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Mankaprr Conteh / Rolling Stone:
Cardi B on Proving Her Greatness: 'I'm That Bitch, and Y'all Fucking Know It'  —  She's on a mission to cement her legacy while handling the pressures of marriage, motherhood, and following up a classic debut  —  C  —  ARDI B IS makeup-free and draped in an orange, impossibly plush …
Anna Lazarus Caplan / People:
NFL Says They Do Not Agree with Harrison Butker's ‘Views’ in Graduation Speech, Are Committed to ‘Inclusion’  —  Butker took aim at the LGBTQ+ community, working women, abortion rights and more in his controversial speech at Benedictine College  —  The NFL is batting down comments …
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Anna Lazarus Caplan / People:
Graduating Student at Harrison Butker's Speech Speaks Out, Says She Booed but He Got ‘Standing Ovation’  —  Susannah Leisegang was in the room during the NFL player's May 11 speech, and said it was “horrible”  —  A female graduate who was in the audience during Harrison Butker's commencement address …
Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
NFL Responds to Kansas City Chiefs Player Harrison Butker's Controversial Graduation Speech
TMZ.com:
Chris Pratt's ‘Guardians’ Stunt Double Tony McFarr Dead at 47  —  CHRIS PRATT'S STUNT DOUBLE TONY MCFARR DEAD AT 47 ... ‘Guardians,’ ‘Jurassic,’ Etc. … Tony McFarr — a stuntman who stepped in to double for some of Hollywood's biggest stars, including Chris Pratt — has died ... TMZ has learned.
Simon Perry / People:
The ‘Special Thing’ Meghan Markle Will Share with Archie and Lilibet After Africa Trip (Exclusive)  —  The Duchess of Sussex tells PEOPLE what she's bringing back for her young children  —  Meghan Markle knows what she wants to share most with her children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet …
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Jennifer Lenhart / In Touch Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Are ‘Headed for a Divorce,’ He ‘Already Moved Out’  —  Ben Affleck has hit a breaking point with Jennifer Lopez and has “moved out” of the home they share, a source exclusively tells In Touch.  —  “The writing is on the wall - it's over,” the insider dishes.
Variety:
Adam Driver, Tom Waits, Mayim Bialik and More Join Cate Blanchett in Jim Jarmusch's ‘Father Mother Sister Brother’ (EXCLUSIVE) … They're joining Cate Blanchett and Vicky Krieps, who were previously rumored to be starring after being photographed on set.  “Father Mother Sister Brother” …
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The Guardian:
Revealed: Magician David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women
Sonia Horon / Daily Mail:
Glen Powell joins co-star Adria Arjona who sizzles in red hot gown as they lead stars at the premiere of their new Netflix action-comedy Hit Man in Texas  —  Glen Powell and Adria Arjona made a dynamic duo while attending the premiere of their Netflix action-comedy, Hit Man, at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas on Wednesday.
Eve Buckland / Daily Mail:
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are pictured enjoying a VERY romantic date night in Lake Como with private dinner under the stars - as Kansas City Chiefs teammate Harrison Butker is slammed for ‘bigoted’ speech quoting the singer  —  The tight end later defended filming his girlfriend's performance with his camera flash on.
Hannah Sacks / People:
Alexa PenaVega Shares an Update After Daughter's Stillbirth: ‘Pain with Purpose’  —  The ‘Spy Kids’ alum and her husband Carlos announced in April that their daughter was stillborn  —  Alexa PenaVega is sharing an update after announcing that her daughter was stillborn earlier this spring.
Erin Hill / People:
Why JFK Jr. Didn't Call Prince William and Prince Harry After Princess Diana's Death Despite Wife Carolyn's Request  —  According to a new book, JFK Jr.'s wife asked him to call the royal brothers after their mother's death  —  Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy once urged her husband, John F. Kennedy Jr. …
Esther Kang / People:
Anna Cardwell's Death Rocks the Family and Mama June's Secret Vow Renewal Turns Volatile in Family Crisis Teaser (Exclusive)  —  Mama June and her daughters face the “hardest moment of our lives” as Anna's death leaves the entire family broken in PEOPLE's exclusive look at the ‘Mama June: Family Crisis’ mid-season teaser
Brenton Blanchet / People:
Megan Fox Unfollows Everyone and Wipes Her Instagram Clean as She Marks Her 38th Birthday  —  Megan Fox is off to a fresh start as she rings in another year.  —  As she marks her 38th birthday on Thursday, May 16, the actress appears to have wiped her Instagram account of all photos and removed anyone she previously followed.
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Angel Saunders / People:
Olivia Rodrigo Jokes ‘I Almost Flashed You Guys’ Following GUTS Tour Wardrobe Malfunction  —  embarrassing," the pop star said onstage  —  Olivia Rodrigo knows the show must go on!  —  During the London stop of her sold-out GUTS World Tour on Tuesday night, May 14, the “Drivers License” hitmaker survived an onstage wardrobe mishap.
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Sarah Packer / Daily Mail:
Love Island sign stunning model Grace Jackson for 2024 series who's already followed by Molly-Mae Hague and Conor McGregor  —  Love Island bosses have signed up a stunning model for the 2024 series, who's already followed by the likes of Molly-Mae Hague and Conor McGregor.
Discussion: Daily Star, The Sun and The Mirror
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Jean Smart Recalls Losing Her Husband of 35 Years: 'It Doesn't Make Any Sense' (Exclusive)  —  “It was such a shock.  It was so unexpected,” says Smart of her late husband Richard Gilliland's death  —  Jean Smart has begun to put her late husband's death into perspective.
Discussion: Daily Mail
Angela Andaloro / People:
Kristen Bell Shares the One Rule She and Dax Shepard Have Maintained While Raising Their Kids (Exclusive)  —  The mom of two has a golden rule she and Dax Shepard make sure to follow through on  — Kristen Bell is joining PLEZi Nutrition — the Public Benefit Company co-founded by former …
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Just Jared:
The CW Fall 2024 Schedule Highlights Lots of Shows In Renewal/Cancellation Limbo & a New Night for ‘Superman & Lois’  —  The CW has released their fall 2024 schedule.  —  The biggest change is happening for Superman & Lois.  The show, which has not aired since June of 2023, will move to Thursday nights for its final season.
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Drake, Kendrick Lamar and More Score 2024 BET Awards Nominations: See the Complete List  —  The nominees for the 2024 BET Awards are here and among them are J.Cole, Ayo Edebiri and Noami Osaka.  Keep reading to which stars, artists, films and TV shows compete for gold.
Jack Smart / People:
Halle Berry Defends Her Family Against Unknown Terrors in Never Let Go Trailer  —  Halle Berry's new movie ‘Never Let Go’ hits theaters Sept. 27  —  Halle Berry desperately tries to shield her family from terrifying foes in her new movie.  —  Lionsgate's newly released trailer for Never Let Go …
 
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Natalia Senanayake / People:
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Trump appoints Mark Burnett, the British TV executive who created and produced the reality show The Apprentice, as a special envoy to the UK

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