Jennifer Lawrence: Truth and Beauty  —  Armed with an Oscar, an independent spirit, and sheer self-confidence, the actress is as powerful a voice as she is a star.  —  It wouldn't be a stretch to say that Jennifer Lawrence is the mayor of New York's Greenwich Hotel.  Sure, Robert De Niro owns it, but Lawrence owns it.

Charlize Theron Joins ‘Fast 8’  —  Charlize Theron has officially joined the cast “Fast 8,” the next installment in Universal's long-running “Fast and Furious” franchise, sources confirm to Variety.  —  Details behind the role are vague, but she's expected to be playing some sort of villain.

Ione Middle Schooler Found with Drug Disguised as Candy … “Say no to drugs” — it's a common lesson for kids and teenagers.  —  But this week in the small town of Ione, many parents are teaching their kids to say no to candy.  —  “I mean who would have thought that what looks to be candy would be drugs?” said Melissa Coviello.

Scarlett Johansson on Efforts to Defund Planned Parenthood: “We're Moving Backward”  —  The May 2016 cover star talks Planned Parenthood, hitting rock bottom, and more.  —  On cutting the budget for Planned Parenthood: “There are countries at war, there's terrorism, global warming …

The Gilmore Girls are back!  —  See also  —  Everything we know about Netflix's ‘Gilmore Girls’ revival  —  Gilmore Girls' Most Famous Guest Stars  —  “It's a lifestyle.”  “It's a religion.”  That's Rory (Alexis Bledel) and Lorelai (Lauren Graham) talking about The Donna Reed Show back in season 1 of Gilmore Girls.

Blac Chyna — Tyga's Full of Crap ... He's Making My Life Hell  —  TYGA'S FULL OF CRAP  —  He's Making My Life Hell

Student body-slammed by school police officer  —  SAN ANTONIO - A viral video showing a school police officer body-slamming a 12-year-old girl to the ground has sparked a San Antonio Independent School District investigation.  —  The district confirmed the officer was put on paid leave Wednesday morning.

Freeform Greenlights Marvel Romance Superhero Series ‘Cloak and Dagger’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Freeform is venturing into the Marvel universe.  —  The younger-skewing ABC-owned network has greenlit “Marvel's Cloak and Dagger” with a straight-to-series order, Variety has exclusively learned.

... In Miami Beach Hotel  —  Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West says he was jacked TWICE in the same day in a Miami Beach hotel ... and says one of the perps threatened to kill him.  —  The story is insane ... West — a 3rd round pick in the 2014 draft — says he was at the Metropole …

Jill (Duggar) Dillard's Son Israel Turns 1!  See the Duggar Family's Sweet Messages  —  Oh, what fun turning one is - especially for Israel Dillard!  —  Besides being able to now start counting his age with his hands, Israel had whole slew of “firsts” to accompany his first birthday.

Paris Jackson — Family Fears New BF is Hardcore Racist (PHOTOS)  —  FAMILY FEARS NEW BF IS HARDCORE RACIST  —  EXCLUSIVE

James Franco's Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?  Is Going to Be a Lesbian Vampire Movie  —  Franco will star as well.  —  James Franco's remake of Mother, May I Sleep with Danger? is shaping up to a complete reimagining of the 1996 Tori Spelling TV-movie classic — and his take promises to have some real bite.

Cameron Diaz Gushes About Husband Benji Madden: ‘This Is What Real Love Is’  —  Despite the roster of attractive men Cameron Diaz has dated in the past, she says she only has eyes for hubby Benji Madden.  —  “Nothing matters now that I have my husband,” the 43-year-old told Andy Cohen …

Judge Dismisses Kesha's Abuse Claims in Dr. Luke Lawsuit  —  Kesha was delivered a huge blow Wednesday by a New York judge who dismissed nearly all of the singer's counterclaims in her ongoing lawsuit against Dr. Luke.  —  In 2014, the star, 29, accused the producer of drugging, raping and abusing her during her career.

Please Cover Up ‘Caucasian’ Shirt  —  11:32 AM PT — A rep for ESPN tells TMZ Sports, “As the show progressed, we felt Bomani had made his point and had openly discussed why he was wearing the shirt, and we wanted to keep the focus to the topics of the day.”

‘Real Housewives of Dallas’ Star Tiffany Hendra Talks Porn Allegations, Abusive Past  —  Don't mess with this Texan!  —  The Real Housewives of Dallas star Tiffany Hendra is fighting back against false reports that she once starred in porn.  After Bravo announced the cast of the series in February …

Madonna Back in London Amid Ongoing Custody Battle Over Son Rocco  —  Madonna has returned to London as she and ex-husband Guy Ritchie continue to battle over the custody of their 15-year-old son, Rocco.  —  Touching down at Heathrow Airport early Wednesday, the 57-year-old pop star donned …

LAPD opens criminal investigation against Charlie Sheen  —  The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed to USA TODAY that it has opened a criminal investigation against Charlie Sheen.  It involves alleged threats he made against his ex-fiancée, according to her lawyer.