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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 …
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 …
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Variety:
Steve Albini, Big Black and Shellac Frontman and Nirvana Engineer, Dies at 61  —  Steve Albini, a leading light of indie-rock's sound and morality as frontman of Big Black and Shellac and recording engineer for Nirvana, PJ Harvey and many other artists, has died at the age 61.
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 …
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: People, Marie Claire and Tatler
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British GQ:
Nicholas Galitzine is more than the internet's boyfriend  —  In The Idea of You, the actor is challenging both masculine stereotypes and his ascendant status as an internet sex symbol  —  At the end of summer in 2022, Nicholas Galitzine flew into New York for a chemistry test with Anne Hathaway …
Joe Otterson / Variety:
New ‘The Office’ Series Picked Up at Peacock, First Plot Details Reveal Midwestern Newspaper Setting  —  The new iteration of “The Office” has been picked up to series at Peacock, Variety has learned.  —  As has been previously reported, the show is not a reboot or spinoff of “The Office …
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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 …
Hollywood Bowl:
About this Performance  —  Brought to the stage from the Producers of Disney's Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl and Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium, Disney Concerts, Fulwell 73 Productions, AMP Worldwide and Live Nation-Hewitt Silva.  Disney celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the animated …
Marc Malkin / Variety:
Jeremy Strong in Talks to Play Bruce Springsteen's Manager Jon Landau in ‘Nebraska’ Movie Starring Jeremy Allen White (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Jeremy Strong could be joining Jeremy Allen White in “Deliver Me From Nowhere,” the 20th Century Studios movie about Bruce Springsteen and the making of his 1982 album, “Nebraska.”
People:
Actor Jaleel White Marries Tech Exec Nicoletta Ruhl in L.A. Country Club Wedding!  See the Photos (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Growing Up Urkel’ author and ‘Family Matters’ alum said “I do” to Ruhl in a spring wedding with “5 star food”, three DJ's and a choreographed dance  —  Jaleel White is married!
Discussion: Entertainment Tonight and Extra
Hedy Phillips / People:
Longtime Met Gala Guest Laments This Year's ‘Boring’ Style: ‘In Years Past, It Was More Outlandish’ (Exclusive)  —  This veteran gala-goer really felt Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry's absences this year  —  The 2024 Met Gala brought the stars to New York City, and while it was the usual glam affair …
Discussion: Just Jared
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.
Cosmopolitan:
EmRata Posing Topless With Nothing But a Martini Is So Chic  —  A dirty martini no less.  —  At risk of sounding like a broken record, Emily Ratajkowski is on a one-woman mission to fight against Instagram's censorship of the female body, starting with topless photos.
Discussion: UPROXX
Just Jared:
Glen Powell to Lead New Legal Drama ‘Monsanto’ With Laura Dern & Anthony Mackie!  —  Glen Powell has found another new movie to star in!  —  The 35-year-old Anyone But You actor is one of Hollywood's new A-list stars, and he is scooping up projects left and right.
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 …
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: Page Six, E! Online and New York Post
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Enrique Iglesias Reveals Anna Kournikova's Reaction to Him Kissing Fans  —  Enrique Iglesias explained why his longtime partner Anna Kournikova doesn't mind when the “Bailando” singer kisses fans.  —  Watch: Enrique Iglesias Balances Fame & Privacy  —  Anna Kournikova doesn't mind if someone else rings Enrique Iglesias' bells.
TMZ.com:
JON BON JOVI SON GOT MARRIED IN VEGAS ... And No, Not That One  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  UPDATE  —  12:03 PM PT — Sources with direct knowledge tell us Jesse Bongiovi and Jesse Light did, in fact, get married.  No word on whether Papa Bear was in attendance or not though.
Discussion: People
Palmer Haasch / Business Insider:
John Leguizamo turned himself into a leading man … An curved arrow pointing right.  —  Before John Leguizamo was an acclaimed writer, director, and film star, he was a young Latino actor just trying to get into audition rooms.  —  “It didn't matter how talented you were,” Leguizamo told Business Insider of his early years.
Discussion: Marie Claire and People
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.
Chris Gardner / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Baby Reindeer’ Star Richard Gadd on Struggling With “Toxic Empathy” for Real-Life Stalker  —  During a FYC event for TV Academy members, Gadd shared his creative process in shaping the intense, seven-episode series: “I just knew it was my chance.  It just had to be as good as I could make it.”
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
 
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Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
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Bloomberg:
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