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10:00 AM ET, May 26, 2016

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Johnny Depp / TMZ.com:
On Heels of His Mom's Death  —  4:40 PM PT — Johnny has filed his response through his lawyer, Laura Wasser.  He is asking the judge to reject Amber's claim for spousal support.  —  And we know what you're thinking ... they have NOT decided what to do with their pooches, Pistol and Boo.
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TMZ.com:
His Family ‘Hated’ Amber  —  Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's relationship was extremely bitter due to a full-blown feud between his family and Amber ... and this, we're told, is the backdrop for what is already an acrimonious divorce.  —  Multiple sources connected to the ex-couple tell us …
Philiana Ng / Entertainment Tonight:
Johnny Depp's Mother Dies After Long Illness  —  Johnny Depp's mother has died.  —  Betty Sue Palmer died on the morning of Friday, May 20 in Los Angeles after a long illness, ET has learned.  She was 81.  —  In 2004, Depp brought his mother to the Academy Awards, when he received …
CNN:
Amber Heard files for divorce from Johnny Depp  —  44 photos:  —  Shocking celebrity splits  —  Actress Amber Heard has filed for divorce from actor Johnny Depp, according to documents obtained by CNN.  Heard, 30, and Depp, 52, have been married since February 2015.  —  Hide Caption 1 of 44
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Amber Heard Celebrated 30th Birthday Without Johnny Depp Weeks Before Divorce Filing: Inside the Ups and Downs of Their Marriage  —  In late April, Amber Heard celebrated her birthday at The Parker Hotel in Palm Springs.  Surrounded by a small group of girlfriends, the actress had a “great time” ringing in her 30th birthday poolside.
George Stark / People.com:
Amber Heard Files for Divorce from Johnny Depp
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Adam Harrington / CBS New York:
1 Dead, 3 Wounded In Shooting During Concert At Irving Plaza  —  NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — One man was killed and three others were wounded Wednesday night during a concert at Irving Plaza in Union Square.  —  Shots were fired at the concert venue, at 17 Irving Plaza, around 10 p.m., officials told CBS2.
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TMZ.com:
Multiple People Shot At Concert  —  Gunfire just erupted at a T.I. concert and multiple people have been hit ... TMZ has learned.  —  Law enforcement tells us the rapper was performing at Irving Plaza in NYC Wednesday night when the shooting occurred.  We're told at least 2 males and 2 females …
Discussion: X17 Online and Just Jared
Teresita_xox / abc7ny.com:
4 shot at rapper T.I.'s concert at Irving Plaza in Union Square  —  Four people were shot at a T.I. concert at Irving Plaza on Wednesday night.  —  It happened at 10:15 p.m. at the 1,025-person ballroom-style music venue.  It's not yet known how many people were inside.
Discussion: Stereogum
Mesfin Fekadu / Associated Press:
The Weeknd, Belly cancel Kimmel performance because of Trump  —  NEW YORK (AP) — R&B singer The Weeknd and rapper Belly have canceled their performance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” because Donald Trump was set to appear on the episode.  —  The Oscar-nominated musicians were slated to record …
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Jennifer Aniston's Mother Nancy Dow Has Died: She ‘Passed Peacefully Surrounded by Family and Friends,’ Says Actress  —  Jennifer Aniston has announced the death of her mother, Nancy Dow.  —  “It is with great sadness that my brother John and I announce the passing of our Mother Nancy Dow.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy, AOL and Just Jared
Antoinette Bueno / Entertainment Tonight:
EXCLUSIVE: Rob Lowe in Talks to Join Kelly Ripa as Co-Host on ‘Live!’  —  ABC is definitely interested in Rob Lowe as Kelly Ripa's Live! co-host, a source tells ET.  —  The network has been talking to Lowe's reps again, the source says, having chatted with the actor about the highly coveted gig …
Discussion: Page Six, PerezHilton and Just Jared
Allison Baker / Us Weekly:
Carrie Underwood Gives Us the Secret to Her Killer Legs in the Best Bodies Issue  —  Carrie Underwood defies the laws of physiques!  The “Storyteller” singer posed for the cover of Us Weekly's Best Bodies issue — and shared her stay-strong secrets with Us.
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Hacker Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nude Photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and More Celebs  —  A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 24, to illegally hacking into the Apple and Google accounts of several female celebrities and stealing their private photos, videos and information.
Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
Rob Kardashian Lovingly Spoils His Future Wife Blac Chyna with Weekly Flowers, Foot Rubs and Jewelry: ‘She Is His Queen,’ Says Source  —  It's no secret Rob Kardashian loves to shower his fiancée Blac Chyna with lavish gifts, but ever since finding out she's pregnant he's been even more adoring.
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TMZ.com:
Rob Kardashian & Blac Chyna — Time IS Money for Us ... $275k to Be Exact!! (VIDEO + PHOTO)
Discussion: PerezHilton
Christina Dugan / People.com:
Alisan Porter and Adam Lambert ‘Talked Every Single Day’ Throughout Her Journey on The Voice: 'He's Just So Supportive and Wonderful'  —  After being crowned the winner of The Voice's tenth season, Alisan Porter has a lot of gratitude for not only her coach, Christina Aguilera, but also her family and friends, including Adam Lambert.
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People.com:
Former Child Star Alisan Porter: After 30 Years, Curly Sue Is Dead!  ‘I Am Now the Girl Who Won The Voice!’
Discussion: Dlisted
TMZ.com:
Threaten Blabbing Bodyguard with $10 Mil Lawsuit  —  Kim and Kanye have threatened their former blabbermouth bodyguard with a $10 million lawsuit, unless he drops to his knees and apologizes.  —  We've learned Kim and Kanye's lawyer has fired off a letter to Steve Stanulis …
Discussion: Bossip
Brooke Sassman / TODAY.com:
Amy Schumer responds to body shamers in empowering post on Instagram  —  Amy Schumer is speaking out against body shamers after hurtful comments were posted on a picture of the actress on vacation.  —  Schumer spent time in Hawaii with boyfriend Ben Hanisch over the weekend and was photographed wearing …
Discussion: WWTDD
Patrick Gomez / People.com:
Dancing with the Stars' Paige VanZant Shares Why She's Returning to The Town of Her Bullying Nightmare for the First Time  —  Paige VanZant is finally ready to return to the site that caused her so much pain during her teenage years.  —  The UFC fighter describes herself as someone who likes to hide her emotions in public.
Forbes:
This Silicon Valley Billionaire Has Been Secretly Funding Hulk Hogan's Lawsuits Against Gawker  —  One of Silicon Valley's best-known investors has been footing a former wrestler's legal bills in lawsuits against a shared enemy.  —  Peter Thiel, a PayPal cofounder and one of the earliest backers …
The Intercept:
“AMERICAN SNIPER” CHRIS KYLE DISTORTED HIS MILITARY RECORD, DOCUMENTS SHOW … No American has been more associated with the Navy SEAL mystique than Chris Kyle, known as the deadliest sniper in military history.  His bestselling autobiography, American Sniper — a story of honor, glory …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Gawker
Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
WATCH: Blake Shelton Tries Sushi for the First Time and It's Hilarious  —  If I'm Honest, Blake Shelton may never eat sushi ever again.  Though, rice wine is another story.  —  The country crooner, who never had sushi, was taken to celeb-loved Japanese restaurant Nobu in New York City by pal and Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon.
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TMZ.com:
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TMZ.com:
... After Nasty Split  —  Derek Fisher and his ex-wife …
Discussion: Bossip and AOL
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Katie Robertson / New York Times:
G/O Media sells The Onion to Global Tetrahedron, a new Chicago firm owned by former Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson; former NBC News senior reporter Ben Collins is CEO

Eli Stokols / Politico:
A look at the tense relationship between Biden and The NYT, beset by misunderstandings, grudges, lack of trust, and his refusal to give the paper an interview

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