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12:50 PM ET, May 30, 2014

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Richard Suchet / Sky News:
Charlize Theron: Press Intrusion ‘Like Rape’  —  Charlize Theron says press coverage of her private life is so intrusive that it is comparable to rape.  —  The South African-born actress told Sky News that “every aspect” of her life has become “fodder” for a brand of journalism that exists “in a dark room”.
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Wills Robinson / Daily Mail:
‘I feel raped’: Outrage after Oscar winner Charlize Theron compares press intrusion to rape during interview with journalist to promote her new film  —  Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has outraged her fans after comparing press intrusion to rape.  —  The star, who is in the UK …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Sophie Vokes-Dudgeon / Us Weekly:
Angelina Jolie Reveals Son Maddox is Dating an English Girl: “She's Lovely”  —  He's all grown up!  Angelina Jolie has revealed her eldest son Maddox has already started dating — and the jet-setting 12-year-old's girlfriend is an English rose!  —  The actress talked to Entertainment Tonight …
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Shanelle / People.com:
Angelina Jolie: Maddox Has a Girlfriend  —  It's been a while since we've seen the Jolie-Pitt brood.  So imagine our glee when they all showed up for the premiere of Angelina Jolie's new film, Maleficent, Wednesday evening.  —  Held at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, the kid-friendly event was perfect for family date night.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Style News and MoeJackson
James Rainey / Los Angeles Times:
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to buy Clippers for $2 billion  —  Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer won a frenetic bidding war for ownership of the Los Angeles Clippers, with his $2-billion offer setting a record price for an NBA team, The Times has learned.
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TMZ.com:   Shelly Sterling Sells Clippers to Steve Ballmer for $2 Billion
Zach Johnson / E! Online:
NEWS/ Chris Evans and Sandra Bullock Spark Romance Rumors: “They Really Like Each Other,” Source Says  —  Chris Evans' dream could be a reality!  —  While he is not dating his childhood crush Sandra Bullock per se, a source close to the actor tells E! News that the two share a mutual attraction …
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Bedhead / Cele|bitchy:
Chris Evans & Sandra Bullock are a thing now?  ‘They really like each other’  —  These are photos of Chris Evans looking uncharacteristically thrilled in the face of a paparazzi camera.  Chris was meeting Sandra Bullock for the very first time at the 2012 Vanity Fair party.  These photos are amazing.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't! and Just Jared
Jen Heger / RADAR:
Kanye In Kontrol!  West Bans New Wife Kim From Filming Kardashian Spin-Off Show - Momager Kris Jenner Furious  —  Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have been married less than a week and he's already laying down the law when it comes to his new wife's career.  RadarOnline.com has learned …
Discussion: PerezHilton, Crushable and Bossip
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Perez Hilton:
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Might Be Bored On Their Honeymoon Already! …
Discussion: X17 Online and Daily Mail
Allison Takeda / Us Weekly:
Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Hit a Movie Theater in Ireland on Post-Wedding Honeymoon: Pictures
Discussion: Hollywood Reporter and Just Jared
Catherine E. Shoichet / CNN:
How do you spell T-I-E?  National Spelling Bee has two winners  —  Confetti falls after Ansun Sujoe, left, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Sriram Hathwar of Painted Post, New York, both won the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee competition on Thursday, May 29, in National Harbor, Maryland.
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Mike Cardillo / The Big Lead:   Kelis' Milkshake Made an Unscripted Cameo at the Spelling Bee
TMZ.com:
Nicki Minaj — Floyd Mayweather Jr. Paid Her $50,000 to Show Up at Daughter's B-Day … EXCLUSIVE  —  Nicki Minaj doesn't even have to sing to make bank — sources tell TMZ Floyd Mayweather Jr. paid her $50,000 just to show her face at his daughter's 14th birthday party.
Discussion: Bossip
Thomas Adamson / Associated Press:
Monaco's Princess Charlene Is Pregnant  —  Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco announced Friday that they are expecting their first child, who will be heir to the tiny principality.  —  The 36-year-old South African former Olympic swimmer and her 56-year-old husband …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Liberty Ross Divorce Settlement — I Got Guilty Money From Rupert Sanders  —  I GOT GUILT MONEY  —  In My Divorce  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Liberty Ross now has her own chapter in the Silver Linings Playbook — CHEATING can pay handsomely.  —  Liberty's divorce from director Rupert Sanders is now settled ... TMZ has learned.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Daily Mail and Gossip Cop
Lisa Respers France / CNN:
Cranston hints Walter White may not be done  —  (CNN) — More “Breaking Bad” yo?  —  The series star Bryan Cranston seemed to drop a major hint in an interview with CNN's Ashleigh Banfield Thursday.  Asked by Banfield if his character, Walter White, died or not, Cranston said, “Hey, you never saw bags zip up or anything.
Discussion: Variety
TMZ.com:
Rob Kardashian — Nearly Runs Over Paps Leaving the Gym  —  NEARLY RUNS OVER PHOTOGRAPHERS  —  Leaving the Gym  —  Rob Kardashian plowed his SUV through a crowd of aggressive paparazzi — none of whom work for TMZ — as he exited an L.A. gym Thursday ... and you could clearly hear his car …
Discussion: Gossip Cop
Ayana Stewart / MiamiHerald.com:
Phil Collins returns to the stage — with Miami Country Day School band  —  British singer and drummer Phil Collins made a surprise appearance at Miami Country Day School last week.  —  Collins, who rose to fame in the 1970s as a member of rock band Genesis, shared the stage …
Discussion: Digital Spy and Gawker
aww.com.au:
Nicole: I'd give it all away for Keith and the kids  —  On the eve of the release of her new film, Grace of Monaco, Nicole Kidman has spoken exclusively to The Australian Women's Weekly about her fears at playing the late Monaco princess - and how she'd happily throw in her film career for her family.
Discussion: Us Weekly and Just Jared
 
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Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline.com:
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Daily Mail:
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Katy Steinmetz / TIME:
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Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
Ben Sherwood and Joanna Coles take minority stakes in The Daily Beast; Sherwood will be CEO and publisher, and Coles will be chief creative and content officer

Laurence Peter / BBC:
Russia's Ministry of Justice labels BBC Russian correspondent Ilya Barabanov and science reporter Asya Kazantseva as “foreign agents”; both now live abroad

Sahil Patel / The Information:
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