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Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez ‘Are Having Issues’ But Aren't Splitting: Sources (Exclusive)  —  Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been spending time apart — but they're not calling it quits just yet.  —  “Jen and Ben are having issues in their marriage,” an insider exclusively tells Us Weekly of Lopez, 54, and Affleck, 51.
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TMZ.com:
Ben Affleck Leaves L.A. Home He's Been Staying At Amid Jennifer Lopez Split Rumors  —  BEN AFFLECK LEAVING L.A. HOME HE'S BEEN STAYING AT ... Amid J Lo Split Rumors … Ben Affleck has been staying at a home that he seems to be occupying without his wife, Jennifer Lopez …
Eric Andersson / People:
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Not Photographed Together Publicly for 47 Days amid Reports of Tension
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa Talk ‘Whirlwind’ Build Up to Their Surprise Duet at 2024 ACM Awards (Exclusive)  —  The artists spoke with ET backstage at the star-studded ACM Awards in Texas on Thursday.  —  This year's ACM Awards were filled with some amazing and really effective cross-genre performances …
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Hannah Dailey / Billboard:
Chris Stapleton & Dua Lipa Perform Surprise Duet at 2024 ACM Awards Ahead of New Collaboration  —  Sources tell Billboard the collaboration will drop soon.  —  The ACM Awards has kept a big surprise under wraps: Not only did Chris Stapleton perform, but he was joined by Dua Lipa on the stage …
Discussion: Just Jared, Daily Mail, Stereogum and People
Telegraph:
Sharon Stone and Liam Neeson demand Kevin Spacey be allowed to resume Hollywood career  —  Celebrities come out for first time in support of actor in the wake of a Channel 4 documentary against him  —  Kevin Spacey must be allowed to resume his Hollywood acting career after being wrongly cancelled …
Robert Watts / The Sunday Times:
The Sunday Times Rich List 2024 revealed … The Sunday Times Rich List features figures who have made their fortunes from stairlifts, shipping containers, supermarkets, petrol pumps and Portaloos — and includes a Catholic priest, the King, the prime minister and Britain's first billionaire musician.
Mark Schlabach / ESPN:
Scottie Scheffler arrested before PGA Championship Round 2  —  LOUISVILLE, Ky. — World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler was arrested by Louisville Metro Police on Friday morning after trying to drive into the entrance of Valhalla Golf Club, the site of this week's PGA Championship.
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.
Sydney Bucksbaum / Entertainment Weekly:
Young Sheldon showrunner breaks down series finale ending and that Easter egg you definitely missed  —  Warning: This article contains spoilers for theYoung Sheldon series finale.  —  By the end of Young Sheldon, Sheldon Cooper (Iain Armitage) is exactly where he's supposed to be be.
TMZ.com:
KING CHARLES NOW RICHER THAN QUEEN ELIZABETH ... But Not Paul McCartney!!!  —  King Charles is already topping his late mother, the beloved Queen Elizabeth II, in one major way ... thanks to some superior financial planning.  —  The Sunday Times dropped their 2024 Rich List Friday …
Nicky Morris / HELLO!:
Mike Tindall shares insight into wife Zara's intimate birthday celebrations  —  Zara turned 43 on Wednesday  —  Zara Tindall celebrated her 43rd birthday this week and her husband Mike shared an insight into the royal's celebrations.  —  While appearing on ITV's Good Morning Britain …
Discussion: Us Weekly
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Riley Strain's Family Accepts His College Diploma at Emotional Graduation  —  Two months after Riley Strain's remains were found, his family accepted the 22-year-old's diploma at the University of Missouri's graduation ceremony.  —  Riley Strain's family is continuing to honor him.
Discussion: Suggest and TMZ.com
Deadline:
Focus Features Acquires ‘Last Breath’ Starring Woody Harrelson, Finn Cole and Simu Liu — Cannes  —  EXCLUSIVE: Focus Features has acquired U.S. rights and select international territories on upcoming thriller Last Breath, starring Woody Harrelson, Finn Cole and Simu Liu.
Discussion: ComingSoon.net and The Wrap
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 …
Borys Kit / The Hollywood Reporter:
Oscar Isaac to Voice Jesus Christ in Faith-Based Animated Movie ‘The King of Kings’ (Exclusive)  —  Forest Whitaker has also joined the voicecast of the feature from Mofac Animation.  —  Mofac Animation has found Jesus.  —  Oscar Isaac has signed on to portray Jesus Christ in The King of Kings …
TMZ.com:
Diddy's Alleged Mule Brendan Paul Accepts Deal In Drug Case, Avoids Jail  —  ALLEGED DIDDY MULE ACCEPTS DEAL IN DRUG CASE ... No Jail Time!!! … Diddy's alleged mule, Brendan Paul, struck a good deal in his drug case — 'cause he ain't gonna be doing any time behind bars ... TMZ has learned.
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.
TMZ.com:
Elle King Says Traumatic Incident Led to Disastrous Dolly Parton Tribute  —  ELLE KING TRAUMATIC INCIDENT CAUSED DISASTROUS SHOW ... Dolly Called, Consoled Her  —  KIND WORDS FROM DOLLY  —  Elle King's finally addressing her flubbed Dolly Parton performance in full …
Lesley Goldberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
Marvel's ‘Silk: Spider Society’ Dead at Amazon  —  Sources say Sony Pictures TV, the studio behind the series, plans to shop the Angela Kang-led project to other buyers.  —  The writing was basically on the wall for this one.  —  Amazon's Marvel drama Silk: Spider Society …
Lesley Goldberg / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Shogun’ Seasons 2 and 3 in the Works at FX, Hulu  —  Creatives including Justin Marks, Rachel Kondo, Michaela Clavell and Hiroyuki Sanada are all returning as the former limited series will compete for Emmys in the drama categories.  —  It's official: FX and Hulu are prepping …
 
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Ilana Kaplan / People:
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