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10:40 AM ET, May 15, 2019

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Morgan M. Evans / People.com:
Prince William and Kate Middleton Just Met Baby Archie for the First Time!  —  Uncle William and Aunt Kate have arrived!  —  Prince William and Kate Middleton just met their newest nephew!  —  The royal couple met baby Archie on Tuesday, a little more than a week after his birth on May 6.
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Simon Perry / People.com:
Cue the Awws: Prince Harry Said He Already 'Can't Imagine Life Without' Son Archie  —  Later in the day, Harry and Meghan will welcome Prince William and Kate Middleton at Frogmore Cottage for their first visit with Archie  —  Prince Harry left his newborn son Archie and wife Meghan Markle …
Simon Perry / People.com:
Kate Middleton Visits WWII Code-Breaking Center Before Heading to Windsor to Meet Baby Archie
Discussion: POPSUGAR
People.com:
Tim Conway, Star of The Carol Burnett Show, Dies at 85  —  The beloved actor is best known for characters like the Oldest Man and Mr. Tudball  —  Tim Conway has died at the age of 85.  —  He passed away at 8:45 a.m. in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday, his rep Howard Bragman confirms to PEOPLE.
Dan Clarendon / Us Weekly:
Kevin Federline 'Won't Allow' Ex Britney Spears to Spend More Time With Their Sons Until She Is ‘Stable’ Again  —  Amid Britney Spears' conservatorship drama and following her mental health treatment, Kevin Federline wants his ex-wife's condition to improve before he gives her any additional …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Oh No They Didn't!
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Nicholas Hautman / Us Weekly:
Britney Spears' Mom Lynne Wants Her ‘Back in Treatment’ Amid Conservatorship Battle  —  Lynne Spears has her daughter Britney Spears' best interest at heart as the pop star seeks more freedom from the conservatorship that has put many aspects of her life in the control of her father, Jamie Spears.
Discussion: The Blast and X17 Online
Audrey Goodson Kingo / Working Mother:
People Didn't Take Working Mom Ayesha Curry Seriously.  They Should Have  —  With a new TV show, a growing restaurant chain and more in the works, what can't the famous mother of three cook up?  —  When they aren't traveling for work, Ayesha Curry and her husband, NBA star Steph Curry, have dinner with their kids every night.
Discussion: Bossip and TMZ.com
Graeme McMillan / Hollywood Reporter:
George Clooney Advised Ben Affleck Not to Play Batman  —  The actor, who played the Dark Knight in ‘Batman & Robin,’ recalls giving Affleck simple advice: “Don't do it.”  —  It's almost impossible to get away from playing the world's greatest detective without learning a thing or two.
Discussion: Dlisted, Cele|bitchy, Us Weekly and Page Six
Justin Kroll / Variety:
Emma Thompson in Talks to Join Emma Stone in Disney's ‘Cruella’ (EXCLUSIVE)  —  Emma Thompson is in early talks to star opposite Emma Stone in the Disney's “Cruella,” a live-action origin story based on the classic “101 Dalmatians” villain Cruella de Vil.  —  “I, Tonya” director Craig Gillespie …
Discussion: The Wrap
Mike Vulpo / E! Online:
Here's Why Ariana Grande Is Being Sued for Posting Photos of Herself  —  Be careful what you post on social media!  —  Ariana Grande has found herself in a legal situation after sharing images of herself on Instagram.  —  In court documents obtained by E! News, professional photographer Robert Barbera …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
Jeff Nelson / People.com:
Jordin Sparks' Stepfather James Jackson Dies After Suffering Stroke  —  James Jackson, a firefighter and Army veteran, was 50 years old  —  Jordin Sparks' stepfather has died, PEOPLE confirms.  —  The American Idol winner's stepdad, firefighter and Army veteran James Jackson, died on May 7 after suffering a stroke.
Discussion: Bossip
Dave McNary / Variety:
Next ‘Star Wars’ Movie Will Be From ‘Game of Thrones’ Creators  —  “Game of Thrones” creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are working on the upcoming “Star Wars” movie that's due out in 2022, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed.  —  Iger made the announcement Tuesday during the MoffettNathanson Media …
Discussion: MTV
Janine Rubenstein / People.com:
Jesse Williams' Ex Aryn Drake-Lee Breaks Her Silence on Split, Announces New Podcast for Moms: ‘I Found Community’  —  “It was a blessing in disguise,” Drake-Lee says of struggles after splitting from the Grey's Anatomy star.  She and a pal talk mom life on new podcast BBSARETRASH.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy
 
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Ale Russian / People.com:
Josh Gad to Lead a Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Reboot at Disney: Report
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Michael Schneider / Variety:
Tiffany Haddish to Host ‘Kids Say the Darndest Things’ Revival for ABC
Discussion: Bossip and POPSUGAR
Hanna Fillingham / HELLO!:
Madonna delights fans as she shares candid video with daughter Lourdes
Discussion: Oh No They Didn't!
Robyn Merrett / People.com:
Maluma's Rep Defends Singer After Some Fans Criticize His ‘Passionate’ Kiss with His Mother
Discussion: Page Six
Andrew Whiteford / The Sun:
CRAIG'S SPYFALL James Bond filming cancelled after Daniel Craig injures ankle in Jamaica
Discussion: Us Weekly, Variety and The Blast
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Riley Cardoza / Us Weekly:
Little People, Big World's Tori Roloff Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 2 With Husband Zach Roloff
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip and RADAR
Jessica Vacco-Bolanos / Us Weekly:
Anna Camp and Skylar Astin Almost Run Into Each Other at NBC Upfronts After Split
Discussion: POPSUGAR
 

 
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New York Times:
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

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

New York Times:
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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