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12:45 PM ET, May 20, 2017

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Julia Marsh / New York Post:
Huma Abedin finally files for divorce from Anthony Weiner  —  Huma Abedin filed for divorce Friday from disgraced perv hubby Anthony Weiner — the same day he pleaded guilty to sexting with a minor.  —  Abedin brought an “Anonymous vs. Anonymous” action in Manhattan Supreme Court, asking for the court to seal the case.
Discussion: People.com and Bossip
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TMZ.com:
Huma Abedin Files to Divorce Anthony Weiner  —  Huma Abedin has finally filed to divorce Anthony Weiner ... and it appears his guilty plea for texting a 15-year-old girl was the last straw.  —  Huma filed divorce docs in NYC, according to the NY Post.  The news comes just hours …
Associated Press:
Pippa Middleton's wedding is fit for a royal  —  ENGLEFIELD, England — Pippa Middleton got to the church on time Saturday for her wedding to a wealthy financier with a party of senior royals, including her sister, looking on.  —  She and hedge fund manager James Matthews are marrying at a church in rural England.
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Tim Blanks / The Business of Fashion:
BoF Exclusive |  Giles Deacon on the Inspiration and Couture Craft Behind Pippa Middleton's Wedding Dress  —  The high-profile commission follows Deacon's shift from ready-to-wear to couture 18 months ago.  Here, he tells Tim Blanks about the joy in making ‘extraordinary, original, different things.’
Discussion: People.com
Detroit News:
Next Slide  —  Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell's wife asked his bodyguard to check on him in his hotel suite, after she had a telephone conversation in which her “groggy” husband kept repeating, “I am just tired,” according to a police report obtained by The Detroit News.
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Chris Cornell / TMZ.com:
Used Exercise Band and Sturdy Clip Device  —  To Hang Himself  —  EXCLUSIVE DETAILS  —  Chris Cornell used a common piece of exercise equipment to take his own life.  —  We've learned the Soundgarden frontman secured a red elastic exercise band attached to a carabiner to the top of his hotel room door.
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Megan French / Us Weekly:
Katy Perry Drops New Song ‘Swish Swish’: Is It About Taylor Swift?  —  The drama continues!  Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj teamed up for a new single “Swish Swish,” and fans are speculating that it's a Taylor Swift diss track.  —  Both stars have publicly feuded with the “Wildest Dreams” singer.
Discussion: The Blemish and The Superficial
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Alan Thicke's Widow Claims Late Actor's Sons Want to Turn His Family Ranch ‘into a Massive Pot Plantation’  —  Alan Thicke's widow is alleging that her late husband's sons are attempting to “bully” her with the recent petition they filed against her.  —  In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE …
Discussion: The Wrap
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Alan Thicke / TMZ.com:
Want Pot Farm on Dad's Ranch
Discussion: Dlisted and PerezHilton
Lindsay Kimble / People.com:
Orlando Bloom Defends Johnny Depp Following Personal & Legal Woes: He's One of the Most 'Stand-Up People I've Ever Met'  —  Despite Johnny Depp's recent personal and financial turmoil, Orlando Bloom is sticking by his friend and castmate.  —  Addressing the controversy surrounding Depp …
Justin Kroll / Variety:
‘Mamma Mia’ Sequel Gets Release Date, Director at Universal  —  Universal is officially moving along on a sequel to the 2008 hit “Mamma Mia,” with “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” scribe Ol Parker writing and directing the new movie.  The studio also dated the film, titled “Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!,” for July 20, 2018.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Associated Press:
Hugh Jackman had no idea wolverines are real animals  —  On-screen Wolverine Hugh Jackman didn't realize wolverines actually exist.  —  Getty Images … After playing Wolverine in nine movies, Hugh Jackman arguably knows more about the superhero than anyone.  But that wasn't always the case.
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
 
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Natalie Stone / People.com:
Ben Higgins Is ‘Feeling a Little Empty’ After Lauren Bushnell Moved Out and ‘Rightfully’ Took Their Furniture
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Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Gavin Rossdale Is Dating Model Sophia Thomalla: Details!
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Access Hollywood:
Christie Brinkley On Defying Age By Staying Physical
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Sarah Sotoodeh / Daily Mail:
Liev Schreiber on PDA filled stroll with mystery brunette
 

 
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Alexandra Bruell / Wall Street Journal:
The Atlantic is profitable, has 1M subscribers, and revenue grew 10% in 2023 thanks to a 50% price hike, a harder paywall, and a shift to in-depth reporting

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The NBC News-Ronna McDaniel saga highlights the perks and perils of partisan talk TV; a source says McDaniel is now seeking $600K+ for her two year deal

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Karlie Kloss' Bedford buys Life publication rights from Dotdash Meredith and plans to resume regular print publication in 2025; Josh Kushner will be publisher

 
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