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Hillel Italie / Associated Press:
Suzanne Collins is releasing a new ‘Hunger Games’ novel, ‘Sunrise on the Reaping,’ next year  —  Inspired by an 18th century Scottish philosopher and the modern scourge of misinformation, Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for a new “The Hunger Games” novel.
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Just Jared:
New ‘Hunger Games’ Book ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Coming in 2025 - Plot Details Revealed!  —  Author Suzanne Collins has a new “Hunger Games” book is coming in 2025!  —  “Sunrise on the Reaping” takes place 40 years after the events of her most recent book, “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.”
Discussion: Variety
Sharnaz Shahid / HELLO!:
Princess Charlotte is ‘doing exams’ in fresh update about school life  —  The Prince and Princess of Wales's daughter attends Lambrook school in Berkshire  —  The Prince of Wales shared a new update on his daughter Princess Charlotte as he took part in a walkabout at a D-Day event in Portsmouth on Wednesday.
Discussion: FemaleFirst
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Janine Henni / People:
See Prince William's Response When Veteran Asks If Kate Middleton Is ‘Getting Any Better’ amid Cancer Treatment
NFL.com:
Chiefs DL BJ Thompson in stable condition after suffering seizure, cardiac arrest during meeting; Kansas City cancels team activities  —  Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman BJ Thompson suffered a seizure during a special teams meeting Thursday and went into cardiac arrest, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported.
Joe Crutchley / Daily Star:
Bruce Willis co-star found dead - as tributes for Die Hard 2 actor pour in  —  Screen star Tom Bower, who appeared in the likes of Die Hard 2 and The Waltons, has sadly died at the age of 86, with his brother confirming the sad news  —  Actor Tom Bower has sadly died aged 86.
Good Morning America:
Travis Kelce on his acting gig, White House visit and staying true to himself: ‘Livin’ the dream'  —  Travis Kelce opens up about life in the limelight  —  Travis Kelce is opening up about his life, sharing some updates from recent events including his acting debut, his visit to the White House, his future plans and more.
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Leah Degrazia / E! Online:
How Ariana Grande's Brother Frankie Grande Feels About Her Romance With Ethan Slater
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Full Feed
Cultured Mag:
Abbi Jacobson and Jodi Balfour's Wedding Was an Ode to Total, Unscripted Togetherness.  Look Inside Their Raucous Brooklyn Festivities  —  When the pair first met, the world was in a pandemic chokehold, and the two actors pined for the return of jubilant, sweaty revelry.
Kimberlee Speakman / People:
Billie Eilish's New Music Video for ‘Chihiro’ Features Her and Nat Wolff in an ‘Inescapable Connection’  —  Eilish “envisioned a dream-like narrative” with “long, dark hallways and shutting of doors” to “symbolize the different corners of the mind” in the video  — Billie Eilish has self-directed her latest music video
Hayley Santaflorentina / E! Online:
Ryan Anderson Reveals What Really Led to Gypsy Rose Blanchard Breakup  —  Ryan Anderson noted outside forces played a role in the end of his and Gypsy Rose Blanchard's marriage in an exclusive interview with E! News.  —  Ryan Anderson is still reeling after his breakup with Gypsy Rose Blanchard.
Jadriena Solomon / The Shade Room:
Awww!  Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe Shares FIRST Look At Newborn Twins With Husband Brandon Frankel (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)  —  Congratulations are in order for actor Gabourey “Gabby” Sidibe who has revealed that she welcomed twins with her husband, Brandon Frankel, earlier this year.  —  RELATED: Congrats!
Discussion: Page Six and Extra
Lily Ford / The Hollywood Reporter:
Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning Join Star-Studded Cast for ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Film Adaptation  —  British icons Lenny Henry and Michael Palin have also been unveiled as cast members alongside Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy for the movie version of Enid Blyton's beloved children's classic.
Discussion: Just Jared, ComingSoon.net and Variety
Hannah Jackson / Vogue:
Jennifer Lawrence Is Also Obsessed With Challengers  —  Stars—they're just like us!  They pump their own gas, buy their own groceries, and they're also obsessed with Challengers.  Today, Jennifer Lawrence took that infatuation to the next level.  —  The actor donned the film's instantly iconic …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Glamour and W
Jen Juneau / People:
Dolly Parton Announces Broadway Musical Based on Her Life with Original Songs and ‘All Your Favorites’  —  “I lived my whole life to see this show on stage,” the country legend said  —  Dolly Parton's story is coming to the Great White Way.  —  On June 6, the legendary musician, actress …
TMZ.com:
'Jersey Shore's Angelina Pivarnick Facing Assault Charge & More  —  'JERSEY SHORE'S ANGELINA PIVARNICK FACING ASSAULT CHARGE & OTHERS ... Atty. Cites Bad Rx Reaction … Angelina Pivarnick is facing criminal charges after some sort of incident from over the weekend — but her lawyer …
Just Jared:
Jensen Ackles Secures Starring Role in Prime Video Series ‘Countdown’  —  Jensen Ackles has lined up his next big starring role.  —  The 46-year-old Supernatural alum is set to star in a new Prime Video series called Countdown.  —  Details about his role and the project have been revealed.
Catherine Santino / People:
Zendaya Embraces Workout-Core (and Waist-Length Hair) in New Campaign with On Sportswear  —  The multi-year partnership kicks off with a cinematic short film starring Zendaya  —  Fresh off the Challengers' tenniscore-inspired press tour, Zendaya is embracing athleisure in a whole new way.
Discussion: Just Jared and Variety
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Pat Sajak Sets First Gig After ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Exit: A Community Theater ‘Columbo’ Play in Hawaii (EXCLUSIVE) … Sajak is set to reunite with longtime buddy Joe Moore, the KHON-TV Hawai'i newscaster and actor, back on stage in a new take on the play “Prescription: Murder.”
Kate Aurthur / Variety:
Jennifer Aniston and Quinta Brunson on Saying ‘F— It,’ No Social Media Policies at Work and Why ‘Friends’ Is Still ‘One of the Best Shows on TV’  —  During the third seasons of their respective series, “Abbott Elementary” and “The Morning Show,” Quinta Brunson's Janine Teagues …
Discussion: Page Six, New York Post and Decider
Mehera Bonner / Cosmopolitan:
Jennifer Lopez Speaks Out on “Negativity” in Update to Her Fans  —  J.Lo has something to say!  📢  —  Jennifer Lopez took a moment to send a quick message to her fans this week, and while the vibe was mostly celebrating the huge success of her film Atlas, she went ahead and referenced “negativity.”
Benjamin VanHoose / People:
Pharrell Williams Tells His Life Story Through LEGO Animation in Piece by Piece Trailer  —  The cast also includes Gwen Stefani, Kendrick Lamar, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Busta Rhymes, JAY-Z and Snoop Dogg  —  Pharrell Williams is tackling his life story via LEGO animation.
 
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