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12:15 PM ET, May 12, 2024

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Variety:
Roger Corman, Pioneering Independent Producer and King of B Movies, Dies at 98  —  Legendary B-movie king Roger Corman, who directed and produced hundreds of low-budget films and discovered such future industry stars as Jack Nicholson, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, has died.  He was 98.
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Associated Press:
Roger Corman, Hollywood mentor and ‘King of the Bs,’ dies at 98  —  Roger Corman, the “King of the Bs” who helped turn out such low-budget classics as “Little Shop of Horrors” and “Attack of the Crab Monsters” and gave many of Hollywood's most famous actors and directors early breaks, has died.
Jacqueline Lindenberg / Daily Mail:
The Little Shop Of Horrors director and Oscar winner Roger Corman dead at age 98: ‘He was generous, open-hearted and kind’  —  Roger Corman - who is known for his influence in independent cinema and for directing The Little Shop Of Horrors (1960) - passed away at the age of 98 earlier this week on Thursday, May 9.
Discussion: The Wrap
People:
Meghan Markle Receives Special 'Happy Mother's Day' Wish on Final Day in Nigeria with Prince Harry  —  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex followed the action on their final day in Nigeria  —  Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are kicking off their last official day in Nigeria in a sporty way.
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People:
Prince Harry Visits Injured Military Members at Hospital in Nigeria: ‘You Do Get Better, I Promise’  —  “The identity of being a soldier doesn't go away or change because you're a prince or a duke.  He feels that,” a pal of Prince Harry's recently told PEOPLE
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
People:
Meghan Markle Has Sweet ‘Auntie’ Moment with Young Fan on Day Two in Nigeria
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Miranda Siwak / Us Weekly:
Creed's Scott Stapp and Wife Jaclyn Break Up, Divorcing After 18 Years of Marriage
TMZ.com:
Creed Singer Scott Stapp's Wife Jaclyn Files For Divorce
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The Daily Jaws:
Susan Backlinie of JAWS fame passes away aged 77  —  Susan Backlinie former actress and stuntwoman best-known for her role as Chrissie Watkins, the first shark victim in Steven Spielberg's blockbuster JAWS (1975), died early Saturday morning at her home in Ventura, CA.  She was 77.
People:
Brooke Shields Says 'You're Never Relieved' as a Parent and There Are Always ‘New Worries’ (Exclusive)  —  The actress and husband Chris Henchy are preparing to become empty nesters in September when their younger daughter, Grier, heads off to college  —  Brooke Shields is on the brink …
Discussion: Marie Claire
TMZ.com:
Drake's Security Takes Down Third Alleged Trespasser at Toronto Home  —  DRAKE SECURITY TAKES DOWN ALLEGED TRESPASSER ... Third One This Week … 3:58 PM PT — Toronto Police Service tells TMZ ... they responded to Drake's houst at 3:30 PM ET today and escorted a man off Drake's property after he wouldn't leave when told.
TMZ.com:
Los Angeles Comedian Rudy Moreno Dead at 66  —  L.A. COMEDIAN RUDY MORENO DEAD AT 66 ... Recently Hospitalized In ICU … Rudy Moreno — the longtime comedian who was huge in the Latin community — has died ... TMZ has confirmed.  —  The comedy vet passed away after a stint in a Los Angeles ICU his agent Mark Scroggs confirmed.
Charna Flam / People:
Jennifer Lawrence Dazzles in Plunging Black Gown at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards  —  The Oscar winner arrived at the GLAAD Media Awards in a showstopping ensemble  —  Jennifer Lawrence turned heads at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards!  —  On Saturday, May 11, the Oscar winner arrived …
Paula Froelich / NewsNation:
Justin Timberlake ‘retired’ by fans after album, tour flop  —  Thank you for signing up!  —  The Scoop Entertainment Newsletter  —  Submit … (NewsNation) — Pity poor Justin Timberlake.  —  He started the year on a sour note, being slammed by Britney Spears fans after she revealed in her memoir …
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