a producer and performer …
Maer Roshan / The Hollywood Reporter:
Andy Cohen Finally Speaks Out on ‘Real Housewives’ Reckoning: “It's Hurtful.  But I Have No Regrets”  —  Ex-Bravo stars are hurling charges (and lawsuits) over alleged sexism, racism and substance abuse on set, but the network's golden boy says he is having the time of his life celebrating 15 years …
Simon Perry / People:
Prince William Was ‘Upset’ and ‘Angry’ by Social Media Frenzy Surrounding Kate Middleton, Former Staffer Says  —  The Prince of Wales was rattled by the online attention that escalated around Princess Kate  —  Prince William felt frustrated by the social media firestorm surrounding Kate Middleton's health earlier this year.
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Dom Hines / Us Weekly:
Prince William to Have Night Away From Home for 1st Time During Kate Middleton's Cancer Battle  —  Prince William is set to spend his first night away from wife Princess Kate Middleton since she received her cancer diagnosis.  —  The prince has been switching up his diary to be by Kate's side …
Discussion: Marie Claire and Tatler
Just Jared:
‘The Office’ Spinoff Confirmed at Peacock, Plot Details & Initial Casting Revealed!  —  The Office spinoff show is officially a go at Peacock!  —  Here's the synopsis, from Peacock: The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's Scranton branch is in search of a new subject …
Deadline:
Travis Kelce Cast In Ryan Murphy's FX Series ‘Grotesquerie’  —  EXCLUSIVE: Travis Kelce's foray into Hollywood continues with his first major acting job: a role in Ryan Murphy's high-profile new FX horror series Grotesquerie.  According to sources, the NFL star — and global celebrity due …
Susanne Craig / New York Times:
R.F.K. Jr. Says Doctors Found a Dead Worm in His Brain  —  The presidential candidate has faced previously undisclosed health issues, including a parasite that he said ate part of his brain.  —  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has emphasized his vitality and relative youth compared with the leading Democratic …
Janine Henni / People:
Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, 22, is Moving to the U.S. — Find Out Why!  —  The future queen is following in her father's footsteps with the big decision  —  Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has some exciting plans on the calendar — she's moving to the U.S.!
Discussion: HELLO! and Marie Claire
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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Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
50 Cent Sues Ex Daphne Joy for Defamation After She Accused Him of Rape and Physical Abuse (Exclusive)
Just Jared:
Lady Gaga's ‘Chromatica Ball’ Concert Special to Stream on Max - See the Release Date & Watch the Trailer!  —  The Chromatica Ball special is coming, after all!  —  Lady Gaga's highly anticipated concert special will debut on Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. ET on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Teresa Giudice Gushes Over ‘Sweet’ Taylor Swift, Reveals How Coachella Photo Went Down  —  Teresa Giudice offered some insight on her iconic Coachella meetup with Taylor Swift.  —  “I didn't want to ask her for a photo because I didn't want to bother her,” Giudice, 51, admitted during her Tuesday …
Discussion: E! Online, Page Six and New York Post
Escher Walcott / People:
Kate Beckinsale Dresses as Old Man in Message to Online Haters: ‘Hope It Is Less Triggering’  —  The actress opened up about her “severe anxiety” around aging and called out her bullies on Instagram earlier this month  —  Kate Beckinsale is hitting back at the haters.
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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Greg Evans / Deadline:
Susan Buckner Dies: ‘Grease’ Actor Who Played Olivia Newton-John's Cheerleading Pal Was 72
TMZ.com:
Travis Kelce Has Never Met Jana Kramer, Doesn't Know Who She Is  —  TRAVIS KELCE DOESN'T KNOW WHO JANA KRAMER IS ... Thinks She's Clout-Chasing … Jana Kramer said Travis Kelce is “always drunk” and a bad influence on Taylor Swift — but she might as well be J Lo to Mariah Carey for him ... 'cause he doesn't even know her.
Nika Shakhnazarova / Page Six:
Bob Saget's widow Kelly Rizzo goes Instagram-official with boyfriend Breckin Meyer  —  Their love is on the grid!  —  Kelly Rizzo has made her romance with her boyfriend, actor Breckin Meyer, Instagram-official.  —  The widow of comedian Bob Saget rushed to social media Tuesday to wish …
People:
Katy Perry's Viral AI Met Gala Image Was So Good It Fooled Her Own Mom!  —  Perry revealed on Instagram that she had to miss out on fashion's biggest night because of work  —  Katy Perry may not have made it to the 2024 Met Gala — but her mom didn't get the memo!
Daily Star:
Mrs Hinch shares ‘deep, unimaginable pain’ after devastating family tragedy  —  Cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch, real name Sophie Hinchliffe, has announced the sad news that her dad has died suddenly in his sleep as she shared a heartbreaking tribute  —  Mrs Hinch, whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe …
Discussion: The Mirror and The Sun
TMZ.com:
Rumor About Universal Music Group Mediating Drake & Kendrick Beef Not True  —  DRAKE & KENDRICK LAMAR RUMOR ABOUT UMG MEDIATING BS ... Label Ain't Interfering … There's a rumor going around that Drake and Kendrick Lamar's shared music label tried to force them to squash their beef …
Discussion: The Source, UPROXX and Cele|bitchy
Samantha Whidden / Suggest:
Nikki Glaser Says Celebs ‘Collectively’ Agreed Not to Make Fun of Tom Brady's Kids on Netflix Roast  —  Although The Roast of Tom Brady consisted of the former NFL star getting slammed for his career and personal life choices, Nikki Glaser revealed one topic was completely off-limits for the Netflix hilarious special - Brady's kids.
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TMZ.com:
Netflix Edited Out Kim Kardashian Getting Booed at Tom Brady Roast
Lesley Goldberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
Reba McEntire Comedy a Go as NBC Renews ‘Lopez vs. Lopez,’ Cancels ‘Extended Family’  —  Drama pilots ‘Suits L.A.’ and ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ remain in contention at the network.  —  Ahead of next week's upfront presentation to Madison Avenue ad buyers, NBC has solidified its comedy lineup for the 2024-25 broadcast season.
 
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Bloomberg:
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