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Sydney Bucksbaum / Entertainment Weekly:
Blink-182's Mark Hoppus details ‘awful’ date with Melissa Joan Hart in new memoir Fahrenheit-182 (exclusive)  —  “She had her publicist reach out to my label's publicist to give me her number.  Totally normal courtship,” the singer-bassist reveals in EW's exclusive excerpt.
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People:
E.A. Hanks Says She Considers Dad Tom Hanks' Wife Rita Wilson ‘My Other Mother,’ Not a ‘Stepmother’ (Exclusive)  —  “When I say my parents, I really mean my dad and Rita, because they've been together since before I can really remember,” the author tells PEOPLE  —  E.A. Hanks holds a special place in her heart for Rita Wilson.
Matthew Moore / HELLO!:
Prince Harry and King Charles did not reunite despite both being in London on Sunday - EXCLUSIVE  —  The Duke of Sussex flew into London on Sunday ahead of his court case  —  Although King Charles and Prince Harry were both in London on Sunday, father and son were unable to reunite, HELLO! has learned.
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Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Prince Harry 'Wasn't Told' About King Charles' Recent Hospital Stay: Report
Discussion: Page Six and New York Post
Richard Eden / Daily Mail:
EXCLUSIVERICHARD EDEN: Prince Harry's skipped the wedding of one of his ‘band of brothers’ - despite being invited.  When I asked the groom why, his reply was so telling...  The Duke of Sussex stood shoulder to shoulder with Charles Vivian and his other closest confederates in the 'band …
Natasha Dye / People:
Former MLB Pitcher Octavio Dotel Dies in Dominican Republic Nightclub Collapse: Reports  —  Dotel is survived by his wife Massiel and their two children  —  Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel has died following the tragic night club collapse in Dominic Republic, according to multiple reports.
Dana Rose Falcone / People:
Bravo's Next Gen NYC Will Star Kids of Kim Zolciak-Biermann, Kandi Burruss, Teresa Giudice and Meredith Marks  —  The new series will follow Ariana Biermann, Riley Burruss, Gia Giudice, Brooks Marks and other N.Y.C. up-and-comers as they navigate the big city in their 20s
Discussion: Just Jared and theJasmineBRAND
Samantha Leal / Women's Health:
Hilary Swank Is Exactly Where She Wants To Be  —  At 50, the actor has two Oscars and two kids—and she's finally embracing life on her own terms, making time for what truly nurtures her.  —  Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in.
Discussion: People, E! Online and IndieWire
People:
Dyan Cannon Reveals She Has ‘Several’ Friends with Benefits at 88: 'There's More to Come' (Exclusive)  —  The actress told PEOPLE that she's dating “somebody very special,” before clarifying: “Several special [people]... I have friends with benefits, yes”  —  Age isn't keeping Dyan Cannon from having some fun!
Alex Ross / People:
Mariska Hargitay Announces New Documentary About Her Late Mother Jayne Mansfield: ‘Strength in Vulnerability’  —  ‘My Mom Jayne’, which will premiere on Max in June, was directed by Hargitay  —  Mariska Hargitay's latest project is personal.  —  The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star announced …
Just Jared:
Finn Wittrock & Alexandra Daddario to Star in ‘Hershey’ Chocolate Movie  —  One of the world's most famous chocolate companies is getting the movie treatment!  —  On Tuesday (April 8), it was announced that Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario will be starring in the upcoming movie Hershey …
Discussion: Variety and The Wrap
Jenni McKnight / HELLO!:
Pregnant Tiffany Trump reveals sex of first baby - and her due date is so close  —  President Donald Trump's daughter is married to Michael Boulos  —  Tiffany Trump is counting down the days until her first baby with her husband, Michael Boulos, arrives.  —  President Donald Trump's …
Just Jared:
Sterling K. Brown Shares Emotional Reason Why He Stopped Going by His Middle Name  —  Sterling K. Brown is sharing the heartfelt reason why he stopped going by his middle name.  —  On Monday (April 7), the 49-year-old Paradise actor stopped by The Kelly Clarkson Show where he nearly brought …
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Kylie Kelce Reveals Sweet Push Present From Jason Kelce  —  After Kylie Kelce gave birth to her and Jason Kelce's fourth daughter Finnley, she showcased the jewelry her husband gave her following the birth of their eldest child Wyatt.  —  Jason Kelce's gift to Kylie Kelce turned out to be a total touchdown.
Discussion: People
People:
Meghan Markle Reveals Her ‘Scary’ Experience with Postpartum Preeclampsia on New Podcast  —  The Duchess of Sussex and guest Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder of Bumble, spoke about the realities that come with being working moms  — Meghan Markle's new podcast debuted with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd as her first guest
Rosalind Powell / HELLO!:
James Middleton on why he felt he had ‘three mothers’ growing up - exclusive  —  The Princess of Wales's brother talks close bond with family in HELLO!'s Pets Issue  —  In an exclusive HELLO! interview James Middleton opens up about his “fantastic childhood” revealing that along with the family's matriarch …
Discussion: GB News
The Sun:
Celebrity Big Brother launch night chaos that WASN'T shown on TV despite medics and security rushing in after collapse  —  One star arrived with no one supporting them while others had wardrobe malfunctions  — Jake Penkethman- Dan Cain  — Jake Penkethman- Dan Cain
Discussion: Daily Star and Mirror
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
John Stamos Addresses Appearance at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago Amid Backlash  —  Following online backlash, John Stamos explained why he decided to emcee the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala on April 5, which took place at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.  —  John Stamos is setting the record straight.
Hannah Sacks / People:
Ms. Rachel and Husband Aron Quietly Welcomed Baby No. 2, a Girl: ‘We Are So in Love’  —  The couple is already parents to son Thomas, 7  —  Ms. Rachel's family has grown by one more!  —  The YouTuber, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, and her husband, Aron, quietly welcomed their second baby …
Discussion: E! Online, Mirror, Just Jared and The US Sun
TMZ.com:
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Hanging Out Together Amid Split  —  JESSICA SIMPSON, ERIC JOHNSON WE'RE STILL COOL!!!  Hanging Out Together Amid Split … Jessica Simpson was seen hanging out recently with none other than her hubby Eric Johnson amid their split and rumors they're getting a divorce, TMZ has learned.
Desiree Murphy / Page Six:
Gleb Savchenko reveals timeline of surprising Brooks Nader split: ‘Still processing everything’  —  Gleb Savchenko is sharing new details about his split from Brooks Nader.  —  “I was surprised to learn through article(s) published today ... that Brooks has ended our relationship,” the …
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Sonia Horon / Daily Mail:
Maria Sharapova almost measures up to NBA giant Magic Johnson at Billie Jean King's Walk of Fame ceremony
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Emily Nash / HELLO!:
‘Reeling’ Prince Harry left ‘distraught’ by latest dispute - exclusive
Discussion: GB News
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Mike Vulpo / Us Weekly:
Teen Mom's Tyler Baltierra ‘Beyond Heartbroken’ After Photos of Daughter Carly Leak Online
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Yana Grebenyuk / Us Weekly:
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Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
JFK's grandson, Jack Schlossberg, jokes he's having a baby with JD Vance's wife, Usha
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Todd Spangler / Variety:
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