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1:55 PM ET, May 5, 2016

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Jackie Willis / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Janet Jackson Pregnant With Her First Child 2 Weeks Shy of 50th Birthday  —  Just days before Mother's Day, a source confirms to ET that Janet Jackson is pregnant with her first child.  —  The baby news comes after the 49-year-old singer — who will turn 50 on May 16 …
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Rachel Paula Abrahamson / Us Weekly:
Janet Jackson Is Pregnant at Age 49!
Shirley Li / EW.com:
POWER RANGERS EXCLUSIVE: HERE'S YOUR FIRST LOOK AT THE GANG'S NEW SUITS  —  The alien-fighting friends leave the '90s behind in their updated looks  —  See also  —  ‘Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’: Where are they now?  —  ‘Power Rangers’: See Elizabeth Banks as Rita Repulsa in upcoming reboot
Discussion: PerezHilton, AOL and The Wrap
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Bruna Nessif / E! Online:
Channing Tatum Announces Magic Mike Live Is Coming to Las Vegas and We Can't Grab Our Dollar Bills Fast Enough  —  Listen carefully.  You need to get as many stacks of dollar bills as possible, and you need to book a trip to Las Vegas for next March because HOT DAMN MAGIC MIKE IS COMING TO SIN CITY!
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Kristen Wiig Kisses Boyfriend Avi Rothman During Hawaiian Vacation, Source Says 'They've Been Secretly Dating for Months'  —  Kristen Wiig has a new man!  —  The Ghostbusters star was spotted on a romantic getaway with new boyfriend Avi Rothman, PEOPLE exclusively reveals, on Wednesday in Kauai, Hawaii.
Andrea / People.com:
Britney Spears Pens Emotional Tribute to Her Sons: ‘You Are My Masterpieces’  —  Britney Spears is flipping the script on Mother's Day: This year, it's less about being pampered with breakfast in bed and more about celebrating the two boys who gave her the gift of motherhood.
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New York Times:
Is Britney Spears Ready to Stand on Her Own?
Discussion: AOL and PerezHilton
Jenelle Riley / Variety:
Jodie Foster on Her Walk of Fame Honor, Casting ‘Money Monster’ … Jodie Foster has been a working actor for 50 years, has won two Academy Awards and her name has become synonymous with gutsy, quality performances.  And yet there's one honor that, until now, has eluded her — a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Discussion: Right Celebrity and The WOW Report
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Rebecca Macatee / E! Online:
Kristen Stewart Reunites With Jodie Foster for Her Movie Mom's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Ceremony
Discussion: Just Jared
Esther Lee / Us Weekly:
Chrissy Teigen's Mom Shares New Photos of Baby Luna  —  So precious!  Chrissy Teigen's mom, Vilailuck Teigen, shared new photos of her 2-week-old granddaughter, Luna Simone Stephens, at home with her famous parents and other loved ones at a crab boil on Tuesday, May 3.
TMZ.com:
Prince — 911 Caller May Have Big Criminal Issues  —  911 CALLER MAY HAVE BIG CRIMINAL ISSUES  —  EXCLUSIVE  —  The man who called 911 in Prince's death could face criminal prosecution if he was expecting to get paid for helping the singer ... and it all comes down to the pills in his backpack.
Discussion: PerezHilton
Jim Morrill / The Charlotte Observer:
US Justice Department: HB2 violates federal Civil Rights Act  —  Ruling could ultimately lead to the loss of millions in federal education money  —  RALEIGH  —  U.S. Justice Department officials Wednesday notified Gov. Pat McCrory that House Bill 2 violates the U.S. Civil Rights Act.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Gawker
Jaclyn Hendricks / Page Six:
Oops!  Alessandra Ambrosio suffers nip slip on the set  —  Alessandra Ambrosio on the set of a Malibu photo shoot Wednesday.  —  Preview performances are set to begin in March 2017.  —  View Slideshow  —  Back Continue  —  Oops!  Alessandra Ambrosio suffers nip slip on the set
Discussion: TMZ.com
People.com:
The Kardashians Arrive in Cuba as South Florida Rep Criticizes Their ‘Vapid’ Visit: 'Haven't The Cuban People Suffered Enough?'  —  As the Kardashians arrive in Cuba, some are questioning the impression of glamour they're bringing to the financially struggling country.
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity and PerezHilton
TMZ.com:
Johnny Manziel — Smirky Mug Shot ... Booked in Domestic Violence Case (MUG SHOT)  —  SMIRKY MUG SHOT  —  Booked in Dom Violence Case … Johnny Manziel turned himself in to authorities in Texas moments ago — and was booked for misdemeanor assault in his domestic violence case ... TMZ Sports has learned.
Discussion: PerezHilton and Bossip
Simon Perry / People.com:
Princess Kate Shares Big News: The Royal Family Has a Hamster - with an Adorable Name!  —  Introducing His Royal Highness, Marvin the Hamster!  —  During an outing with school children in London on Wednesday, Princess Kate revealed that the royal family has a tiny new member.
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Princess Kate Tours Medieval-Themed Playground, Says Prince George ‘Would Be a Bit Scared’ of 25-Foot Dragon
Discussion: POPSUGAR Celebrity
 
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Scott Collins / The Wrap:
‘Supergirl’ Renewal Drama: Talks Center on Possible Jump to CW, Budget Cuts (Exclusive)
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Brittany King / People.com:
Jenny Slate and Husband Dean Fleischer-Camp Split
Discussion: Just Jared
Ryan Parker / Hollywood Reporter:
Prince: DEA, Additional Federal Authorities Join Death Investigation
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Melody Chiu / People.com:
Gwen Stefani on Blake Shelton and Her ‘More Feminine’ Style: ‘My Life Has Changed Dramatically in the Last Year’
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TMZ.com:
Drunken Wreck Was Suicide Attempt
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Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Nick Jonas Dishes on Recording His Upcoming Breakup Album: 'It's Important to Get Vulnerable'
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Prince Harry: Sometimes I Want Kids ‘Now,’ …
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Caitlyn Jenner to Pose Naked With Gold Medal for ‘Sports Illustrated’
 

 
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