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Janine Rubenstein / People:
Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer Battle After Missed Mammogram: ‘I Shudder to Think What Could Have Happened’ (Exclusive)  —  Beyoncé and Solange's mom — and the author of ‘Matriarch’ —shares her shocking diagnosis and opens up about fame, love and loss in this week's issue of PEOPLE
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Tina Knowles / PenguinRandomhouse.com:
Matriarch  —  Buy the Audiobook Download:  — Apple- Audible- downpour- eMusic- audiobooks.com  —  ABOUT MATRIARCH  —  A revealing personal life story like no other—enlightening, entertaining, surprising, empowering—and a testament to the world-making power of Black motherhood
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Josh Parry / BBC:
The Vivienne hid ketamine struggle to protect family, sister says  —  The sister of James Lee Williams, better known as The Vivienne, says her family only learned of the drag performer's battle with ketamine addiction after watching Drag Race UK.  —  In an interview with BBC Newsnight …
Discussion: The Sun, Mirror and PinkNews
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Signs of ketamine addiction as The Vivienne's family want to tackle ‘stigma’  —  UK Addiction Treatment Centres has emphasised that it is never too late to seek help for dependence  —  The Vivienne's sister has questioned whether the “stigma” around drug use prevented the performer from seeking help.
Nicky Morris / HELLO!:
Netflix's hit TV show to end with ‘bittersweet’ finale movie  —  Kit Connor and Joe Locke will reprise their roles one last time in the Heartstopper film  —  Netflix's hit romance drama Heartstopper will end with a feature film finale.  The popular series, which stars Kit Connor and Joe Locke …
Nicole Winfield / Associated Press:
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88  —  Pope Francis, history's first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday.
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Riley Cardoza / Page Six:
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, dead at 88 after months-long battle with pneumonia
Simon Perry / People:
Kate Middleton and Prince William to Spend 14th Wedding Anniversary in Country Where They Fell in Love  —  The Prince and Princess of Wales — who are titled the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland — are heading to the northwest of Scotland on April 29
Angel Saunders / People:
Jennifer Garner and Boyfriend John Miller Share a Kiss in Coordinating Denim Looks  —  The pair were first romantically linked in October 2018  —  Jennifer Garner and John Miller are still going strong!  —  The actress, 53, and the California businessman, 47, were spotted sharing a sweet kiss …
Discussion: Daily Mail, Just Jared and Page Six
FemaleFirst:
Leonardo DiCaprio hails late Pope Francis as ‘ extraordinary spiritual leader of our time’  —  Hollywood actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has hailed the late Pope Francis as “one of the most extraordinary spiritual leaders of our time”, after the pontiff passed away on Easter Monday
Discussion: TMZ.com, RTÉ and People
Charna Flam / People:
Mariah Carey's Twins, 13, Don't Look Thrilled to go Easter Egg Hunting with the Superstar  —  The superstar shared snaps of her Easter celebration with her twins, Moroccan and Monroe Cannon  —  Mariah Carey joked that her teens Moroccan and Monroe Cannon weren't too excited to celebrate Easter with her.
Discussion: E! Online, HELLO! and Daily Mail
Mike Florio / NBCSports.com:
Shannon Sharpe is sued for sexual assault and battery  —  Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe made headlines last week in connection with his pursuit of a nine-figure podcast deal.  This week, he's facing an eight-figure lawsuit.  —  Sharpe was sued on Sunday by a woman proceeding under the “Jane Doe” pseudonym.
Nick Romano / Entertainment Weekly:
Pedro Pascal opens up about pivotal Last of Us twist: 'I'm in active denial' (exclusive)  —  Warning: This article contains major spoilers from The Last of Us season 2, episode 2, “Through the Valley.”  —  Weeks before HBO aired a pivotal episode of The Last of Us season 2 …
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Nick Romano / Entertainment Weekly:
The game has changed: On set for The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal shocker (exclusive)
FemaleFirst:
Frankie Muniz is at ‘a new low’ with his mental health  —  Former ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ star Frankie Muniz is at “a new low” with his mental health.  —  Frankie Muniz is at “a new low” with his mental health.  —  The 39-year-old actor - who has carved out a second career as a NASCAR racing driver …
Discussion: New York Post, Just Jared and LADbible
Gabrielle Chung / E! Online:
John Cena Shares He Got a Hair Transplant After Facing “Bullying” Over Bald Spot  —  John Cena said he got a hair transplant in November 2024 after being ripped “to shreds” by wrestling fans over his thinning hair: “Thank you for bullying me into surgical hair replacement.”  —  You can't see John Cena's hair right now.
Discussion: Just Jared
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Matt Lanter and Wife Angela Expecting Second Baby: 'Couldn't Be More Excited'  —  The couple are already parents to daughter MacKenlee Faire Lanter, who was born in December 2017  —  Matt Lanter is about to experience the Timeless gift of fatherhood once again.
Discussion: FemaleFirst and Just Jared
FemaleFirst:
Tiger King star Joe Exotic marries fellow inmate in prison  —  Joe Exotic has married fellow inmate Jorge Flores Maldonado in prison, six months after they announced their engagement.  —  Joe Exotic has married fellow inmate Jorge Flores Maldonado in prison.  —  Joe Exotic has married fellow inmate Jorge Flores Maldonado in prison
Robert Williams / The Business of Fashion:
Exclusive: Chanel Signs Kendrick Lamar as Brand Ambassador  —  The American musician's unique blend of artistry, social commentary and provocation has generated cultural impact, commercial success and institutional recognition.  Now, he's starring in the French brand's latest eyewear campaign.
Sharareh Drury / People:
Pamela Anderson to Return to Stage in Tennessee Williams Play Opposite Monsters' Nicholas Alexander Chavez (Exclusive)  —  Anderson's last stage production was her turn as Roxie Hart in Broadway's ‘Chicago’  — Pamela Anderson is set to star in a revival of Tennessee Williams' play Camino Real
Discussion: Daily Mail and Just Jared
Ingrid Vasquez / People:
Tom Brady Attends Coachella with Son Jack and Dances During Travis Scott's Set  —  The retired NFL star shares Jack with his ex, Bridget Moynahan  —  Tom Brady isn't afraid to bust out a few dance moves.  —  The retired NFL star, 47, was spotted with his 17-year-old son, John “Jack” …
Discussion: Us Weekly, HOLA!, RADAR and New York Post
Charna Flam / People:
Rob Kardashian Makes Rare Appearance in Sister Kim's Family Easter Instagram Post  —  The dad of one was photographed celebrating Easter alongside his older sisters  —  Kim Kardashian shared a sweet family photo that also included Rob Kardashian!  —  Despite staying out of the spotlight in recent years …
 
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