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Isabella McRae / Big Issue:
Emilia Clarke feared being fired from Game of Thrones after brain injury  —  Emilia Clarke has spoken exclusively to the Big Issue about the incredible strength it took to survive and recover after two brain injuries.  —  Clarke suffered two life-threatening brain haemorrhages while starring …
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Becca Longmire / People:
Emilia Clarke Says She Feared Dying ‘on Live TV’ amid Brain Surgeries: ‘It Alters Your Sense of Self’
Discussion: FemaleFirst and The Mirror
Lauren Huff / Entertainment Weekly:
Sorry, Swifties: Taylor Swift is not featured in Deadpool and Wolverine (exclusive)  —  EW can exclusively confirm the pop superstar is not in the film.  —  Sorry, Swifties!  Despite internet rumors, Taylor Swift will not be dazzling the screen in Deadpool and Wolverine.
Selome Hailu / Variety:
Julianna Margulies Will Not Return to ‘The Morning Show’ for Season 4 (EXCLUSIVE) … Sources tell Variety that the decision was made before the controversy stirred by a podcast that featured Margulies last year, and that she was offered a one-episode appearance in Season 4 that she turned down.
Jack Irvin / People:
Aly Michalka Welcomes First Baby, a Boy, with Husband Stephen Ringer: ‘Everything We Could Imagine’ (Exclusive)  —  “It was a very peaceful and calm birth, which is really what we were hoping for,” the Aly & AJ musician and actress tells PEOPLE  — Aly Michalka and husband Stephen Ringer welcomed …
TMZ.com:
Carrie Underwood Falls Off Stage on Tail End of South Carolina Concert  —  CARRIE UNDERWOOD FALLS OFF STAGE AT S.C. CONCERT ... After Rain-Filled Finale … Carrie Underwood capped off her concert this weekend by belting out tunes in the rain — but there was an even more dramatic finish …
Meredith Woerner / Variety:
‘Practical Magic 2’: Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in Talks to Return for Sequel  —  Broom fell... company's coming.  —  After 26 years the Owens women are returning.  Warner Bros. announced a followup film to the 1998 classic, “Practical Magic,” with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in talks to return.
Adam S. Levy / Daily Mail:
YouTube star Ben Potter dead at 40 after ‘unfortunate accident’: Wife of influencer known as Comicstorian announces tragedy and vows to carry on his channel  — Potter's spouse confirmed his death in post on Twitter Monday  — ‘One of the best and most supportive individuals anyone could ask for,’ she said
Discussion: Just Jared, The Wrap and The US Sun
Katcy Stephan / Variety:
Donald Trump Calls Taylor Swift ‘Unusually Beautiful’ but ‘Liberal’ in New ‘Apprentice’ Book (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Donald Trump is in his “Reputation” era.  —  The former president muses about pop princess Taylor Swift in a new book about his years as a reality star, “Apprentice in Wonderland …
Aaron Couch / The Hollywood Reporter:
‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Casts ‘Picard’ Actor Sol Rodriguez,' ‘The Office’ Alum David Denman  —  James Gunn is directing three episodes of the series, which stars John Cena.  —  Peacemaker is adding some new faces for season two of the DC Studios series, which is currently in production.
Discussion: Just Jared, TVLine and The Wrap
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Denise Richards lands E! reality show with family: ‘Our lives are full of fun, love and unpredictability’  —  Denise Richards is getting another reality show on E!, the network confirmed on Monday.  —  “Denise Richards and the Wild Things,” a working title, is a half-hour comedic docuseries …
Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Annika Noelle Thinks ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Writers Are Gearing Up to Put Hope and Finn Together (Exclusive)  —  Us can hear Steffy Forrester screaming from here.  According to The Bold and the Beautiful star Annika Noelle, Sinn could be facing trouble in paradise as the writers plant seeds for Finn and Hope to get together.
Discussion: Just Jared
Lynette Rice / Deadline:
Lacey Chabert & Brennan Elliott Reunite For 10th Time In ‘His & Her’ For Hallmark  —  EXCLUSIVE: Hallmark Channel is reuniting Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott for His & Hers (working title), a new movie set to premiere later this year during the network's annual Fall into Love programming event.
Discussion: Decider, Just Jared and TV Insider
TMZ.com:
‘Power’ Star Michael Rainey Jr. Allegedly Sexually Assaulted on Live Stream  —  ‘POWER II’ STAR MICHAEL RAINEY JR. WOMAN GRABS HIS CROTCH ON LIVE STREAM ... Cuts Interview Short … 12:47 PM PT — Michael Rainey Jr. has broken his silence following the incident ... he's still in shock and calls the groping an “unfortunate situation.”
Kate Mansey / The Times:
Earl Spencer hires leading divorce lawyer Baroness Shackleton  —  Known as the ‘steel magnolia’, the high-profile solicitor has acted for the King, the Duke of York and Sir Paul McCartney  —  Earl Spencer is understood to have hired Baroness Shackleton of Belgravia, the renowned divorce lawyer …
Selome Hailu / Variety:
Yahya Abdul-Mateen ll to Lead ‘Man on Fire’ Series at Netflix … He will also executive produce the project alongside Steven Caple Jr., who has been set as director of the first two episodes.  —  “Man on Fire” is based on A.J. Quinnell's first two novels about former French Foreign Legion …
Erin Clack / People:
NBA Star James Harden's Girlfriend Caught the Bouquet at Friend's Wedding — and His Reaction Isn't What You'd Expect  —  The Los Angeles Clippers guard had a look of pure shock and terror on his face in the hilarious now-viral video  —  James Harden was looking a bit stressed at friend's recent wedding.
TMZ.com:
Steve-O Sells L.A. Home for $335K Over Asking Price  —  STEVE-O OFFLOADS L.A. PAD FOR $2.1M ... Makes A Nice Profit!!! … Steve-O's making some serious moves, not to mention serious money .. 'cause he's already sold his L.A. home a month after listing it — and the guy pocketed a good amount of dough.
Discussion: Daily Mail
BBC:
Michael Mosley died of natural causes, police say  —  An initial post-mortem examination on the body of Dr Michael Mosley has concluded he died of natural causes, the BBC has been told.  —  The TV presenter's remains were found in a rocky area on the Greek island of Symi on Sunday - four days after he went missing while on holiday.
Mekishana Pierre / Entertainment Tonight:
'General Hospital's Steve Burton Reflects on Returning to the Soap After Getting Fired (Exclusive)  —  Steve Burton Reacts to ‘General Hospital’ Return After Being Fired (Exclusive)  —  Meghan McCain Calls Jennifer Lopez ‘Deeply Unpleasant’ After ‘Not Nice’ Interactions on ‘The View’
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
TMZ.com:
Cher's 1972 Ferrari 246 Dino GTS Sells for a Fortune at Auction  —  CHER 1972 FERRARI DINO SELLS AT AUCTION ... Fetches a Pretty Penny!!! … A red Ferrari that once belonged to Cher just sold to the highest bidder ... and the new owner shelled out over half a mil for the vintage sportscar.
Discussion: Bring a Trailer and Daily Mail
 
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Natasha Dye / People:
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TMZ.com:
‘Too Hot to Handle’ Carly Lawrence Files to Divorce ‘Love Island’ Bennett Sipes
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FemaleFirst:
Kylie Minogue declares she and Madonna are showbiz survivors
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Jeremy Helligar / People:
Elizabeth Taylor Regretted Marrying Eddie Fisher, Stealing Him from Debbie Reynolds: ‘Friggin’, Awful Mistake'
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Emily Prescott / Daily Mail:
Princess Kate rewards ‘Girl Friday’ Natasha Archer for her loyalty with new top job as senior private executive at the Palace
Discussion: Page Six and The US Sun
Alesia Stanford / Daily Mail:
Ryan Reynolds takes his mom to The View to make her ‘dream’ come true - and jokes he dropped his wife Blake Lively's name to get tickets
Zach Seemayer / Entertainment Tonight:
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Sabba Rahbar / E! Online:
Tom Hardy Shares Rare Insight Into Family Life With 3 Kids
Discussion: People and Just Jared
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Julia Louis-Dreyfus pushes back on Jerry Seinfeld's complaints about political correctness: 'That's a red flag'
Jem Aswad / Variety:
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Andrew Chung / Reuters:
SCOTUS declines to impose limits on the way Biden administration may communicate with social media platforms in the First Amendment case of Murthy v. Missouri

Ann M. Simmons / Wall Street Journal:
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appears in a Russian Court for the start of his closed-door trial on espionage charges, which he denies

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