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4:50 PM ET, March 20, 2019

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Dan Clarendon / Us Weekly:
Emma Roberts Ends Engagement With Evan Peters and Moves On With Garrett Hedlund … Emma Roberts and Evan Peters have ended their engagement, and now the actress is dating Garrett Hedlund, multiple sources exclusively confirm to Us Weekly.  —  Celebrity Splits of 2019
Discussion: Dlisted, Page Six, POPSUGAR and Just Jared
Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman Haven't Grasped the Possibility of Prison Time in College Admissions Scandal  —  Summer Wedding!  ‘Teen Mom OG’ Star Tying The Knot In Shocking Nuptials  —  Lori Loughlin's Daughter Bella Enjoys Day Out With Friends In L.A. Amid College Scandal
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
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Sarah Hearon / Us Weekly:
Queen's Former Spokesman Says ...  Nothing but brotherly love!  While reports have surfaced that Prince William and Prince Harry are distancing themselves from each other on purpose, Queen Elizabeth II's former press spokesman tells Us Weekly exclusively that there is no royal feud between them.
Brittany Talarico / People.com:
Jennifer Lopez Speaks Out for the First Time Since Alex Rodriguez Engagement: 'We're Really Happy'  —  The global icon and former Yankee all-star open up to PEOPLE about their relationship and stylish new project  —  Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are newly engaged after two years of dating …
Discussion: POPSUGAR
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Brittany Talarico / People.com:
Newly Engaged Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Star in Sexy New Sunglasses Campaign
Discussion: Page Six, POPSUGAR and ELLE
Maria Pasquini / People.com:
She's Here!  Jessica Simpson and Husband Eric Johnson Welcome Daughter Birdie Mae  —  Baby girl rounds out Jessica Simpson and husband Eric Johnson's new family of five that also includes son Ace Knute, 5, and daughter Maxwell Drew, 6½  —  She's here!
Discussion: The Blast, Us Weekly, POPSUGAR and RADAR
Ramin Setoodeh / Vulture:
'Imagine a Woman Like Barbara Walters ... and I'm the New Bitch There' Jenny McCarthy on her year from hell on The View.  —  As the 11th co-host on The View, Jenny McCarthy found herself in a horror movie.  She took the job expecting to bring some humor to Hot Topics, but that wasn't possible given the atmosphere on the set.
Discussion: RADAR, The Wrap and TV Tattle
Kristian / Dlisted:
90% Of Royalties For Ariana Grande's “7 Rings” Go To Rodgers & Hammerstein  —  Ariana Grande's rich-bitch anthem which makes you want to reach for the earplugs, mute button or a rocket ship off the planet-7 Rings-has been sitting at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for the last two months …
Discussion: Towleroad Gay News
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Ben Sisario / New York Times:
‘7 Rings’ Is a Hit for Ariana Grande, and a Knockout for Rodgers and Hammerstein
Discussion: Stereogum
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Mindy Kaling, Netflix Team for Comedy Series Based on Her Childhood  —  Netflix has ordered a coming-of-age comedy series inspired by the life of Mindy Kaling, Variety has learned.  —  The untitled series, which has received a 10-episode order, was co-created by Kaling and Lang Fisher, with the latter also set to serve as showrunner.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and TV Tattle
Ryan Bradley / Wall Street Journal:
The Life and Death of Grimes  —  As she readies the release of her new album, Grimes—who now goes by ‘c’—opens up about her influences and relationships, and why she's decided to kill off her musical persona  —  Claire Elise Boucher hates all her names, especially her middle name …
Discussion: Page Six and Stereogum
Christina Dugan / People.com:
OITNB's Jackie Cruz Reveals She Was Nearly Killed in a Car Crash — and Attempted Suicide  —  The OITNB star opens up about the car accident that changed her life forever  —  Jackie Cruz has a lot to be thankful for.  —  Years before Cruz landed her role on Orange Is the New Black …
Discussion: Page Six
Melody Chiu / People.com:
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Had to ‘Work Really, Really Hard’ to Find Happily Ever After  —  Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard sat down exclusively with PEOPLE for its latest cover story and opened up about marriage, parenting and more  —  Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard define #CoupleGoals …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
People.com:
Why Taylor Swift Has Found the One in Joe Alwyn — Their Relationship Is ‘Easy and Strong’: Source  —  “They have a very special relationship.  —  Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team.  If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
Madison Roberts / People.com:
Jeff Lewis ‘Dumped’ By Chiropractor, 3 Days After Announcing They're Dating  —  Lewis and his former partner of 10 years, Gage Edward, split two months ago  —  Jeff Lewis says he has been “dumped” by his latest love interest, two months after splitting from his partner of 10 years, Gage Edward.
Discussion: Page Six
 
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Geoff Boucher / Deadline:
‘Titans’: Chella Man Cast As Jericho For DC Universe Series
Discussion: Queerty and TV Tattle
Mike Fleming / Deadline:
‘Sopranos’ Prequel ‘The Many Saints Of Newark’ Sets Tony-Winning ‘Hamilton’ Star Leslie Odom Jr. For Key Role
Discussion: The Wrap
Hollywood Reporter:
Quentin Tarantino Returning to Cannes for ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Premiere
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
RADAR:
Natalie Morales Is ‘Is Not That Heartbroken’ After Getting Fired From ‘Access Hollywood’
Discussion: Star and Daily Mail
Alexia Fernandez / People.com:
Gwyneth Paltrow Says Backlash to ‘Conscious Uncoupling’ from Ex Chris Martin Was ‘Brutal’
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and POPSUGAR
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James Hibberd / EW.com:
Game of Thrones writers break silence on season 7 pacing criticisms
Discussion: The Wrap
Justin Kroll / Variety:
John David Washington to Star in Christopher Nolan's Next Film (EXCLUSIVE)
TMZ.com:
‘Ray Donovan’ Star Pooch Hall Strikes Plea Deal in DUI, Child Abuse Case
Discussion: Page Six, Bossip and TV Tattle
 

 
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New York Times:
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