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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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Christian Holub / Entertainment Weekly:
New Hunger Games movie based on just-announced Haymitch Abernathy novel coming in 2026
Just Jared:
New ‘Hunger Games’ Book ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ Coming in 2025 - Plot Details Revealed!
Discussion: Variety
Mike Barnes / The Hollywood Reporter:
Tom Bower, Actor in ‘The Waltons’ and ‘Die Hard 2,’ Dies at 86  —  The onetime private investigator also was memorable in ‘The Ballad of Gregorio Cortez,’ ‘Crazy Heart,’ ‘Appaloosa’ and lots more.  —  Tom Bower, the busy character actor who portrayed Dr. Curtis Willard on The Waltons and the janitor …
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Natasha Dye / People:
David Beckham and Mark Wahlberg's Fitness Company F45 Reach Agreement and Dissolve Lawsuit  —  Beckham's DB Ventures Limited will remain an investor in F45 Training  —  David Beckham and F45 Training fitness company, co-owned by Mark Wahlberg, have settled their breach-of-contract lawsuit, the company said Thursday, June 6.
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.
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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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!
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.
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.
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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
Ashleigh Gray / Daily Mail:
Lady A's Dave Haywood shares he and wife Kelli are expecting their third child as he jokes he has ‘always been a fan of trios!’  —  Dave Haywood of the band Lady A is going to be a dad for the third time over, he announced on Instagram this week.  —  The 41-year-old singer …
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.
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: ComingSoon.net, Just Jared and Variety
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
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Rachel Lindsay reveals she and Bryan Abasolo didn't sign prenup as he seeks spousal support in ‘messy’ divorce  —  Rachel Lindsay admits she regrets not taking the appropriate legal measures to protect her finances prior to getting married, as her estranged husband, Bryan Abasolo, is now seeking spousal support in their divorce.
Discussion: Us Weekly
Julia Moore / People:
Joe Keery Opens Up About His ‘Big Breakup’ from Maika Monroe  —  The ‘Stranger Things’ star dated the actress for five years prior to their split  —  Joe Keery is finally opening up about his breakup with Maika Monroe.  —  The Stranger Things actor, 32, dated the It Follows star, 31 …
Discussion: E! Online and Variety
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
Kristin Contino / Page Six:
Drew Barrymore goes back to blond as she recreates her 2003 'Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle' premiere look  —  This Angel is going back to her Y2K era.  —  Drew Barrymore looked like a blast from the past as she recreated the beachy blond hair and gray baby T-shirt she wore to the 2003 premiere of …
Discussion: E! Online and Daily Mail
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.”
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
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 …
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 …
 
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Bloomberg:
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