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Kate Taylor / Business Insider:
‘All That’ star Lori Beth Denberg says Nickelodeon's Dan Schneider showed her porn, initiated phone sex, and lashed out on set  —  Lori Beth Denberg remembers Dan Schneider calling her into his office and telling her to shut the door.  —  It was 1995, around Denberg's 19th birthday …
TMZ.com:
Rory McIlroy Files For Divorce  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Rory McIlroy and his wife, Erica, are headed to Splitsville ... TMZ Sports has learned the PGA Tour star just filed for divorce.  —  Court records show the 35-year-old golfer submitted the documents in Florida on Monday ... some seven years after the couple first tied the knot.
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Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
Relive Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll's Star-Studded Wedding Before Their Divorce
Cara O'Bleness / Sports Illustrated:
Meet Your Cover Model: Gayle King  —  The three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist was photographed in Mexico for the 2024 SI Swimsuit Issue.  —  Gayle King is proof that we should always strive to reach for what we deem to be impossible.  —  “I never in a million years thought …
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Michelle Lee / People:
Kate Upton Makes Bombshell Return to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover in Red-Hot, Ruffled Bikini
Nolan Feeney / Nylon:
Zayn Malik On Raising Daughter Khai & Revisiting One Direction: 'I'm Growing Up'  —  Zayn Malik looks, for a change, happy to be here.  “Here” being the lofted dressing room of a photo studio, next to a table with a few empty immunity-shot bottles and a cheese plate, gamely participating in an interview before a shoot.
Just Jared:
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series ‘Elle’ Ordered at Prime Video: Synopsis & Reese Witherspoon's Role Revealed!  —  A Legally Blonde prequel series has been ordered to series at Amazon.  The news was first rumored last month.  —  The show will be titled Elle, and Reese Witherspoon …
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Legally Blonde’ Prequel Series About Elle Woods' High School Years Ordered at Amazon  —  A “Legally Blonde” prequel about the high school years of Elle Woods has been ordered to series at Amazon Prime Video.  —  The series was reported to be in development at Prime Video in April.
People:
Taylor Kinney Is Married!  Chicago Fire Star Marries Model Ashley Cruger After 2 Years Dating (Exclusive)  —  The couple have been together since 2022  —  Taylor Kinney is married!  —  The Chicago Fire actor, 42, married model Ashley Cruger on April 30 “in a small, private ceremony in Chicago …
Katie Razzall / BBC:
King Charles: First official portrait since coronation is unveiled, painted by Jonathan Yeo  —  The first official painted portrait of King Charles III since his coronation has been unveiled at Buckingham Palace.  —  The vast oil on canvas shows a larger-than-life King Charles in the uniform of the Welsh Guards.
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Katie Kilkenny / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘9-1-1’ Crew Member Dies In Car Accident Following 14-Hour Overnight Shift  —  Rico Priem, a grip for the Fox procedural, was leaving a Pomona set for the show when the crash occurred. … Rico Priem, a grip for the Fox procedural and a member of the crew union IATSE Local 80 …
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Kimberlee Speakman / People:
Moms of Resigned Miss USA and Miss Teen USA Speak Out: They Were ‘Abused, Bullied and Cornered’  —  “The job of their dreams turned out to be a nightmare,” the mom of former Miss Teen USA 2023 UmaSofia Srivastava shared  —  The mothers of former Miss USA 2023 Noelia Voigt …
Hope Sloop / Entertainment Tonight:
John Krasinski and Steve Carell on If They'll Appear in ‘The Office’ Spinoff (Exclusive)  —  The actors shared their takes on the new Peacock show.  —  John Krasinski is not ruling out the potential to reprise his role as Jim Halpert from The Office in the recently announced spin-off.
People:
Maria Bello Marries Longtime Partner Dominique Crenn in ‘Bohemian, Chic’ Mexico Wedding (Exclusive)  —  The actress and the Michelin-starred chef tied the knot on May 12 surrounded by 140 guests including Patricia Arquette, Mariska Hargitay and Gavin Rossdale  —  Maria Bello and longtime partner Dominique Crenn have made it official!
Discussion: Just Jared and Extra
Jon Blistein / Rolling Stone:
DJ Akademiks Sued for Rape and Defamation  —  Fauziya Abashe claims she was assaulted multiple times at the internet personality's home, first by two men who drugged her, and then by Akademiks himself  —  DJ Akademiks is facing a new lawsuit accusing him of rape, sexual assault, and defamation.
Discussion: Vibe, Stereogum, UPROXX and The Daily Beast
Just Jared:
Selena Gomez Reveals ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Reboot Series Title & First Look Photos at Disney Upfront  —  Selena Gomez revealed some big Wizards news at the Disney Upfront on Tuesday (May 14) in New York City!  —  The 31-year-old Disney star took to the stage to unveil the official title …
TMZ.com:
Shaq Dropping New Candy, Partners W/ Confection Giant To Release Gummie  —  SHAQUILLE O'NEAL I'M GETTIN' INTO THE CANDY GAME!!! ...  ‘Bite My Head Off!’  😋  —  THEY'RE SHAQALICIOUS!!!  —  Shaquille O'Neal let the candy out of the bag this week ... with the Big Fella (accidentally) …
Discussion: The US Sun
John Dingwall / Daily Record:
Baby Reindeer's real life Martha demands £1m for Piers Morgan interview after £250 offer  —  Fiona Harvey is in a cash war with Piers Morgan after an explosive interview that has been viewed millions of times on his YouTube channel.  —  dailyrecord
Joe Otterson / Variety:
‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon, Donald Glover and Maya Erskine Not Expected to Return  —  “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” has been renewed for Season 2 at Amazon Prime Video.  —  However, sources say that Season 1 stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are not expected to return to star in Season 2.
Sabienna Bowman / People:
King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary on State Visit After Challenging Year  —  The Danish Royal House released a new photo of the royal couple on their anniversary  —  King Frederik and Queen Mary of Denmark are celebrating a special occasion — their 20th wedding anniversary!
Discussion: Marie Claire, Daily Mail, HELLO! and Tatler
Just Jared:
‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Revealed: Joan Vassos Is ABC's First Lead for ‘Golden Bachelor’ Spinoff!  —  Joan Vassos has been named the first Golden Bachelorette!  —  ABC just announced that the 61-year-old - who competed on the inaugural season of The Golden Bachelor - will take on the leading lady duties for the Fall 2024 season.
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Kelly Clarkson details poignant moment she turned to weight-loss drug: I was at my heaviest and 'didn't see it'  —  Kelly Clarkson decided to start taking weight loss medication to slim down when she no longer recognized herself on stage.  —  The singer made the revelation during Monday's episode …
Michael Seiden / WSB-TV:
College volleyball player killed in Buckhead lounge shooting was celebrating niece's birthday  —  ATLANTA — Channel 2 Action News is learning more about one of the victims killed at a Buckhead nightclub over the weekend.  —  A fight led to gunfire inside the Elleven45 lounge.
Discussion: Suggest, TMZ.com and The US Sun
TMZ.com:
‘Love Is Blind’ Star Clay Gravesande Dating OnlyFans Model Celina Powell  —  ‘LOVE IS BLIND’ STAR CLAY GRAVESANDE HOOKIN' UP WITH CELINA POWELL ... Ditched Bride for Streets?!?  —  GOING PUBLIC  —  Celina Powell's storied dating history just added another layer and another body …
Discussion: Perez Hilton, Daily Mail and Bossip
Shelby Stivale / Us Weekly:
Christina Applegate Details Past Anorexia Struggles, Is ‘Scared’ Past ‘Demon’ Is Coming Back  —  Christina Applegate got emotional when discussing her ongoing body image issues and opened up about her past anorexia struggles.  —  “I've never discussed it in public ever, my battle with an eating disorder, never.
 
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Max Tani / @maxwelltani:
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