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4:45 PM ET, March 21, 2019

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Emilia Clarke / New Yorker:
A Battle for My Life  —  I had just finished filming Season 1 of “Game of Thrones.”  Then I was struck with the first of two aneurysms.  —  Just when all my childhood dreams seemed to have come true, I nearly lost my mind and then my life.  I've never told this story publicly, but now it's time.
Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Lady Gaga Has Been Spending ‘a Lot of Time’ With Jeremy Renner After Split … Is a new romance brewing for Lady Gaga?  The “Bad Romance” singer, 32, has been “hanging out” with Jeremy Renner, a source exclusively reveals in the new issue of Us Weekly.  —  Lady Gaga and Christian Carino: The Way They Were
Discussion: Star and Oh No They Didn't!
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Sophie Dweck / Us Weekly:
Duchess Meghan's NYC Baby Shower ‘Was a Bit Over the Top,’ Queen's Former Spokesman Says … Duchess Meghan caused waves around the world when she secretly flew to America to have a baby shower in February.  But there was one person who was not particularly impressed by the soirée …
Discussion: Dlisted and Cele|bitchy
Demetra L. / Perez Hilton:
Lady GaGa & Jeremy Renner ‘Spending A Lot Of Time’ Together Following Christian Carino Split!  —  Lady GaGa is living life to the fullest since her split from fiancé Christian Carino!  —  Not only has she snagged her Oscar, but it's possible she could be snagging a new beau, too!
Discussion: X17 Online
Emily Marcus / Us Weekly:
Greta Gerwig and Boyfriend Noah Baumbach Secretly Welcome Baby Boy
Discussion: Page Six
Jess Cohen / E! Online:   Surprise! Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach Welcomed Their First Child
TMZ.com:
Kylie Jenner's Over It with Jordyn Woods, Ready to Move On from Friendship  —  Kylie Jenner and Jordyn Woods still aren't talking, and at this point ... Kylie's given up on making up and is moving on.  —  Sources close to Kylie tell TMZ ... the former BFFs haven't made any progress in mending …
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INTERVIEW WITH KYLIE JENNER … ADVERTISING  —  Sara Delgado: You always knew you wanted to be a young mother.  Now that Stormi is one, how has motherhood changed you?  —  Kylie Jenner: Yes, I always knew I wanted to be a young mother.  I remember people used to ask, “are you ready for this?”
Discussion: Us Weekly and Page Six
Alexandra D'Aluisio / Us Weekly:   Khloe Kardashian Posts About ‘Painful’ Lies She Once ‘Believed’ After 2nd Tristan Thompson Cheating Scandal
TMZ.com:
‘Love & Hip Hop’ Star Erica Mena Shares Message After Ex-BF Shot and Killed  —  1:23 PM PT — Erica just posted a message about Dixon's murder, saying, “We all deal with so much.  You dealt with a lot.  I'm so sorry this happened, you didn't deserve this.  Rest in forever peace.
Discussion: VH1
Mary Park / People.com:
Why Alec Baldwin Is Hesitant About Another Baby: 'When My Kids Graduate School, I'll Be 85'  —  Alec Baldwin also told PEOPLE of his kids favoring their mom Hilaria, “I'm doing really well with the kids until my wife comes home and then I'm invisible”  —  Leading man Alec Baldwin plays a supporting role at home.
Discussion: Page Six
Natalie Stone / People.com:
Ramona Singer Apologizes for Saying Dennis Shields ‘Was on Drugs’ Before His Death  —  “I sincerely apologize to his family and Bethenny for my thoughtless comments,” Ramona Singer wrote about her allegations that Dennis Shields “was on drugs”  —  Ramona Singer is apologizing for …
Discussion: Page Six
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Rapper Bhad Bhabie Gets $42,000 Diamond-Encrusted Rolex Watch for Her 16th Birthday  —  Rapper Bhad Bhabie's birthday isn't for another week, but the famous 15-year-old is already getting lavish presents!  —  On Wednesday, Bhabie, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, showed off a brand …
Discussion: Dlisted
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TMZ.com:
Danielle Bregoli Gifted First Rolex Watch for 16th Birthday
Discussion: Page Six
Hunter Harris / Vulture:
André Aciman Is Officially Writing a Call Me by Your Name Sequel  —  Because not enough has been said about semen-filled peaches, and eating them, André Aciman is really and truly writing a sequel to Call Me by Your Name.  In an announcement from publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux …
Discussion: Queerty, MTV, EW.com and Towleroad Gay News
Francesca Bacardi / Page Six:
Courteney Cox returns to ‘Friends’ apartment, jokes rent increased by $12K … Monica Geller shouldn't have given up the apartment.  —  Courteney Cox stopped by her old “Friends” stomping grounds late Wednesday and got in on the perennial joke about the cost of her character's pad.
M.B. / Perez Hilton:
Macaulay Culkin Finally Talks Michael Jackson — In The Silliest Way Possible  —  The world has always been fascinated with Michael Jackson, but ever since his passing it seems we've been content to put the horrible accusations out of our minds and just enjoy the classic catalogue of the King of Pop.
Discussion: TMZ.com
Gary Trock / The Blast:
Jessica Simpson Gives Birth to Baby Birdie!  —  Jessica Simpson is celebrating the birth of her new baby girl and will soon be introducing the world to Birdie Mae Johnson!  —  Simpson has given birth to her third child in Los Angeles, Birdie Mae Johnson, and was surrounded by her family …
Discussion: Us Weekly and RADAR
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Suzy Forman / Us Weekly:
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Dropped a Sunglasses Line With Quay Australia
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Aurelie Corinthios / People.com:
David Letterman Says He Stayed on TV for Too Long: ‘Nobody Had the Guts to Fire Me’
Jodi Guglielmi / People.com:
Lori Loughlin's Kids Are ‘Not Talking About Future Plans’ After Alleged College Bribery Scam
Discussion: Page Six
TMZ.com:
Waka Flocka Flame Rips Daniel Caesar for Defending White People
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TMZ.com:
YG and Baby Mama are Pregnant with Second Child and It's Another Girl
Discussion: Bossip
Lesley Goldberg / Hollywood Reporter:
Katherine Heigl to Star in CBS Family Comedy
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Joe Otterson / Variety:
Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell Join Chris Evans in Apple Series ‘Defending Jacob’
Reggie Ugwu / New York Times:
This Is Lupita Nyong'o. Hollywood, Please Keep Up.
Discussion: POPSUGAR and Page Six
Ale Russian / People.com:
Kate Beckinsale Grabs Dinner with Her Mom and Pete Davidson on Anniversary of Her Dad's Death
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and Dlisted
Joe Otterson / Variety:
Mindy Kaling, Netflix Team for Comedy Series Based on Her Childhood
Discussion: POPSUGAR and TV Tattle
 

 
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