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5:35 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
Press Association:
Charlize Theron likens press intrusion to rape  —  Oscar-winning actor makes remarks when asked while promoting new film in UK whether she Googled herself  —  Charlize Theron leaves Claridges hotel, London, on Wednesday.  Kristen Stewart apologised after making similar comments in a magazine interview in 2010.
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Josh Brolin to Play Thanos in Marvel's ‘Guardians of the Galaxy,’ ‘Avengers’ Sequel  —  Josh Brolin has been tapped to play the villainous Thanos in Marvel's “Guardians of the Galaxy,” sources confirm.  —  Thanos, who first appeared in the post-credits scene in “The Avengers,” …
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
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Kellvin Chavez / Latino-Review.com:
EXCLUSIVE: Josh Brolin To Play THANOS in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’  —  There's one major Marvel Character in Guardians of the Galaxy that hasn't even been teased in any of the official trailers or stills, and that's Thanos, the big bad guy of the Marvel films.
Discussion: The Wrap and The Moviefone Blog
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
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, Style News and MoeJackson
TMZ.com:
Donald Sterling's Alzheimer's Diagnosis — Declared Incompetent in Clippers Sale  —  DIAGNOSED WITH ALZHEIMER'S  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  Donald Sterling has Alzheimer's and that's why doctors declared he is incompetent to have a voice in the sale of the L.A. Clippers ... TMZ Sports has learned.
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: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
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Javy Rodriguez / Us Weekly:   Princess Charlene of Monaco Pregnant, Expecting Child With Albert II
Tatiana Siegel / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Ant-Man’ Director Contenders Include Adam McKay, Ruben Fleischer  —  “We're the Millers” director Rawson Marshall Thurber is also among the potential helmers, who offer a glimpse into the mindset of Marvel president Kevin Feige as he looks to fill the hole left by Edgar Wright, a favorite among the fan-boy community.
Discussion: I Watch Stuff and Badass Digest
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:   Clippers SOLD — Shelly Sterling Sells Clippers to Steve Ballmer for $2 Billion
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.
Mike Cardillo / The Big Lead:
Kelis' Milkshake Made an Unscripted Cameo at the Spelling Bee  —  Sriram, a contestant at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, asked for the word “Feijoada” to be used in a sentence.  The sentence he received was, “While Tabitha discovered that her milkshake brought all the boys to yard ...” …
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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
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
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
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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 …
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 make contact with at least one of the shooters.
Discussion: Gossip Cop
Emily Tess Katz / The Huffington Post:
Busy Philipps: Gwyneth Paltrow Says ‘Her Truth’ About Motherhood, But It's Not Mine  —  Busy Philipps, star of ABC's “Cougar Town,” says she has “nothing to complain about” when it comes to parenting while working as an actress.  Though she doesn't fault fellow actress Gwyneth Paltrow …
 
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Jeff Sneider / The Wrap:
Rhys Ifans to Join Johnny Depp in Disney's ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Sequel (Exclusive)
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Keerthi Mohan / International Business Times:
Who Should be the Next Bond Girl - Blake Lively or Amber Heard?
Discussion: Dlisted and Oh No They Didn't!
Allison / Dlisted:
After Being Snubbed From The 100 Most Influential Issue, Laverne Cox Gets Her Own TIME Cover
Discussion: Us Weekly, TIME, BuzzFeed and Jezebel
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Jenna Ushkowitz, Michael Trevino Split After Three Years Of Dating
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Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Lea Michele Started Drinking as a Toddler, Discusses Plastic Surgery With Chelsea Handler
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Perez Hilton:
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Ayana Stewart / MiamiHerald.com:
Phil Collins returns to the stage — with Miami Country Day School band
Discussion: Gawker and Digital Spy
Lifestyleweekly / Life & Style:
NeNe Leakes Says She ‘Damn Sure’ Plans to Ask for ‘More Money’ to Return to ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Next Season
Discussion: Bossip and PerezHilton
Mike Fleming Jr / Deadline.com:
Climb Toward ‘Cliffhanger’ Reboot Moving Forward; Joe Gazzam Set To Write
Discussion: I Watch Stuff
Daily Mail:
They can travel through time... but can't turn back the years! …
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New York Times:
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