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Lauren Sánchez and Gayle King Hit Back at Blue Origin Flight Criticism: ‘I Get Really Fired Up’  —  “Anybody that's criticizing it doesn't really understand what is happening here,” King said while speaking with reporters after the flight  —  Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez …
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Sydney Kerr / E! Online:
Blue Origin Flight: Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Gayle King & More React to Landing Back on Earth
Leah Bitsky / Page Six:
Overexcited Jeff Bezos face-plants after fiancée Lauren Sánchez's Blue Origin spaceflight safely lands
Brahmjot Kaur / E! Online:
Blue Origin Launch: Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian Make Surprise Appearance to Support All-Female Crew
Sydney Kerr / E! Online:
Watch Blue Origin's Spaceflight Launch With Katy Perry, Lauren Sánchez, Gayle King and More
TMZ.com:
‘Dazed and Confused’ Actor Nicky Katt Died by Suicide, No Note Found  —  ‘BOILER ROOM’ STAR NICKY KATT LANDLORD FOUND HIM HANGING ... Days After Asking for Rent … “Dazed and Confused” actor Nicky Katt died by suicide at his home in California, TMZ has learned.
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Deadline:
Nicky Katt Died By Suicide, Family Confirms; ‘Dazed & Confused’ Star Discovered On April 8 In Apartment  —  Nicky Katt took his own life, the actor's family says.  —  “Today, with the heaviest of hearts, I share the devastating news of my brother's passing,” Katt's sister Elise Ravenscroft told Deadline Monday.
Dory Jackson / People:
Savannah Chrisley and Robert Shiver Split After Nearly 2 Years Together (Exclusive)  —  PEOPLE broke the news that Chrisley and Shiver were in a relationship in September 2023, but the former couple began dating a few weeks earlier that August  — Savannah Chrisley and Robert Shiver are no longer dating …
Discussion: Daily Mail, E! Online, Us Weekly and Extra
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TMZ.com:
Savannah Chrisley and Robert Shiver Split
Discussion: Us Weekly
Sharareh Drury / People:
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas Spotted Arriving by Helicopter Together in London  —  The ‘Mission: Impossible’ actor and the ‘Ballerina’ actress are said to be working on an upcoming project together  — Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas were spotted together again in London, along with her dogs Elvis and Salsa
Discussion: Just Jared, InStyle, Page Six and Daily Mail
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TMZ.com:   Tom Cruise, Ana de Armas Dating Rumors Continue, Arrive in UK via Chopper
Eileen Reslen / Page Six:
Ben Affleck makes surprising flirting confession after Jennifer Lopez divorce  —  Ben Affleck admits his flirting skills could use some work.  —  The A-list actor revealed in a recent press junket for “The Accountant 2” that he relates to his character Christian Wolff's inability …
Discussion: Daily Mail, People, TMZ.com and SheKnows
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Desiree Anello / E! Online:
Ben Affleck Makes Rare Comment About Relationships After Jennifer Lopez Divorce
Eliza Thompson / Us Weekly:
Ben Affleck Says Relationships Are ‘Not Easy’ After Divorce: ‘What Does This Signal Mean?’
Discussion: FemaleFirst, InStyle and Just Jared
Vogue UK:
“I Like Who I Am A Lot At This Point”: The Rise And Reign Of Billie Eilish  —  In the wilds of her home state California, Billie Eilish has a lot on the horizon: a European tour, more records to smash, a soaring summer ahead.  En route, she contemplates just how far she's come …
Discussion: People, UPROXX and Billboard
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Marina Watts / People:
Why Billie Eilish ‘Absolutely Hated’ Her Name Growing Up
Discussion: Cosmopolitan and Vogue UK
Grace Wehniainen / Bustle:
Aimee Lou Wood Responds To The SNL Sketch That Mocked Her Teeth  —  Given the immense buzz surrounding The White Lotus, it's no surprise that Saturday Night Live spoofed the series in its April 12 show, putting forth a political parody titled, “The White Potus.”
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Walton Goggins praises ‘SNL’ sketch mocking Aimee Lou Wood in latest ‘White Lotus’ feud twist
Casey Cooper-Fiske / The Standard:
Actress Cate Blanchett says she is ‘serious about giving up acting’  —  The Lord Of The Rings star also explained how she was still not fully comfortable with being a celebrity.  —  Actress Cate Blanchett has said she is “serious about giving up acting” as there are “lots of things I want to do with my life”.
Anna Lazarus Caplan / People:
Former LSU Football Star Kyren Lacy Died by Suicide After Leading Police on a Chase, Authorities Say  —  The 2025 NFL Draft prospect had faced felony charges in connection with a December 2024 Louisiana car accident that killed a former Marine  —  Former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy died …
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Madison E. Goldberg / People:
Maya Hawke Makes Red Carpet Debut with Boyfriend Christian Lee Hutson to Support Stranger Things Costar  —  The couple stepped out at the premiere of ‘John Proctor Is the Villain’ starring Sadie Sink on Monday, April 14  —  Maya Hawke stepped out for a night on Broadway …
Natalia Marcos / El País:
Ellen Pompeo: 'If I were to walk away completely from 'Grey's Anatomy,' everybody gets to make money from my hard work except for me'  —  The actress is debuting ‘Good American Family,’ her first series after taking a step back from the medical drama that brought her worldwide fame
IGN:
Anthony Mackie Says Avengers: Doomsday Will Recapture ‘That Old Marvel Feeling’  —  The Captain America star says he leaves this week to begin shooting the MCU epic.  —  Anthony Mackie believes Avengers: Doomsday - in which he will reprise his role as Sam Wilson/Captain America - is …
Discussion: Variety, The Wrap and Deadline
TMZ.com:
Gene Hackman, Betsy Arakawa's Property Riddled With Dead Rodents, Nests  —  GENE HACKMAN, BETSY ARAKAWA PROPERTY WAS PERFECT BREEDING GROUND FOR HANTAVIRUS!!!  Riddled With Dead Rodents  —  Dead rodents and their nests were scattered across eight detached outbuildings on Gene Hackman …
TMZ.com:
‘Jed The Fish,’ Legendary Los Angeles Radio DJ, Dead at 69  —  L.A. RADIO LEGENDARY ROCK DJ ‘JED THE FISH’ DIES  —  REMEMBERING JED THE FISH  —  Jed Gould, AKA “Jed The Fish” — a longtime DJ at renowned L.A. rock radio station KROQ — has died, TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Variety, The Sun, Daily Mail, Mirror and Deadline
 
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