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5:30 PM ET, May 23, 2018

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Joanna Robinson / Vanity Fair:
Emilia Clarke's Solo Flight  —  For nearly a decade, Emilia Clarke has ruled the ratings as Daenerys Targaryen on HBO's Game of Thrones.  With the series slated to end next year, the 31-year-old actress has set her sights on new challenges.  First up: conquering the Star Wars universe in this month's Solo.
Discussion: POPSUGAR, ABC News, alloy.com, AOL and The Wrap
The Blast:
Kevin Federline Says He Makes Less Than 1% of Britney Spears' Income & Is Too Old to Dance  —  Kevin Federline has followed through on his promise and officially filed documents requesting more child support from Britney Spears, claiming he makes less than 1% of what she does.
Discussion: Us Weekly, Page Six and Dlisted
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X17 Online:
K-Fed Wants Triple What He's Getting In Child Support From Britney Spears  —  Here's an idea... get a job!  —  Kevin Federline has filed papers to get his child support payments from ex Britney Spears increased, because he thinks the current amount of $20K-a-month for their two sons is not enough!
Discussion: TMZ.com
People.com:
It's Official!  The Bachelor's Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham to Wed in Hawaii Next Year  —  It's official: Arie Luyendyk Jr. and Lauren Burnham will soon graduate from fiancés to husband and wife.  —  Appearing on The View Wednesday, the happy couple made the announcement …
Discussion: Page Six
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GQ:
Sarah Silverman Is the Troll Slayer  —  She's on a campaign to neutralize her haters with a weapon more powerful than a million burns: empathy.  —  You're gonna need a moment to get used to this new Sarah Silverman, but I assure you it's worth it.  Come with me for a visit and just know …
Discussion: Dlisted, WWTDD, Cele|bitchy and The Wrap
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Bachelor Alums Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon Are Finally Dating 3 Years After Paradise  —  After three years of ups and downs, Ashley Iaconetti and Jared Haibon are finally officially together — and sharing all the details of their emotional love story.
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Anthony Hopkins Doesn't Know If His Estranged Daughter Has Kids: 'I Don't Care'  —  Sir Anthony Hopkins doesn't know how far his family tree goes — and he doesn't care.  —  In a new interview with the Radio Times, Hopkins, 80 admitted he doesn't know if his estranged daughter Abigail has made him a grandfather.
Discussion: Dlisted, Telegraph and AOL
Joseph Otterson / Variety:
HBO's ‘Watchmen’ Pilot Casts Regina King, Don Johnson, Four Others  —  Damon Lindelof's “Watchmen” pilot at HBO has set a number of actors in key roles, Variety has learned.  —  Regina King, Don Johnson, Tim Blake Nelson, Louis Gossett Jr., Adelaide Clemens, and Andrew Howard will all appear in the series, with King in the lead role.
Discussion: Consequence of Sound
Dominic Patten / Deadline:
Jeffrey Tambor Back In Emmy Race; Netflix Submits ‘Arrested Development’ Role  —  Having been tossed from Amazon's Transparent over sexual harassment claims, Jeffrey Tambor is looking to jump back into this year's Emmys thanks to Netflix and the return of Arrested Development.
Discussion: Page Six
People.com:
She's Back!  Céline Dion Returns to the Stage 2 Months After Undergoing Surgery  —  The power of Céline!  —  Two months after Céline Dion canceled a series of shows in Las Vegas to undergo a “minimally invasive surgical procedure,” the superstar returned to the stage …
Discussion: PerezHilton and Page Six
Stephanie Webber / Us Weekly:
Francesca Eastwood Is Pregnant, Expecting First Child: See Her Baby Bump!  —  Francesca Eastwood is pregnant!  The daughter of Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher announced the news while attending the 2018 Environmental Media Association Awards in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, May 22.  —  Celebrity Babies of 2018
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Recruits Zachary Levi for Season 2 (Exclusive)  —  The ‘Chuck’ alum will have a recurring role on the Amazon drama.  —  Amazon Studios' The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is expanding its family for season two.  —  The Golden Globe-winning drama has recruited Zachary Levi for its forthcoming second season.
Discussion: Variety
Samantha Highfill / EW.com:
13 Reasons Why showrunner on season 2's assault and school shooting story lines  —  For more on season 2 of 13 Reasons Why — and the potential third season — pick up the upcoming issue of Entertainment Weekly, on newsstands Friday.  Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive interviews and photos, only in EW.
Discussion: PerezHilton, POPSUGAR and The Wrap
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C.J. / Dlisted:
Amber Heard Kissed Vito Schnabel During Breakfast
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Southern Charm's Kathryn Dennis Speaks Out About Ex Thomas Ravenel's Sexual Assault Allegations
Discussion: PerezHilton
Kaitlyn Frey / People.com:
Lucy Liu Just Debuted a Major Hair Change: See the Star's New Blonde Look!
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Gail Mitchell / Billboard:
Jamie Foxx to Emcee the 2018 BET Awards
Discussion: Page Six and POPSUGAR
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Karen Mizoguchi / People.com:
Khloé Kardashian Shows Off Bare Stomach 5 Weeks After Baby — and Claps Back at Haters
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
TMZ.com:
Kim Kardashian Stands Out at Disneyland with Her Kids
Discussion: X17 Online
Emily Longeretta / Us Weekly:
Ronnie Oritz-Magro and Jen Harley Break Up ... Again
 

 
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Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Talk radio station WABC suspends Rudy Giuliani and cancels his daily show, saying he broke rules by trying to discuss discredited claims about 2020's election

Louis Staples / Rolling Stone:
Ahead of the Eurovision finals on May 11, tensions over the Israel-Gaza war complicate the organizers' efforts to maintain an appearance of political neutrality

John Ourand / Puck:
Sources: Netflix is nearing a deal to stream two NFL games on December 25

 
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